Struggle Between Keeper and Wild Man At Royal Aquarium
A dramatic incident at the Royal Aquarium involved Dock Perry, keeper of the animals, entering the three-compartment cage with a dangerous orangutan. The primate clutched Perry by the arms as spectators watched a fierce five-minute struggle before the orangutan was driven into its cage and later dispatched to its destination.
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A Strange Story of Making Cherry Brandy Explained
The article outlines methods for infusing cherries into brandy, including fruit preparation, sugar additions, and bottling steps. It describes steeping times, heating water, and various flavorings such as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, mint, lemon peel, and cherry stalks. It notes quantities and steps for maceration and aging before the brandy is ready.
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Strangely Fortunate Naval Officer Adopted by Sea Officers
A bedraggled infant found at sea was taken in by an admiralty crew after the ship's crew advertised for relatives. Adopted as "By the Sea," he rose through naval schools, served in the Crimean War earning the Victoria Cross, and later received the Companionship of the Order of the Indian Empire before retiring as a naval officer.
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Light speeds and a strange drug reaction reported
The article notes varying results for light velocity using different lamps and observers, blue light reportedly faster than red, and a claim that blue rays travel about 1 to 11 miles more per 10 miles. It mentions experiments at Wempes Bay and a method by Pizsan, plus a curious narcotic-like reaction seen with tincture of ergot rye and phosphate of pomme when given to a patient, causing uncontrollable laughter and extended merriment in some cases. The passage urges caution in medical use to avoid intoxication.
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George Forbes
Tir. Young
Glasgow
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Wempes Bay
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A Few Useful Recipes for Preserving Fruits
Readers are shown several old fashioned fruit preserving methods. Instructions cover making thick syrup, packing peaches and other fruits in jars, including sugared syrup, brandy variations, and drying methods. The text details steps, ratios, and handling to preserve or candy fruit and figure of sugar and brandy additions.
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