The Little King Carl and a Boy Conscience
A mother and Jamie discuss a tale in which a child king Carl rules a guarded palace playground. A peasant boy, driven by hunger, throws a stone but befriends the king when the two youths learn of each other’s hardships. The king’s kindness helps the laborer’s family and the lesson about compassion endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jamie
Percy
Jimmie
Carl
Gokiae
Suda
Avery
King
Bee
Curious giraffe fears slight noises and keeps watch
A zoological keeper notes giraffes tremble at faint rustling sounds near their enclosure while they ignore louder noises. The report, tied to a canal-side exhibit, describes a gunpowder explosion that spooked the animals briefly but left them otherwise calm, exemplifying their unusual sound sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woah
Zoological
Omar x
Saract
New York
Descriptive Note on Central and Southern African Bird
Fragmentary text explains a large African bird with ash gray coloring and a four foot height. It mentions a popular name tied to old times and sprites, with partial notes on plumage including black tufts on tail feathers and markings on breast wings and abdomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Africa
Hie Ceek
Jegs
Akes
Shell Game in Australian Parliament Tricking Plants and Shells
A NSW Parliament prank exposed a bill to protect native flowers. A member read a long botanical list to mock the bill, then added shells like periwinkles to extend protection. Officials corrected the hoax next day, but the joke amused Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Australia
All
London
Oath of the Turkish Doctor on Medical Duty
The oath asks Turkish doctors to treat rich and poor alike and to answer calls day and night during common diseases or epidemics. A collection of humorous exchanges shows people smoking, kissing, and seeking luck, with fragmented captions and spelling quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Medical Examining Board
Blatter quotes Frits on deciphering figures
A humorous snippet quotes Blatter lamenting Frits’s unclear figures and whether a thousand or more kisses are sent, noting the ambiguity of the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frits
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Holland
Europe
George R. Sims
Henry
Neag
Aunt Prisms
Maude
Mr. Jones
Fiaie
Paar Cmaainythonh
Detroit Free Press
Cad Wahlt
Gerc
Room
Gokaatetss
Broadway
Long Branch
Parker
Liberty St. Bicycle
Iver «Johnson
Storm King
Garriage
W. Fi, Parker, Prop
Bepposar
Smack
Apitsen
PERER
Broadiy
The
Chapman's
Vaal
Red Bank
New Jersey
Louis Goldberger
West End Court
West End
Ise
Gloak & Suit
Long Brandy
N. J. Advertiser
Eatontown
Feinberg & Kanter
Westwood ‘Ave
Westwood Hotel
Tae
Oie
Bay Yi
Kurrus. Bros
Ocean Ave
Koig
Nid
Lohiy
Gad
Aze
Dlelinsky Nest
Sholesale ‘and Retail
Pye‘bodaht Pure Candy Aig
WM. Bryan
Elberon Florist
Notted “Y
Golden
Cractivertia
Reids Baking CO
Willace
Océan Avenue
Seaboights
Royal Typewriter
C. Disbrow
Jaeu
Fera
Branchyor A
Frederick K. Ball
Miblin
Phong IL
Norwood Ave
N.J. NJ
Peter, Onells & CO
Sewall Ave
Asbury Park
N. Ly
Wah
Biivti Honest Coal
Vannote Coal CO
Charles
Morris
Undertaker
N. J. Es
Landaus
Coles Long Branch Market
Childs
A&p
McLain’s Market
RED Bank Bicycle Exchange
East Front St
Globe Hotel
N. J
Beier
Garrett
Hennessey
Ocean Avenue
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