King Kong and a Bronx Chimpanzee Photo Shoot Tale
Nina C Marbourg of New York recalls meeting a chimpanzee in a glass room in the Bronx during a 1908 photo setup. A startled encounter escalates as the animal steps closer, then the keeper intervenes, sparing Nina from harm and ending the session.
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Nina C. Marbourg
New York City
Nina
King Kong
Feynie
Jess Willard
Primo Camera
Sun Mountain Dean
Hollywood
Jim
Dal
Bronx
Jin
Tate
Copenhagen Bicycle Culture Promotes Quiet Roads
Residents observe a Danish city where many ride bicycles and baby carriers on cycle paths shared with vehicles and pedestrians. The system minimizes traffic disruptions, reduces gas fumes, and fosters peaceful family outings with little noise besides conversation and music, reflecting a calm, community-focused travel ethos.
Fall patterns offer feminine dresses and coats
The ad promotes No 1822 and No 1837 patterns for fall dresses with waist emphasis and two way necklines. It highlights fabrics such as gingham and calico, explains sizes and yardage for various patterns, and advertises a new Fall Pattern Book from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept in San Francisco.
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Ayen House
Sawing Circle Pattern Dept
Montgomery Ave
San Frantisco
Calif
Paci
A Question Only Smith Has the Right to Ask
Tones sees a man he believes is a friend and hails him with a friendly backslap. The stranger recoils in anger, asking if he is Smith and why he was struck so hard. Jones defends his action, insisting the other has no claim to Smith’s identity or rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Sheart
Jones
Priuve
Fickham
Uncle Phill Says on Education and Motives
The piece argues education is often faulty yet reading helps progress. It laments superficial fame, notes the universal appeal of cheap things, and stresses effort behind hope. It suggests ceremonies are silly but essential for social awareness. It ends with a view on money shaping desires.
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Hoyd
Ald
Rue Morgue
Ruule
Reeper
Tony
Wire
Eer
Apo Ally Mare
Westéra
Deteod
Mrs. Roosevelt
Public Energy No. Vv
Franklin Dulaho Roosevelt
New York World's Fair
Roosevelt
Arthurdale
F. Way School
U.S
Tere
N.C
Lefe
Lorenzo Murias
France
A. Hospital
Washington
Copenhag
Gierbogen
Copenhagen
Phill
Lavngartag
Cro Iavham
Salt Lake City
West
J. H. Waters
Merepen— Imam
Watias and
W.ross Sutton
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