Odd Bits From The News: Diseases Dances Lobsters and Automobiles
A mosaic of brief clippings touches on hookworm in Mexico and public health warnings, wiggle dances for youth, a Chicago girl and a twin mix up, a waiter’s million dollar death, a New York parcel post lobster, a chef finds a pearl in an oyster, language use, oleomargarine production, brain disease plays, baby trade comparisons, and naval aging dreads. Also notes on divorce for prayer, tuning forks for throat, a 40 year study, future autos, speech loss in a train incident, and cement railroad ties.
Lobster training drive sparks New York market hope
A plan to train lobsters for the New York market aims to boost the crawl to the table under their own power and create a new revenue stream for developers and vendors. The venture promises significant profits if the training program succeeds.
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New York
Michigan Professor Attacks Clinging Vine Bride Label
Dr Vaughn of the University of Michigan denounces the term cling ing vine girl as a wife and refrains from proposing any alternative or substitute.
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Vaughn
University of Michigan
Walking on all fours claimed to cure indigestion
A French physician says that walking on all fours will cure indigestion. The text notes this claim as another excuse for a man who must adopt this mode of locomotion when returning home at 3 a.m.
Reward Offered for Watch Lost from Plane
An old German newspaper ad offered a reward for a watch lost from an aeroplane. The note speculated plausibly that the missing item could have been a monkey wrench.
Passenger Admitted in New York With $50,000
A steerage passenger has been admitted in New York carrying a sum of fifty thousand dollars. The report notes it is unclear whether he still possesses the money.
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New York
Harvard Professor Says Pigeons Lead Intellectual Life
The Harvard professor notes pigeons show an intellectual life with the father pigeon’s main activity described as grumbling and swearing.
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Harvard
Father Pigeon
Berlin Bars Whistling and Cane Swinging on Streets
After April 13 the city of Berlin will ban whistling and cane swinging on public streets. Citizens will be restricted to groups of no more than three walking abreast on sidewalks in the thoroughly governed metropolis.
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Berlin
Kansas editor recalls party dress code from boots pull era
A Kansas editor reflects on his youth noting that boys once simply pulled their trousers from their boots to dress for a party. He observes that Kansas has changed greatly since those days.
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Kansas
Editor’s wealth myth debunked by Virginia death fortune
Arnold Bennett argues fortune is shown by keeping wealth not earning it. A Virginia editor recently died with a fortune of 832,831 dollars, yet the profession remains joked for its supposed impecuniousness.
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Arnold Bennett
Virginia
Index of tunes aims to aid writers with memory
A newspaper item notes a new index system of tunes designed to help song writers with deficient memories. It reflects on the belief that writers often rely on strong memorizing abilities.
Washington Monument A Long Struggle to Completion
A historical overview traces the creation of the Washington Monument from its 1783 inception through repeated delays caused by funding and design flaws. Builders doubled the foundation in 16 000 square feet and reinforced the site with concrete before the shaft was finally completed in December 1884.
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Washington National Monument
Potomac River
Washington
Capital City
New York
Congress
Navy Department
Paris
George Washington
Continental Congress
National Monument
Mount Vernon
Washington Monument Association
United States Army
Washington Monument: Fortunes and facts in a single piece
The article blends a digressive meditation on fortune telling with a detailed description of the Washington National Monument. It notes its massive stone walls, one hundred seventy six carved memorials, fireproof construction, lightning protection, a aluminum capstone pyramid, and a 517 foot observation point offering distant views.
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Washington
Washington National Monument
Union
United States
White House
Potomac
Blue Ridge Mountains
A Serious One
A character nicknamed Micawber undergoes a serious operation. The dialogue notes a grave medical event and hints at a disrupted career opportunity caused by mental strain.
Mr Ponsonby Identified by Gray Haired Man
Dialogue shows a wife claiming to be Mrs Ponsonby while a youth and a gray haired man discuss the Ponsonby identity. The exchange centers on recognition and social introductions amid a crowd.
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Mr. Ponsonby
In Rainy Night Pele Mele Quests Umbrella Refuge
A light dialogue records unease as heavy rain falls and a wife ventures out without an umbrella. The speaker worries she may seek shelter in a shop, echoing a cautious mood amid the downpour.
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Pele Mele
Knickerbocker Cook Mirth Sparks Family Quip
A playful exchange features a sharp family joke about chores and affection as Becker jokes about treating a cook like three family members. The remark hints at warmth and humor within a domestic setting.
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Becker
They Trusted the Wheel of Fate at the Station
A man weighs himself at a railway station machine that dispenses prizes for guessing exact weight. He questions why the prize scale sits near other scales, implying easy prescience. The porter responds simply that the machine is there.
Widow Declares Husband’s Memory Not Replaced
In a quoted exchange Mrs Youngwidow says no one can replace her late husband. George responds he was about to offer to take his place, highlighting a reflective dialogue on loss and memory.
Found Her Favorite Coffee Replaced by Postum
A young woman credits Postum with ending decades of headaches and stomach distress caused by coffee and tea. She recalls hospital treatment with a beverage she later learned was Postum, then switched to Postum and Grape-Nuts. She reports lasting health improvement and cites The Road to Wellville and a ready mix instant Postum product sold by grocers.
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Wellville
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Advy
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