Bruges Still Medieval Carillon Season Opens
National Geographic notes Bruges with its medieval charm as carillon concerts begin. The city famed for canals and guilds, once a major 14th century trading hub, now features hand played bells in the Belfry and a rich heritage seen in Notre Dame and St Sauveur.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Ruges
Bel- Glum
Bruges
Three Rivers
Smith’s Crossroads
Venice
Italy
Flanders
Zwyn
Europe
Ghent
Russia
Bulgaria
Poland
Hungary
British Isles
Granada
Egypt
Antwerp
Jan van Eyck
Hans Meimmlie
North Sea
Sea Canal
Zeebrugge
Christ
Belgium
Holland
Deaf Linesman Trifles With Telegraph Pole Imitating Radio
A telegraph linesman wiring a pole to reach the exchange was jokingly asked by a passing old woman if he was deaf. He replied that he was only a little deaf, and she sagely noted her radio was not playing.
A Close Shave with Narrow Barber Incident
A barber allegedly went suddenly insane and nearly cut Jones's throat in a startling confrontation. The event ends with Jones escaping unharmed, described as a close shave by witnesses.
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Jones
Modern View Poem Fragment Twinkle Nettle Gem
A fragmented verse contemplates a bright gem or star like object amid days of imitation. The lines evoke wonder at a shining feature in contemporary life.
Life Full of Variety Chorus Scene Quote
A fragment presents a chorus girl boasting a life of luxury yesterday a queenly dining day and today a downturn with the wolf at the door and tomorrow a furrier with a silver fox in sight.
Flappers and Dates Echo Hidden Plans in Secret Note
A fragmented snippet shows a flapper arranging social steps with a mother and a sequence about meeting George, noting Harry may come and a message to telephone Jack to explain an appointment. The tone hints at coded social rituals and midweek social maneuvering.
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Harry
Jack
George
The Wrong Tree
A whimsical exchange about seeking shelter from rain under a tree. A man and woman debate staying dry using a weeping willow as cover.
Thrift A Tale Of A Friend From The Past
A reminiscence describes a former acquaintance who would not rest while in debt. He labored hard to pay down obligations yet fell further behind and died in poverty. The piece reflects on frugality and the traps of excessive striving.
In Costume Night Out Ends With Intrigue
Revellers in fancy dress claim not to be real footpads while a policeman demands surrender of purses watches and jewels. The exchange unfolds as revelers step from darkness and the officer asserts authority in the street scene.
Cheer up! Lawyer and client spar over exhausted options
A lawyer urges optimism in an ongoing case while the client laments that all mines have been exhausted, highlighting a tense clash over strategy and hope.
Entanglement Over Dinner Plans Cited in London Opinion
A London Opinion quip notes a couple rekindling a kitchen visit after a broken engagement. The fianc é is allowed a final month’s notice, prompting wry commentary on romance and propriety in domestic settings.
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Mary
London
Car Watch Request Sparks Quick Exchange
A brief exchange has one man asking another if he can drive a car and then if he can watch it for a few minutes. The responder declines citing inability. The boss approves a pause for a short watch.
Castoria Ad Claims Safe Relief for Infants and Children
An old period advertisement touts Castoria as a safe gentle remedy for babies and older children. It warns against adult medicines and urges consulting a doctor if symptoms persist, claiming Castoria will soothe stomach and bowels and ease fussiness. The ad stresses the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher on the package.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Blind march in The Hague demands rights for the blind
About 5000 blind protesters halted along The Hague main street carrying unreadable posters. The demonstration by the Work for Invalids association urged public and government action on bills to aid blind people, signaling demand for compulsory schooling and societal inclusion.
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Hague
Holland
Work For Invalids Association
Dumb Dumbell Daisy Dialogue
A witty exchange between Maizie and Daisy about a miserable date. Maizie jokes that a man mistook his own arms for coat sleeves and treated her neck as merely a connector between head and body. The banter showcases comic misunderstanding and playful sarcasm.
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Dumbell
Daisy
Maizie
Fish
Extreme eagerness to return premise in gratitude quote
An epigrammatic note from La Rochefoucauld states that extreme eagerness to return an obligation amounts to ingratitude. The aphorism reflects classic moral philosophy on reciprocity and duty.
Happy Woman Tells How She Lost 19 Pounds in 27 Days
A testimonial claims Kruschen Salts purge poisons and acids from the body while toning the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The ad promises bright eyes clear skin and energetic health and offers an 85 cent bottle with a money back guarantee.
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Montana
America
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Harold Somers
Brooklyn
N. Ye
Sioux City
War Ministry
Talcune
Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Malden, Massachusetts
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