Howells Praises Bellamy Democracy in American Fiction
The essay extols Edward Bellamy as a democratic force in American letters. It highlights Bellamy’s approach of using ordinary village and small town life to reflect national aspirations. It notes Bellamy’s humane, practical vision and his belief in a civilized society achieved through literature’s influence.
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Feels
Howells
Edward Bellamy
Mr Howells
Edward Ballamy
Stonebow
Howedle
la Public
Tolstor
Bellamy
Gwellere
Shem
Tel Feng
Sunes
Plato
Bacon
Elas
Ome
Caicopee
Envion Tcy
Eine
West
Cbs
Hawehorne
Roentgen Rays Show Diamonds Shine Through Glass Tests
The article describes using Roentgen radiation to distinguish genuine diamonds from glass imitations. It notes that real diamonds transmit light while glass remains opaque, and references Crookes experiments and a photograph showing a pink diamond beside a glass imitation exposed to X rays.
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Pat
Crookes
Dasa Pardasers
William Crookes Tait
Giamonde
Shadows on Screen and Photographs Telltale Frames
A fragment notes how shadows fall on a screen similarly to how objects appear in photographs. The text emphasizes the visual relation between projected silhouettes and captured images, hinting at a study of perception and representation.
No person in Norway may spend more than threepence
A brief note records a rule in Norway restricting spending to a maximum of threepence per eye visit to a public area. The fragmented text suggests a local ordinance or fiscal limit, but details and context are unclear.
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Norway
The Solar Plexus and Lemon Remedies in Old Text
A scanned excerpt discusses the solar plexus as a central nerve hub and its vulnerability to blows, followed by a casual treatise on lemons. It cites lemon juice for headache relief, skin whitening, nail care, and a tooth rinse, presenting a mix of medical lore and cosmetic uses without modern medical context.
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Perres
Tomson
Growth rate of the Buran entailed in measurements
The report discusses pit growth of the Buran half with several figures. The widely accepted estimate is six and a half inches per year, while one Englishman’s bur reached 14 inches as it grew, and rare instances show up to 79 inches though the maximum is said to be 25 to 9 inches.
English Senator Faces Intricate Identity Probes
A disjointed excerpt recounts a senator’s travel through bureaucratic scrutiny of personal movements and occupation details. A tense exchange follows over registering a countryman, with a roxy young Kogfishman receiving rare honor as an American and New York Times figure.
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Monaco
George
Taylan
Grang
Roxy Young Kogfishman
Sen
New York Times
Instinct and Perception Discussed by Prof Lightner Witmer
Professor Lightner Witmer of the University of Pennsylvania spoke at a Contemporary club event on instinct and its role in law and nature. He illustrated ideas with a personal anecdote and described synesthetic experiences linking colors to sounds, noting how such perceptions vary and fade over time.
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Hitmer
Lightner Witmer
University of Pennsylvania
Jude
Iteratiie
Wwe
Mat Denen
Jove
Philadelphia
Traveling attire for tourists and travelers abroad
Robert Luce discusses travel dress standards on steamers and in hotels. He argues simple, practical clothing is preferred for European tours, avoiding elaborate gowns and millinery as unsuitable for transit. He cites advice that plain attire suits travel needs and notes reactions to fashionable wear. A humorous aside relates a dog stealing a chicken, reflecting domestic anecdotes.
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Robert Luce
Icso
Questa
Curtain Raisers and Theater Moves Stir New York Scene
The theatre year sees comebacks and signings as Old Coat and The Moth and the Flame draw praise. James Young signs a multi year deal with Augusta Daly for New York shows while Clyde Fitch’s comedy plans another run. A growing local stock company circuit eyes 60 plus theaters, Vic Maur tours Paris recitals, Maude Adair’s public profile rises amid a New York Play exposure and May Buckley guides John Dawes back to his native city.
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Wty
New York Critica
James Young
Augusta Daly
New York
Gare Eat
Skyrock
Herbert Kelcey
Efeshannon
Clyde Fitch
Sean
Loral
Ide
Pext
Victor Maur
Teton
Paria
Alvares
Maude Adita
Beehive Care and Honey Production Notes
Beekeeping tips warn against disturbing bees and stressing hives. Handle hives calmly to prevent losses, monitor moth risks, and extract honey promptly after brood cones. Queen longevity is limited to about two years, and crowding prompts extra sections.
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Leon
St. le
Spanish Omelet and the Morro Reference in Detroit Journal
Unclear text fragment mentions Spanish omelet, Morro as a tall high thing, and Detroit Journal. References to America and convicting someone, with disjointed phrases about Spain reentry and Cleveland Sealer. No coherent event or names clearly established.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Spain
Railway Ties and Gauge Conflicts At São Paulo Station
The article describes railway signaling at Terloo station with the largest signal boxes and thousands of levers and electrical walls. It notes São Paulo state has 1s miles of railroad, but lines cannot mix due to four gauges differing from standard, causing cross-track conflicts.
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Lenton
Suny
Terloo
Tandon
São Paulo
Brazil
Cayais
Poultry Pointers From The Louis Republic
Poultry pointers discuss how disease spreads in flocks and the importance of thorough disinfection after an outbreak. The note mentions that eggs hatch sooner when fresh and chicks should be lively from birth, warning that contaminated coops can reactivate disease if not properly cleaned.
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Louis Republic
Omaha Show Exposition Faces Midway Competition
The Omaha exposition planned with two Midways in Chicago Time Herald will test public interest as Omaha’s enterprising crowd backs the venture against opposing efforts. The Public will judge if the costly project can succeed without foul play. Washington Post notes the growing excitement and scrutiny surrounding the event.
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Omaha Exposition
Chicago Time Herald
Omaha
Washington Post
Animal Life Fragments From Early Copy
Fragmentary science note discusses animal facts noting camels and elephants, a bullock weight, and the oyster as a feature. Contains incomplete phrases and unclear figures, with several garbled terms and missing context.
STYLE IN THE SURF BATHING FASHIONS OFFER NOVELTY AND COLOR
The annual pageant of bathing dress fashions features many novelties with patriotic color themes. Red and blue outfits with trim, black and white fabrics, and varying braids and weaves highlight elegant silhouettes. Flannel mohair suits and pliable featherbone corsets are noted, with tights as stockings and long gloves for a refined finish.
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Alkr
Bat Alpaca
Mobair
al Ain
New York Sun
White Stockings and Finishing Touches Inspire Summer Styles
Fashion notes advocate white stockings with Mall white ensembles and Light Summer dresses, relegating black stockings to tailored and sporty outfits. A patent leather or bronze kid tie adds a finishing touch, avoiding monotony, while ginghams with lace and ribbon and plain checked silks pair with solid color bands. White spotted veiling and hat trims with white spots echo vintage trends from earlier eras.
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Yast
The Weather Man and a Board of Strategy
A fragment from the Washington Star describes a weather proghosticator with a large vase and charts in a cluttered room. A friend questions the scene while planning notes, dates, and ledgers mingle with a tense moment about figures and a city work plan. The piece blends weather lore with business scheming and everyday detail.
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Farner
Washington Star
Desertion Trial Snapshot From Wartime Courtroom
A young recruit faces court martial for attempted desertion. The officer questions his motives as the man recalls forgetting to turn off a gas in his flat before heading to the front. Amid personal banter and moral pressure, witnesses and resonates with wartime strain in Chicago New text.
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Pate
Mati Enquirer
Fragmented dialogue and sketches from town humor page
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from Town Topics and Brookline Life style snippets. Characters like Al and Mertie discuss art and marriage while others joke about towns, doodles, and smallpox. The fragmentary text hints at a bustling local humor page.
War Talk Between A and B Sparks Trunk Tales
In a brisk Brooklyn Daily Lite exchange, Mr A laments the dreadful war while Mr B jokes about economy, declaring he will take away three trunks less than in the last war, a quip reflecting wartime scarcity and public mood.
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Brooklyn Lite
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New York Ledger
Dow
Tennyson
Don
Animal Life
the Weather Man
Leona
Mike
Rey
Chicago
Alvar Browne
Brocklon Star
Mertie
Gertie
Tehall
Topica
Brookigo
Toweh
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