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Newspaper
Mays Landing Record
Location
Mays Landing, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
2
W. T. Benda examines the goorals of Poland, praising hospitality, bravery, and strong faith while noting obstinacy and quarrels as flaws. He describes their environment, customs, weather lore, and a costume weighing thirty-five to thirty-eight pounds, reflecting a blend of Catholic rites with ancient Slavonic practices.
Fort Saratoga built in 1690 by Major Phillip Schuyler gave rise to a northern Hudson valley settlement. The area, key in colonial conflicts from the French and Indian War through the Revolution, saw the decisive Saratoga victory. the battleground lies miles away with stones honoring American soldiers and the house where Arnold was confined before his escape.
An English nurse recalls a boy living beside her in India who feeds a cobra with his spoon saying naughty. The cobra drinks milk from a bowl on the veranda while the child taps its head. Snakes are common and shed skins unpredictably on verandas in the country.
On August 16 1807 Colonel Michel Ney Duke of Elchingen ordered a bold charge after declaring I have an income of 300000 francs and you have nothing He urged his men to follow his example and led the way at speed The entire regiment pursued him as if electrified
Modern high velocity carbon produces firing gas pressures that generate heat estimated between 8000 and 9000 degrees. The white hot gases erode the steel lining of cannons much like boiling water dissolves ice.
Themistocles reportedly observed two fighting cocks during a Persian campaign and used their bravery to spur his troops, followed by an annual cockfight to mark victory. English records claim the first cockfight occurred in 11981.
A husband and wife visit a merchant tailor to order a suit. They argue over material and style and the wife vent her temper. The wife remarks that the husband will wear the clothes, and the husband quips that she may not want to wear the coat and waistcoat.
A Chicago Tribune fragment recalls a quip about getting something for nothing pursued by a young man with a wicked eye. The professor of political economy discusses broad propositions while a counterpoint about measles satirizes credulity and truth in gossip.
An English visitor at Monte Carlo lost all his money and sent a letter for help. A five pound note arrived but was fake, issued to advertise a Drury Lane pantomime. The plunger shared champagne, then a 1,000 and 2,000 franc misread bet yielded more confusion and prizes.
A Youth's Companion excerpt explains three types of felons or whitlows in the finger. It outlines superficial, tendinous, and subperiosteal forms, noting varying severity and treatments. Deep incision to release pus provides relief, while early clay poultices aid superficial cases.
A quoted editorial voice argues ignorance may not be bliss but contentment. It notes daily troubles, petty grievances, and the urge to prove being right over trifles. The piece condemns invester schemes that benefit only the proposer after hard work and funds are spent.
A Cincinnati Enquirer anecdote recalls a traveling salesman boasting lines about tunnels fences and iron structures. The drummer recalls encounters with salesmen selling odd items and asks about the meaning of pupils in glass eyes for dolls and humans. He notes people misjudge their own eye color when choosing from a sample case.
A Philadelphia boy washing his face was blinded by soap in his eyes and slipped from a step, breaking his elbow. The report notes the danger of this household mishap and offers a cautionary remark for young children.
A short New York Press item notes Mrs Benham declaring she will win the baby contest while Benham boasts he will win it in a walk. The exchange highlights a boastful public wager with light theatrical tone.
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