Exiled Manuel of Portugal Faces New Life in England
The former king contemplates permanent residence in Kensington Palace as royalist fortunes wane. Queen Amelia aids charitable work while Manuel weighs marriages to English princesses, with Princess Alexandra of Fife a possible match.
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Gaby
Manuel
Harry Pilcer
France
Gaby Deslys
Portugal
England
Richmond
Lisbon
Kensington Palace
Duke
Oporto
Spain
Amelia
George
Manual
Edward
Princess Henry of Battenberg
Duchess of Argyll
Queen Victoria
New York
Alexandra
Fife
Duke of Fife
Patricia of Connaught
Fife Blisters
Deslyn
Patricia
Arlborough
Missionaries March Toward Lhasa Amid Tibet Journey
Dr Shelton and wife and two young daughters voyage from Tachienlu toward Lhasa seeking to establish a Christian mission, following the Rijnhart expedition. They travel through dangerous passes to Batang near the lamasary, sending back remarkable Tibetan photographs as they press toward the sacred city.
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China, Inland Mission
Tachienlu
Ruth Neely
Susie Carsons Rijnhart
Tibet
Lhasa
Elty
Sunder
Younghusband
Tibat
Sworld
Xeeton
Rijohart
China
Foreign Missionary Society
A. L. Shelton
Shelton
Buddha
Doris
Dorothy
Batang
Dr. Rijnhart
Dorothy Shelton
All Asia
Dalai Lama
Abstract dialogue on smoke nuisance and language quirks
A fragmented exchange questions how to abate a smoke nuisance and cites a single method. The dialogue shifts to a quip about grammar and language being mood governed, revealing a playful, satirical tone about communication.
Matches Puzzle Encloses Two Spaces From Eighteen Pieces
The article presents an eccentric puzzle using 18 matches to form two detached spaces. It describes two arrangements: (1) two four sided spaces with one area triple the other, and (2) two five sided spaces with one area triple the other. Diagrams illustrate how AB equals one and a half matches, yielding square inch areas of 2 and 6 for the first setup.
Holder for vaulting pole device gains adjustable grip
An adapting device for a vaulting pole allows fixed positioning on a round pole via a wedge and ring. The wedge carries a pin for the cross pole and the ring on the upright is held in place by the wedge, enabling secure anchoring. The Popular Mechanics writer notes clear usage and construction details.
Did It a Purpose in American Education Tale
An English visitor tests a boy’s alphabet and notices a missing H, remarking on American child boldness. The anecdote, cited by Harper's Weekly, contrasts English impressions with American schooling in a compact joke style.
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Harper's Weekly
Mamma Won in Quiet Family Dispute
A visitor records a family moment where Tommy admits a Sunday fight with his twin. he says their mother settled the matter, though he and his brother do not always agree.
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Mamma
Tommy
Grandma in Country Kitchen Sparks Curious Question
A visiting boy nicknamed Little Gerald asks if the cook removes chicken clothes every night, sparking puzzled reactions as the rural scene unfolds in a lighthearted domestic moment.
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Gerald
New Halloween game Sous Table offers spooky table pass thrills
A French Halloween party game called Sous Table involves passing odd gro
Elephants Grow Smaller Says Diagram Comparison
A diagram compares Jumbo ten feet nine inches tall with Dunda eight feet nine inches at the Bronx Zoo. The text notes elephants are getting smaller over time, citing the New York World.
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Dunda
New York
Bronx Zoo
Riddles and Jokes From a Vintage Page
A quirky collection of wordplay and puns about music air changes dresses war chiefs and gatekeeping vision. It includes lines about Lansing Michigan as a punchline surgical humor and nautical puns with vessels like a schooner and a mug or drink.
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Lansing Michigan
Why We Shake Hands Across Time and Cultures
The tradition of offering the weapon hand at meetups originated when swords were common, signaling no treachery. The habit persisted after swords faded, now signaling friendship or war if refused. Savages, unfamiliar with swords, find white men’s handshakes amusing.
Protective Colors in Nature
The article explains how many caterpillars snakes wasps and butterflies use black and yellow or black and white coloration as warning signals to deter birds. It contrasts these bright danger colors with camouflage that helps other creatures blend into trees grass or ground.
Love One Another Idea From Bible Text Displayed
A mother and daughter discuss the Bible phrase Love one another with Lola affirming the meaning as mutual care. The exchange emphasizes that one person must love the other and the other in return, reflecting a simple moral lesson.
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Lola
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