Close Students of Nature Examination Papers Prove Keen Observations
A teacher’s report from nature study shows pupils’ odd definitions of organic matter and seed dispersal. Fragments reveal misreadings like a larva as an unfinished animal and humorous misquotations on insect traits and grasshopper movement.
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Nature Study
Plain Diagnosis and Roman Relic Unearthed in Stepney
A physician was arrested for prescribing whisky without inquiry into the patient’s intent, revealing a blunt truth that the patient sought a drink. In Stepney London a workman uncovered a Roman burial urn with human bones believed to be about two thousand years old.
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Stepney
London
Notorious Captain Kidd Spared a Lady on Gardiner's Island
A late 19th century reminiscence recounts Captain Kidd sparing Mrs. John Lion Gardiner of Gardiner's Island after dinner, gifting her the Kidd pitcher and Kid blanket. It also notes Claude Duval’s reputed politeness, and a broad sheet ballad where a highwayman returns a widow’s ring and locket after hearing her tale.
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John Lion Gardiner
Gardiner's Island
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Mr. Gardiner
Claude Duval
Duval
Annals of Crime
Not Dead Ones Car Mix Up Ends With Cemetery Sign
A seven passenger lourtog cer used to help a friend running a bus line was pressed into a last minute wedding run. The driver noticed laughter as they approached the minister, and on arrival found the windshield sign read This car to the cemetery, causing the humorous mix up.
Victoria Exports Rise to 1910 Record Levels
British Columbian exports show a substantial rise with Victoria leading in declared exports to the United States for 1910. Compared with 1909, the value increases are reported at 15,504,470. An overall gain in export value marks a robust year, reflecting broad growth across principal stems and sectors.
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Victoria
Colombia
United States
Relief From Blazing Skin Diseases Promised
A claim on a blood cleansing remedy named S. S. S. promises to cure skin diseases by purifying the blood and restoring health. The advertisement urges readers to send for literature at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia, to learn more about the remedy and its supposed effects.
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100 Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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