Curious Pompeii fresco and other ancient finds reported
The article describes a Pompeii house excavation yielding a fresco titled Venus of Toltette with attendants, plus six elaborately decorated columns, a Neoptolemus punishment scene, and several valuable minor paintings. Burglars’ skeletal remains and a jar of money suggest a contested robbery during a city fire. It also notes a French horticulture tree, a billiards exhibition by Robert Bremont, and a Boston dog swimming match won by Bruno, with bets and future rematches discussed.
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Venus
Marcus Lucretius Fron
Lfe
Queer New Plants From Congo
New plant species from the Congo attract European interest. The ctlamus palm climbs trees and is highly valued for its wood. Potovercus acaulis hua grows in Lower Congo banks. musanga Sathu offers rapid wood production but little shade. Dybowski notes specimens on a Ga bot plantation reaching eighty feet in four years with large ornamental leaves.
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Gengo
Europe
Ogone
Congo
Fernan-Vax
M. J. Dybowski
Vincennes
Yaya
Gabot
This Rat Caught by an Oyster Tale
A fishmonger shop owner reports a strange incident where a rat was caught by a large oyster in his store. The rat tried to escape through a hole while the oyster clamped shut, trapping it as the shells closed around the rodent.
This Bridge is of Growing Vines
An account describes a natural vine covered bridge in Mexico, a curiosity seen as a freak of nature. The living vines create a dense arch over a stream, forming a natural roadway shaded by surrounding shrubs. The piece emphasizes rarity and wonder in frontier landscapes.
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Nelghbor
Mexico
Editor Withdraws Sober Remark From Incident Account
A local paper retracts a previously published line stating fortunately both men were sober after a noted urtinate accident involving Menara. The editor cites street offense and apologizes, withdrawing the remark in Literary World’s note.
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Avery
Menara
Wooten Patient Learns Of Stomach Cancer Joke
An Irishman sought diagnosis from a renowned local surgeon. The doctor confirmed stomach cancer and that operation was not possible. The patient asked if it could be cured, laughed at the news, and left joking about the doctor’s diagnosis.
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Tha Thehman
Local Election Talk Sparks Crowd at Friendly Adutos
A lively crowd gathers as a man extols a local candidate described as capable and honest. He recounts a past life saved from drowning, while a solemn stranger warns secrecy about the rescue, underscoring election chatter and small town intrigue.
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Adutos
Boro
Civilisation advances noted in royal interview on Bazoo island
The Baltimore American reports an interview with Bazoo island’s sultan who extols civilization benefits. He recalls receiving $1000 in damages after injuries from a missionary’s false teeth, highlighting cultural clashes and colonial issues in a satirical tone.
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Bazoo Island
Baltimore American
Bicycles Fall Out Of Favor As Records Slip Behind
The New York World notes bicycles are losing popularity with records being broken less often and wheel counts steadily declining in daily use and interest.
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New York World
Notes on Science and the Canes of Nereurenes Irrigation Method
The piece discusses a medical viewpoint on neiwouanies a nervous condition not fully incapacitating yet across cases. It critiques improper nerve-focused treatments, urging digestion-centered care, diet, and hygienic medical treatment. It describes an irrigation method involving a pole and water, with notes on weight balance and mechanical steps, as presented by Dr. J. Socard, noting European methods’ superiority but acknowledging its practical advantages.
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Felere
J. Socard
Eagentin
Europe
Invention Of Toy Parachute Device Demonstrated
In the accompanying image a toy shows a parachute attached to a stick with a weighted gyroscope suspended by a clockwork link. When released the parachute folds and the lower guide prevents overextension. The mechanism is simple, durable, and usable for a long time with minimal care.
Primitive irrigation device gains modern attention
A fragmented description outlines a simple irrigation method using a long balancing pole fixed at a tree fork. One end supports a stout beam with another long pole attached, ending in a clay-walled well. The contraption appears designed to draw water without manual pumping.
The Lick telescope and a living radiance display
A retold account describes a Cambridge demonstration where a lens shows heat radiation behavior. Mr Clark explains how radiation reveals internal effects when a hand is brought near the apparatus, producing a dazzling, furnace like image. The scene contrasts scientific awe with caution about radiative influence and social vibes.
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Pald
Clark
Fens
Chad
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Botton
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West Boston Bridge
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Mbot
Mateh
QUEER
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Totr
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