In the Presence of Death and Odd Observations
A Swansea captain chose to die with his ship after sending his wife below to sleep as the crew prepared lifeboats. The tale is paired with humorous anecdotes about recognizing strangers in mirrors and Paderewski’s frugal Paris debut, followed by brief notes on global curiosities and science.
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Paderewski
Paris
Paderewaki
Cabbire
Fea
The Transfusion That Won A Baseball Game
John Runlet, once a celebrated athlete, fell ill and required blood transfusions from two women Maud Starborough and Delia Thorne and two men Ned Summerfield and George Smith. After recovery he displayed feminine traits and odd behaviors until a dramatic return to form in a tie, then a winning ninth inning performance. Doctors debate restoring his full masculine traits.
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John Runlet
Jack Runlet
Runlet
Jack
Maud Starborough
Delia Thorne
Ned Summerfield
George Smith
Hammersl
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