Monkeys and Metaphysics in a Brazilian Exhibit
A London Telegraph observer describes a group of monkeys, a baboon and a young trio, in a Brasilian exhibit. The piece notes their solitary habits, surprising intellects, and comic antics with straw, fruit, and mistaken human cues, while pondering whether monkeys retain human traits as species decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Ras
Rhonk
Paris
Brazils
Mons
Makega
Avery
Mohhey
Owever
Eich
Sayings on Dogs Across Cultures in 17th Century Lore
The article surveys dog related proverbs from English French German Italian Dutch Flemish Turkish Arab Chinese and more. It cites phrases about barking biting loyalty and wisdom using dogs as a mirror for human behavior and cultural views. It also recounts Bochart’s Paria dog tale and summer life in Paris with crowd scenes and sobriety.
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Dagobert
Jean de Nivelle
Bochart
Paria
St. Innocents
Rochart
London
Indiana Thorntown Banker Remembers Shipwreck Heroic Years
The tale follows Niven of Thorntown Indiana son of Sir Hugh Niven England. Once master of the Ramsey he survived a catastrophic voyage via Nantucket and Tom Never’s treacherous coast. After loss of six crew he drifted ashore and faced derangement before rescue. He later built a varied career, ending as president of the First National Bank in Thorntown.
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Niven
Thorntown
Indiana
Hugh Niven
England
John
Ramsey
Adoniram Judson
India
Qantoon
Hindoostan
Earl of
Ames
Great Britain
Pacific
Simoon
Nantucket
Commercial Marine of England
Erie Canal
Buffalo
Cleveland
First National Bank
Ind
Chrome Hill
The Footwear Dilemma and the Allure of Proper Fit
A discussion on the natural shape of feet and the appeal of well fitting boots. It argues that bare feet are natural for most creatures, that shoes burden the foot and deform it over time, and that wearers endure discomfort for the sake of appearances and fashion.
Somnambulist Hero Mistaken Firefighter Tale
A Maine resident from North Turner village awoke to help at a neighbor's fire while in a sleepwalking state. He unknowingly assisted with firefighting, later learning the Starbird house burned. his wife notes his fatigue and disbelief at his memory.
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North
Turner Bridge
Maine
Starbird
Marcia
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D.O. Reid
Moline
Yostetter
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Odie Isbab
London Guardian
France
British Columbia
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New York
Story of
Reuiages
Adibe
Faustine
Azemia
Chloris
Dejanire
Bardon
Myrtle Bereet
Boston
Leeman
Lancaster
A. J. Stoner
Staab
van Schaack
Stevenson
Sco
Mone
Weite
Bickeye Mf G Co
Marion, Ohio
Medina
Stillingia
Parker
Europe
America
Deere & Company’s. Plow Works
Ana Seyres
Deere & Company
Reed
Faeracompanion
Moline, Ill
Wm Erroif
Mion
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Magill
Oder Beyond
Ant Carey Dee
Détroit, Michigan
Dr._E. T. RIGBY
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Onin Bhan
Sot Secon
Ravenfort
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