Bad pronunciation and music spending pondered
A rambling column notes Praneia Wilson at Grammercy Park discussing French pronunciation and a joke about a correspondence teacher. It then cites a statistician claiming Canada and the United States spend about a billion dollars yearly on music, with New York’s share around 100 million and the rest of North America making up the remainder.
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Praneia Wilson
Grammercy Park
Mr. Wilson
Canada
United States
New York
North American
Remarkable intertribal mercy ends brutal ritual in Iowa tale
An account recounts how a Musquakie demanded vengeance after a fatal slaying but Grant Con, a young warrior, was spared torture by Black Hawk and a council. The decision to release Con came after an escort carried out the death circle ritual, with the crowd choosing peace over vengeance. The narrative also touches on a vivid reminiscence of old Chinatown life and a humorous slice of American daily humor.
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Wale
Misa
Des Moines
Iowa
Con
Buck Hawk
Black Hawn
Como
Black Hawk
Death Circle
Hiss
Francisco
Craman
Pacificoa
New Rifle Sight Boon to Munters Brainerd
Trials by AH Porsea and Fred Briton test the Remington angle sight at 2 to 3 feet high targets. Men firing groups of five show accuracy and ease of use for occasional shooters. Hunters urged to practice before woods trips to reduce accidents. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as a reliable deworming remedy for children.
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Munters Brainerd
Sun
AH. Porsea
Fred Briton
Realngton Arms Company
Disto
Maries
Astor Heir Promised to Manage Parks Humanely
The text discusses John Jacob Astor IV or related heirs inheriting extensive tenement properties in New York and asserts his attitude toward parks will be humane. It claims that youth and wealth could steer municipal policy toward grassed grounds over other concerns, implying a shift based on Americanism and humanitarian principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thosevelt
Astor
German firm sells university duel scar ads
A German business offers to imitate facial scars from university duels. The print ad promises scars to enhance appearance and social cachet, claiming the marks are achieved without pain or interrupting business.
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Watch
Wil
Im.ta.co
Germany
Fragmentary report misreads a driving incident and remarks
A partial, garbled account describes a young man stepping into traffic and being struck by a car while shouting challenges. Policemen intervene as the crowd reacts. The text also contains scattered names and phrases about English army jokes and revolutionary humor.
Vulcanite Pipe Mouthpieces and Oils Featured in Old Trade Pages
The article notes vulcanite pipe mouthpieces gaining popularity for durability and polish, detailing manufacture from rubber blocks and heat finishing. It also promotes Dr Thomas electric oil as an alcohol-free remedy, and touches on social topics including arranged marriage symbolism in France and a classroom scene with stray anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Thomas
Murine Eye Remedy advertises curious eye relief claims
Fragmentary copy shows an old advertisement for Murine Eye Remedy promising relief for red weak and watery eyes with references to eyelids and a noted slogan. The text is garbled but centers on a product claim and brand name Murine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sc. Soc
Panama Canal plans hinge on huge steam ferry system
The article discusses engineering debates after cutting continents apart, favoring a massive ferry to link North and South Bank ports, with New York to Buen os Acres cited as a communications goal. It mentions Minard's Liniment and various anecdotes about travel costs and hotel charges, plus remarks on hats and architecture.
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Panama Canal
New York
Buenos Acres
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