Figures of Ancient Times and Riddles Across Cultures
The article surveys origins and forms of riddles and wordplay from Hebrew alphabets to Greek and Arab traditions. It notes anagrams and transpositions, cites Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and English influences, and mentions figures like Solomon, Pilate, and Homer. It references the Philadelphia Press as a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braman
Arrestios
Tom
Kelvin
Solomon
Wak
Sheba
Frewie
Homer
Bencit Hall
Greece
James F
England
Breok Wardsann
Gramma
Wiindelphia Press
Night creatures stir as dusk falls in rural scene
A fragmentary diary style piece describes mice and other creatures moving at night under trees and bushes. It mentions birds, a looming predator, and a rural police focus as night deepens, with scattered musings on hunting and natural behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mberon
Minulewond
Various Notables and Notices From Harper's Bazaar Fragments
A patched montage from Harper's Bazaar mentions Thomas Breckinridge with Fremont in 1445 seeking a pension, Nicolas de Suvin a Frenchman from Saratof in frail health, Miss Geraldine Morgan owning a Stradivarius loaned by Dr. Joachim, and Professor Jammer praising Northampton natives. Also noted are a German executioner Herr Rein fel, a Highland minister and John Griffly exchange on sermons, and Miss Sorabji, India’s lone woman lawyer, touring the U.S. to fund a Bombay hospital for high caste Hindu women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Breckinridge
Phaes
Fremont
Tollwride
Cot
Chenimatimoch
Colonide
Chifornia
Phomas
Reed
Nicolas de Suvin
Saratof
Paris
Avaterlitz
Jena
Sara Ose
Geraldine Morgan
New York
Joachim
George Greer
Mss Greer
Miss Morgan
Jammer
Massqohusetts
Northampton
William J. Whitney
Army of the Dead
Germany
Herr Reinfel
Gleinitz
Anperch Basset
Marechal Niel Roses
John
Cvarsa
India
Sorabji
Bombay
Voonah
Miss Sorabji
Medical
Oxford
Topler
Harper's Bazar
Witty Quotations and Fragments From Various Papers
A collage of clipped jokes and humorous snippets from multiple sources. Phrases about marriage, fashion, and proposals appear alongside stray lines about horses, politics, and social mores. The text blends aphorisms, captions, and jokes without a single cohesive narrative or clear focal point.
The Possibility of a War Against Turkey and Constantinople
In the Edinburgh Review's view from Glasgow, the idea of a sudden attack to seize Constantinople is deemed practically impossible. While a naval force could land troops along the shores, the defenses and size of the city render a coup de main unlikely. The fleet would require vast shipping, making surprise infeasible and forty thousand men an inadequately small force.
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Masjid
Alexwadvin
Constantinople
Alexandria
Wabappartel
Derkos
Bogohoris
Edinurgh
istanLinepsie
Affection of animals and the patience of companionship
A naturalist observes two goats where one guides the blind partner for months until the sighted goat regains vision and the helper is no longer needed. In a separate scene, blind trout receive food from a naturalist. a compassionate companion leads the blind fish to the feast, illustrating empathy in nature.
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Beyreath
aMletion
Seine
Night Guard Life on the L train in Chicago
The Chicago Times reviews the harsh realities faced by late night train guards. They contend with unruly passengers who ignore rules, smoke in cars, and threaten staff, risking dismissal and social backlash for enforcing conduct.
Nonsmokers Show Greater Height Weight and Lung Capacity
Yale records over eight years show nonsmokers surpass smokers by 20 percent in height 25 percent in weight and 60 percent in lung capacity Amherst graduates show even larger gains with weight up 47 percent and height up 60 percent for nonsmokers. Reports from the N Y Tribune and N Y Weekly note gloomy forebodings about smoking and health contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Amherst
Slass
N.Y. Tribune
Invention and Discovery in Oddities and Quackery
A wide catalog of curios and claims appears, noting substitutes for gold in dentistry, ladder designs for upper berths, and watches shaped like horns. It reports on a hair restorer mislabeled as real, a science note on railroad energy, and a joking hope for a self-illumining reporter pen. It also teases assorted products and brash quotes from periodicals, with humor about patter, diets, and fashion.
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Farscu Ratiroid
Scientife American
Mrailroad
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M Booltinder
Brooklyn Lite
Pearson’s Weekly
Buffalo Courier
Ible
Boston ‘Transcript
Flegende
Pratteville
Willie
Papi
Washington Star
Baral Trem
New Yorker
Furhier
Philadelphia
Motors
Somie
Himper
Tate
Steter
Chicago Times
Austin Wimdring
N. Y
St. Louis
Bob Cane
Monty Tilke
Hultalo Courier
Carey
Moses
Wilde
Chicago
Triinnie
California
California MeSyrup Co
Clipeland Plaindeater
Glenn
Hall
Puck
Asner
Tammany Tims
Sean
Toes
Dusan
Borhan
Ofzatenny Aeppens
Detroit Tribune
Walle Moaney’ 'S
Kcal
Royal Baking Powder CO
Jimmin Jones
Aly
Wall
Lanery Putey Cree
Tenggiat
Lairette
Isents the
Thenle Fairbank Company
Harare
Bouche & CO
Puno & Organ CO
Memphia
Tenn
Memphis
Sapolio
Cardus
Davis
Suna Tarettealae
Ali Icon Frand Creal
Vis & Abn & M. Co
Chinsgo
I Peceron Press
Ety
Heaeley
Hay Rene Asetsteh
Ger
Uaeping
Tame
Prine
Alidinmain
Aia
Ihe
Wes Weetens
Piaate
Bn Shia Ath
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