Letter of humility from a Chinese official in Nanking
A renowned Chinese governor writes a self deprecating pledge of failure and unworthiness while recounting past blunders. He laments not subduing rebel forces, mismanaging the Yellow River reports, and admits his unfitness for the viceroy post. He cites royal orders but fears disgrace and loss of majesty's trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cHung Ching
Nan Ryeiseng
Angting
Nunand
Yellow River
Nankin
The Wet Tablecloth and Other Oddities
A satirical collection recalls a shipboard prank with a clever steward using water to steady heavy dishes on a rocking table. It also notes old London beggar tricks, a guard against vagrancy, Senator Blackburn’s tight trouser mishap, and quirky spellings of Chicago in letters and jokes.
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England
London
Walla
Armen
Joe Blackburn
Seeing Noise The Method By Which Sound Waves Are Photographed
A tuning fork in continuous vibration reflects a light path to a tilted mirror to capture sound waves. A beam of light enters at 45 degrees, reflects, and shifts with mirror movement. In a dark room the fork vibrates while a sensitive plate records the reflected light, revealing wave patterns.
The Mad Ambassandor at the German Embassy
A night at the Prussian embassy in Itome with royalty proved too much for host Biron von Kanitz. In dressing gown and slippers he cried out that the spectacle must end, prompting relief by removing him to a lunatic asylum the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Itome
Biron von Kanitz
Europe
Rocking for Sleep Warned by Dr Manacoine
Dr Manacoine, a famed Russian sleep authority, says rocking induces sleep by tiring consciousness through a series of sensations and depriving the brain of blood flow. He argues the method is objectionable though not universally harmful and notes babies can sleep unaided when they need sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manacoine
Quick Witty Exchanges Across Newspapers
A collection of brief, humorous quotes shows playful chats about character and clever remarks. Snippets include Cholly-So and Archie on perception, lean jokes by Skinnicus, Franklin’s noble question, and a host’s casual astonishment at a water-filled hole.
The Hair Comb In Religious Ceremonies Of Old
A study of ancient church practice notes that combs were used in services by inferior clergy and during high mass by a bishop. Valuable mass combs of precious metals were kept in European churches, though not used in modern rites. Notable combs linked to St Neot St Donatan St Malachy St Thomas and St Cuthbert are cited, with conjecture that combs signified a pagan reverence retained in Christian ritual.
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St. Neot
Donatan
Malachins
St Thomas
Martyr
Canterbury
Thetford
Cuthbert
Durham
London Standard
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Indiana Evening Gazette ” Daily
Wreela
Indiana, Pa
The
Indiana Publishing Company
Walter H. Jackson
Carpenter Avenue
Indiana Post Office
Cistom
Chicago
Cholly
Han
Addipus
Skinnicus
Chicago Tribune
Franklin
Lendon Globe
Tristly
Detroitree Press
T. L. Edwards
W. W. Atwood
Biafraville
City Groovery
Ak. Tal Railroad Avenue
Ing
Clawson’s
Sixth Street
Blairaville
George B. Wilson
Philadelihia St
North Sixth Street
Shore Room
Root & Kline
Clark Studio
Farmers’ Bank Building
Clauss
Wagner
Big Warehouse
J. M. Stewart & CO
Jess M. Rodkey
East End Grocery
J. C- Forsythe
Indiana
J. Pattison
Pennsylvania Railroad
Farmers Phone
J. ©. Forsythe
R. S. Empfield
W. M. Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
Sterling
ED H. Sutton
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