Dangers in Papen and rag trade discussed
The writer warns about rag imports from Europe and Levant to America used for paper making while noting health claims of Dodd's Kidney Pills and a dialogue about social topics. The piece mentions Mannheim on the Rhine and rag houses in Europe influencing local paper quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mannheim
Rhine
Europe
Levant
Y Shore
B. Earnest
Earnest
Dodd
Rafia fibers and exotic watercraft in distant cultures
The article surveys rafia plant use in Madagascar for weaving and potential new paper sources, then shifts to vivid notes on maritime craft across Asia and the Pacific. It describes proas with outriggers, Indian river boats, Myanmar vessels, Hong Kong and Canton harbors, and Polynesian canoes, highlighting regional boat diversity and sailing styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madagascar
Ameecan
Tametave
Hunt
Heiselberg
Wolf
North America
Eauth
Gulf of Be
Anelles
Helmeman
Himalayas
India
Hongkong
Cantom
Weno
Hell
Toothpick Habit Spoken Of In Chicago Observations
A fragment discusses a prevalent toothpick habit in Chicago. It notes people keep a small piece of wood in the mouth, sometimes chewing and chewing again, with one end chewed to pulp and a fresh piece inserted. The passage reflects on the habit's pervasiveness and peculiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A Gentle Aunt Delivers Quarrel Over Tiny Grievances
A boarding house landlady laments small annoyances while an irreverent boarder dismisses them as petty. The exchange centers on trivial daily irritations and the social tension of shared living spaces.
No Better Cure for Consumption In Cheap Funeral Talk
Humorous dialogue shows a housekeeper and tramp exchanging digs about illness and funeral costs. A wary tone hints at hard times and economic strain, with a punchy line about avoiding burial expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Learin
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Scrofula
Winston
Bex
Ayer
Sean Sean J. K. Ronenees
Waltham
Massows
Gotham
Fiso
Nauk
Lewoar Vy Mall
Beutel Business College
Tacoma
Groda
Commercial Bik
Portland
Ore
Ema
Phillips
Hydraulia
Ram
Frre
Columbia Enginering Works
Jobeson Streets
PN. UL
Boemeey
Newark
U.y
Rer
Russell
A. H. Averill Machinery
Brisdt
W.L. Douglas
Richmond
Waymeee
Carona Oniello
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