The Gyroscope Knight In Chung Ling Rescue
John Haynes leads a daring escape from a Chinese pagoda siege in Wu Chang aided by a monk and his gyroscope weapon. Seizing a sword from an idol he breaks free then rides through rioters vanquishing foes before fleeing south toward Wu Chang to reach his missing wife Mary.
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China
Nokomis Falls
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Haynes
Shim
Chicago
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Lake Front
Beyers
Shangshai
San Franciscco
Mary Mes
United States
Hankow
New York
Mary Haynes
Eleanor Beyers
Eleanor
Mary
Zoological Gardens
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Polychromide system promises true color photography progress
Aaron Hamburger of London unveils a color process called polychromide that reproduces oil paintings with remarkable fidelity. Royal Society figures and Sir William Crookes endorse the achievement as a major leap, detailing a three-color camera and gelatin-silver papers to render color photographs and canvas-like oil effects.
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Aaron Hamburger
London
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Struggles of an Inventor Henry Bessemer’s Long Pursuit
The article recalls Henry Bessemer born 101 years ago as a persistent inventor. It notes his 1833 solution to stamp fraud using perforated dies, the government’s broken promise of a permanent post, and the later steelmaking breakthrough that earned him licenses totaling 125000. His perseverance led him to Sheffield to prove his process.
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Henry Bessemer
Bessemer
Sheffield
Liberty Faces Colossus Height Debate in Old Comment
A column compares Statue of Liberty on Gedloe Island and the Colossus of Rhodes noting Liberty at 152 feet and Rhodes at 157 feet, a five foot difference. Some estimates vary with Colossus claimed as tall as 90 feet in other statements.
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Bartholdi
Gedloe
Improving Her Muscles in Mrs Bloom Earns Self Defense
Mrs Bloom has hired a boxing instructor for her daughters. Each girl pays to learn the fundamentals of self defense.
When Luck Shifts Henry Hon Howland Poem Cheer
A verse reflecting on luck and mood, contrasting dreary times with brighter days. It celebrates friendship and social buoyancy when fortunes rise, urging optimism and cheerful appearances. The poem frames life as a swing between sorrow and joy, urging readers to feign cheer when needed.
Had His Honor Guessing
A dancing hall hero asks Judge to marry him and a tanguist in a quiet wedding. He offers ten bones and argues for a small ceremony. The judge questions how a quiet wedding could occur while the pair wear their wedding clothes.
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Tanguist
Hall of Justice
Would You Marry For Money In This Exchange
A humorous exchange airs a proposal scene about income limits. The man questions marrying a partner with earnings under 65 000 while noting the range 3000 to 5000. The woman replies that money won’t stand in the way, insisting affection over wealth.
Undying Hatred and Strings of Personal Grievances Mocked
A fragmented dialogue present in a historical piece shows themes of hatred and pity. The text includes unrelated lines about a driver at a street crossing and a passerby recalling a witty comeback. Independent phrases reference characters Ground and Lofty and a poetic image set.
Tango Apes Stir Port Vaudeville Manager Dispute
A vaudeville manager challenges a performer who claims trained apes can tango. The manager dismisses novelty acts as common, noting similar spectacles are widely seen, while the act aims to attract audiences with its unusual appeal.
No Hope for Them Say Women Suffer Most
A debate asks if women bear the worst fate and critiques the habit of stepping aside rather than facing danger, suggesting change requires men and women to alter risky behavior and social norms.
Barber Tightens Prices Amid Rising Cost of Living
The barber cites higher living costs and tighter margins as he raises charges and trims what customers pay. He notes frequent small cuts to stay afloat and maintain service levels.
Plain Enough Exchange On Keeping Gas And Lights On
A fragment shows a chat about ongoing light housekeeping and maintaining gas or electric power. The dialogue hints at duty to keep utilities functioning continuously, reflecting a wartime or domestic logistics concern.
Blackwood Cuisine Praised by Mrs Rounderleigh
In a casual chat Mrs Rounderleigh praises Blackwood's cuisine as excellent. Mrs Widcome questions the claim and asks who is starring in the lead role for a production titled In 1 £ 2.
Rockefeller Quote Sparks Debate on Wealth
A quotation attributed to John D. Rockefeller questions whether wealth alone defines poverty. A rhetorical exchange follows comparing material riches to broader moral wealth, prompting readers to consider value beyond money.
Delicate Tache Request Sparks Barber Opinion
In a light exchange a woman asks if it is cruel to ask her sweetheart to shave his mustache. He replies that Will believes a barber could not resist the craze for a clean shave.
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