End of His Rope on Alpine Climb Ends in Rescue
In the Swiss Alps near Interlaken Miss Metia Denton and Mr. Archie Pendleton join Lord Boyingham on a Scheidig ascent. A rope breaks during a fall, Pendleton and Brouwer survive with effort, Pendleton revived by liquor aided rescue. Denton learns Pendleton’s deception and vows. Lord Boyingham flees. Denton later marries Pendleton.
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Juterakeo
Caliess
Eiger
Jungfrau
Monch
Interlaken
Scheidig
Metia Denton
New York
Archie Pennieton
Chicago
Miss Denton
Pendleton
Lord Boyingham
John Bull
Boyingham
Hans Dyckman
Delia Denton
Hans
Brouwer
Mr. Pendleton
Lordship
Mr. Pendieton
Mr. Bowers
Dyckman
Bowers
Tim
Br Col
Lord Reyingham
Morgan Sore Point Over Spelling of Name Pierpont
An associate recalls J P Morgan’s irritation at a board meeting when a report listed his name as Morgan, not Pierpont. He insisted the correct spelling Pierpont be used, noting a print error could overshadow his accomplishments. The anecdote is from The Life Story of J P Morgan in Metropolitan Magazine.
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J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Pierpont
Pierrepont
Metropolitan Magazine
Old Timber Stronger Than New
Engineering News reports a paper by Mr. Dc. P. Buchanan showing that sound timber a quarter century old is materially stronger than new stock. Tests on white pine suggest oak and hard pine would behave similarly, implying wood maintains strength unless decayed or worn by fire or abrasion.
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Dc. P. Buchanan
Buchanan
Picture Postcard Hint on Confidential Messages
The postman notes readers are learning to turn souvenir postcards upside down to hide private writings on the card face. This avoids exposing private correspondence while still allowing others to admire the picture. He acknowledges progress but says readers are not yet fully wise about avoiding private notes entirely.
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New York Sun
Gold Shod Mules
Nero’s wife had her mules shod with golden shoes in a display of opulence observed by onlookers at the ceremonial event.
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Nero
New Zealand Names and Descriptions in Historic Terms
Inhabitants of New Zealand have long called their land the Fortunate Isles the Star of the South and the Wonder land of the Pacific reflecting classical and regional esteem for their homeland.
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New Zealand
Isles
South
Bodleian Library Chronicle of Growth and Reach
The Bodleian Library in Oxford founded by Sir Thomas Bodley in 1598 opened in 1602 and is open to the public. It claims a copy of every English book and has grown from 250000 volumes in 1868 to over 500000 volumes today.
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Oxford
England
Thomas Bodley
Curious Incident of the Cannibal Pact in Formosa
An American consul seeks terms with Formosan cannibals after a shipwreck. His glass-eyed temper and dramatic eye removal frighten chiefs into signing a flawed agreement, illustrating chance luck and exotic peril in a historical vignette.
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Robert Hart
Juliet Bredon
Formosa
Jack Robinson
Force of Lightning Described as Fifty Thousand Horsepower
Chicago Tribune details the immense power of an ordinary lightning stroke equaling 50 000 horsepower and 3 500 000 volts with 14 000 000 amperes. The article notes lightning travels at 186 000 miles per second and the discharge lasts about one twenty thousandth of a second.
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Chicago Tribune
Seclusion of Egyptian Women Cited in Western Book
A passage from Helen Barrett Montgomery recalls Lord Cromer on Egyptian women's lives showing deprivation and limited roles. It notes that isolation narrows intellect and hinders mental growth of half the Muslim world, with a biting anecdote about an Englishwoman asking an Egyptian lady how she spends time and receiving the sofa reply.
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Lord Cromer
Helen Barrett Montgomery
Opera Trovatore Dazzles as Sophronia Czechiinskiwicz Shines
A judge's library note praises the performance of Trovatore with Sophronia Czechiinskiwicz delivering a standout prima donna portrayal amid a strong bass contrast, highlighting the operatic spell of the aria and character.
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Trovatore
Sophronia Czechiinskiwicz
Pricing clash over sale item in Washington Herald
A shopper seeks to exchange a five dollar opera bag for a five dollar dining dish, but a clerk notes the opera bags are marked down to 3.98 dollars, per the Washington Herald.
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Washington
The Recipe Trade Mention in Youngstown Telegram
In a brief exchange Mrs John laments needing a good recipe for falling hair while John observes that most women nowadays simply pick up their hair again and hang it on the back of a chair, as quoted by the Youngstown Telegram.
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John
Youngstown
Aim A Touch Higher to Hit the Mark
A reflective aphorism urges aiming above the target to compensate for errors. It notes arrows falling short are drawn toward the earth, implying precision comes from elevated aim and mindful effort.
The Balalaika Comes to Town from Czarist Court Tour
A Russian balalaika, a triangular instrument with a long neck, has arrived in this country carried by an orchestra that performed at the czar's court. The instrument, played by picking, blends zither and mandolin features and comes in sizes from small to double bass, used mostly for folk tunes rather than classic concert pieces.
Washington’s visit to Chelsea 1775 ends with tidy rule
General Washington and staff rested at John Dexter’s Chelsea home near Boston in fall 1775. A stone from a wall was knocked loose. Washington restored it and declared he makes it a rule to leave places in better order than found.
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Washington
General Washingston
Chelsea
Boston
John Dexter
Antiquity of the Dog in Ancient Civilizations
The piece traces early dog domestication to Egypt around 3700 B.C. and notes dogs as valued companions in ancient times. It mentions Argus recognizing Ulysses, Plutarch’s tale of Alcibiades’ dog tail, Myron’s sculpted dog, and Roman affection for dogs as chase partners and pets, with Alexander the Great owning a veteran hound.
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Dow
Ulysses
Argus
Plutarch
Alcibades
Myron
Alexander the Great
A Bibulous Goose T: A Bibulous Goose
A writer recalls geese famed for long life and beer loving habits. He cites a venerable goose in Westmoreland that frequented ale and other spirits, noting a Milnthorpe to Arnside sighting and a local friend feeding it biscuits steeped in ale.
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Westmoreland
Milnthorpe
Arnside
Ganaside
James Hail
Stirlingshire
Scotland
London
Footing in the Sands of Time Comment in a Letter
A fragmented exchange shows a politician guard anxious to cover up tracks and erase influence. The wavering voice questions romantic trust as references to Washington Herald imply a tainted public image. The text mixes archaic phrasing with garbled lines, suggesting a discarded manuscript or satire.
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Nis
Washington Herald
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