Account of Indians by William Penn in England
William Penn describes Native Americans as tall and well built with a dark complexion swarthy from bear fat grease. He notes their lofty language likened to Hebrew, their generosity and hospitality, and a social system where wealth circulates and property is watched by many observers. He contrasts their features with European traits and praises their warmth and sociable dances.
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William Penn
England
Indiana
Europe
Japs Study Explosives And Coffee Odors In War Science
An article discusses Japanese contributions to chemistry, noting strong research culture at the University of Tokyo and Japanese fellows in the English Chemical Society. It highlights explosives knowledge as a factor in war and cites experiments showing coffee absorbs and neutralizes odors, including a demonstration with burnt coffee masking strong room smells.
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Annals of Science
University of Tokio
English Chemical Society
Ostwald
Arrhenius
Kelvin
Thomson
Lodge
Crookes
Ramyns
Marcos J. Mpstein
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Population shift west of Lake Superior over 50 years
Canada’s population west of Lake Superior grew from 8 000 fifty years ago to 600 000 today. It is 75 percent Ip with British and Canadian born making up 25 percent of residents and foreign birth accounting for the remaining share.
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Canada
Lake Superior
Setting the Clock Ahead Creates Self Deception
A quirk of daily life, clocks in many homes run fast by 15 minutes or a half hour. The piece cites New York News and a watchmaker noting the habit, its appeal to the lazy, and the harmless illusion it creates, arguing that it harms by delaying punctuality and risking missed trains.
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New York News
Amphibious horses seen on Australian cattle run
A writer from Australind recalls horses at a western Australia cattle station feeding by diving in a seasonal pool. An old mare taught foals and yearlings to forage underwater, suggesting a drought adapted, evolving horse line that could survive severe arid conditions.
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Western Australia
Henry Taunton
Australind
On the Bargein Counter Quip from Cincinnati Enquirer
A brief comic exchange from the Cincinnati Enquirer on bargein counter banter. He speaks of a penny for your thoughts while she fears full value for money. The joke hinges on romantic misgiving and witty repartee.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
When Men Hand Out Tips
A hotel waiter explains to a passenger with a tip habit why male diners tip less than women. He notes men tip more when accompanied by ladies and that solo meals focus on basic service and food quality rather than extras.
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Chicago
Only Natural Pledge Sparks Whimsical Pun at Star
A Washington Star quip frames a political pledge with humor. The candidate insists on a single term while Senator Borghimi jokes that no one seeks a second serving before finishing the first. The light exchange reflects campaign tempers and witty banter.
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Borghimi
Washington Star
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