Land crabs of Christmas Island and their peculiar habits
The text describes the robber crab of Christmas Island, a large tropical land crab reaching about two feet long with yellow and red striped or blue-tinted shells, eye stalks, two clawed pincers, and blue-green coloration. It also notes a red shore crab species that burrows, hauls dead leaves, and creates honeycombed burrows across the soil.
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Chalsimas Island
Indian
Pacific Oceans
Christmas Island
Pearson’s Magazine
Camouflage Crabs Use Backward Gardens To Hide
The article notes several crabs employ disguise including spider crabs and sponge crabs. They attach seaweed or living bits to their backs to blend with surroundings and deter predators. If growth is too vigorous they prune the garden with their claws and restart.
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Eluman Beilys
The Earl Stanhope Ransom and the Hidden Note
A robbed Earl pleads with the thief not to take his watch and offers to fetch a £100 note from a hollow tree. The note is kept, and years later a London alderman recalls the Earl’s kindness leading to their dinner. The Bishopopes are described as a strange race with unlikely fortunes.
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Ioney
Lord Stanhope
Chevening
Earl
London
Lori Stanhope
Ufe
Jordabip
Bianhopes
To Be Cheerful A Guide to Cheerful Living
The passage urges a sovereign voluntary path to cheerfulness by acting as if cheerful, looking around cheerfully, and speaking with cheer. It claims deliberate kindness and smiling can transform relationships and overcome internal uncharitable feelings.
Why Do We Wink
The article discusses multiple theories on eye winking including lid movement sweeping the eye, resting vision, and a brief labor pause. It notes researchers use winking to study fatigue in experimental physiology and suggests the behavior may serve several plausible functions.
Hard Work and Struggles Highlighted in A Bustling Day
Muddled clerk complains of fatigue while colleagues declare exhausting labor. A Philadelphia ledger and payroll references reveal a city scene of weariness, work pace, and steady effort amid brisk activity.
Falstaff’s Windsor forest blunder inspires mischief
In London Tit-Bits an article recalls Beerbohm Tree’s first Falstaff appearance. Peghold absence disrupts a climactic oak stunt, provoking Tree’s despair and a quip from the property master. The scene ends with a shouted query and the retort No pegs, and there aren’t any.
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Beerbohm
Falstaff
London
Howell's Advice to Writers from Mr Howells at Lakewood
Anna Wentworth in Woman's Home Companion recalls a meeting at Lakewood with author W. D. Howells. He advises persistence in writing, noting initial drudgery and the need for regular practice to summon inspiration.
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Howellia
Lakewood
W. D. Howells
Anna Wentworth
Alarm Clock Mix Up Delays Boss’s Return
In a Kansas City tale from the Katsas City Journal, a Downtown office worker over sleeps after his alarm fails. He reveals he set the clock wrong the night before and misses 8 sharp. The boss half jokes the mistake may have fooled him or been a ruse to avoid trouble.
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Jaggarda
Agie
Thia
Grant
Ralatake
Vin
Katsas City Journal
Beil Matting and Medieval Bullbaiting Laws
The piece notes 15th century English rules on bullbaiting and hare flesh value. It cites Ledcester records from 1467 banning lutcher killings before baiting and Winchester orders under Henry VI prohibiting bullstake displays before mayors’ doors, tying flesh quality to hunting acts.
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Corporation of
Ledcester
England
St. Simon and St. Inde
Winchester
Kensforth
The Perplexed Juror in NSW Watch Theft Trial
A NSW trial over a stolen watch faced conflicting evidence as the jury prepared to retire. The judge offered guidance before they adjourned. One juror remained upright and asked the judge if he could determine whether the prisoner had stolen the watch.
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New South Wales
Local Words Spark Mixed Reactions in Atchison Globe
The excerpt comments on various craina and topics with playful critique. Sveryana and Mr. Ruskins are referenced as notable figures in a casual, opinionated note from Today.
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Sveryana
Mr. Ruskins
Hull Iowa weekly newspaper listing and pricing note
The Gull Index appears as a Hull Iowa weekly paper note indicating publication schedule and mail status. It lists subscription price, advertising rate per line, and identifies J W Tamlein as editor. The item resembles a preface page rather than a news story.
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Hull
Iowa
J. W. Tamlein
County and State Republican Conventions Announced
Sioux County Republicans call a May 23, 1901 county convention in Rock Valley to nominate delegates for the Cedar Rapids state convention on August 1. Electors will choose sixteen delegates for governor, lieutenant governor, supreme court, superintendent, railroad commissioner, and more. A separate statewide convention is set for August 7 in Cedar Rapids to nominate statewide Republican candidates. The piece also notes local political drama and opposition to A B Cummins.
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Sioux County
Rock Valley
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
John N. Baldwin
Worthington
West Branch
MO. Meyer
G.L. van DE Steeg
Towh
Towa Bel
Cadar Rapids
Iowa
Wedgerdas
Repubean
Repuviliea Pariz
Galtswader
del Sor
John RK
Baldwin
Ak Inzgé
Armours Arrival to Shape Sioux City Meat Market
The text argues that Armours entering Sioux City markets will boost the packing trade and position Sioux City as a leading stock market center. It claims Sioux City has a large trade for packing and warns of huge repercussions if a proper market is not established locally.
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Armours
Sioux City
Tio
Doubt Hovers Over Cummins’ Hold On Eleventh District
A fragment warns that Cummins may not secure the eleventh district. It notes Woodbury county backing Cummins over Brown, with looming uncertainties and pressure on Brown’s allies to monitor Woodbury county supporters.
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Cummins
Woodbury County
Cumming
Brown
Tolse
Mnuch
Mr. Brown
Henry Clay Principle Cited For Modern Politicians
The note cites Henry Clay saying he preferred to be right than be president and urges current leaders to follow that principle as a guide for public life. Readers are invited to subscribe to the Expox for more commentary.
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Henry Clay
Imagination Over Morphine and Faith in Medicine
A New York druggist recalls a domestic bringing a prescription for two grains of morphine in two ounces of aqua pura. The physician suggested no opiate, trusting distilled water to soothe the patient, who slept peacefully after the second dose. Faith in medicine mattered.
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New York
Derbe
Vultures Stalk Man While Hunting Black Buck in India
An Anglo Indian correspondent recounts stalking a black buck in a famine district when a flock of vultures closed in within 20 yards. He fires at a vulture, missses, and notes the eerie sense of being stalked as the birds circle and hover overhead.
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India
Vail Mail Gazette
The Hamal as Eastern Beast of Burden
In Munsey's Magazine the camel is described as the principal burden bearer in peace and war across deserts and Lebanon's hills. The piece details the eastern camel’s stature, the pack saddle, and how caravans from Constantinople rely on these animals to carry loads to the sea.
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Burden Benarercar
Lebanon
Constantinople
Hamal
Munsey
Couple Seeks Marriage Amid Frugal Living Exchange
A chatty exchange about romance and thrift ends with a proposal as the couple jokes about surviving on brown bread and water to “improve” a photo project and vow to marry. The lighthearted dialogue centers on love and practical humor.
Comparing Notes and City Life Highlights from Chicago News
A fragmented column notes marital quirks from Mrs. Stawboy and Mrs. Rounder. It mentions Bombay as a vast trading hub with sea and land shipping, strong manufacturing interests, and grand buildings. A garbled line hints at a wife turning tar and a man heading to a house, plus a Kansas City Star reference.
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Stawboy
Bombay
Tadia
Montezuma's Well in Arizona Reveals Underground Waters
A historic natural pool near Camp Verde Arizona, 15 miles northeast, holds 80 feet of water with a 60 foot deep basin and a surprising 509 foot sounding in one spot. Water vents into Beaver Creek under pressure and the limestone cavern sides invite visitors to the water edge. Native American note adds curiosity about its origin.
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Montesuma’s
Avizora
Monteguma’s
Camp Verde
Beaver Creek
Montezume
Millions Made by Planting Trees for Heirs
The article credits a British ducal line for building wealth by planting trees on treeless land. It cites the Duke of Athole who began extensive afforestation, planting over 44 million laurel trees on 10,024 acres. Future timber is valued at about 350 million dollars, funded by profits from ragweed sales during thinning.
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Duke of Athele
Eis
Jina
Athole
Incoherent Passage on Duty and Royal Marriage
Fragmentary excerpt describes tension between public duty and personal feelings. It references Lord Loans, Lord Evens, and a royal marriage, with mentions of a bachelor, the queen's fetter, and a dismissive remark about “Shitting Scenes.”
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Loans
Comian
Evens
Ailment filled week yields sudden Sunday recovery
A minister notes many ill with headaches sore throats coughs and ear troubles during the week yet reports a remarkable Sunday recovery. He describes heat rage and dizziness and mentions Mrs Henry Van Bl... invitational home gathering facing abatements in Sabbath attendance.
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Kenry van Blaracam
Imagboe
Christina Totelligencer
Siege of Tieton Chronicle Notes English Invasion
An 501 heading reports the siege at Tieton with English entry and a death of a soldier. It notes a Persian archer near Giaiat aiding the red company and a dead soldier being tended. Royal guards and the queen's forces are mentioned alongside intense spectator activity.
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Nedenaix
Tieton
Giaiat
Struggle Over Youth Aid Sparks City Debate
A fragmented Chicago News snippet shows a heated exchange on youth aid programs. The busy official vows to push reforms while critics argue deeper cuts or better targeting are needed to improve outcomes for families.
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Steafiang
Chicago News
Tour of Puerto Rico by ASEWCA Tourist Association
The ASEWCAN TOURIST ASSOCIATION promotes tours around Puerto Rico by watercraft carriage automobile and stage. Special Dillman Cars depart Chicago January 17 and 7 both at 20 a connecting with steamships Bones and Seagan sailing from New York the day after. Tickets include guides interpetors and all transfers with no extras.
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Puerto Rico
Asewcan Tourist Association
Anmoowners
wWil
Puertseco
Crafi
Carriage Automobile
MDS
Dillman
Chicago
Splendid
Pps
Bones
Seagan
New York
Willy
Hertha
Niewis
Ivan Campbell
A. Teohe
Marquete Building
Chi- Ve Hineruies
Whedon
Chictee
Milwankers
St. Paul Iv
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A.B. Cummins
Oenanda
Dickers
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Chovn
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Kansas City
Abe Linéoin
Tures
Eastman Kodak Co
Dollae Browne
Eastman Kodak. CO
Teste
Weor
G.meetsin
A.M. Hall
Miets" Savary
Cordiel Aylte
K.ofp
Masonic Hell
Cottrell Post
A. R
Usous District Court
Supreme Cour of Honor
GB. O
Stevens Recorder
Methodist Iepiscopal
Andyiddo
Preyer Aptin Ga
L. Yuandier
Bervicua Ab
Miki Thureday
Alfred Eels
Thanallemoon Services
Oukman
Iowa State Register
the Daily
Froney
Malta
Wilhiey Cire
Mall
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