Phantom ships haunt old sailors in tales of the deep
An old New York bark, the Annie M. Reid, reports a mystery ship seen in a squall near the Western islands. Other captains from Liverpool to New York recount phantom vessels that approach without lights, then vanish as storms loom, leaving crew shaken and superstitions alive.
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New York
Hengist
Liverpool
Thearston
J. C. Norton
Indian Ocean
Captain Norton
Calcutta
John Stebbins
Marietta
Madeira
Brazil
Stebbins
Gould
Kingston
Cecil Rhodes's Eggs at Sea
A South African figure explains he does not haul live fowls aboard voyages but pays the bosun to obtain Rhodes’s eggs, a nod to Cecil Rhodes who kept hens on his ships for fresh eggs during long trips.
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Cecil Rhodes
England
South Africa
Atlantic
Rhodes
Had Right to Select Place
A remorseful mother confronts her son Bobby over his habit of leaving belongings scattered. She pleads for order while he cheerfully asserts the closet corner is his chosen place for everything, highlighting a domestic lesson in tidiness.
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Bobby
Glow Worms Anesthetics Described By Henri Fabre
The essay describes glow worms using anesthetic art to immobilize prey before feeding. It details lampyris behavior in hot weather gathering on dry stalks and stubble, and how the scientist observes the predator using surgical-like techniques.
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Henri Fabre
Mystery of Miss Keller's Applause Shown
Report from a Boston Post note describes how Miss Helen Keller, though deaf and blind, paused for applause just as if hearing. Inquiries to her instructor Miss Macy revealed the cue came through vibrations felt through her soft shoes on the platform.
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Helen Keller
Boston Post
Macy
Miss Keller
Keller
Ancient Monkish Burial Ground Unearthed in France
Excavators at the Church of Clairefontaine near Rambouillet uncover an eleventh century sepulchre with the skeletons of twenty monks still in cowls and cassocks.
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Clairefontaine
Rambouillet
France
You May Go Hungry Warns About Lending for Breakfast
A cautionary note warns against trusting a borrower who offers breakfast cash now in exchange for promising a dinner later, signaling risk in casual lending schemes and urging prudent financial judgment.
Bird Killed by Aeroplane at Hendon Race Event
A partridge was decapitated by a Handley Page aeroplane at Hendon England during the Brighton Hendon race day. About a dozen aviators flew eight planes in the air at once. The decapitated bird lay on a plane after the aircraft returned from a flight, apparently struck by the propeller without the pilot Mr Whitehouse noticing.
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Hendon
England
Handley-Page
Whitehouse
Pretty Ribbon Case for Lingerie Accessories
A magazine note describes making a ribbon themed storage case for lingerie items using white cardboard, flowered ribbon, and a central ribbon roll. The design includes two rosette covers, eyelets, and an ironed joint, plus a second pocketed ribbon holder with pockets, scissors, and a bodkin, all to save time hunting ribbons.
Spring Shoe Styles Preview for Next Year’s Fashion
Industry sources anticipate spring shoe trends featuring button styles and patent or kid leather uppers. Heels stay low with the Louis heel variant, heeless outing models, and rubber soles for comfort. Dark tans and turned soles dominate, with black or dark tan vamps and colored suede tops for dress wear. A new sole leather promises rubberlike flexibility and light weight for sensitive feet.
Butterfly veil fashions and white ribbon underwear trend
The article describes a light mesh Butterfly veil with a single butterfly motif on the cheek and a Sultana veil focusing eyes with a crescent mesh. It notes a decree favoring white ribbons in underwear, recommending lingerie braid as a washable, non yellowing substitute sold in five yard pieces.
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Fmesh
Handy Place for Overshoes Creates Neat Kids’ Room
A cretonne shoebag with several divisions hung on a closet door teaches children to place shoes and rubbers in a designated spot. This simple organizer saves the mess often found in the children's room and reinforces neat habits with a practical, durable solution.
Hinged Comb Toy Introduced With Hairline Design
A new novelty comb features a hinged top that folds flat against the head when worn. Available in plain amber or rhinestone effect finishes, the toy differs from typical combs which stand up away from the hair.
Evening Slippers Embrace Satin and Metallic Brocade Trend
Fashion notes predict black satin remains popular with vivid color runs. Vamps grow slightly longer and rich metallic brocades extend from gowns to slippers, signaling a coordinated ensemble trend.
Knitted Hat Tops Fashionable Millinery Trends
The article notes knitted hats replace traditional Tam o Shanter styles in the current season. Knitted hats imitate tailored millinery, offering comfort and chic appearance for all ages and occasions, with variants in silk chenille ratine wool and cotton and options for trim.
Girdle Tunics to Update Last Year’s Dress
Velvet girdle tunics wrap high with a bow and sash. A satin tunic in black or colors forms contrast through pipings and tabs while an accordion plaited back extends the length. The velvet girdle is usually black and lined with satin matching the tunic.
Pretty Handkerchiefs with Embroidered Initials
Handkerchiefs offered with hems embroidered in tiny flowers or dots, corner embroidery, or initials in color in one corner. Monogramming available to order at five cents per half-inch block letter.
Purchasing Cheap Horses Proves Expensive Advice to Farmers
A writer with over 30 years of experience warns farmers against buying "knocked up" horses or mules at public sales. He cites common ailments like ringbones and contracted heels, noting crippled animals rarely become serviceable. He urges paying more for a sound, well matched team for field work and family use.
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J.om. Bishi
Lung Disease of Horses Incurable
An article by W. RR. Gilbert explains broken wind as a chronic incurable lung disease in horses characterized by abdominal breathing and a distinctive cough. It discusses palliative care including small meals, dampened green food, avoiding dusty hay, and limited medicines, noting no permanent cure.
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W. RR. Gilbert
Alfalfa Cultivation Lengthened In Western Kansas
W A Boys demonstration agent at Hays teaches row planting of alfalfa to nine men across western Kansas. About 150 acres planned with some seed sown broadcast. Even if yields lag standard methods the forage supports cattle rations and aids crop rotation in the region.
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Kansas
W. A. Boys
Hays
Loys
Cleanliness In The Dairy Barn Emphasized
Cleanliness is essential in dairy operations. Milk quality hinges on sanitary conditions around cows and the barn. Dirty cows produce dirty milk, and dirty stables cannot stay clean without proper sanitation practices.
Profit in raising high grade seeds
A U S department of agriculture publication notes strong profits in growing high grade seed for sweet corn, garden peas and beans. It cites rising demand, large seed operations, improved quality, and cautions farmers to assess soil, climate, contracts, and seed stock purity before starting seed crops.
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U. S
Steele
United States
Englishmen Favor Aylesbury Ducks Over Rouen Says Expert
The English poultrymen prefer the Aylesbury variety of duck while the French poultryman bets on Rouen according to the report. Both sides showcase distinct regional tastes in duck production and consumer preference.
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Aylesbury
Rouen
Bespeaks Good Care Colt Shows Fine Growth
A young colt raised with attentive care demonstrates strong development in first year through careful feeding and skillful guidance, signaling quality stewardship in livestock husbandry.
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