Banquets of Kings and Cities Across History
A survey of historic feasts, from Henry V’s 100000-fed Paris banquet to Nero’s gilded raft and Caliph El Mamon’s ambergris feast. The piece compares royal and civic dinners, noting vast crowds, lavish foods, grand vessels, and the civil contrasts in appetite.
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Paris
France
Champagne
Burgundy
Henry V
Tigellinus
Nero
Italy
Greece
Asia Minor
Marcus Gabius
England
Henry III
Margaret
Alexander II of
Scotland
Charles V
Germany
Odd Causes of Intoxication Mentioned in Strawberries and More
The piece notes that overripe strawberries can cause drunken sensations including dizziness headaches and blurred or double vision due to high acidity. It adds rhubarb oxalic acid and emotions can trigger temporary intoxication, while fast meals after long dieting and strong coffee on an empty stomach can mimic alcohol effects. It cites six men collapsing unloading turpentine from a Bristol barge.
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Bristol
England
Ear anatomy study challenges musical talent link
Dr Birman-Bein reports a study of famous musicians ears finding anatomy has little effect on musical ability. He suggests some composers show vertical eardrums while others vary from slanting to vertical, casting doubt on a simple ear based explanation for musical artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birman-Bera
Birman-Bein
Bir
Woodrow Wilson Recalled as Youthful College Leader in New Jersey
A 1912 reminiscence recalls Woodrow Wilson as a vigorous young college president in New Jersey. The piece contrasts campus life with his later wartime and political rise, mentioning ivy halls, bell ringing, football yells, and the rougher debates that followed, including campaign battles and public scrutiny.
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New Jersey
Prex Woodrow
Alma Mater
New York Tigers
Princeton’ Stripes
Bay
Princeton
Universal Press Syndicata
Survival tips for wandering in the woods from Woman's Home Companion
Practical guidance for finding direction in the woods using a compass or sun, noting tree growth, and signaling for help with fire and gunfire cues. Includes cautions on staying on a bearing, using a knife blade shadow, and starting a fire safely.
Paragraphist Dies After Lethal Hysterical Fit
A writer collapsed in the newsroom after writing a single line of copy and died within ten minutes. Colleagues rushed in as he gasped and laughed himself to death, leaving behind a cryptic sheet that hinted at an arrest in a distant store.
Training Country Dogs Beyond Tricks and Whistles
A veteran dog owner shares practical methods to train country dogs beyond play, stressing exact commands, consistent discipline, and patience. It covers varying dog temperaments, pointer and setter handling, steady points, and humane use of the whip as a last resort, with emphasis on preserving the dog's spirit.
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Frank H. Sweet
Modern Theory of Thunder Explains Thunder Sounds
The article reviews historic thunder theories from clouds banging together to air rushing into a vacuum. It highlights experiments with damp cotton showing that electric discharge heats cloud vapor into steam causing multiple rapid explosions, producing crackling thunder near observers.
Saving Grace vs Paterfamilias Heading Toward Meal Budget Clash
A fragment notes a domestic dispute over rising meal costs. A speaker jokes about stopping saying grace at meals to save money, reflecting tension in family routines and budgeting.
Fragmented OCR Note Remains Unclear
The text presents fragmented phrases with disjointed names and items. No coherent event or identifiable entities are readable enough to summarize with accuracy. Further restoration needed to produce a valid card.
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Edward B. Clarke
Boulton
Nedsbys Godfrey
Geman
El-ma
Ambergris
Earl of Warwick
Glay
Gene Morgan
C. A. Beaty
Woodrow Wilson
Acre
Ana
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