Fragmented 1900s miscellany mixed with satirical notes
A collage of observations and quips on politics, society, and curiosities dated to late 19th or early 20th century journalism. It touches on Mr. Balfour, Irish questions, royal proprieties, crime, science, exotic wars, and cultural topics with playful and critical asides. Includes notes on a Marquand vase sale, polar expeditions costs, and reactions of London literary circles.
Shamrock Uta Keel Measure Aids Spin
Fragmentary report notes a keel measure for the Shamrock yacht intended to improve turning and spin performance during operations. It cautions that despite spinning capability the vessel might still lean or lurch, potentially causing an unbalanced outcome.
Fragmentary Report on Age and Habits in Ruerion Hospital
A patient in 2 Ruerion hospital presented papers claiming he is 00 years old yet did not admit to lifelong tobacco or whiskey use. The note highlights uncertainty about age and life habits.
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Fife
David and Goliath
Ruerion Hospital
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Villa Borghese in Rome Becomes Public Property
The historic Borghese villa near Rome, long in debt and offered for sale, was purchased by the government and will be presented to Rome as a public asset. The estate, rich in gardens, groves, and art, will host charity events and Roman festas, with proceeds aiding Sicily's destitute.
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Rome
Ludorisi
Pan
Serpione Borghese
Pope Pau
Mr. Astor
Cliveden
England
New Rome
Bank of Italy
Municipality of
America
New England
Piazza d/ Sienna
France
Louvre
Borghese
Este
Piazza di Sienna
Borghese Fom
Sicily
Woman Elevator Conductor At Waldorf Astoria Has City Buzz
Mary Yorke, the noted elevator operator at New York’s Waldorf Astoria, manages the all white and gold passenger car to the mezzanine. The hotel claims the single story lift and its luxe dressing room for women boost comfort for shoppers and guests, with Yorke praised as a steady, stylish attendant inspiring rivals to imitate the feature.
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Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Mary Yorke
Mary
Hogtelry
Fifth Avenue
Hilliard
Bowe
Shy
New St. Regis
Knickerbocker
New Brunswick
Iimmense
Lawyers in Laughing Courtroom Tales
Anecdotes from English Illustrated Magazine recount witty exchanges in law courts. Notable quips include a juror's nutshell remark, a farrier's mare age reply, and Lord Brougham's quip about driving into something cheap.
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Ilustrated
Ilustrated Magazine
A. J. Hughes
Curran
Lord Brougham
Ships Under British Flag in 1901
At year end 1901 the British flag counted 7 227 calling vessels and 8 147 steamers. Excluding calling vessels, wall informed officials estimate that about 6 547 steamers were tramp ships and 1 200 were liners.
Lord Anglesey’s Scented Car Pioneer Of Fragrance Autos
Lord Anglesey is credited as a pioneer of scented motoring. While abroad in his car he avoided gasoline fumes, leaving instead a fragrance of eau de Cologne aboard the vehicle.
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Lord Anglesey
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