Lobster a la Wenburg Becomes Lobster a la Newburg
The Richmond Times Dispatch recalls Benjamin Wenburg, a New York broker, as the dishes creator who trained Delmonico to prepare lobster a la Newburg but who was outrun by the restaurant name. Wenburg demanded removal, Delmonico altered the first syllable, and the familiar name persisted.
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la Newburg
Delmonico
Del
Benjamin Wenburg
New York
Battery
la Wenburg
Wenburg
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Whim of a Great Actor Salvini Sons and Succession
Salvini, famed Italian tragedian, would not allow his sons to act in Italy while he stayed on stage. Gustavo acted in Russia and Austria, Alexander learned English and worked in the US before dying young, Tomaso acts in Italy and shows his father’s talent, Balvini married twice, his first wife Clementine Cazzola an Italian actress died leaving three children, his second wife Lot tie Sharp bore two children, grandchildren drawing attention in Italian arts.
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Salvini
Italy
Gustavo
Russia
Austria
Alexander
Tomaso
Balvini
Clementine Cazzola
Lottie Sharp
Flowers and Leaves in Plant Self Sacrifice
The article notes a recurring plant behavior where after flowering and seed set the leaves regain prominence. Roses sometimes form small green leaf clusters or a secondary bud from the heart or stem axis, with a calyx increasingly leaflike and tending to revert to leaf form, as observed by the Edinburgh Scotsman.
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Edinburgh Scotsman
Grotesque medieval surnames altered or vanished
The London Opinion notes many medieval surnames were changed to milder forms or disappeared. grotesque examples include Alice Thepunders stepdoghtre Mazelina Stabwourchman Frethesanccla Del Countynghouse Godisman Attestretesende and Thomas Wrangwisshe. trades-derived names shortened to Draper Coward Chaplin Grosvenor.
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Alice Thepundersstepdoghtre
Mazelina Stabwourchman
Frethesanccla del Countynghouse
Godisman Attestretesende
Thomas Wrangwisshe
No Hit No Run Back-to-Back by Gene Wright in 1901
Gene Wright of the Dayton club in the Western Association pitched consecutive no hit no run games in September 1901. On September 1 he defeated Columbus and on September 4 he blanked Grand Rapids, becoming the only pitcher in recognized league history to two such complete games in a row.
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Gene Wright
Dayton
Columbus
Grand Rapids
New York Sun
Why seal terms mislead in common speech
The writer notes confusion in terminology for seals calling young a pup not a calf and asks why fisheries and breeding places are termed rookeries. He argues seals seem fish at sea but are grouped with animals or birds on land, highlighting inconsistent naming.
A Glimpse of Heaven
The dialogue captures a humorous scene at a household board as a prospective son in law defers, and the youngest daughter negotiates first pick, ending with the London Opinion playful remark.
Monster Fishing Tale Stirs Laughs in London Mail
A playful London Mail snippet features a narrator exclaiming of a massive fish and a companion doubting the feat, captures a light moment in a fishing story with murmured disbelief and humor.
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London Mail
Portraits of Arthur Through a Child's Gaze
A Pittsburgh Press snippet recalls how a child’s remark reveals age humor as Arthur is guessed correctly at first try, highlighting playful social exchange and memory.
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Arthur
Pittsburgh Press
Telling the Time Ingenious Teacher
A witty exchange questions if a clock can strike fourteen. The pupil answers by proposing repair, while a London Telegraph quips that self competition is the only worthy contest for a wise man. Jameson offers a closing adage about self-improvement.
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London Telegraph
Mre, Jameson
One View of the Study of Latin and Purpose
Abraham Frexner argues in Atlantic Monthly that study should have a real purpose beyond mental discipline. He compares reading Vergil to playing the symphony or baking pie, noting many students never read Vergil and thus Latin study lacks defendable purpose.
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Abraham Frexner
Atlantic Monthly
How Leaves Purify Air in Forests and Streets
The text explains that leaves purify air by decomposing carbonic acid from human respiration. It cites Troussin gault’s estimate that a yard of leaf surface can decompose about a gallon daily, so 100 square yards could sustain one person, while a moderate tree has hundreds of square yards of leaf area.
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Troussingault
The Art of Optimism by William De Witt Tyde
I pursue the life of unselfish devotion to others in the active voice and present tense. I value the duty in hand and judge by conscience rather than popularity, seeking a rich, free optimism through steadfast practice.
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Wiliam de Witt Tyde
Satire on geniuses who endure silence in society
The text cites historical figures such as Descartes Themistocles Addison Vergil La Fontaine and Socrates as deficient in social conversation. It contrasts genius with mediocrity noting mediocrity talks while genius observes and remarks on public speech.
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Cornellie
Descartes
Themistocles
Addison
Vergil
la Fontaine
Countess of Pembroke
Chaucer
Socrates
Man's Eyes and Animals
A Popular Science Monthly excerpt explains human binocular vision, noting that humans uniquely gauge distance by both eyes focusing on a single object. It contrasts this with other animals whose eyes are side mounted, giving wider field views but less precise direct gaze and distance estimation.
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Mann
Popular Science Monthly
Tibet Through Mountains And Valleys
Describes Tibet as rugged with high passes and difficult terrain. Northern Tibet is nomad dominated while the south has a more settled population. Cities are small and mud-walled with narrow dirty streets and eroded houses.
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Tibet
Bright Child Progress Noted in Art Study
A Chicago Tribune quote praises a girl for five years of art study. Her teacher notes she can discuss motifs and atmosphere with insight, suggesting she understands what she means and shows notable progress.
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Chicago Tribune
The Kitchen Closet Shelving Advice
Glass shelving is ideal for a kitchen closet because it cleans easily. If costly, paint shelves white and apply enamel for an easily scrubbed surface that avoids germ catching papers.
Wycliffe Completes English Bible Translation
John Wycliffe completed the first full Bible translation into English. He was born near Richmond in Yorkshire, England, around 1324.
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Wycliffe
John Wycliffe
Richmond
Yorkshire
England
Flow questions test driver’s fuel economy
A quoted exchange on fuel efficiency appears in Life magazine or column, challenging readers with a playful riddle about miles per gallon. It hints at measurement and practical driving concerns.
Doctor Adapts Dosing For Irregular Meals
Conversation shows a doctor advising a patient to take medicine before each meal due to irregular eating patterns, highlighting practical dosing guidance in a humorous exchange. The exchange emphasizes adapting timing to ensure consistent medication use.
Underscored Coffee Banter Between Geralds
An exchange notes waking effects and extra coffee when one caller is anticipated. The dialog highlights shared habits around visits, with playful banter about staying awake and hospitality.
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Gerald
Geraldine
Jurors for May Term of Court at Anamosa Iowa 1917
Jurors are ordered to appear at the Anamosa courthouse on May 3 1917 to serve in the May term of the district court. The list includes Appleby Joe Castle Grove Birk Jacob Anamosa Black L W Castle Grove Bickerstall E W Anamosa Buckner W H Cass Joleman H Anamoaga Wiben BE Castle Grove Edwards J K Anamoga Fairbanks Harry Castle Grove Farley J 3 Monticello Foley T W Anamosa Gillmore Arthur Hale Goercke Wm Oxford Hunter O A Fairview Hugging A L Jackson Hayden I D Lovell Hlogeboam G M Wyoming Hansen Paul Onslow Kline CD Rome London Frank Castle Grove Moore Pat Washington Maxwell Ike Monticello Mutzenburg Jake Monticello McQuillen Ben Washington Moe J A Anamosa Neelan W 4 Onslow Nelson O H Scotch Grove Norton L W Fairview Plummer M M Greenfield Podhaski I¢ Monticello Remley A L Fairview Sadler Milks Richland Shank G O Fairview Schoon Lawrence Wayne Sunday I Karview Schmalfeldt John Onslow Schneider Ed Monticello Siebert R R fairview Sehoon Wm i Scotch Grove Smith J G Onslow Serbougek A D Madison Seehusen Henry Castle Grove Sones C M Fairview Strawman A W Fairview Tyrell Raymond Oxford Voelker H J Rome Weaper Carl Lovell Wennekamp G H Wayne Young John Fairview Vanda Ludwig Cass Kansas City Times Germany fighting for her very existence has sunk three Belgium relief ships in three days.
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Anamosa
Iowa
District Court
Appleby
Joe
Castle Grove
Birk
Jacob
Black
L. W
Bickerstall
E. W
Buckner
W. H
Cass
Joleman
Anamoaga
Wiben
BE. IF
Edwards, J. K
Anamoga
Fairbanks
Harry
Farley
J. 3
Monticello
Foley
T. W
Gillmore
Arthur
Hale
Goercke
Oxford
Hunter
O. A
Fairview
Hugging
A. L
Jackson
Hayden
I. D
Lovell
Hlogeboam
G. M
Wyoming
Hansen
Paul
Onslow
Kline
C. D
Rome
London
Frank
Moore
Pat
Washington
Maxweall
Ike
Mutzenburg
Jake
McQuillen
Ben
Moe
J. A
Neelan
Nelson
O. H
Scotch Grove
Norton
Plummer
Greenfield
Podhaski
Remley
Sadler
Milks
Richland
Shank
G. O
Schoon
Lawrence
Wayne
Karview
Schmalfeldt
John
Schneider
Siebert
Wennekamp
G. H
Young
Vanda
Ludwig
Tennyson’s Tactlessness and Peace Offerings
A series of tales recount Tennyson’s blunt remarks. He asks about a fish, calling whiting the meanest, then eats almost raw partridge to spare sentiment. He later greets Mrs. Brotherton with two cabbages as a peace offering after a rude remark.
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Tennyson
Retired Philadelphia Boxer Doctor Beats Teamster in Street Fight
Dr White a former boxing champion in Philadelphia knocked down a teamster who insulted him while moving a wagon. Magistrate Devlin dismissed the case after the injured man failed to defend himself, noting the event as a swift street altercation with no fine imposed.
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Dr. White
Philadelphia
Devlin
Edger
Moving Pictures and Silver Use in Film Industry
The moving picture industry consumes large silver quantities with about 20 000 U S picture houses using roughly 120 000 000 feet of film regularly. Film average life is three weeks and silver salts are lost upon exposure. Estimated 15 000 000 ounces of silver yearly are used, a level akin to Utah's total production.
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United States
Utah
Metal Mining Journal
Alligators Lay Many Eggs in Single Nest
Alligators often lay from thirty to sixty eggs in a single nest. The eggs resemble duck eggs and measure about three inches in length. Hatchlings are small at first, about the size of lizards and nearly as active.
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Goodrich
Letter from wife hints at family mood during Bilkins trip
While Bilkins was away on a lengthy business trip he received a puzzling letter from his wife. It concludes with a hopeful line that their child is well and brighter, and she signs off as a loving wife.
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Bilkins
Eddie Jones Succeeds Despite Doubts
Puck notes artist Eddie Jones achieved success with an automobile tie to a million dollars from his grandmother, marking a notable rise against expectations.
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Eddie Jones
Puck
Naval Salute Absent Fire Denotes Friendly Visit
A historic practice involved a town or warship firing no guns to show trust as friendly strangers approached. By not loading the guns, the salute signified peaceful intentions and confidence in safe arrival.
Lesson From Brer Williams On Lightning Repeats
A colorful aphorism from the Atlanta Constitution warns that lightning does not strike twice in the same place and suggests a hard lesson about sticking to the target of one’s efforts.
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Br'er Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Married One: Army of Manners for Everyday Use
A lighthearted note from the Detroit Free Press on old maid humor and social etiquette. The piece pokes fun at marriage as a solution to loneliness and advocates constant good manners in daily life.
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Detroit Free Press
Sheriff Proclaims Protections for Foreign Born Jones County Residents
W J Mills Sheriff of Jones County Iowa declares in a formal proclamation that foreign born residents will be protected in property ownership and free from molestation during any broader war involvement. He urges calm across national lines and warns treason acts carry severe penalties. The notice includes a translation shop remark list and commentary on language translation errors from a Tokyo journal.
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I. W. J. Mills
Jones County
Iowa
United States
W.J. Mills
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