Field Mice In France Ravage Cantons And Memorable Outbreaks
France endures recurring field mice invasions with vast losses in crops and livestock. From the late 19th century outbreaks to a peak in Alsace where millions were slaughtered in single sieges, populations surge under favorable weather. Authorities consider biological control via bacterial preparations to spread disease among the pests.
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Hideo
Isu
Fee
Alsace
Capton
Mench
Plea for Lightness in Harness Then and Now
A discussion tracing horse harness from early reliefs showing bare gear to later more elaborate tack. It argues that fashion and showiness, not utility, have driven additions like bearing rein and winker bridle, despite protests from welfare advocates and enlightened owners favoring lighter, simpler gear for comfort and effectiveness.
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F.rom
Grerian
Why He Was Popular
The tech savvy man gained many invites to ride with friends who chauffeured him, provoking envy among peers. He reveals his status, noting others expect him to fix tires and handle repairs in accidents. He accepts trips, despite pride bruised by his practical skill.
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New York Times
Royal Trains Guarded Quietly in England
The Pall Mall Gazette notes royal rail journeys are protected along almost every yard of the route in England, with guards and lines of soldiers unseen by the public, a discreet parallel to czar travels in Russia. The guarding is as effective as in Russia, though quietly done without ostentatious uniforms.
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Russia
England
Pall Mall Gazette
Why Waste Words Stirring Exchange Fragments
A chaotic excerpt from a Chicago Tribune page centers on terse dialogue between Maria and John about shopping. A breezy youth asks about the extinct dodo while a girl points to Miss Soveleaf for better knowledge. The passage reads as a fragmentary exchange from an older column.
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John
Maria
Alk. Goodby
Chicago
Mean Trick Clock Joke in Puck Cartoon Gag
A Penny Dreadful style quip mocks a husband gifting a striking clock to his wife to confuse her about his routines. A Punchline notes the clock’s quarters keep her in suspense, and a final line jests that strong things fall prey to weak ones in a playful roguish tone.
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Jones
Rocker
Puck
Mudville and Huckleberry Center Play Famed Pigskin Farce
In Mudville a reserve football match against Huckleberry Center ends in comic disaster as Captain Peters trips on grass, falls into a mass tackle, and rips apart a real football. the shattered pigskin becomes a town joke while Mudville later earns victory with the real ball, winning four straight.
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Mudville
Huckleberry Center
Chicago
Huckleberrys
Huckleberryites
Peters
Wackleberryites
Bud Brinker
Ben Phillips
Captain Peters
Brave Mexican Cadets defend Chapultepec in war’s defense
The Harpers Weekly recounts the heroism of young Mexican cadets at Chapultepec during a siege, with ages from teen to twenty, who died defending the fort as their bodies lie in one grave plaque, sparking lasting fame for their sacrifice.
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Chapultepec
Minny
Chauitepec
Uhilantepee
Vbentechnia
Leon
Omer
Eoders of
Harpers Weekly
Early World Records Fossil Studies Link to Practical Geology
The United States Geological Survey notes paleontology as central to geology and economic problems. Descriptive fossil reports, while scientific, prove practically essential for understanding formations, their ages, and their mutual relations. Without fossil data, regional economic geology and accurate stratigraphic interpretation fail.
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United States Geological Survey
Remarkable Celtic saints illuminate Cornish place names
An anecdote highlights Cornwall’s many obscure saints with villages bearing odd names. A candidate for ordination quips he was born “at St Eval” as pronounced “Sande val,” prompting the chaplain to marvel at Cornwall’s saints. The piece notes three more singular village names including Brambla London Apprentice and Drunkards All.
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St. Tudy
St. Cuby
St. Uny
St. Enodoc
St. Brise
St. Finbarrow
St. Eval
Cornwall
Brambla
London Apprentice
Drunkards
London Globe
Wasted Time and the Eighteenth Friend
A quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer reflects on wasted time and seeking many opinions. The speaker notes seventeen friends offered varied solutions, but the key breakthrough came from the eighteenth, the individual themselves. The exchange highlights self-reliance and decisive action despite delays.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Canadian Boundary Passes Without a Wall
The London Chronicle notes the boundary between British and republican America has no wall or fence. Trains from Montreal to New York slow and stop as revenue officers board to ask if travelers have items to declare, signaling the international line. The New York Mall reports Brinks ends engagement with Miss Konsum after she refuses marriage.
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America
Montreal
New York
United States Revenue
London Chronicle
Accommodating. Thisband-By Jove, I Want some thing exciting
Fragmentary OCR style line cites pulp era humor with references to a dressmaker's bill and a character named Helpful Wife. The readable bits suggest a dialogic comic strip tone from Puck.
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Jove
Puck
Instinctive Translation of a Baltimore Letter Exchange
A witty exchange is reported in which a mother quotes a touching letter from their son Frank and the father asks how much money he asked for. The line captures a domestic moment via a Baltimore American item.
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John
Frank
Baltimore
New Jersey Looks At Grade Crossing Law Expansion
In Trenton on March 17 unusual interest grows statewide as Acting Governor Fielder signs a measure expanding the Board of Public Utility Commissioners powers over grade crossings. The act authorizes ordering railroads to alter crossings to remove dangers, with costs largely borne by the railroads and related entities, and requires notices and hearings for affected parties.
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Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Board of Public Utilty Commissioners
Tate
Trenton
Fielder
Senate
Senate and
General Assembly
State of New , Jersey
Board
Buty
McGregor
K. Breece
O. Klopfer
Arrows Triumph In Narrow 12 10 Victory At West Long Branch
The Arrow A A team traveled to West Long Branch and defeated the home nine 12 to 10 in a hard fought game. Beebe delivered a clutch ninth inning, keeping the opponent from reaching base as Sherman’s errors hurt West Long Branch. Also noted are local arrangements for future games with Dr Taber and G Klapfer.
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the Arrow A. A
Jourey
West Long Branch
Sherman
Beebee
Arrow A
C. W. Long Branch
A. Forfard
D. Beale
Odd Fellows Anniversary and Council Rally News
The 94th anniversary of American Odd Fellowship will be celebrated in the city with Past Grand James R. Woolley chairing a committee to arrange Sunday worship on April 27. Long Branch Council No. 429 holds a meeting in Odd Fellows Hall to plan attendance at the Grand Council rally in Asbury Park and upcoming Grand Lodge sessions in Trenton April 16 and 17. Also noted are three lodges, an Encampment, two Rebekah lodges, and about 600 members in the area.
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Odd Fellowship
James R. Woolley
Royal Arcanum
Long Branch Council
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Grand Council
Asbury Park
Asbury
Grand Lodge
Trenton
Long Branch
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Tjzese
BEC
Arrows
Norton
Woolley
Dr. Taber
Oceanport Avenue
Stone Road
G. Klapfer
Marie
Indianapolis News
Cleveland
Levelind Plain Dealer
Poole
Bowman
A. Beebee
L. Hendrickson
R. Hughes
H. Clelland W. Beach
Odd Fellows
Masons
Broadway
Chicago Stock Co
Jacob Steinbach
Childs’ Grocery
Belle Fulton
Louis Miller
Townley & Co
Nathanson Confectionery
Consolidated Appliance Co
Singer’s Variety Store
Philip Schmidt
Monaco
Mulligan & Brazo
Elkwood Recreation
Disbrow
Chas. Schuch
W. H. Woolley & Co
Grand Union Tea Co
Nathanson
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