Girl of Grit Pursues Fleur-de-Lis in Atlantic Chase
A determined Miss Fairholme urges action after the Fleur-de-Lis yacht vanishes. Lloyds and officials plot pursuit from Thames to Start Point with a swift steamer and police, while Mr. Snuyzer reveals Captain Wood's name among a New York-bound passenger list.
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Sir Charles
Fleur-de- Lis
Trevor
Sharp
North
Beachy Head
W. S. W. Westerly
Start Point
Lizard
Atlantic
Plymouth
Falmouth
Miss Fairholme
Lloyds
Renunciation and longing in a Margaret Ridgely Schett verse
A fragmentary verse piece by Margaret Ridgely Schett eschews kissable lips and indulgent paths, reflecting on self denial and future life. The sparse lines evoke wistful shores and the exchange of gifts for such renunciation.
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A &T
Margaret Ridgely Schett
Overboard buoyancy debate at public bath drills
A discussion at the public bath considers whether a girl would buoy up or sink if she fell overboard. It concludes wet skirts make swimming harder but air in garments could briefly aid buoyancy, with undressing drills suggested to improve self rescue.
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Clark
Mosher
Brooklyn Eagle
London Zoo Receives Potential New Form of Chimpanzee
The London Zoo has a new specimen described as anthropopithecus troglodytes from the Gold Coast, presented by Captain D. A. Donavan. The animal is said to be tame and intelligent, sparking debate on whether it is a normal chimpanzee, a new species, or a mere variety, with authorities to decide its exact classification.
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London Zoo
Gold Coast
Zoological Society
D. A. Donavan
Sally
Hartmann
London Chronicle
Cream on the Duke of Fife Dinner Back
A waiter recounts an accident at a private dinner in the Vallen e Room with the Duke of Fife. He spilled cream on the duke’s back while serving soup and kept calm as the guests talked, later cleaning with serviettes. The tale, attributed to Macces Kraemar, recalls experience from the Savoy.
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Macjes Kraemar
The
Carleton
Savoy
Duke of Fife
Vallen‘e
London Daily News
Prince of Wales Known for Clear Opinions
Larry Bernard writes in The Globe that contrary to popular belief the Prince of Wales holds firm views with a definite yea or nay. The remark highlights his decisiveness in public comment.
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Prince of Wales
Larry Bernard
the Globe
Cure for dyspepsia praised as a household remedy
Mrs. John Shott credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her three year struggle with dyspepsia after severe headaches dizziness and stomach burning. She says the pills restored her health after two months of use and she now enjoys meals, with no relapse. The ad lists conditions treated andpurchase details from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Orangeville
John Shott
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Glasses for waiters disapproved by inquisitor
The Inquisitor questions why waiters should wear glasses while arguing hotels refuse eyewear as part of service. He notes glasses are common in other professions and even among children in schools, suggesting no real need for waiters to use specs. He cites young restaurant staff and steam from hot food as reasons against glasses.
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Inquisitor
Broadway
A Summer Invocation for Heat and Light
A fragmented invocation pleads for summer to end winter’s dreariness. The speaker imagines sun, brimstone, and rolling thunder driving away the cold and bringing warmth, rain, and release as summer reaches across the land. The text blends weather craving with urgent, poetic cries for seasonal change.
Quote on control in marriage cited as men’s claim
A historical proverb notes that any man can force his wife to do as he wishes, reflecting outdated views on marital authority and gender roles in the era’s social rhetoric.
Charity That Begins at Home Fails to Travel Far
A reflective aphorism notes that much of charity starting locally remains limited in reach. It suggests domestic generosity often lacks broader impact beyond immediate circles.
London Post Offices Hire Girls as Messengers
The London post offices now employ girls alongside boys for the express messenger service. Applicants must be over eighteen, and wages are thirteen shillings per week.
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London Post
Express
Baby's Own Tablets Promised To Curb Hot Weather Ailments
An advertisement urges mothers to have Baby's Own Tablets on hand to treat diarrhoea stomach troubles cholera infantum teething woes and other hot weather illnesses in children. It claims rapid relief no opiates or harmful drugs and quotes Mrs. Geo Foote of St. Thomas Ontario praising improved sleep and regular bowels after use. tablets sold 25 cents a box by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or Schenectady New York.
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Geo. Foote
St. Thomas, Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Schenectady
N.Y
There is a wide difference between the self-made man
A brisk reflection contrasts the self made figure with the self inflated man, noting how true achievement rests on effort and humility rather than vanity and show. The line draws on themes of merit, character, and public perception.
Lawyer Advice From Experience Across Careers
A broad view is shared by people who have hired lawyers, offering practical tips from varied professional backgrounds on choosing counsel, understanding fees, and preparing effective questions for legal consultations.
Regal Carriage Remark Sparks Royal Blood Claim
An enthusiastic woman praises a striking carriage and asks if the man is famous. The reply reveals he hails from a long line of janitors, delivered with a humorous twist.
Much In Her Name a Church S She’s a Russian Countess
A playful column riffs on a Gotham figure described as a Russian countess and her grand name. The exchange jokes about the breadth of her moniker and social stature in a lighthearted tone.
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Church
Gotham
Bad Beginnings Makes a Good or Quick End, Says Herald
A Syracuse Herald quote argues that bad beginnings can lead to different outcomes, noting a good end or a rapid finish as possibilities, with a skeptical tone about premature efforts.
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Syracuse Herald
English resident praises dish while misunderstanding its origin
An English resident in Shanghai thanks his cook Wun Hoo for a dinner he enjoyed. His daughter jokes about the soup, and Wun Hoo denies harm, saying the dog was already dead when picked. The exchange reflects local street lore about jarrahs in Chinese markets.
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Shanghai
Wun Hoo
Wen Hoo
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