Painters and the Place of Models in Art History
The article discusses the challenges of creating with and without models, noting Boeckiin’s wife’s stance and the difficulty of finding a stand‑in. It recalls Dr. Angele and Lucretia del Fed e, famed for devotion to Andrea del Sarto, and ends with a warning on worms in children and Mother Graves Worm Exterminator.
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Boeckiins
Boeckiin
V. I Dr. Angele
Eplarde
Rappopert
Lucretia del Fede
Andrea de
Ares i Empoli
Glass bottom buckets lure Palermo fishermen in curious harbor sight
Odd Sicilian scene at Palermo shows fishermen spearing fish with a glass bottom bucket acting like a telescope. The piece notes primitive angles of civilization and a humorous aside on local methods.
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Sicily
Palermo
Wide World Magazine
Dream and church mishap and odd notes from Virginia
A fragmentary, eclectic column recalls a dream predicting the weekend, a christening mishap where a mother struggles with a bonnet, a stern clergyman and a watching collier, plus odd notes on snow weight and humorous social commentary.
Uneasy Royalty and Hidden Warnings in a Crumbling Tale
A fragmented piece contrasts royal caution with odd modern details from a palace scene. A washerwoman in a limousine prompts humor and commentary on luxury, while a cryptic exchange hints at a broader tension between spectacle and security.
Kidney Liver Pills and Health Claims Highlighted
A fragmented ad-like passage touts kidney and liver pills as a cure to remove poisons and prevent diseases. It hints at a medical claim tied to keeping organs healthy and references a man trading a farm for a mortgage amid bio struggles.
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O& Chang
Chase
Clymer Involved After Frightful Accident Yesterday
The report notes that Clymer met with a frightful accident yesterday while an excited person caused him to drop his English accent.
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Clymer
Mercy
Strangentes of the Sex and the Modern Matrimonial View
A fragmentary, satirical piece questions marriage, work, and social norms. It contrasts a cynical male perspective with observations on ambition, love, and self awareness, noting jokes about popularity songs and concerns over money and employment.
Fort Garry Grand Trunk Pacific Hotel Opens in Winnipeg
The Fort Garry hotel in Winnipeg, built with granite and limestone in a French and Italianate style, opens today for guests. It features a circular tea room, mezzanine gallery, marble stairs, spacious dining rooms, and advanced fire safety and health measures in a modern, central city location near the Grand Trunk railway terminal.
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Winnipeg
Man
Port Garry
Canada
Grand Trunk Pacific
Fort Garry
Pew Terminal
Grand Trunk Padfc
Adam
Detective in Ambush at Downtown Meat Market
A solitary amateur sleuth in a city story taunts fate as he stalks a thriller style scene outside a downtown shop window showing prized meat. An officer lurks nearby while a crime arc unfolds with hints of danger in an aged paper snippet.
Busy Day in New York Saloons and Street Chats
A fragmented diary captures overheard conversations in New York involving a waiter, a restaurant owner named Brand, and Lovell as they discuss work, vacations, and social routines. The passages also reference a streetcar conductor collecting for a church, a pew incident, and casual encounters amid city life.
Mighty Clever Trick Beats Gas Meter Scheme
A Honolulu man devised a scheme to steal gas by freezing water into ice discs sized as quarters and dropping them into the meter slot. The ice melted, causing gas to flow without registering quarters, fooling collectors until a new meter failed to reveal the ruse. The company paid him to reveal the method, which he did at length.
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Honolulu
Neal
Canada
Neal Institutes
Observations of Li Hung Chang in St. Petersburg diary
The diary notes Li Hung Chang condemning early rising as a foolish habit among leaders. After touring St. Petersburg he writes about preferring travel at night and criticizes court life where statesmen and lawgivers seek pleasures at theatres and parties. Women cannot enter councils and do not speak in Parliament.
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Hung Chang
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
High Finance. Cla rette Fines Absent Super for The Miserly Theatre
M. Jules Claretie of the Comedie Francaise fines a stage super two francs for an unexcused absence from Phedre. The enterprising extra sold a copy of the letter for 10 francs, turning negligence into profit.
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Pareis
M. Jules Clarette
Natonal Theatre
Comedie Francaise
Phedre
M. Clarette
M. Claretie
Super
Unclear Ocean Text on Oil and Sea Pumps
A damaged passage discusses applying oil at sea to mitigate waves and emergencies. It suggests pumping overboard, slowing water movement, and reducing swells to prevent wash of debris and keep vessels from swamping, noting oil's long perceived value to navigators.
Fearful Woman Sweeps Pasture With Husband Aid
A timid woman fears cows more than most, refusing to enter a pasture with a placid cud-chewing animal. Her husband calms her, they proceed slowly, but she screams as the cow moves, crying out Bob, bury, bury, fearing an attack.
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Bob
Playful Mutter and Child Exchange Ends in Tension
A chatty domestic scene shows a mother guiding her children through play while a boy named Harold resists starting, then protests as door slamming and disruptions occur. The dialogue centers on classroom style discipline and family patience.
Vancouver Court Records Chicken Oath Case Stir Nanaimo Rioting
In a historic Vancouver court session Mab Quang, a Chinese witness, testified in a Nanaimo rioting case where seven men faced charges. The proceedings involved a bizarre chicken oath ritual with a cock, wood block, and corn used during the event.
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Vancouver
Mab Quang
Nanaimo
An Earnest Appeal Opens New Brunswick Court
In early New Brunswick, a judge began court with prayer as a local clergyman implored the Lord to grant wisdom to the judge and court. The beguiling plea framed an era of formal religious invocation in judicial proceedings.
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Province of
New Brunswick
Fragmentary note on deed and original Indian sellers
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an original deed and Indian sellers, with references to a Dutch path and a penny rate. The readable text is minimal and unclear, preventing concrete details about persons, places, or actions.
Eskimos Survive Ten Years on Arctic Island
Fragmentary account describes a group of Eskimos subsiding for a decade on a desert Arctic island and arriving safe. The text notes their comfort and downplays maritime problems, while reflecting on remedies and laughter.
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Arctic
Tey
Marienas
Wonder'u Stimulus: Crafting a Personal Vocabulary
A curious note outlines building a personal lexicon through reading and practice. It mentions a second bank auto mobile and claims Miller's Worm Powders offer broader benefits beyond extermination, highlighting product strength and utility in various conditions.
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Mobil
Miller
Eine
Village boom spurs new shop and home improvements
Residents report a local boom with visible signs including Si Perkens unveiling a new shop on his street and others adding improvements to homes. The period is marked by rising activity and investment in the village.
Fragmentary reminiscences and stray phrases in chaotic text
A jumbled OCR snippet mentions hair, Havana, political trouble, a British premier on the run, and stock investments. It reads as a mix of unrelated items with no coherent event or clear entities to anchor a news item.
Catarrhorone Inhaler Brings Quick Bronchitis Relief
A user reports lasting relief from a dry cough and bronchitis symptoms after using a Catarrhorone inhaler. They describe years of irritation followed by immediate ease within minutes, crediting the inhaler for soothing and curing the throat and chest discomfort.
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