Discovery of new pigmy race in New Guinea reported
Telegraphic dispatch from Townsville, Queensland, via Dutch steamer, announces a London expedition finding a four foot three inch Negrito pigmy people in the Charles Louis Mountains region of Dutch New Guinea. They are nomadic hunters, use poisoned arrows, and are hospitable. the discovery challenges anthropological expectations.
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New Guinea
Townsville
Queensland
Walter Goodfellow
Charles Louis Mountains
Andamans
Malay States
Phillippines
Goodfellow
England
Ornithologists’‘ Vigion
Royal Geographies Society
Creat
Britain
Ireland
France
Fireproof Dwellings Rise in Modern Home Building
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a shift to fireproof and semi fireproof construction, predicting wood may be eliminated from many houses within decades. Though initial cost is higher, lower insurance and negligible repairs add up as the life of fireproof homes outlasts wooden ones by decades.
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Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Cotton crepe fashion gains popularity in fashion notes
The article discusses the rising popularity of cotton crepe thin crepon as a fashionable fabric this year. It describes a one piece gown trimmed with black and white striped batiste, bias cut, tabbed front, and flat pleats at the knees, plus matching corsage and guimpe, noting ease of care and affordable potential.
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Batiste
Exercise or a Darned Sight Cheaper
A New York man recalls a Maine friend visiting town who watches a bowling session with interest. The friend asks if bowling is worth the expense and suggests a cheaper exercise plan after noting the afternoon cost of about $1.40. He muses on the idea that a simpler plan might be better value.
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New York
Maine
Second-hand Religious Books Flood New York Market
The New York market shows cheap second-hand religious books dragging down prices. Tattered copies of long-ago sermons from noted preachers sell for five to ten cents, with carts on East Side streets groaning under loads.
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New York
Grand
Canal
Rivington
East Aide
Traya
New York Press
Not pampered meals at Christ's Hospital and Eton days
Coleridge's record of school meals shows scarce bread and small beer for growing boys with porridge and broth meals. Bullying and harsh routines at Eton are recalled in anecdotes from Provost Okes of King's College Cambridge about the long, austere education and risk in life expectancy.
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Coleridge
Christ's Hospital
India
Eton
Okes
King's College
Cambridge
University Life. Insurance Society
Policy
King
Trimfer
Bebe
Long Chamber
Oker
London Daily Chronicle
Reading to Avoid Thinking
A reflective piece discusses mental escape from thought and the variety of methods people use to avoid thinking. It notes that even in loneliness or illness some turn to reading or simple tasks to distract the mind, hinting at a lifelong pattern of postponing thought to future moments or the afterlife.
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Ifa
Rhodes Paid Off 200 Pound Tailor Bill in London
The late Cecil Rhodes, famed for African endeavors, was visiting Sir Harry Johnston in London when an excited man delivered an unpaid Oxford tailor bill nearly two hundred pounds. Rhodes paid notes and gold to settle the debt on the spot, ending the dispute.
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Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
H. H. Johnston
Sir Harry
London
Oxford
Father Comforted by a Child at Parade
A little girl, excited by a presidential campaign, made a flag for the parade but cried when she learned she could not march with the boys. Her father attempted comfort, then was rebuked by the girl who said he had never been a child.
Kaw River's Record Catfish Caught by Tom Johnson
Tom Johnson a local Kaw River fisherman hauled a 70 pound four foot catfish from below the dam using a hook and line. The catch drew wide attention as the largest Kaw fish seen in Lawrence streets. Previously the record was 45 pounds.
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Kaw River
Tom Johnson
Kaw
Lawrence
Johnson
Former Lawrence Woman Hattie Sansman in Kansas City
Mrs. Hattie Sansman, formerly of Lawrence, was mentioned in a Kansas City Star brief. The note says she has been sent to a general hospital for morphine treatment. It recalls a past arrest for theft with damages awarded in the case.
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Lawrence
Kansas City Star
Hattie Sansman
Meeting at South Park Promises Political Discussion
Gov Stubbs and A C Mitchell plan a Tuesday afternoon rally at South Park advertised to attract a large crowd. The event aims to discuss important political questions. The piece urges readers to register before attending.
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South Park
Guv. Stubbs
A. C. Mitchell
Roosevelt seeks harmony in Republican split amid New York scene
Oyster Bay July 14 Theodore Roosevelt said he favors neither insurgents nor regulars and wants harmony in New York party affairs. He stressed he seeks both regulars and insurgents and would welcome Democrats if Republicans act rightly. He spoke with Timothy L Woodruff and Rep Charles N Fowler, showing even affability.
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Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Republican Hate Committee
House
Roosevelt
Charles N. Fowler
New Jersey
Col. Roosevelt
Y M C A Shower Baths Open Daily Except Sunday
Daily bathing use at the Y M C A with free swimming lessons and water pool access. Open until 10 o clock p m each day except Sunday. Black Walnut Sundae advertised at Wilson's Drug Store.
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Y. M.C. AL Efiue
Wilson's Drug Store
For Sale Notices Crunch Local Listings
Multiple small ads offer a six room house with front and shade trees at 1708 Mass Street and a 1702 address variant, selling on easy terms. Also a fresh Jersey cow with a six day old heifer, a sewing machine and household goods, a boy seeks a bicycle, and a coyotes bounty offer at 511 Ohio Street.
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Mass. St
Bath
Mass
Roof camp in New York dwelling by Dr. A W Baird
Dr Ad dison W Baird describes a 12 foot square roof camp atop his New York home built with fireproof double walls and a vented cupola. The open air suite aims to reduce heat with a cellular design and costs under 400 dollars. He praises fresh air and city views including electric lights and Palisades scenery.
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Addison W. Baird
New York
Mid-summer Wall Paper Sale Promoted by Local Firms
Lawrence Pantatorium advertises cleaning and pressing for select clients. American Hat Works and West Warren listed as agents. L. L. Phillips & Co. promotes a mid-summer sale of wallpaper at 820 Mass. St.
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Lawrence Pantatorium
American Hat Works
West, Warren
L. L. Phillips & Co
Mass
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