Tonga Remains Semi Independent Yet Governed by Limited Monarchy
The note recalls Tonga as the lone nominally independent Pacific state under British protection with its own flag. Once a yearly parliament and grand ceremonial openings contrasted with today’s more modest rule under George II’s daughter Snalote, with a parliament meeting about once a year.
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Pacific
Tonga
100
Isles
George Tubon II
Texas
George
George II
Snalote
Reaches Away Back On a Lawn Party Gaffe
A society man narrates a self deprecating moment at a lawn party when a matron compliments his face only to add a sly remark about its abundance. The incident, overheard in a low voice, circulates as a humorous social anecdote.
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Mr. Blank
Boston Transcript
Draws No Interest in Savings Pitch by Bank
A quirky exchange questions if savings yield interest while the bank touts confidence as the sole return. The playful ad tone hints at marketing and consumer trust in financial institutions.
Radium Found in Congo Minerals Prompts New Rock Names
Science cites a Belgian Chemical Society bulletin detailing a sample from Upper Katanga showing 424 kg of uranium and 139 mg of radium per ton. Minerals from Union Miniere, processed by Hoboken Metallurgique, yield two new radioactive minerals eurite and of Iasolite with nitric acid soluble radium salts.
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Congo
Bulletin
Belgian Chemical Society
Schoep
University of Ghent
Katanga
Union Miniere
Societe Generale Metallurgique de Hoboken
Best Man Outshines Groom In Wedding Toast
At a club gathering last night a man boasting about his school and college days told a humorous toast about the groom. The it girl narrator described the bride and maid's reactions as guests discussed pearls, Japan, and a wonderful house.
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Japan
Chea
Erfield
Charles Performs First Stage Appearance Candid Nervous
The young boy Charles took part in holiday exercises his first time on stage and showed nervousness. His mother praised his effort saying he did well despite fear. Charles replied that he was not scared though he felt his voice was.
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Charles
Nye and Senator Shirley dispute birthplace town in Maine
Bill Nye jokes he was born in Shirley Maine and that the town was named for Shirley's ancestor. Senator Shirley denies any town named Shirley exists in Maine, and Nye counters he learned of Shirley only after his birth. The exchange plays on place names and origins with light humor.
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Senator Shirley
Maine
Bill Nye
Shirley
Nye
Not Always Successful Violin Lessons at London School
Fragmentary dialogue notes a conversion about climbing and descent. It mentions violin lessons priced at eight cents for pupils of a London school. The readable portions show a back and forth about ascent and descent methods and a small price detail for music instruction.
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One London School
The Weathercock and the Wind Brothers Tale
A Weathercock atop a barn quarrels with the Wind brothers who blow it about. Misty Cloud persuades them to return, and the Weathercock learns to accept their visits as it now sees the world turn. The Wind brothers resume their tug of wind, keeping the Weathercock in motion.
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Mr. Wind
Wind Brothers
Weathercock
Misty Cloud
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Frankness and friendship in facing life’s burdens
The piece urges honesty with self and others to gain support from friends, warning against evasion and deceit. It notes strong human need for frank discussion in trouble and cites quotes about handling burdens openly with trusted companions. It ends with satirical lines from comic panels on politics and mortgages.
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Stevenson
Pete
A Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
Poem urges laughing in tough times as a shield against despair. The speaker knows sorrow will come and keeps mirth to fog the sting. Old, weary, yet wise, he faces gloom with quiet resolve.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Emmeline the name ties to Navarre lineage and global use
Emmeline evolved from Amelina and Nimena through Navarre and Asturias lineages, with Ximena Persists widely and Chimene by French, Emeline in France, and Emmy as a shortened form. Jasper the talisman links to its bearers, while Tuesday is Emmeline’s lucky day and the creature-snake venom lore appears alongside.
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Mmeline
Amelia
Emmeline
Emma
Navarre
Asturias
Sancho I of Navarre
Alphonse the Great
Amelina
Indies
Simena
Nimena
Ximena
Cid
Chimene
France
Emeline
Emylyn
Emmy
Jasper
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Etiquette on Sharing Candy from a Woman’s Guide
Mary Marshall Duffee outlines balanced manners for candy sharing. Do not be greedy if it belongs to others nor selfish if it is yours. When given a box, take one or two pieces. if offered, pass generously to guests and share with the room.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Thirteenth at the Table Superstitions Across Cultures
A fragment discusses the fear of the number thirteen in Norse myth and across cultures, including Turkey Italy and France. It notes associations with Judas and the Last Supper, and mentions a profession of dine-in hosts who seek thirteen diners, becoming linked to peeking superstition and omen.
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Valhalla
Baldur
Wis
Turkey
Judas
Daris
Grasshopper Glacier Photo Reveals Ancient Insect Cloud
Photographs received by the geological survey show a glacier in Yellowstone National Park containing millions of glaced grasshoppers from a prehistoric era. The strange find draws visitors as motorists tour the glacier this summer amid notes on London's daily papers and theater output.
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John the Baptist
Yellowstone National Park
Geological Survey
Brightens Old Draperies with New Dyes and Delights
A collage of oddly phrased clippings featuring humorous vignettes, sly jabs at a shipboard officer, a street accident involving a dog and tin can, quips on marriage and power, a note on Columbus messages cast to sea, bread from wheat, early doctors, prohibition-era humor, and Missouri women voting in August primary.
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Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Madeira
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