Fragmented society notes and weather oddities from a 19th century page
The fragment hints at poetic frost on ragweed and hay fever, a distant eruption of Mount Wrangel, flying rides for a dollar, and measles linked to sneezing. It also references Harvard library rules, egg production, and a "living skeleton" dying, with political undertones in a jagged scrapbook tone.
Mixed Temptations Folio of Public News Snips
A rambling collection notes a Chicago man killed installing a radiator, a heat victim, an Englishman jailed over debt, a quip about a titled marriage, New York health probes into beef stew, and a teaser on stockings rising with Christmas. It ponders aviation, football injuries, an anti wind umbrella, and army expansion while joking about laundry costs.
Bavaria Bans Husband Kisses On Trains
Law passed in Bavaria prohibits a man from kissing his wife on any railroad train. The measure restricts kissing to men and imposes a public conduct rule within railway cars.
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Indian inventor claims muffler mutes crying babies
An Indian woman says a muffler she developed makes crying babies inaudible and suggests testing it on cars and motorcycles.
Caution Against Using Dynamite as Argument
The article warns that employing dynamite as a debate tactic is unwise as it destroys premises and undermines conclusions based on experience and observed outcomes.
Court of Appeals Rules Tips as Personal Gifts
The appellate court held tips to be personal gifts reflecting gratitude rather than mandatory payments. The ruling focuses on the nature of tipping and does not address broader issues of moral courage in refusing tips.
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Court of Appeals
Moscow merchant dies after theft report
A Moscow merchant collapsed and died upon learning his brother had stolen 350000 dollars from him. Police investigate the unusual theft within the city.
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Moscow
Evidence of Memory Loss and Aged Guns in Reported Cases
A scientist cautions that memory is failing in men, based on studies tied to trust magnates. A New York coroner's physician briefly obstructs a judge to demonstrate a murder method, with no follow up on the physician’s fate. A boy dies from a gun believed empty but found loaded for 42 years, highlighting the lingering danger of old firearms.
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Ragged Humour Rides Through Courtroom Quips
A curio of punch lines surfaces from a 1920s era page. A Rhode Island doctor’s birth value claim sparks ridicule while a Brooklyn judge debunks cruel treatment in domestic disputes. A jibe about a model’s fault and a parlor as a courting space closes the items.
Spain Faces Decree Targeting Profesional Begging
A local decree in Spain targets the profession of mendicancy amid debate over tipping practices. Officials argue the measure will curb organized begging while supporters claim it harms vulnerable individuals.
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Spain
Criminal Tale Shows How Murder Will Out
The article outlines how the criminal planned the deed and tried to close every avenue of knowledge leading to his guilt. The detective explains why these efforts failed and reinforces the old adage that murder will out.
Tom Lynch and the Dual Identity Heist Tale
A tale from the Metropolitan police recalls Tom Lynch and a rare dual identity crime. Lynch narrates a bold New York wholesale house robbery planned with Sam Snyder as a watchman, a truck plant, and a clever disguise using a stolen uniform.
Detective Carpenter Recalls a Notorious City Burglary
The detective recounts a wholesale house robbery solved by identifying a bogus watchman. The gang swapped the real guard with a thief, hid in a hatchway, and used a hospital ruse to mislead investigators. A sister of Sam Snyder aided the case, linking Tom Lynch and Pete Hall to the loot in multiple cities.
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Frills and Lace Dominate Evening Wear This Season
Fashion notes predict a shift toward frills and fluffiness with heavy lace adding drama as velvet and fur appear. Chantilly and Mechlin lace used across bodices, panels, and draped backs plus wing sleeves revive late eighteenth century influences. Lace bodices and tunic draperies pair with satin skirts for formal gowns.
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Point de’Anglaterre
Reindeer Skin Purses At A Leather Goods Shop
The New York Herald notes purses made from reindeer skin with hand strap and maire stitching. Each includes a tiny change purse, a powder case and a handkerchief pocket. The feature praised is the variety of designs offered by the shop.
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Subtle new purse shades match fashion season tones
Text describes purses available in fashionable shades such as Manhattan red mauve deep violet crushed strawberry Hudson green and other colorways. Each purse features a color matched enamel ornament on the fastener for a cohesive look.
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Bleriot
ROE Stothuy
Shine on Black Cloth Methods for Removing Shine
The article explains remedies to remove shine from black fabrics. It suggests placing damp crinoline over the shiny area, covering with a dry cloth, and pressing with a hot iron to make the nap rise and dull the look. It notes the iron should be hot enough for adhesion, and warns rubbing with a squid is only temporary. For silks, cold tea or sponging with deep bed water and blue BE are offered as remedies.
Underlinen for Young Girl Patterns and Luxurious Coat Collar
The article describes cambric nightdress patterns with Emptra bodices, beading, lace trims, and ribbon details. It lists fabric needs and trimming for camisoles, combinations, and a luxurious Irish point coat collar with a linen plastron and lace edging.
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Imitation furs replace costly peltry in jackets
Imitation furs are taking the place of expensive peltry. These fur cloths form little vests, cuffs and collars on jackets.
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