Bonn the Old Folks City of Germany and Its Gentle Citizens
Bonn on the Rhine is described as the old folks city with a population of students and retirees. The piece notes widows in “widows rows,” aging social life at the library, and long-standing clubs. It recounts daily routines of elderly Bonn residents, their schedules, and cultural outings, including concerts, theater, and cinema.
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Bonn
Rhine
Germany
Berlin
Gray Beards
Stambisch
Gray is Good War Color in Twilight Uniforms Stymie Wearers
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of uniform visibility and usefulness to troops. It references German troops and twilight conditions, noting that certain uniforms may render wearers invisible or advantageous in the field.
Seers Predict Harsh Winter Across New Jersey and Iowa
Uncle Hiram Hillbourne of Lake City says signs point to a heavy, prolonged winter in New Jersey and Iowa. He cites moles, spiders, late bees, thick moss on north sides, large hickory nut crops, bluer goose bones, thick fur on animals, and big muskrat houses as indicators. Farmers prepare for cold, long months.
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Hiram Hillbourne
Lake City
Hawkeye
Hillbourne
Hiram
New Jersey
Orange Mountain
Edible Manna Falls in Turkey In a Rain Shower
A specimen from Asiatic Turkey fell during heavy rain near Mardin and Diarbakir. Chemists labeled the substance a lichen edible manna named Lecanora esculenta. Locals gathered it, praising its floury palatability and nutrition as it possibly blew in from a high altitude water spout.
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Paris
Turkey
Mardin
Diarbekir
Tarmary
Turkestan
Western
Sia
Forest Fireman Inventor Displays Water-Sack Device
Forester Frank Rush of the Wich mountains reserve has designed a horse saddle bag water can holding fifteen gallons. It is meant to wet sacks used in fighting grass fires and provide drinking water for foresters. The unit, shaped to fit a horse’s back, replaces torn canvas water bags and will be submitted to the forestry service for potential standard issue.
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Frank Rush
Wich Mountains Reserve
Forestry Service
Foresters
Jury Timber Flats Bad Novel Discrimination by Tenant
A New York renting agent recalls a peculiar discrimination claim about a building. A possible tenant asked if any occupants had ever served jury duty and was told two residents had, prompting the man to decline the apartment citing the house’s “jury timber” rep. The anecdote highlights stigma and fear of being summoned.
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Ver- Mont
Ilo
Thad
Mme O
Tle
Bin
Thare
Evan Thompson
Evan
Gil
Thompson
New York
Frightened Hen Drops Egg as Car Passes in New Jersey
A hen crossing a Bayonne bridge in New Jersey was terrified by an approaching car and leaped over the railing into the canal. A black dog swam ashore with the fowl, later leaving an egg at the owner's feet as thanks for the rescue.
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Bayonne
N. J
Cole
Runaway Stagecoach Ride From Georgetown to Golden City
A veteran recalls a near fatal stagecoach descent from Georgetown to Golden City. A green Irish driver and a frightened crew fight to stay alive as a tongue fails and the coach tears down the mountain, ending with survival and relief as the tongue is found.
Dr Bell’s Anti Pain and Antiseptic Claims
An old advertisement-style extract touts Dr Bell’s Anti Pain as instantly relieving ailments by destroying germs and stopping inflammation. It references a self styled apothecary and markets the product as a quick remedy for unsightly sores boils eruptions pimples blackheads and other skin needs sold everywhere.
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Dr. Bell
Bell
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