Swede Luck In Alaska Prospectors Tell Of Fortunes Found
Stories from Supset Magazine recount how some prospectors in Alaska, led by Charley Anderson and others, struck big fortunes after initial losses. The piece contrasts hard work with luck, noting several notably rich claims and the role of Scandinavian perseverance in mining camps.
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Charley Anderson
Yukon
Klondike
George Mar Camp
Dawson
Lousetown
Circle City
Eldorado Creek
Anderson
Alaska
John Treadwell
Harrisburg
Juneau
Treadwell
Tradwell
Supset Magazine
How Toucans Roost
The London Standard notes toucans roost in an odd pose with the tail turned forward and the giant bill hidden in the folded feathers. The bird then appears as a ball of feathers, lacking a recognizable bird form.
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London Standard
Do you believe all is fair in love and war
A fragment quotes a witty exchange about fairness in love and war, noting a lie caught by a wife. The lines imply humor amid wartime context, attributed to the Detroit Free Press.
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Detroi Free Press
He who takes the child by the hand
A brief proverb noting that guiding a child reflects deeper bonds with the mother. It emphasizes care, responsibility, and the intimate link between parent and child through simple acts.
Elusive Lightning and the Thunder of Electricity
A compact excerpt invokes electricity as the pervasive force shaping nature and daily life. The passage contrasts its quiet, hidden slumber with bursts of cosmic power, likening its influence to a furious, destructive deity. John Burroughs’s voice frames electricity as the ultimate force driving matter and human experience.
Understanding Fat and Nourishment Through Proper Diet and Exercise
The text explains that a person can be fat yet undernourished, stressing fuel foods like fresh meat eggs and produce. It advises reducing sweets and fats, plus increasing fresh air and exercise, to maintain a healthy figure and overall vitality. It concludes with a note on national vitality and child conservation attributed to the Detroit Times.
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Detroit Times
Why Babies Die From Poverty This Year
The article argues that about 800000 baby deaths annually stem from fathers not earning enough money. It asserts one in eight births may die early due to poverty, not only starvation but deprivation of infant necessities. It claims infant mortality drops when fathers earn over $25 a week and rises when earnings fall below $10.
Stranded Leading Lady Stays at Dated Country Hotel
A haughty leading lady is forced to lodge at an old country hotel after being stranded. She demands answers and is told there was a problem, but the proprietor claims it was resolved by the foot. The anecdote appears in a Chicago Herald piece.
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Chicago Herald
Hatmaker Reflects On Self Made Craft In Quotation
A Pittaburgh Gazette quotation reflects a man’s pride in a self made hat despite others doubting. Betie Heelring mentions making the item herself with leftover materials saying it matches the neighbor’s quality and value around $20.
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Pittaburgh Gazette
1's Funny World
A Milwaukee Journal item notes a man begins his day determined to spread cheer but only earns puzzled looks as people wonder what he is grinning at.
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Milwaukee Journal
Revenue Frugality Cited By Men Of Letters
A terse historical snippet notes that men are unaware of how great revenue frugality can be. The quotation attributed to Cicero underscores ethical economy in public finance and personal conduct.
Insect Carriers Under Scrutiny Insect borne diseases explored
The article notes growing distrust of roaches ants and bees as potential disease carriers. It cites malaria yellow fever bubonic plague and sleeping sickness linked to insects and questions how less evident species might spread germs through contact with human foods glue grease and water colors.
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Wheeler
Tuning a Bell to Harmony Through Internal Shavings
A bell requires tuning after casting to achieve a clear tone. Each bell produces five notes that must blend. if any note is off the result is discord. Technicians adjust by shaving thin metal from various interior spots to refine the tones until harmony is reached.
Old Time Cider Drinkers in England Revealed
Cambridge reminiscences note vast cider consumption a century ago in England especially Herefordshire. Gunning recalls 1788 as he tutored there and describes farm laborers freely drinking, with men filling wooden bottles of four quarts and not stopping until drained, as reported by London Spectator.
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England
Cambridge
Gunning
Herefordshire
London Spectator
Cape of Good Hope and early voyages along Africa
In 1487 Bartholomew Diaz sailed along the western coast of Africa and doubled the Cape, confirming the coast trends toward the northeast. Later Vasco da Gama, reaching the southernmost point, sailed to Calicut, expanding maritime routes and opening new seas.
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Cape of Good Hope
Bartholomew Diaz
Africa
Vila
Calicut
It Waan't Going. Sir James Hurrie and Charles Nenates
In a cryptic cable message from France, Sir James Hurrie discusses Charles Nenates and a stalled plan. The missive hints at failed efforts and uncertain outcomes amid tense negotiations.
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James Hurrie
Charles Nenates
France
Hope of Improvement in a Wary World
Washington Star quotes a worried man who notes new gadgets appear every year and questions whether the world is truly getting better, reflecting cautious optimism amid rapid change.
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Washington Star
Poisonous Plant Found In Oats Roots And Leaves
A discovery notes certain plant parts including roots and leaves contain toxins affecting oats wheat cowpeas and other crops. The warning highlights potential harm to multiple grain and legume species in agricultural settings.
Portane Seaves Arvaye Door Open to Remedy
Cervantis article fragment mentions a door opening to seek remedy. No clear events, persons, or organizations are identifiable beyond the quoted names.
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Portane
Cervantis
English Royal Names Through the Ages and Surnames
The article traces how English kings used no fixed family names early on and only later adopted surnames, noting Norman influence and the rise of dynastic titles. It covers the Normans, Alfred the Great, and tracing names from Plantagenets to Hanover, with Tudor origins and connections to Scotland.
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House of Hanover
George I
Alfred the Great
Geoffrey
Anjou
Henry I
Richard II
Atinete & Welshman
James I
Anne
Scotland
Sean
George Vv
Song of the Swan A Debate Over Voice and Myth
A historical note discusses whether swans sing in dying, contrasting poetic tradition with naturalist views. It notes swans often have powerful voices and may produce noises during flight, while longevity claims exceed those of the raven with references to Garrett P. Ber vies in the Washington Post.
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Othello
Portia
Garrett P. Bervies
Washington Post
Curious Trail Blazing Marks in Africa From Dervish War
In 1889 after battle with Abyssinians the dervishes marked their route in laké district by twisting saplings into kings knom to guide followers back. The trees grew nourished yet distorted, now the sole remnant of the uprising.
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Africa
Arthur J. Hayes
Blue Nile
Laké District
King Knom
Moth's Eye Symmetry and Light Effect on Movement
The text discusses how two symmetric eyes on a moth react chemically under light, causing uneven muscular tension and a shifted movement toward light. It then abruptly shifts to a financial quote about debt and borrowing in a Washington Star excerpt.
Love and theater deepen a quiet romance in Detroit
A Detroit reader notes a man who shows affection by repeated theater outings yet refrains from kissing good night, prompting questions about his true feelings and intentions. The letter hints at cautious optimism about a budding relationship.
Paying Well But Why Behind in Yonkers Times
Fragmentary note from Yonkers Statesman titled The Times. The text references a “Paying Well” phrase and mentions being behind, unclear context, with stray apostrophes and error-filled wording.
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Yonkers Statesman
the Times
Peace Teacher Joh Sos a eee ee Si koe
Unclear fragment mentions a teacher named Joh Sos and a person named Mrs John Hen in a likely local notice. No distinct event, date, or organization clearly identifiable from the readable text.
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Greay
Joh
John Hen
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