Elephants on a Night Parade and Naval Trials Reported
A pedestrian misreads four elephants with red lanterns on their tails as four cars in Fourth Avenue. The piece notes elephant exercise by circus elephants and explains the lanterns to prevent collisions. It also covers four hour trials of the battleships Louisiana and Michigan exceeding contract speeds. Finally a note on the winter habits of the American red deer leader guiding herd to provender during snow.
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Fourth Avenue
United States Navy
Louisiana
Navy Department
Schroeder
Michigan
Herf
Miscellaneous items from a late 19th century issue
A mixed digest noting Preben Reynolds on school speaking habits and inspector practices, a concrete block water tank near Brussels for an exhibit, concerns about decay of personal honesty among Liverpool’s police, and rising crime against property in England. Also figures on rats’ damage costs, dragon fly speed, Mrs. Cony’s asylum inspections, the Volunteer's sale, and global telephony, old maid Victoria Kaschura, a cork core baseball, folding stairs, a backpack balloon, a misleading instructor on anatomy, Madrid sanitation, an oils company abroad, New York cold storage, European wheat output, and local farming stats.
I Shall Women Reign Is Basis of Carlism
In Philadelphia North American essay reviews Carlism as a claim to the Spanish throne rooted in historical male primogeniture. It traces 1718 law changes, Isabela’s 1833 succession, and Don Carlos protests, contrasting Don Jaime’s weak leadership with Alfonso and Victoria.
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Andre Tridon
Philadelphia
Vatican
Don Jaime
Bourbon
Spain
Alfonso
Philipp V
Cortes of
Castile
Cortes
Ferdinand VII
Carlos
Isabella
National Assembly
Isbella
Madrid
Don Carlos
Portugal
Charles-Marie-Isadere
Ramalhao
Carlos, Infante
Collar Buttons Alive Proves The Professor
Professor Bertram Gotzkowsky claims ordinary collar buttons are living parasites that undermine health. He cites experiments showing instinct memory and will in buttons and notes their prey on fabric and even men in hurry or hot weather. He argues buttons may drive owners to drink and cause skin inflammation as evidence of parasitic behavior.
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Stanly R. Osborn
Sioux City Tribune
Bertram Gotzkowsky
Professor Gotzkowsky
Ureau
What Is an Equinox From Strand Magazine
Parents and teachers face curious questions about equinoxes. A father offers playful definitions mixing mythology and word roots. In a classroom Red Riding Hood scene a boy shouts Teddy Roosevelt as a joke.
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Strand Magazine
Tommy
Mother Goose
Red Riding Hood
Teddy Roosevelt
Alfred Austin Poems and a Swift Salary Debate
The Washington Herald notes Alfred Austin has produced another poem and argues he deserves credit for one merit. The piece then questions accepting the laureate’s salary without earning it, framing a debate on literary merit and compensation.
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The
Washington Herald
Alfred Austin
Alfred
Chopin Study In C minor and Ti?e Pressure Joke
Chopin's last study in C minor lasts two minutes and five seconds. The article notes a claimed total pressure of three tons during piano playing and cites a wide range of tonnage per hour from 12 to 84 tons. A garbled joke about a South American army general quotes a dialogue on soldiers' rations and fighting ability.
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Chopin
Republic
Exaggerated Ego Sparks Quiet Town Meeting
Fragmentary notes describe a local gathering where residents discuss duties and discipline. No clear names or dates are readable, but the scene hints at a tense decision about work and order in a border town.
Crochet bedspreads return to summer resort crafts
A feature on the revival of crochet bedspreads among resort women, detailing linen and lace combinations, motifs, and practical tips. It notes cost effectiveness, durability, and the period trend toward looser children's clothing and comfort. The piece blends fashion guidance with commentary on baby wear and emancipation from tight garments.
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Dame Fashion
Milady
Hinen
Katy
Dangerous cleaning by explosives warned by experts
A cautionary piece explains the hazards of using benzine and spirits for cleaning fabrics and hair. It advocates safe dry cleansers like fuller's earth and flour, detailing bread crumb methods and hot salt and flour substitutes, noting risks rise in hot weather and during routine home care.
Give Baby a Chance a New Guide on Infant Comfort
A grandmother offers advice on gentle baby care emphasizing space, warmth, and breathable clothing. She warns against tight, overheated outfits and excessive bedding, urging parents to allow growth and movement for infants.
Best Materials for the Work Apron in Plain Garb
A homemaker guide on choosing work aprons from denim and gingham to rubber and percale. It highlights dark colors, washable quality, and features like long sleeved or sleeveless styles, pockets, dust caps, caps, and rubber gloves for practical, presentable cleaning attire.
Embroidery Details and Clove Tree Note
The article describes velvet flower appliques on a net scarf and deep terra cotta borders on garments, green allic eyelets on linen, pink cream embroidery in squares, vine designs on gloves, and lavender striped inserts. It notes a 10 year old clove tree yields about 20 pounds of cloves annually.
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Atripa
Button-Ons and Their Endless Wardrobe Tricks
The article extols button-on trims as a versatile fashion shortcut. Petticoats, hats, pockets, blouses and sleeves gain quick variety with exchangeable ruffles, bows, lace, and trims. Hooks, eyes, and tape bands secure delicate fabrics, letting one gown transform for many occasions.
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Yoko
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Edana Pub
Hulett
Crook County
Wyoming
Preben- Reynolds
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Liverpool
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France
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Frederick Cony
State Board of Busts For the Insane
Maine
Union
Barr
Duluth
Victoria Kaschura
Kansas
New York
Kansar
Department of Agriculure
LuPope
Gueireot
Ruane
Jarney City
Europe
Acapul Mall
Streight
Diuchatan
Almanach de Gotha
Jaime-Jean- Charles-Aphonse-Philippe, Prince of Bourbon
Duke of Madrid
Vevey
Switzerland
Frohe
Orf
Austria
Maroto
Vervara
Rome
Paris
Christina
Santander
Bay of
Biscaye
Basque
Navarre
Arcelon
Catalonia
Valensia
Church Family
Bronson
Woodson
Safe Cleansers
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