Mental deficiency linked to weight judgment study sparks debate
The New York American cites Belgian Dr Demoor who tested 380 children aged from all to fifteen, using paired bottles with equal mineral weights hidden by black caps. Ten children correctly judged weight equality, while 370 erred. ten mentally deficient children claimed no difference, seen as the notable outcome. Additional tests across other groups upheld the result. England’s tramp culture is described with vivid vagrants and odd possessions, including a sunglasses case, grooming kit, and a bag of loot.
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Demoor
New York
Denoor Doeant
Soo
Temoor
Dermoor
Ho Meuny
Mongolian Lamas and Temple Life Described
The piece describes Mongolian lamas and temple life, noting differences between temple lamas and those living among the people. It mentions two temples with outbuildings forming a major monastery complex, about two thousand lamas, a theological school, gold prayer wheels turning with wind, and the respected monks in tents who interact with the populace.
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Lama Tempe
Pekin
China
Deodand Law and Royal Seizure of Vehicles
Harper's Weekly discusses the historic deodand concept in Britain where the king could claim ownership of vehicles involved in a death. It explains the law as a royal revenue tool, noting that if a person or animal died due to a moving vehicle, the vehicle and contents could become royal property.
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Great Britsio
Ireland
Mators
England
Harper's Weekly
Lead Kindly Light Composed Aboard Caprera Voyage
A boatman on an orange capped Med voyage off Caprera sang the hymn Lead Kindly Light, written by John Henry Newman during a becalmed day. Newman, later a cardinal, recovered health and became a leader in the Oxford Movement before converting to Catholicism and earning a cardinal's red hat.
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Mediterranean
Salon Af Caprera
John Henry Newman
Caprera
England
Oxford
Thieves Never Quit in Stores Schemes Exposed by Sleuths
A sensational report outlines kleptomania and professional shoplifting cases in stores. It details Anna Eva a veteran thief with a Cleveland home and prison record, plus tactics like hidden pockets, apple diversions, and dog collar gimmicks. Experts say most thieves start amateur and escalate, harming retailers and honest customers.
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New York
Lottie Gross
Moyamenaing
Lotie
Atealfig
Nore
D. J. Gotter
Criminal Department
Cleveland
Anna Eva
Stote
Dog Sacrifices Its Life at London Fire
A terrier named Por meranan goss vuln atempt to save Mrs Southgate as Grosvenor Gardens mews fire raged. The dog barked at the window as flames enveloped the owner, then leapt back to her side and died trying to drag off burning clothing. Mrs Southgate, wife of Count Apponyl’s chauffeur, died of her injuries after fire crews broke in.
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London
Grosvenor Gardens
Southgate
Count Apponyl
International polo match photo thrill in second game
A photo from the June 14 polo international shows Waterbury Freake and Milburn facing Captain Preeke in a tense moment of the second game. An intense ride unfolds as Preeke drives a powerful leg shot that misses the goal amid Americans in white and English players in dark shirts.
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Mate
Waterbury
Freake
Milburn
Preeke
Child buyers in Germany advertise four children for sale
Berlin reports show a mother offers a fourteen year old girl a five year old girl and a one year old boy for 780 dollars each in various papers. An inquiry finds the mother is a divorced woman struggling to support the children and intends to place them in institutions.
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Berlin
Tauringlas
Ceutral
Germany
Young Bride Sues Parents For Childhood Toys
In Denver a 17 year old Edith V Cuase sues her parents Mr and Mrs HK Willis after marrying S L Chase to recover childhood playthings kept in their home. A Justice of the Peace rules she is entitled to the items including three dolls a teddy bear a red wagon and a postcard with soldier buttons with value only to her.
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Denver
Colo
Law C. Dorsey
HK. A. Willis
S. L. Chase
Chase
Theorcarriage
Cupid
Posece
Orange Restores Man Memory in Brooklyn Wandering
Chauncey Rogers, 57, of West Orange New York, wandered the streets of Brooklyn and could not recall his name or address. He entered a police station and placed an orange on the lieutenant’s desk, exclaiming “Orange.” He identified it and said it was where he lived, prompting further investigation that confirmed his discovery.
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Cotter
Turrea
New York
Brooklyn
Chauncey Rogers
West Orange
N. Y
Orange
Four Years Without Water Man Lives on Fruit Diet
Hemet California reports Charles Rh Reickehof, son of a millionaire from Orange City Iowa, has abstained from water and any liquid other than fruit juice for four years. He traveled here seeking a fruit and nut only lifestyle and claims perfect health.
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Hemet
Cal
Charles Rh. Reickehof
Reickehof
Orange City
Ancient Kin at Wedding in Hil Ark Elocira Wagoner
Lead Hil Ark Elocira Wagoner attended the wedding of her great great great granddaughter Sere Deowle Clarkson to John Opetaw. Local kinship ties mark the ceremony with family honors and the union noted in community records.
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Lead Hil
Ark
Elocira” Wagoner
Sere Deowle Clarkson
John Opetaw
Boy Telegraphic Blackmailer Charged At 15
A telegraph boy aged fifteen was arrested for attempted blackmail after he and accomplices at a branch post office opened telegrams to learn of an intrigue involving a married woman. He demanded 31 dollars for silence, but his letter reached the woman's uncle who turned him in. The boy confessed but the woman chose not to prosecute.
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Paria
Ofice
Hal
Five Puddings Much Liked in Molasses Pudding Arm
A fragment recipe list describes five puddings including Molasses Pudding Timex Pudding Hopeycoms Pudding Queen of Puddings and Cocoanut Pudding. Each method gives ingredients such as molasses milk eggs sugar and butter with varying steps like steaming and baking.
Tempt appetite with an individual omelet for invalids
A recipe for serving breakfast in bed or to invalids describes making an individual omelet. Beat one egg with a tablespoon of milk and salt, cook in butter until browned, then flip to finish. Finish with toast and a buttered slice of bread, with the omelet folded or left round as preferred.
Leftover Salmon Loaf Shaped Like Stirling Chops
Use leftover salmon mixed with a sauce, formed into oval chop shapes, crumbed and fried until golden brown. Each piece gets a paper frill to resemble a chop bone, served on fat plates with peas and potato per guest. Canned salmon serves six. potato streams from leftovers.
Laying Matting Method Shares Handy Tip
A New York Press contributor notes a matting technique. Wetting new matting with a cloth brush dipped in hot water and a cupful of soap makes the material pliable like rubber, allowing neat folds without tearing. It also proves convenient when shifting the matting later.
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New York Press
How to Clean Bristle Brushes with Nour Sait and Borax
To clean bristle brushes mix equal parts Nour and sait with one teaspoon of borax. Apply the paste to bristles, brush into them, and let stand an hour. Shake clean, and brushes emerge white and renewed, with bristles remaining stiff until worn out.
Breakfast Toast Recipe Melts Butter Then Ham on Toast
Melt a tablespoon of butter in a skillet stir in a tablespoon of flour and cook a minute. Pour in one cup of milk slowly whisking. Add pepper and minced parsley. Fold in half cup finely chopped ham. Spread on hot toast and serve.
Preventing meat scorching with in-oven water basin
When roasting meat and browning risks arise, place a basin of water in the oven. The steam will help prevent scorching and keep the meat from overdoing browning while cooking.
Tomato Surprise Recipe Note
A fragment describes a tomato dish: cut a small round tomato, scoop pulp, mix in canned eggs, a filling, pepper and parsley. Fill tomato shells, top with wilted bread crumbs and butter bits, bake, and serve with a spoonful of white sauce. Includes odd spellings and unclear terms from OCR.
Paper Rage Rugs Place to Protect Floors in Wet Weather
A note describes using exgerent rugs laid over floors near doorways during wet weather and in areas where work may damage flooring. It advises placing rugs to absorb moisture and protect surfaces, with emphasis on keeping floors safe and clean through scrubbing as needed.
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