Ostrich Farm Exhibition Sparks British Farming Hope
A newly formed ostrich display at Crystal Palace grounds shows twenty three birds with twelve females and eleven males. Manager E J Johnson notes strong health, potential for profitable farming, and possible annual returns of up to £222 per pair, depending on eggs and birds sales. Climate and shelter appear workable with mild weather, and incubation varies by locality.
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Crystal Palace Company
England
Cape
Great Britain
Antwerp
California
Palace
E. J. Johnson
American Ostrich Company
Losality
Africa
Johnson
America
Pelle
Morermane
First Aid for Eye Ear and Poisoning Accidents
Practical notes cover eye foreign body removal with lifting techniques, cautions against corneal damage, and when to seek a doctor. Ear drum risk from syringing, glycerine drops, and safe ear care advised. Poisoning dangers in children shadow home care with limited remedies and when to call a physician. A brief note on a French law about revealing private letters and a tangential Q&A about theater superstitions.
Good Rules for Washing Day
A fragmented note outlines washing day guidance with emphasis on shirts and collars. It mentions baring at wider areas and hanging right perhaps as care tips. The readable text is incomplete but implies practical steps for laundry routines and garment handling.
The Woman Who Won by Courage and Love
Norah, strong and self supporting, endures hardship while two men vie for her affection. One man loves her strength, the other her weakness, but Norah’s steadfast resolve guides her life. She rises through toil, becoming a beacon for women, while another tale threads through fragile longing and choice.
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Noral
Norah
Nora
Nile
Ufe
Winnie Worn
Novalis
Nini
Alice
Linn
Amy Irvioe
Inadvertent Dining and Curious Inventions Across London
A staff member at Dorchester House ate a soay intended for a guest. A bath plan to ease fear in children is proposed using a Winker device. French railways test soda propelled engines to quiet work. Global postal stats show two thirds of letters travel via English-speaking networks.
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Shahzada
Dorchester House
The cabbage crowd prank and a warning on sleep
An odd tale follows two men betting they can summon 500 people around a cabbage from a passing wagon. A chaotic crowd forms, then disperses as a police officer and bystanders react. A second fragment urges good sleep posture and pillow choice for health, noting dangers of poor sleep positions and breathing when lying on one side.
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Wislecum
Nba
A Novel Water Purifier by Almond Filtering Method
A native correspondent describes a novel water filtering method using three almonds peeled by tepid water then pounded and dissolved in water. The solution is poured into tainted water to cleanse it quickly and is reportedly used by high class natives where supplies are defective, notably at Find Dadan Kan where water is brackish. A separate note mentions a San Francisco youth group protesting against bloomers.
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Dadan Kan
Iran in the Rain Bran bags as bath luxuries
Bran bags are praised as delightful adjuncts to summer baths adding softened water and refreshing rites of ablution. They are expensive to buy but inexpensive when homemade, making them a cheap toilet luxury.
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Iran
Milk Pitcher Trick by Clever Dog Spot
A coach dog owned by an American woman visited a neighbor’s house. A pint of milk sat on the steps. Spot drank it, then carried the pitcher home to present it to his mistress with pride. She refilled it and returned it to the neighbor, remarking on the dog’s sly ingenuity.
Recuperation Method for Nervous Fatigue
A dated wellness tip prescribes soothing a nervous system by applying a hot cloth, then a roll shower, resting under a dressing gown for fifteen minutes, followed by vigorous rubbing of arms neck and forehead with vinegar or alcohol. Dress anew to resume work or enjoy a week of leisure.
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Daniel
Fijian Cannibal History and Royal Attire Described
A historical sketch describes Fiji cannibal rituals and social norms, noting the once feared practice and the status of women and chiefs. It highlights royal family attire, including Princess Ada and aristocratic features of King Thakomban’s descendants, with vivid details of dress and ornamentation.
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Western Pacific
Thakomban
stAn
Ada
Momuweh
Origin of Sea-bathing Traced to 18th Century Europe
The piece notes sea-bathing arose in England before 1750 after Dr Richard Russell promoted sea-water cures. It details medieval fear of the sea, then the 18th century rise in sea-bathing as a treatment for consumption and other ailments, with coastal lodgings and renewed demand spreading beyond Britain.
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Rneland
Richard Russell
Western
Europe
Rust
Fragmented OCR shows Byron household noted for exotic pets
The readable text mentions Byron's household as Shelly notes, including servants and unusually numerous animals such as enormous dogs three monkeys cats an eagle a crow and a falcon. A boy recites a cadence with a line about a blackbird and a nose, reflecting domestic scenes and playful talk within the household.
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Ducite Te Pat
Byron
Shelly
Washing Calicoes and Rinsing Steps for Fast Drying
Instructions describe washing calicoes in warm soapy water, thorough rinsing, and drying in shade with the option to soak again if rain threatens. Salt or mordant details are given for color protection, plus a note about a man ejecting his wife during a related court scene and other scattered details.
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Usirica Farmingé
Im Sihigiana
Re S
Punjab
India
Younes Men's Christian Associaion
San Francisco
Waren
Johnny
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