Indian Gambling Games Among Navajos and Havasupai
The piece describes Navajo and Havasupai gambling games observed in the Southwest. It details Hui ta gui chi ka played by Havasupai girls with a center stone and counted sticks, and ha played by Nishinam and other tribes using acorn or shell dice, bets ranging from pins to wives, and dramatic outbreaks over disputed counts. It notes cross-cultural exchanges and historical links to Boston and traders, and ends with a second game by the Mandan and Navajo with hoops and poles called tehu ngkee or nan zhoh.
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Arizona
Jack
New Mexico
Canyon of the Blue Water
Sean
California
Powers
R. E. C. Stearns
Boston
West Coast
Dana
Dickens Hint: Education Becomes Action Not Thought
A Wellspring column cites Dickens and Carlyle to argue true education lies in applying knowledge. It asserts that spelling or translating proves nothing without practical use and action, warning that thoughts unacted dull the mind and weaken judgment.
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Nicholas Nickleby
Dotheboys Hall
Squeers
Mr. Squeers
Carlyle
Tariff tinkering opposed by reciprocity convention
The reciprocity convention in Washington urged a department of commerce and a reciprocity commission yet upheld the protectionist principle. It said any changes to how the tariff is applied must not harm home industries and should only expand foreign trade if beneficial. The convention refused to endorse tariff modification and urged study by Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Commerces and Industries
Albany Journal
Obstructionist Resolutions Spark GOP Readiness for 1902
The Iowa Register cites House Democrats as obstructionists opposing labor and business measures, backing reciprocity with Cuba and Porto Rico, free trade ideas, and self government for territories. It notes possible Kansas City platform substitution and predicts a Republican win in 1902.
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House Democratic
Washington
United States
Iowa State Register
Porto Rico
Cuba
Europe
Congressman Hall
Texas
Kansas City
Opinions of the Press on Reform and Tariffs Across Papers
A compilation of political comment from multiple newspapers. Headlines criticize Roosevelt policies, Reed rules, and Democratic divisions while praising tariff laws and McKinley era reforms. Sources include Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis News Chicago Inter Ocean St Louis Globe-Democrat Cleveland Leader.
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Roosevelt
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis Journal
Congress
Indianapolis News
Ind
David B. Will
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Nelson Dingley
McKinley
Ariff
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
ErIt
Ohio
Cleveland
The Garden Party By Lady Arabella
A summer garden party on the lawn hosted by Lady Arabella features a select guest list and a charming frock with a gold chain. Molly Erica enjoys the tea until rain arrives and she stays indoors, causing the party to end in sorrow.
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Arabella
Molly Erica
Molly
Constance M. Lowe
Cassell
Blarney Stone At Blarney Castle Ireland Attraction
The Blarney stone sits at Blarney castle eight miles from Cork Ireland reachable by Cork and Muskerry railway. Two stones exist the real one and a second for nervous visitors swung head down from the tower battlements. Tourists flock to kiss the stone for supposed gift of speech and persuasive eloquence as described by London Tit Bits.
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Blarney Castle
Ireland
Cork
Cork & Muskerry
Beaver in a Room Builds Dam From Furniture
A Yellowstone keeper tames a young beaver that later builds a dam in a room using chairs books boots and an empty pistol left within reach. The incident highlights the animal's inherited traits and industrious nature in a domestic setting.
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Yellowstone National Park
Vanishing Elephant Trick Explained by Magician
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune explains the illusion behind a magic act titled The Vanishing Elephant. A small silver elephant statue is frozen in mercury on a stand, covered by a shade, then melted into liquid mercury and disappears, ending in a audience member’s pocket.
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Ust Tidin
Tam
Grentleman
Art in Architecture Nineroom Residence Description and Cost
A nine room residence is detailed with a rubble stone foundation and 16 inch walls costing 2500 dollars. It lists room sizes gains, interior woods, floors, exterior siding, roofing, furnishings, and facilities including gas and furnace, electric bells, and ornate bay and oriel windows.
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Darlor
Partry
Trick Egg Standing Explained by Expert in Columbus
An expert describes methods to make an egg stand in any position. Blow out contents then fill with fine sand to a quarter, seal with wax, and shake occasionally to maintain equilibrium. A Columbus variant uses meal and sealing wax heated in a stove to fill the lower part, then seal.
Money No Obabele And Puck Style Exchange
A quip filled exchange features a wealthy woman declaring self worth and a man denying marriage to rich women. The scene shifts to playful proposals with Amelia insisting on attempting love while a parent contemplates sending her abroad for health.
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Harold
Amelia
Papa
Puck
Weak Point of the Pointer Nimrod and Bird Dog
In Columbus the State Journal remarks on the dog Ramrod and his trainer facing trouble with identifying birds. The exchange highlights Ramrod's weakness in recognizing game during a hunt and the humor of the dialogue between men.
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Nimrod
Ramrod
Columbus
State Journal
Matrimonial Hints In Courtroom Exchange
In a courtroom exchange a mother hints a young man about marriage while the daughter notes several hints urging peace or divorce between her parents. The judge presides over the discussion reflecting domestic conflict and prospects of matrimony.
Economizing Fuel Through Heat Recoveries Proposed
The article reviews methods to save wasted heat from steam power. It highlights an auxiliary engine using KU plus dioxide gas to replace water vapor and a second plan by Jabez Staunton of Creenville Greene county Nv involving sand in a chimney to absorb and retransfer heat. It notes lack of experiments or detailed designs and suggests vast industrial impact if feasible.
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Jabez Staunton
Creenville
Greene County
Jhe
Staunton
N. Y. Tribune
Public Amusement Recalled in Humorous Exchange
In a clipped Herald snippet, Tom recounts a visit to Miss Lovely last night and a cozy fireside moment involving popcorn. A light exchange over popping corn is noted as a jovial memory from the evening.
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Tom
Miss Lovely
Herald
Deacon and Minister Clash Over Counterfeit Plate Incident
A church dispute centers on a counterfeit dollar offered during collection. The judge notes the con only cost 99 cents in real money, but the incident remains a correctional badge of dishonor over church collection practices.
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Deacon
New Uses for the Eiffel Tower
French scientists expand the Eiffel Tower’s role from meteorology to spectroscopy and measurement. Experiments study temperature decrease with height and wind speeds while signals from Mendon reveal atmospheric oxygen and water lines. Lightning is conducted safely, and a 10 000 volt current test is reported as future power potential.
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Mendon
Mautel
Paris
Gridiron Tragedy Joke Sparks Sunday School Debate
A Yonkers Statesman quip frames Samson as a cautionary tale about cutting hair. The joke asks what happens when hair is cut and answers that it spoiled him for a football player, reflecting a humorous schoolyard line about strength and athletic prowess.
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Samson
Yonkers Statesman
Preferable to Being Killed Slogan Echoes Harlem Life
A humorous Harlem Life line contrasts learning music with danger. Dolly quips about death and suggests a dramatic choice between cornet and trombone amid streetwise banter. The fragment hints at urban, tongue in cheek tone.
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Goslin
Dolly
Harlem
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Lerareda
Averber
Lok
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Haveber
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Christopner
Eiffel Tower
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