Large opening games draw record crowds in baseball season
More than 200000 spectators witnessed the first eight games of the National and American leagues, the largest opening turnout in the sport's history.
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California
Logic Puzzles and a Kaffir Threat In One Page
A father uses a logic trick to discipline his son in a tale from London Tit-Bits, prompting a verdict on reasoning. In a separate London Standard piece, a Kaffir hunter silently approaches feeding birds under a willow, then grabs one with a swift, unseen motion as the flock takes fright.
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London Standard
Dreaming peril on the rails ends in tragedy
An engineer refused a run after dreaming his brother was killed in a head on collision near Topeka and his engine 608 would explode. Later the substitute engineer and the fireman died when 608 blew up on the road, and a week later the brother was killed in a collision.
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Topeka
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Expressions From The Bible And Common Phrases
The note explains phrases such as I am escaped with the skin of my teeth meaning a narrow escape and by the skin of my teeth. It also defines to cast in the teeth as casting reproaches and tooth and nail as fierce action like biting and scratching.
Historic royal trains and their famed lengths
The Pall Mall Magazine recounts coronation and wedding pages noting long royal trains. Queen Adelaide’s train tore away from the bodice, Elizabeth of Austria’s 70 foot train in Paris, Elizabeth of Valois’s six yard train carried by gentlemen, and Mary Queen of Scots reportedly wore a twelve yard train at balls.
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Elizabeth of Austria
Paris
Charles IX
Elizabeth of Valois
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Queen of Scots
Pall Mall Magazine
A Heavyweight Romance Recalled by Chicago Post
In a Chicago Post reminiscence a heavyweight tale unfolds as a woman catches her partner in a surprising embrace. The recounting notes the instant as striking and hints the moment may have unsettled him while affirming the drama of the scene.
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Today and Tomorrow Must Align With Effort
The note reflects on personal progress, urging focus on present actions as the basis for tomorrow. It emphasizes leaving behind yesterday's mistakes and using today to influence future outcomes.
Misunderstood Declarations in an Old New York Press Exchange
Miscommunication sparks a humorous back and forth in the New York Press with Mrs Hoyle invoking the Declaration of Independence and Mrs Doyle questioning whose divorce decree was signed, illustrating early editorial dialogue.
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New York Press
His Lady Nicotine and the Charley Pipe Debate
A humorous courtroom scene centers on Madge and Marjorie debating Charley’s tobacco habit. The judge comments that Charley seems to value his pipe more than affection, highlighting a light domestic quarrel about smoking.
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Better a witty fool than a foollah wit
A compact quip from Shakespeare comparing wit and folly in a playful line.
Riches Inspire努力 and ambition in society, says era fable
A critical meditation on wealth argues the wealthy spur mass effort by their display and power. The piece contends riches correct human striving, while noting the social gaze of luxury motivates providers to “get into the game.”
Superstitious Gun Charmers of Ceylon Cite Four Methods
The article notes Sri Lankan gun charmers claiming a gun can be charmed in four ways: wound but not kill, make the bearer find nothing to shoot, not kill flying targets but kill running ones, or not kill running targets but kill flying ones. Charmers say pork fat on the barrel or rat snake skin hidden on the stock defeats the charm.
How a Coal Fire Protects Itself
A mining journal notes coal pile interior fires start from slow oxidation and resist water because burning mass becomes coke. To extinguish, drive a sharpened iron pipe into the pile to reach the burning coal and inject water from the top via hose.
Cocoa Plantations Shielded by Banana And Immortels Canopy
A traveler in South America explains that cocoa trees need strong sun protection. Planters use banana and plantain trees to provide shade for young plants, and even mature trees rely on tall “immortels” or “the mother of the cocoa” trees. This creates a canopy over the plantation.
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Startler vows to chain wife after odd remark
A gentleman with defective hearing, owner of a terrorizing dog, is startled when a friend says his wife made a pleasant call. He replies he will chain her up in the future, a remark that shocks the listener.
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London Telegraph
Not Comforting Wordplay From London Telegraph
A neighbor asks if the minister offered comfort to a grieving widow. The reply says the minister offered no comfort, claiming the husband was better off, reflecting harsh wit from a London Telegraph item.
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London Telegraph
Fairy Tale Echoes in Suburbia and Happiness
A fragment from Harper's Bazar notes a fairy tale like tale of a man with a baby that never cried and a dog that never bit who moves to a quiet suburb without monquitoes. It contrasts with the saying that happiness comes from enjoyment rather than wealth attributed to Spurgeon.
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Tommy
Harper's Bazar
Parties and Elections in U S Continued From First Page
The piece discusses Australian ballots, long terms, recall, and party machines. It argues for direct issue voting, citing how current systems empower wealthier conservatives and hinder popular will. It criticizes loyalty appeals and machine influence in elections.
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Bagdad
Machiavelli
Help Your Town to Be More Splendid and Clean
Public service notice urges residents to keep yards tidy and reject rubbish to improve the town’s appearance. It calls for sidewalk cleaning after snow and general neatness to raise community spirits and reduce dirt and obstructions at doors.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Post Office Notice From April 18 1910 Listing Applicants
Remaining in post office uncalled for on April 18 1910 are Applebaun Natan Gulane Eddie Aschenbach Louis Hamond Frank Brown J A Martin Frank Brown Thomas Phleging John Campbell Williams M J Fogarty Tim Wright C A Fracketon Ernest Posten Rush Bb Mins In calling for same please say advertised J C Davis Postmaster
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J. C. Davis
Grain Growers Advertises Extermination Methods
A cryptic notice from Portland Oregon offers supposed extermination solutions for vermin pests. It promises kernel protection and claims refunds on purchases from City Drug Store. Local dealers are listed with unclear details and dates amid garbled text.
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