The Ramchanda Singh Theosophy Farce in New York
Ramchanda Singh, a Hindoo, posed as a curry cook at Cherry’s in New York and ingratiated himself with the Sprengle family. He lectured at Pickering Hall, mingled with theosophists, and swindled Mrs Sprengie, leaving the Sprengles to sue for relief. A Calcutta shop signs him as a once-tender now prospering in exile.
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Ramebonds
Cherry's
New York
Hamehooda Singh
Chaore Ramwebunda Singh
Orient
Raimchanda Singh
Bonth Street
Ramchanda Singh
Style
Mrs. Sprengie
Ramchunda Bingh
Theosophical Society
Pickering Hall
Sprengies
Sprengie
Goofy
Mra Sprengie
Agatha
Ulndoo
Mr. Sprengie
India
Wundrel
Autograph Quest: Letters to Gillette and Davis
A Chicago girl finds two clever autograph letters from William Gillette and Richard Harding Davis. Each author replies briefly on a blank card, both noting the request came with a stamped return envelope and the duress of fans seeking signatures.
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Chicago
Miss X
William Gillette
Richard Harding Davis
R. H. Davis
Fox Blades and Toledo Sword Craft in Shakespearean Reference
A note on fox blades from Toledo forged by Julian del Rei, Morisco origin, whose mark a little dog led to fox blades celebrated in sixteenth and seventeenth century swordmaking. The term Fox long tied to quality blades and echoed in Henry V. References and Queries situate the brand and its imitation in Solingen.
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Julian del Rei
Toledo
Solingen
Julian del Rel
Autograph Wagner Letters Found Used as Jam Pot Covers
A German journalist discovered autograph letters by Wagner repurposed as jam pot covers in the home of two maiden ladies who were sisters of a musician deceased long ago. They showed him cupboards full of jam and the journalist noticed Wagner’s handwriting on the covers, noting the parchment like paper.
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Wagner
Amateur Photographers Shine in Graphic Arts
The Authority notes that many landmark achievements in photog raphic art come from amateurs. An exchange shows a playful bet on whether nonprofessionals produce notable work, with the hobbyist labeled as Photographer Amateur.
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Bilkins
Misinformed Slogan Clash Sparks Marital Fuse
In Chicago a clash over a wedding remark unfolds between Wedderly and Slogieton with sharp retorts about curses. The Chicago News notes the exchange began with misgivings and escalated into a public quarrel while detailing the tense exchange.
Most Unusual Quote About Amatuer Theatrical Tickets
A remark from the Catholic Standard and Times notes Jigby bought two tickets for a charity amateur theater event. He reportedly enjoyed himself at the performance, an anecdote described as unusual by the publication.
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Jigby
Catholic Standard and Times
Pet Him In the Shade Light of Your Life
Hewitt says another fellow came between me and the light. Jewett recalls the girl once called his light and asks what happened to her.
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Hewitt
Jewett
The Tail Exchange with Mr Reiter
A brief dialogue shows a veteran author noting the hardest struggle for writers is staying successful, as a young interviewer questions a literary figure about ongoing achievement and endurance.
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Mr. Reiter
Admit a friend's wit and discretion earns regard
The quote notes that admitting a friend knows more can impress him with your discernment. It adds that when a man stumbles while excelling elsewhere he may still secure a good marriage, implying chance and judgment influence outcomes.
Peace prospects grow as Boer leaders set May 15 VereeniGing talk
Pretoria reports Boer leaders will meet May 15 at Vereeniging to decide on peace terms. About 20 delegates from Loer will attend and a ballot is expected. Gen De Wet favors British terms while Delarey will accept majority decision, signaling hopeful peace. Simultaneously smallpox cases rise in Valley PIP area prompting quarantine and vaccination efforts.
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Pretoria
Transtans
Loer
Vereeniging
Transvaal
Gen de Wet
Delarey
Vereening
Verveniging
Lord Kitchener
Killed at Renfrew as derrick cable snaps
Renfrew Ontario May 2 E A Cawsey contractor Stratford was killed when a derrick cable broke during removal work as his contract neared completion. A large timber toppled onto him crushing ribs and injuring lungs. He died in hospital about an hour after.
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Renfrew
Ont
E. A. Cawsey
Stratford
New Binder Twine From Wire Grass Grows In North
The American Grass Twine Co. based in St. Paul Minn reports success in turning wire grass into binding twine. The material grows in Wisconsin Minnesota and the Canadian Northwest and will be cheaper than manilla twine. The firm owns plants in St. Paul West Superior Oshkosh and a wire grass plant in Brooklyn New York and plans a Canadian operation to convert marsh waste into usable products for farmers.
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Nilla
American Grass Twine Co
St. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Canadian Northwest
West Superior
Oskosh
Wis
Brooklyn
New York
Walter A Wood Harvester Co
Canada
Manilla
Victorian cabinet resigns amid ministry reformation
Melbourne reports the Victorian cabinet resigned to enable Premier A J Peacock to reconstruct the ministry. The lineup includes Peacock as premier and treasurer, Sir S Gillett as attorney general, W McCulloch as defence and health, W Gun as minister of education, A Wynne as solicitor general, A J Burton as minister of mines, and J Morrissey as minister of agriculture. A separate note recounts Father Tranchette's Pinches Creek house burglary, with $100 in cash and two passes stolen.
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Melbourne
Victoria
A J. Peacock
A. J. Peacock
S. Gillett
W McCulloch
W. Gun
A. Wynne
Mines
J.B. Burton
Agriculture
J. Morrissey
Father Tranchette
Pinches Creek
Man Learns To Separate Truck From True Ability
A concise remark notes how self control shines when a person does not confuse possession with talent. The statement contrasts material means with genuine skill and discipline.
Drought Drives Sheep Losses as Grasshoppers Rampage in New Mexico
Reports from across New Mexico say hundreds of sheep are dying during lambing season as drought dries the ranges. Grasshoppers inflict havoc in the Northern Rio Grande Valley, thick on fruit trees and devouring vegetables in Santa Fe area.
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Santa Fe
N.M
Rio Grande Valley
Santa Cluse
Tornado Devastates Dacca and Surrounding Areas
A tornado struck Dacca in Bengal near Calcutta causing widespread damage. At least four hundred sixteen people were killed and crops were ruined across the district, with Dacca located about 150 miles northeast of Calcutta.
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Bengal
Calcutta
James R Hughes to Retire from Toronto Public Schools
James R Hughes, long time inspector of public schools in Toronto, will resign after twenty eight years in the post to pursue literary work. He has arranged for the next two years with a local publishing house and will be paid substantially more than his current salary.
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Toronto
James R. Hughes
Socialist Candidates Nominated in Toronto Boroughs
In Toronto on May 2 the Socialist Party named A Corner a west end baker as candidate for South Toronto and Miss Margaret Hhoile as candidate for North Toronto. Hhoile serves as secretary to Gaylord Wilshire editor of the Socialist machine. No clear reason is given for a woman’s exclusion from representation.
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Toronto
South
A. Corner
Margaret Hhoile
Gaylord Wilshire
Socialist Machine
Flowde
Otenids
Hell Fire Jack Dead
London May 2 General Sir William Olpberts VC known as Hell-fire Jack at Lucknow is dead. He was born in ER22.
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London
Sir William Olpberts
V. C
Lucknow
Elevator Damaged In Fort William Accident
An elevator at Fort William was damaged this morning after the cross head on the low pressure engine broke about 9 o clock and the piston head burst, sending debris through a window into the river. No injuries reported.
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Fort Willimam
Senator Deschene Dies in Quebec Lumberman and Senator
Montreal May 2 Senator Deschene died yesterday morning at St Roche des Aulnaies after a period of illness. He represented L Islet in the House of Commons for years and was appointed senator seven years ago. He was a prominent lumberman.
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Montreal
Dechene
St Roche Des Aulnaies
L’ Islet
House of Commons
Morgan's Little Share in Shipping Combine
London May 2 It is understood that J Pierpont Morgan receives 2 500 000 pounds in stock of the shipping combine in return for his services in organizing and financing the combine.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Shipping Combine
McBride Delivers Long Speech in Victoria Legislature
Victoria May 1. The legislature sat from 8 30 p m yesterday to near 6 a m today. Mr McBride opposition leader spoke without interruption from midnight until 6 a m.
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Victoria
McBride
Queenslandeer Urges Migration to Ease South Australia Drought
A leading German resident of Brisbane Mr Ruth ing says about 20,000 South Australians are driven to despair by drought and proposes that they migrate to Queensland to fill the labour gap left by Kanaka slaves.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Ruthing
South Australia
Child labor in Japanese match factories faces praise and pay
A report notes boxes and labels in match factories produced by young girls praised for dexterity. They are paid modest wages for twelve hour shifts. In Winnipeg in April there were 127 births 0 deaths and 45 marriages.
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Lyd To Ltd
Winnipeg
McLeod Arrested in Winnipeg on Fraud Charge
Rat Portage merchant W. A. McLeod was arrested in Winnipeg on a fraud charge. Paris May 2 Xavier de Montepin, the novelist and playwright, is dead.
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W. A. McLeod
Winnipeg
Paris
Xavier de Montepin
Proverbial Reflections On Luck and Reputation
A collection of aphorisms on human behavior and social judgment. The text contrasts personal experience with public curiosity and notes that early indulgences provide lessons rather than comfort. It argues engagement risks and reputational blame are often misjudged by others.
Farm milk makers face losses as feed costs rise
The Breeders Gazette cites a 35 cent per can loss for dairy farmers who fixed winter milk at 1.15 under the Milk Shippers union. It argues higher consumer prices are needed to relieve farmers, blaming city prosperity for continued farm losses and urging prompt price adjustments.
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Chicago
Milk Shippers’ Union
The Poor Cow and Farm Welfare in National Stockman
A National Stockman excerpt argues that feeding fodder to cows is costly and often unproductive. It condemns dairy cows as drains on the farm yet praises humane, gentle treatment to boost milk yield and cow well being. The piece blends satire and farm economics.
Corn as Hen Feed and the Case for Variety
The author argues corn as the main hen diet is costly and insufficient for minerals. A balanced winter ration works best when mixed with clover, cornmeal, bran, and milk. Variety aids digestion, egg production, and overall health, while relying solely on corn can harm hens over time.
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V. M. Couch
Poultry Monthly
Silage Boosts Milk Yields Says Dairy and Creamery
The article extols corn silage as the cheapest, best feed for dairy cows and cites D M McPherson of Lancaster Canada who runs seventy cows on 125 acres yielding about 7000 pounds of milk yearly. It asserts silage Outperforms corn fodder by roughly 500 pounds per cow daily and argues cost reductions to about 40 to 60 cents per hundred pounds of milk.
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Dairy and Creamery
D. M. McPherson
Lancaster
Canada
McPherson
Property deed prompts dairy productivity claim
Fragmentary text argues dairy cows yield 6,000 pounds of milk per season and proposes cost reductions by rationing meals and adjusting feed. Mentions cows, milk output, costs per day, and cooperative or stateholders on a shared principle.
Pollard's Poultry Farm in Southattle Lore Mass
Pollard's farm in South At tle Lore Mass features fifty acres devoted to White Wyandottes White Wyandottes and their runs with South Rocks White Pekin ducks. The illustration shows two houses with runs and flocks, reproduced from The Poultry Keeper.
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Pollard
South Attle Lore
Mass
Record Turkey Hen Sets 74 Eggs in One Season
A spring 1900 account from Charleston, Hil describes a Mammoth Bronze turkey hen laying seventy four eggs while raising her brood. The bird started sitting after laying twenty eggs near the house, then continued laying at varying rates until completion.
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Charleston
Hil
Turkeys and distant lanes noted in local report
A fragment from a local page mentions turkeys and distances with references to individuals such as Mrs. A B Devore and Jourusl. The text hints at community notes or a record keeping effort, but specifics are unclear.
Inaccurate Illustrations in U S Agriculture Breed Book
A Baltimore letter protests the Department of Agriculture plate book No 2 American Breed of Fowl for misrepresentation. It claims plumage color and bird shape are incorrect and urges reliance on photographs of prize birds for faithful portraits.
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States Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
New Arrival Noted Amid Quiet Society Scene
In a brief society note, McJigger reports Mrs Guggenheimer having a small child last night. Thingumbob adds that a great crowd of society people was expected, but.only the doctor and the nurse attended.
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McJigger
Corn as Fowl Feed in Rural New Yorker Advice
Corner Fowls by D A Mount advises corn as a good grain for fowls part of the time even if they fatten. He notes wheat in straw excites activity and lays on the eggs, Plymouth Rock and White Wyandottes stay in good condition, and Leghorns and Minorcas fed on corn with unlimited range lay nearly all the time.
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D. A. Mount
New Yorker
Plymouth Rock
Tall Englishwomen of the future and the doctor’s warning
A London physician cites a surge in tall athletic Englishwomen and predicts fifty years hence women in lower classes will reach six feet. He notes indoor work dulls others, urges open windows or air tubes for fresh air, and argues tall Englishwomen now show intelligence rivaling or surpassing foreigners.
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Sloane Street
Life
Germany
France
Continent
Ewigkett
Throgmorton Street
Tondon Mail
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LE Pence
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Alice Harriegiea
Iodia
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Chanda Singh
William Peterton Bprengle
Mary
Ramcchanda Singh
William
Hindoo
Davis
Saturday Evening Post
Theu Diest
Fox
the Authority
Chicago News
Celeralie Wee
BOFER
Ually
Smalliox
Servius
Oty Haw
Provincial Board of Health
Teviard
Dacca
Jas. L. Hughes
Hell
Senator Deschene
Morgan
Mar
W. F. McSparrow
National Stockman
Terkey Hen
A.B Devore
Dr. Chase
Press of
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toreate
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