Navy and Foreign Codes Provide Patterns for Messages
A historical piece outlines naval and government ciphers, noting the navy’s code book kept in a guarded canvas bag and a British 1812 era Moris cipher. It describes how messages are distorted by word order changes and irrelevant insertions to obscure meaning, plus a British Foreign Office square cipher using two numerals per letter and zero for Z.
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Tom
War Department
Charles Morris
Navy Department
Morris
British Foreign Office
Kmonrio
Zanzibar
James Hay, Jr
Pithy Quotes Spark Casual Barroom Banter
Aboard the Boston Transcript quips about a waiter nicknamed Cue for tipping. Dibbs praises top service with tips. T. B. Aldrich reflects on hope as a universal umbrella through life’s woes.
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Gibbe
Dibbs
Boston Transcript
Fashions on the Galata Bridge and Ottoman headgear
The article describes how colors and head coverings signal status among travelers on the Galata bridge in Constantinople. It notes different turbans and veils, with the Hadji wearing a white headdress and Sayid descendants in green, and observes Western fashion’s rising influence under Young Turkey.
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Galata Bridge
Golden Horn
Dwa
Mecca
Prieer Anata Cenasi
Mohammed
Turkey
Constantinople
A Battle of the Winds on the Bosporus
In Constantino ple by Dr. Edwin A Grosvenor a dramatic scene unfolds as Boreas and Notus clash on the Bosporus. Ships from opposite seas meet in a stalled belt of calm, until one wind prevails and the flotilla resumes its course amid taunts and reawakened gales.
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Boreas
Notus
Bosporus
Caiques
Marmoria
Black Sea
Roumeli Hissar
Constantinople
Edwin A. Grosvenor
Clothes In Colonial Days
When Salem was settled the Massachusetts company furnished clothes for all the men who immigrated and settled there. Every man had four pairs of shoes four pairs of stockings a pair of Norwich garters four shirts two suits of doublets a pair of hose lined with a flakin a wooden suit lined with leather four bands two handkerchiefs a green cotton waistcoat a feather belt a woolen cap two red knit caps two pairs of gloves a cloak lined with cotton and an extra pair of breeches.
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Salem
Massachusetts Company
In Argentina the law on hereditary rights described
The article explains that in Argentina a father must leave four fifths of his fortune to his children and a husband with no children must leave half to his wife. An unmarried son must leave two thirds to his parents, and only single persons without parents or descendants may freely dispose of their property.
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Willem
Argentina
Boss shows no alarm as threat to resign for raise
A Detroit Free Press item quotes a worker recounting how the boss reacted when warned of resignation over a pay raise. The employer reportedly did not show any surprise or concern at the prospect.
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Detroit Free Press
Old Man Credits Birth Before Germ Discovery for Health
A Washington Star quip features a very old gentleman claiming his health stems from being born before germs were discovered so he had less to worry about. The remark reflects humor about early life and disease fear.
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Washington Star
Roads in China and the tortures of a Peking cart
The narrator describes travel from Peking toward the eastern tombs in a crowded cart. He notes rough roads paved with ancient stones, slave era blocks unevenly set, and jolting journeys that test endurance. Through dusty countryside, blue clad peasants and carts move along a timeless, khaki landscape.
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Iuxwater
Peking
London
Babylonish
Paria Notice Urges Public Courtesy On Trolley Car
A crudely translated Paria tram notice asks passengers to check for oncoming carts before leaving the shelter of their car, urging polite conduct and awareness as they disembark.
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Paria
Hope for the Best, Work Hard for the Result
The phrase urges balanced effort and optimism, emphasizing perseverance and practical action to improve outcomes. It reflects a motivational sentiment common in sports, business, and personal development contexts.
Chopsticks Etiquette and Serving Customs in Japan
The article explains widespread chopstick use in Japan with class differences, noting bowls of chi va and lacquerware, how rice is eaten, and tea washing. It describes public-place etiquette with single-use sticks in paper envelopes bearing hotel or sponsor branding, and toothpicks sold with ads.
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Japan
United States
New York Times
Explosives of Warfare and Firework History
A Philadelphia Record excerpt links warfare to fireworks and rockets, noting early gunpowder use in China and the evolution of bombs and shrapnel. It describes incendiaries like Greek fire and the idea that modern bombs resemble magnified toys in intent, with details on shrapnel velocity and design.
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China
Philadelia
Cemeteries Turned Social Hubs for Muslim Women
On Fridays the Sabbath, Muslim women visit cemeteries to honor relatives with flowers and prayers. After rites, they form small groups to gossip about the living, using the day of mourning as a rare chance to socialize with neighbors.
Crowns by Wholesale in Ancient Egyptian Parade
The St James Gazette recounts an Egyptian coronation procession in Alexandria that lasted a full day. It describes 3,200 crowns of gold carried by servants, a crown three feet high and twenty four feet in circumference, along with gold armor, boot, baths fixtures, and many gold utensils valued high, guarded by 90,000 soldiers.
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Egypt
Alexandria
St. James
Suppressing Swearing in English Parliaments
The text traces swearing suppression in England from five early bills to a 1623 act defining offense, 1635 a department collecting fines, parish officials earning 28 6d in the pound, and funds sent to the bishop for the poor. Penalties lapsed after the Restoration, revived under William and Mary, and increased under George II.
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England
James
George II
Let Her In on This
A newly married man asserts he will be the master of his house and head of the family. A seasoned friend questions and praises the idea, asking if the wife has been consulted.
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Post-Dispatch
Leaves of ash trees retain more water than others
Ash leaves hold about 85 percent water by weight, compared with 75 percent for beech, 60 percent for maple, 14 percent for pine, and 0 for freen, indicating ash leaves absorb and retain more water than most trees.
Stereoscopic surveying and its mapping range
The article describes a stereoscopic surveying method using two camera positions and a stereoscopic machine to derive exact point positions. It claims an effective range of about five miles and notes its usefulness for mapping large mountainous areas. The latter text shifts to a domestic quarrel with a playful invitation to kiss and a stubborn reply.
Quiet jab at player piano owners airs in Baltimore
A Baltimore American quote notes derisive remarks about player piano owners and their airs. The exchange hints at social pretensions tied to a new musical device and contrasts vanity with practical entertainment.
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Baltimore American
Has the Most Legs Millepedes A Thousand Footed Wonder
The millepede, the species noted for many legs, earns its title as the most legged creature among organized beings. It has a segmented body with a pair of legs on each segment and differs from centipedes whose many limbs are not harmful.
Exercise benefits in physical training guidance
The article explains that exercise should engage many muscles at once to stimulate the heart and lungs and raise circulation. It notes that whether the belly is engaged or not, the body benefits from proper exertion.
A Real Grievance in Magistrate Court
A dialogue shows a magistrate quizzing a prisoner over breaking into a house at night while the prisoner retorts about prior daylight theft. The exchange highlights ongoing disputes over property and punishment in a London setting.
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London Telegraph
Why so Ethel Likely Shelved by Yonkers Statesman
A fragmented Yonkers Statesman remark hints at a humorous exchange about fitting words to a literary project. The quote compares a kitten with six letters to a big cat with three, suggesting a light editorial style or naming quirk.
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Ethel
Yonkers Statesman
When I sing I get tears in my eyes
A reader asks what to do about tearing when singing. The Tribune quotes advice suggesting stuffing cotton in the ears to reduce tears and discomfort.
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Chicago Tribune
The One Prudence of Life Is Concentration
A brief quotation from Emerson on life wisdom: the key virtue is concentration while dissipation marks moral danger. The line emphasizes focus over frivolous activity and self discipline as essential for purposeful living.
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Emerson
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