Tricks and Devices Used by Magicians to Free Prisoners
An 朗article chronicles historic handcuff and manacle methods used by magicians and criminals to escape restraints. It describes trick cuffs, keys hidden in hair or clothing, special sleeves and cams, and devices like long keys and toothy tubes, noting Houdini and other experts as masters of escape techniques and the risks of capture during searches.
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Escent
Berpt
Valle
Iran
Che
Europe
Acain
Market Struggles for American Root Exports in Hong Kong
The market for American ghisong root in Hong Kong remains weak amid China’s unrest and reduced Chinese buying power. Prices for fair grade red root in 1912 were around £1 per pound with silver values higher but gold terms similar. overall demand is stagnant.
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Hongkong
United States
China
Leskel
Che Luiport
Choosing Names for Steamers and the Indian Names Debate
A Republican era note questions the need to force ships’ timbers and Indian women’s names to be changed for bankers, shipping clerks, and telegraph operators. The writer hopes legislation will not compel giving more appropriate names, urging Latin American usage instead.
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Wilees
Shipping Boards
Weert Usturasen
Ciquimuta
Duantine
Sagadahor
Ocaubes
Lohocis
Mauppauge
Abbearoxt
Mattahatchee
Fiji Dalander
Banilie
Caotedl
Choosing a Baby Name Rules Then and Now
The article discusses baby name selection practices with rules to guide parents. Names are written on slips of paper placed in a container and one name is drawn by candlelight to determine the child’s name. The ritual allows the mother to rename within twelve days if the father dislikes the choice, reflecting anxious but structured decision making.
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Abeiepene
Awelier
England
Milesbeth
Sumamera
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Seth
Houdini
Hewiial
Hing
Cnlock
Otter
Ueedffn
U. S. Army
U.S. S. Navy
Thein
Monster Airphaive
Gonsens
America
Georgia
King's
Rhs Highlanders
Kentucky
Abraham Lintern
University of Chattancese
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