Dodged A Legacy Behind Austrian Refused to Disclose Identity
The Los Angeles Tribune recounts a Foreign Legion tale of Justus Perth believed heir to 12 million crowns. Count Otto von X, alias Justus Perth, turns out to be Dhuermer the secretary-adjutant, who vanishes en route to Singapore leaving the mystery unsolved.
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French Foreign Legion
Legionary
Foreign Legion
Bruneau
Vienna
Justus Perth
India
University of Prague
Justus Terth
Dhuermer
Justus
Nein
Secret Service
Count Otto von X
Broneau
Otto von X
Dbuermer
Tonkin
Dhvermer
Singapore
Count Olte Fon X
Roadstead
Sahara
Los Angeles Tribune
Caustic Criticism Among 19th Century Poets Sparks Debate
The New York Post reports sharp jabs among famous writers of the era. Bulwer-Lytton scorches Tennyson with praise of his rivals while Meredith and Moore trade barbs over style. Carlyle and Hallam receive pointed remarks on their works.
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Tennyson
Bulwer-Lytton
Wordsworth
George Meredith
Meredith
Matthew Arnold
George Moore
Carlyle
Hallam
New York Post
Sawdust Uses Grow in Modern Trade
The New York sawdust dealer highlights a diverse market with about sixty kinds of sawdust. He notes wide applications from food preparation to polishing metals, cushioning, floor coverings, and fur business, stressing increased value and delivery options.
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New York
New York Herald
Legend of Buckingham Palace as Permanent Gift to Parliament
Lord Broughton records in his diary that after the Parliament buildings burned the king showed delight at Buckingham Palace becoming a permanent gift for Parliament and the finest in Europe. The monarch and queen viewed the ruins and the king urged the speaker that Buckingham Palace be kept as a permanent gift.
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Buckingham Palace
William IV
Lord Broughton
St. James
Europe
London Chronicle
Alarm Clock Woes Spark Morning Mischief
Hemmandhan laments trouble waking up. The head book keeper suggests a tile alarm clock. He tried a big one too, but it woke the neighbor in the nest room who beat him to the washroom.
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Hemmandhan
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Misquoted Exchange Sparks Laughable Age Swap
A humorous exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer shows Miss Prim claiming to be forty one while saying she was thirty only last week. The caller, thirty seven, pretends to be younger and jokes about his age as he remarks he will be twenty five next month.
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Prim
Cleveland Plain
Life's Fitful Fever Reflected In Town Talks
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet laments hard times with blunt sarcasm. The speaker complains books and plays are unfit while a spouse lacks suitable clothing, exposing social strain and domestic humor in a concise urban vignette.
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Louisvilie Courier-Journal
Farewell to the Plano Incongruity Mocked by Beethovens
A quirky exchange features a professor and Dariss Beethoven referencing a distant farewell tune. The dialogue hints at installation delays and a chorus of distracted onlookers, with a satirical edge on scholarly pretensions and musical misreadings.
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Dariss Beethoven
Plano
Frequent The Way Quip on Silent Argument Credited
A Chicago Record-Herald quip notes that a speaker made a very sound argument with little accompanying noise. The exchange highlights a calm yet strong point in debate.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Proverbial Adage On Borrowing And Worry
A fragmentary quip cautions that those who borrow money incur sorrow and hardship. Attributed to a playful variant of Benjamins Franklin, the line emphasizes the risk of debt and the burden it creates. The wording echoes 18th century moralizing proverbs about financial prudence.
Language Shift Says U S Slang May Shape English
A Copenhagen professor predicts Americans will speak a new form of English in centuries and that U S slang, rich in metaphor and up to date imagery, could influence English in England. He cautions the trend is rapid and partly deplorable, noting engineers and railway terms aid understanding.
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United States
Copenhagen University
England
British Isles
London Globe
Sweet potatoes in Japan and their culture
The sweet potato arrived via China and the Loo Choo islands. Aoki Kongo urged statewide cultivation two centuries ago, and a monument marks his grave. Tokyo hosts over 1,000 potato ovens with annual roast sales surpassing 1,000,000 yen.
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China
Loo Choo Islands
Japan
Aoki Kongo
Aoki
Tokyo
Detroit News Tribune
Real Founders of Russian Music
The text notes that Russia’s early music pioneers came from varied careers. Tschaikovsky was a lawyer, Cui a military fortifications professor and later a general, Borodine a physician, Rimsky Korsakov a naval officer, Balai eff a timber merchant, Mussorgsky a soldier, Sokalsky a diplomat and newspaper editor in Odessa.
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Tschaikovsky
Caesar Cui
Military Academy
St. Petersburg
Borodine
Rimsky-Korsakov
Balaieff
Moussorgsky
Sokalsky
New York
Odessa
Ladies’ Home Journal
The Skepticism of Posterity
A meditation on how future generations will doubt or dismiss our most solemn claims. The essay argues that distant ancestors are judged by material evidence and conjecture, not sworn testimony, limiting the role of historical criticism and science.
Briggs Crashes From Horse Exercise Accident
In a brief Chicago News item, Briggs hired a horse for light exercise but fell hard. He limped to the roadside and, asked why he rushed down, replied that there was nothing in the air to grab but his fate.
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Briggs
Chicago
President and nephew clash in a playful exchange
A young boy asks if the president ever sees his uncle who lives in Washington. The reply is humorous with the boy’s follow up about daily encounters. The snippet captures a light moment reported by the Chicago News.
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Ameed Whlie
Washington
Chicago News
Milk and the Teeth Nutrition Note
Milk is praised as a valuable tooth friendly food though the text hints it helps prevent decay when consumed over time. It emphasizes dairy as a source of nourishment for dental health and mentions lack of minerals as a cause of tooth decay.
Etiquette and Dress Rules at Eton College Revealed
A historical note outlines Eton customs including unbuttoned bottom waistcoat, limited umbrella use by non members, and Pop privileges. It details uniforms for football, cricket, fives, rowing and other sports, plus slang terms like Fellow blood wet-bob puppy-hole and Swipes. It ends with Chamber Singing traditions for new Collegers.
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Eton College
Eton
Etonians
Tipping the Executioner in English History
Public executioners in England earned large tips from victims, from 5 to 50 guineas, to influence justice. Jack Ketch admitted taking 20 guineas from a criminal, enabling a staged pursuit, and he hanged an innocent tailor from the crowd to mislead authorities.
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England
Jack Ketch
Ketch
Lipton Guards New Shamrock Secrets For America Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton orders tight security for the new Shamrock awaiting the next America's Cup. A glass-roofed shed is secured and entry requires a watchman. The builder compares secrecy to a card player keeping his hand hidden.
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Thomas Lipton
Quirky London Charity: Elderly Man Guides Children Across Street
An elderly man in a crowded South London corner spends his days helping children cross the road. He accepts small gifts at Christmas and his old age pension covers his needs, while his benevolent work remains unpaid.
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London
Kames Castle on the Isle of Bute Restored and Inhabited
Kames Castle on the isle of Bute is said to be Scotland’s oldest castle. It has been restored at a cost of 25 000 dollars by the Marquis of Bute and has housed occupants for 600 years. The tall square tower remains the island landmark and the Marquis follows Scots baron architectural style.
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Kames
Isle of Bute
Scotand
Marquis of
Roast Turkey Guide for a Holiday Meal
Instructions for preparing and roasting a turkey with butter salt pepper and stock, including trussing methods, browning tips, basting and flour-thickened gravy. Provides timing for an eight pound bird at two to two and a half hours, testing doneness with a fork, and finishing the pan gravy with flour and boiling water.
Raisin and Hickory Nut Cake Recipe
Chopped raisins flavor a cake more than whole raisins and chopped hickory nuts blend with raisins. Bake in a shallow pan with white icing and nut topping. The recipe uses butter sugar milk eggs flour cream of tartar soda and nuts, with directions to fold in whites and bake in a sheet tin.
Cream of Celery Soup From Outer Stalks
Use celery outer stalks to make a soup base. Simmer two cups worth in salted water or stock for an hour, then puree and blend with hot milk. Thickens with flour and butter, then add cream and stir until smooth. Serve with popcorn kernels floated on top.
Pumpkin Pie From Boiled Pumpkin Puree and Spice Mix
Cut pumpkin into pieces without peeling and boil with water in a thick kettle until tender and nearly dry. Strain to keep juice for rye and Indian loaf, then press pulp. Combine with milk, ginger, salt, mace, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs and sugar, bake in rich pastry for about 45 minutes to a golden brown.
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Orst
Cranberry Sauce Recipe From Fruited Berry Dish
Choose a quart of bright red berries and wash them well. In a granite kettle spread two cupfuls sugar over the berries and add one cupful water. Cook ten minutes after boiling, uncover, and simmer until tender and liquid thickens. Pour into a dish and chill overnight.
Cheese Crisp Salad Pairing Suggestion
A recipe note describes butter salted wafers topped with grated cheese a touch of mustard and a dash of tabasco. The wafers are toasted in the oven and served with the salad for a crisp savory bite.
Two Stockings Fashion Detail From Historic Toiletry Note
The article describes wearing two stockings with a white upper leg stocking laced by a black cord from instep to knee on the outside, and a second, brilliantly colored stocking underneath to match a color in the outfit. This pairing reflects a steady growth in double stocking fashion.
Rich Velvet and Sable Furs in Turkish Style Gown
A brown velvet gown with sable fur and a gold net tunic showcases rich tone and texture. The design emphasizes an upward drape and skirt line reflecting current Turkish fashion trends.
A Remedy For Roaches From An Old Housekeeping Column
A housewife’s kitchen roach problem proves stubborn despite borax. Cleanliness and vigilance are urged year round, with tips from a librarian who used flour and plaster of Paris as bait to dehydrate roaches drinking water, saving book bindings in the process.
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Paris
Kimono Rival Gown Appears as Morning Dress Substitute
A new seamless djibah rival to the kimono emerges as a convenient cover-all gown for women artists. It features a red chocolate brown wool, bold black prints at hem yoke and sleeves, and a back fastening with princess seams. The upper section follows kimono styling with half sleeves and prints draw on Oriental and Japanese motifs with mixed colorssuch as gray with crimson and green with orange.
A Handy Hairpin Holder Accessory Sold For 20 Cents
A woman described a small, ribbon bound article she makes and sells for 20 cents. It measures a quarter yard wide and is hemmed at both ends. The center holds two ribbon ties, buttonholed loops with hairpins, a needle, safety pins, and assorted pins. The item rolls up and is wrapped in narrow ribbon.
The Feather For the Deak
A drawing room desk or writing table requires a feather to be in the mood as much as a ledger reads as part of a period decor item notations.
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Eaton Customs
Britain
Kames Castle
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