Curious Claims and Historic Hints From an Old Gazette
The article notes royal prerogatives of King Edward VII over shores and rivers and a claim that the king could regulate Bible printing. It discusses the origin of the strawberry name from Anglo Saxon roots and a tale of Napoleon’s loyalty versus the czar. It sketches a plan for a 1909 New York Hudson River bicentennial celebration and reports a striking mirage seen by Rochester observers over Lake Ontario.
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Edward VII
Thames
Mersey
Dee
Tyne
Kingom
British Dominions
New York
Hudson River
Henry Hudson
Robert Fulton
Rochester Union and Advertiser
Chamber of Commerce
Sea Smoke of the Arctic Explained by Explorers
Explorers describe sea smoke as a boiling kettle like steam rising from water when temperatures plunge to 15 degrees below zero. At 40 degrees below zero the vapor clings to snow and bodies, forming icy particles that fill the air with a rustling light. Tree trunks crack with loud reports, rocks split, and smoking water streams emerge from earth cracks as ice interacts with objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Boston firm moves a seven room house by river tow
A Boston company floated an intact seven room house from Prison Point Charleston to Winthrop Highlands beach. The derelict house near the Boston and Maine rail crossing will be used as a summer cottage after being purchased by speculators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harlem
Akows
Boston
Prison Point
Charleston
Winthrop Highlands
Boston and Maine
United States
Uhler
United States Steamboat Inspection Services
Valentia
Vancouver
Lake Superior
Hfe
Conan J. L Britwin
Kehl
Alsatiga
Muneter
Fehlucht
Germany
France
Schlucht
Gerardiner
Alsace-Lorraine
Baden
Husband Confronts Suspected Infidelity in Domestic Drama
Harry confronts his wife Kitty after finding a compromising letter and threats to reveal a lover’s identity. Tension peaks as Kitty reveals Georgina Foster as a trusted confidante and the couple grapple with forgiveness, deception, and a fragile future.
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George
Harry
Georgina Foster
Kitty
Manuscript Rejections and Sugar-Coated Replies Abroad
A humorous contrast shows Chinese editors returning manuscripts with obsequious, flowery notes. The letters praise the writer, vow reverent service, and tease the impracticality of publishing without approval, ending with a mock plea for leniency and continued favor.
Wane of Matchmakers and the Changing Role of Mothers
The piece notes a decline in matchmaking and a shift as mothers increasingly assert their own charms over their daughters. It contrasts younger women seeking discretion with older hosts who cling to scandal and social visibility, observing a fading ideal of the evergreen hostess entertaining suitors.
Amusing the Baby For Healthy Nervous System
The author warns mothers to avoid overstimulation and noise around infants, stressing calm surroundings. A nervous baby harms physical strength, so quiet, safe play on the floor with simple toys and minimal adult interference is best for digestion and development.
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Tam
Fragmentary OCR Notes on Maternal Eye and Vision
An excerpt describes a mother whose eye remains keen despite aging optics. It notes she can see without glasses and mentions the damask of her cheeks and her steadfast gaze despite attempts to attract or distract her. The fragment hints at a scene focused on resilience and perception.
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Harry Neville
London
Harry
Jim Thornton
Sid Chum
the Holborn
Realgn
Orlock
Priceless Cameos and Swedish Roles for Women in Society
The piece discusses Swedish women sharing privileges with men, public roles from bank clerks to workers, and limited state interference. It notes arbitration, crime rarity, streetcar practices, and a religious, family-centered society. It also covers a bride’s cameo ornament and advice on infant toys and play.
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Sweden
Olves Hall
Boarding school lessons and fog on the St Lawrence
A unnamed young woman travels by steamboat toward Murray Bay while a cold damp fog hides the river. She faces hunger and neglect on board, longs for a remembered French phrase, and endures a tense crossing amid indifferent sailors. A humorous moment arrives when a French phrase is shouted and a ceremony with coffee bowls follows.
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St. Lawrence
Murray Bay
Romenbe
Ami Mailer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inter Mountain Globe
H. H. Gunderson
Pub
Hulett
Crook County
Wyoming
Napoleon
Russia
Alexander
Paris
Comtésse de Boignen
German Empire
Saxony
Busineva
Metal Worker
Plucker
Esprit
COPIA
W.r-Hearst
Jezebel
Tfe
Kate
China
Harper's
Vna
Diether
Feu
Tito
Evergreen
Ingelina
Baindy
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