Brontosaurus Skeleton Unearthed by American Museum
American Museum of Natural History in New York reports a nearly complete Brontosaurus skeleton from Wyoming area. The 70 foot long reptile stood about 20 feet high and weighed around 30 tons. Its small head held little brain by comparison to its massive body and teeth. The fossil suggests the creature lived in a Creta ceous era tropical lake region long before humans.
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American Museum of Natural History of
New York
Wyoming
Averiug Bio
Theo
America
Boutala
Marsh
Meuhuiin
Dee Brouht
American Museum
Pest
Selinitets
New México
California
Montana
Dakotas
Brontosaurus Tales From the Lake Bed and a Child's Doll
An eclectic set of notes recounts the brontosaurus emergence from a sedimented lake basin and its paleontological significance. It mentions Marsh’s fossil finds, the vast heights of the brontosaurus specimens, and the era’s tropical climate. A parallel tale centers on a five-year-old girl’s nurse promised doll and the mother’s joy, contrasted with an oyster opening betting odds.
Koen Too Much In Oyster Shop Loss Sparks Turmoil
A young man employed in an oyster shop Hag lost his job when asked by employers about a prompt reply. The six lively tortoises caused attention as they wandered about the premises and attracted curious glances from onlookers.
Ambitious Miss May Kaarlus Challenges Madison Square Billiards
New York City's noted amateur billiardist Miss May Kaarlus, 15, issues a bold challenge to last week's professional winner at Madison Square Garden. She offers a contest for 50 shots per side with up to $400 stakes, highlighting her dramatic strength and full-body cueing style learned from her father Professor Kaarlus.
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New York City
May Kaarlus
Madison Square Garden
Daly’s
Faney
Fangit
Profesor Kaarlus
Miss Kaarlus
Schaefer
Slosson
Sexton
Rhodes Enlightened Salute Becomes Laughing Gaffe
Cecil Rhodes recalled a voyage home on a Castle liner when French sailors aboard saluted Empress Eugenie’s yacht. With little time, the captain asked his crew to echo the French phrase but Rhodes suggested they say Beef, lemons and cheese. The crowd roared as the mispronounced line drowned out the French salute. The ex-empress reportedly enjoyed the unintended compliment.
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Cecil
Rhodes
New York Commercial
Chicago News
South Africa war leisure draws critique in London Spectator
In a South Africa note, the London Spectator argues that army officers enjoy generous allowances and comfortable lodgings while the war lags, praising sport and golf among officers. It suggests remounts and ration use could aid mobile columns, calling for a tougher war stance.
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South Africa
Columms
London Spectator
Woman Has Reason For Everything Except The Reason Itself
A reflective note argues that a woman harbors reasons for all actions yet notes the exception of the reason itself. It emphasizes agency and context behind choices without detailing specific incidents or individuals.
Tiny 3 year old travels alone from Glasgow to Chicago
Rosita Milloy, auburn haired three year old, arrives in New York from Glasgow on Christmas Day aboard the Furnessia. With no companion beyond a doll, she is guided by stewards and attendants across steamship and train to Chicago, traveling on a half fare ticket without tags.
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Rosita Milloy
Chitago
Glasgow
Scotland
Miss Milloy
Furnessia
New York
Miss Millay
Steamship Company
Chieago
Steamelip
Arroalil
Curious Portrait Vase Shows Washington by Chinese Hands
A rare Chinese porcelain piece in the New York Metropolitan Museum features a portrait of George Washington crafted by a Chinese artist over a century ago. The vase displays a semi-Chinese, semi-European dress and slanted eyes, illustrating early cross cultural influence.
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New York Metropolitan Museum
George Washington
Betta Brown Accused Of Throwing Jam At Clark
A complaint filed in Oklahoma County accuses Betta Brown of feloniously hurling hot thriceberry jam from a hotel kitchen stove onto H C Clark in Lather Oklahoma Territory on July 1 1901 causing burns. The incident occurred at the Cogart hotel area. The case alleges malice and violation of territorial law.
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Oklahomm
Betta Brown
Clark
Oklahoma County
Territory of
Oklahoma
Lather
Cogart Hotel
Uilawhilty
H.C. Clark
Alam
Oklihoma
Preaching Set for Sunday in Clinton County Church
A dated church notice in Clinton County Missouri announces Sunday preaching with Providence permitting, and states there will be preaching the next day on the subject Me that, Weleveth and is baptized shall he caved, and he that halieweth not shall be damned at 3:30 p.m. The wording reflects archaic phrasing and a call to faith and salvation.
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Clinton County
Missouri
Physician Endorses Vogeler Curative Compound Despite Skeptics
A London physician’s life-long work supports Vogeler Curative Compound widely though some doctors dismiss it as rubbish. Mrs. Nettleton, a Baltimore confectioner, credits the remedy with curing dyspepsia liver and kidney troubles after years of illness and costly treatment. She recalls first relief in days and full recovery after months, and notes further benefits for indigestion and eczema. The article cites numerous testimonials and offers a free sample to readers who send name and address.
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Vogeler
St. Jacob’s Oil
London
At- Sia
Vogelar
St. Jacob’s Oil Co
Clay Street
Baltimore
Nettleton
Brighton Road
Tinhzense
First cotton spinning machine invention date
The first machine for manufacturing cotton was invented in 1786. It was designed to card rove and spin the raw cotton into thread.
Calendar of color reproductions by Moran from railroad
An advertisement offers the Handsomest Calendar of the season in ten colors with Moran paintings. Issued by the General Passenger Department of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway. Priced at twenty five cents. Send payment to I. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Moran
General Passenger Department
Chicago
Milwaukee
Prominent Cubans See Move Toward United States Annexation
Several Cuban leaders argue that the revolution could lead to annexation by the United States. They predict a swift shift in governance and highlight the potential for economic and political change in the island nation.
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Courney
Island
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
An advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders by a New York nurse promises feverish relief, teething comfort, bowel regulation, and worm destruction. Claims include vast testimonials and a call to order, with regional notices and a misprinted address.
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Mother Gray
Gray
New York
Laloy
N.Y
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Chile
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
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