Arabs Lie Often Says Maupassant Quote in Algeria
In Algeria the narrator argues that Arabs frequently lie as a native instinct though not always, noting mixed truth due to complex motives. He cites Maupassant and a French host to illustrate how belief in Arabs’ deceit varies, concluding no Frenchman fully trusts them.
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Albert Edwards
Barbary Coast
Persia
Mecca
Mohammed
M. Gardet
Sidi
MM. Gardet
Algeria
Guy de Maupassant
Lfe
Lesson In Natural History About a Kangaroo Tail
A grandfather amuses grandchildren by turning animal pages. He points to the kangaroo and its enormous tail. A girl then answers a quiz question about the largest tail, joking that a snake has the biggest tail.
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Indianapola News
Perkins handwriting debate and wills question noted
A fragment from Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes Perkins on character through handwriting and notes disbelief in Perkins handwriting. The dialogue touches on a widow challenging a will with Judge remarks and cites casual maxims. The passage also includes names such as Cynathia Hodzes and Leigh Mitchell Hodzes in brief asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Cleveland Plain Dealer
World water power estimates from coal replaced by hydro
The American Machinist surveys global water power potential. France offers 4.5 million horsepower with 800000 utilized, Italy similar totals with 30000 used, Switzerland about half a million in use, and Germany 700000 available with 100000 developed. Russia and the United States show large undeveloped reserves. Britain and Spain each report around 70000 horsepower already used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
France
Italy
Alps
Switzerland
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Russia
United States
Japan
Indian
Great Britain
Spain
Belts and Coats Mark the American Character
An English artist contrasts American dress and behavior with British norms noting Americans walk freely, shed coats and stay shirt-sleeved, and his caricature implies democracy shapes culture and even monumental reflection for the Panama Canal era.
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Americas
Republic
Panama Canal
Westminster Gazette
Not Very Funny
A fragmentary London Telegraph passage shows a young man delivering a somber recitation titled Aemiet'a soliloquy. The audience member responds with reproach, saying the performance is not very funny, highlighting the tension between entertainer and listener.
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Aemiet
London Telegraph
Caning the Culprit Leaves Marks Worse Than Pain
A London public school teacher was prosecuted for caning a pupil but discharged after the magistrate ruled the force used was not undue. The boy’s father saw about fifteen wheals, prompting debate on the lasting harm of corporal punishment and public attitudes toward it.
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London
An Elephant in Harper's Weekly Taste for Fodder
A Harper's Weekly description notes elephants eat about 500 pounds daily. It details selective feeding: bark and foliage favored, branches torn and left, bark stripped with much discarded. Nocturnal habits rely on touch and smell, with a keen trunk sense detecting tiny items.
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Harper's Weekly
Sour old man with lawn care gruffly noted
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a neighborhood dispute about a man who cuts grass and the wordplay around his age. The piece references Mrs Hennessey entertaining neighbors and a poet’s aside about poetry in everything.
Passaic Galleries Feature Week of Photo Dramas and Vaudeville
Alexander Maybury starts his Montauk Theatre debut with The Count of Monte Cristo a big photo drama stars Rip Van Winkle opens at Passaic Theatre with adaptations for children and adults Park Photo Play offers weekday programs Monday through Saturday with varied films and vaudeville acts nightly admission 10 and 25 cents ladies priced lower for afternoon seating
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Alexander Maybury
Passaic
Montauk Theatre
Count
Monte Crista
Fields
Brown
Gordon
Murphy
Morton and Rossie
Ben Beyer
Robbins
Tom and Blaney
Braggar Brothers
Rip van Winkle
Passaic Theatre
Washington Place
Joseph Jefferson
Washington
Irving
F. F. Procter
Beal Francis Fined for Creating Disturbance
Beal Francis 40 of Beech Street was arrested Wednesday night at his parents home for creating a disturbance after neighbors telephoned police. He paid a $10 fine the following day, imposed by Recorder Post.
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Beal Francis
Beech Street
Hoch
Platt
Recorder Post
Unclaimed Letters at Local Post Office Listed
The post office releases an unclaimed letters list naming Charlies King J F Dickisson Miss Katherine Durr Mrs A Rudwicke Annie Settinia Miss Margaret Tom Bieton Frank C Drake Superintendent Frank C Drake clarifies these items await pickup at the main office with surname initials shown.
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Charlies King
J. F. Dickisson
Katherine Durr
A. Rudwicke
Annie Settinia
Margaret Tom- Bieton
Frank C, Drake
Visiting Clergymen Visit Prison Admission
Clergymen visiting the prison advocate humane treatment and speak with inmates as part of ongoing outreach. The appearance precedes anticipated discussions on rehabilitation and parole considerations for detainees.
Church Services and Meetings Across Denominations
A compilation of religious events lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning services with sermons at 11 a m by Rev Condit and 11 a m by Rev Milton Stauffer. Evening worships at 7 45 and special Knights of Pythias events plus German Lutheran services and Catholic masses are noted with dates and leaders.
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Young Peoples’ Society
Feaman
Henry J. Condit
Milton Stauffer
Sanday School
Sons and Daughters of the King
St. Paul’s Congregational Church
H. F. R. Stechhola
Vincent Church Activities in Passaic Avenue and Anniversary
Vincent Church notes detail Epworth League gatherings at the parsonage in Passaic Avenue with officer elections and social time. Also listed are Girls' Guild meetings, a probationary class at 3:30, and First Battery drills led by Major Maloney and Major Fitting with fife and drum corps. Crystal Lodge No 32 and Benevolent Lodge No 48 celebrate the order’s 50th anniversary in Washington, with music and a sermon by Rev. Charles E Powers.
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Mre. P.A
First Battary
Maloney
Manuel
Fife and Dram Corps
Crystal Lodge
Knighta.of
Pythias
Benevolent Lodge
Passaic
Order
Washington, D
Vincent Girardh
Charles E. Powers
Vincent Church
Epworth League
Centennery Church
Newark
C. W Lichténatern
Mr. Powers
Mushroom Farm Project Starts at Kierstead Place
John Silvere of Montclair begins a mushroom farm on part of the Hopper estate at Kierstead Place and Parallel Street in the south-west section of the town, erecting a building for operations.
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John Silvere
Montclair
Hopper
Kierstead
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Devoe Paint
Wellsbach
Masonic Hall
Nutley, WN. J
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cynathia
Feas
Leigh Mitchell Hodzes
Liere
Pagyaje
Franklin Avenue
Selig
Vitagraph
Edison
Pathe’s Weekly
Andy and
the Hypnotist
Besaway
Hattle
Elderbusch Gulch
Sophie
Proctor's Theatre
Clereymen
Butchers
Castile
California
Ceres
Maine
Crubeo
Rosedale
Alibion
Ile
Barr Bros
Franklin
the Christian Church Pulpit
Paul's Congregational Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Holy Communion
Christian Science Society
Woman’s Club
Chestnut Street
Ezekiel
Vincent M. £. Church
Charles Herbert Powers
Joseph D. Littie
J. R. Beachier
Young Men’s Bible Glass
J. T. Yarrow
Epworth League Vesper Service
Eben M. McCallum
Knights of Pythias of
Nutley
Auditorum
St Mary's
William L
Masa
Ben
Sagp
R. C
Ingham
Holy Family
Vances
Alfonzo de Santola
the Reformed Church
German Lutheran Service
Everining
Passaic Avenue
Cushing
Misa Helen Ruaby
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