Musical Animals and Their Dancing Pets in Local Menagerie
A whimsical column recounts pets reacting to music from a traveling troupe. Dogs, cattle, cats, cows, birds, and even a sleepy dog show surprising, humorous responses as musicians play violin, fife, and guitar. The piece notes a cat guiding a piano and a cow performing antics, with anecdotes from various households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaste
Ewes
Ranlene
Amon le Tia Fave
Tevet
Willahire
Climate and Crime Link in Atmospheric Stress and Society
A historical essay connects climate theory to public health and social behavior. It discusses temperate extremes, nervous system sensitivity, and the impact of atmosphere on intellect and vitality, citing regional temperature ranges and the lure of indoors to cope with heat and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
New York
Canosa
Africa
Asia
United States
Jast
New England
Nescta
Herry
Curious Clubs of New York City’s Social Scene
A look at the era’s quirky clubs in New York including the Thirteen Club famed for thirteen seats and a coffin themed menu, the Tenderloin Club with rapid telegrams and dramatic decor, and the broader trend of freak and women’s clubs shaping metropolitan life, with notes on membership quirks and historical anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
New York
Philadelphis
Lord Byron
Cocoa
Waiiers
Pugilis the
Owls
Elnb
United Press
Degeere
Dirks
Duicago
Can
Emets
Selub
Atlemen
Virginia
Ogos
Ton Square
N. P
Con- Ireland
West Twenty-eighth Street
13Th Street
Thirteen Club
Tenderloin Club
New York City
Enderloin
Elasion House
Psethe
West Street
Old Men Tales Claim Parr Lived 152 Years in Folklore
The pamphlet notes Thomas Parr of Allesbury allegedly lived 152 years and married twice, with a notorious early marriage and a scandalous penance. It contrasts Parr with Henry Jenkington of Yorkshire and cites Mrs Ann Saville’s memoirs as further extraordinary age claims in 17th century accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soret
Parr
Thomas Parr
John Parr
Winn
Allesbury
Balopp
Bbr
Shropshire
Arundel
Burdey
Catherine Milton
Alberbury
Henry Jenkington
Yorkshire
Ann Saville
Pitterburg Commercial Gazette
Onions Show Cure for Diphtheria in Danvers Mirror Anecdote
The Danvers Mirror recalls a mother urging onion use to treat diphtheria amid family illness. Editor notes experiments with onions as a remedy and cites scientific curiosity, while referencing popular tales and royal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers Mirror
G. W. Dotlay
Good
Scientific American
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Brute
Thor
Maine
Willie
Clara
Brindle
Sis
Willle
Xom
Loak
Ledet
Bess
Jeither
Evening Sun
Ches Nished
M. Labarte
Charlies V4
Cheries VI
Jaques Legrand
Fort- Fort
Remus
Brer Fox
Bree Rabbit
William
Napoleon
Prederick
Brandenburg
Prussia
Liv
Birmingham
Ala
Flemington
United Tea and Coffee Growerssociation
JO. M. Ulrich
West Pront Street
Elkwood
Place OF Plainfield, N.J
Pierson Hardware CO
West Front Street
Plainfield
Ratitan Mills
Peed and Meala
North A
Emily
R. J. Shaw
Aml Dispensary
Ovdslyr
Front Street
Parc Hallock & Davis
Dent
A. M. Griffen
East Front ST
F A. Dunham
Ethile
No.t Park Avenue
Plainfield, N. J
Orsayn
D. W. Hyde
Address Netherwood, N. J
Somerville
Eastor
Trentom and
Philedelphia
Dr. M
P.M
D. Cook
Bro
Lehigh
COAL
J.T. Vail
Don
John H
Kew
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