Seychelles Islands Form Separate Colony of Mauritius
Publication postponed to November 7 as Sir C. Bruce arrives to govern the Seychelles. B Sercet-Hecett serves as administrator before full Governor powers. The Seychelles, over 100 islands in the Indian Ocean, lie 934 miles from Mauritius and 970 miles from Zanzibar, with Mahe as the largest island.
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C. Bruce
Meurnting
B. Sercet-Hecett
Seychelles
Indian Ocean
Mauritius
GS Dew
Would You Die For Me The Wet File Kind Exchange
A clipped dialogue fragment shows a tense exchange where a woman asks if the man would die for her and he replies with a dry challenge about ambition and devotion, suggesting a dangerous undertone.
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Treaofly
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a preventive remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims high sales loyalty from mothers and elders and cites a Canadian testimonial from Mrs. J Prevost of Renfrew Ontario. Availability at 25 cents a bottle or 60 cents for family size with signature to deter imitations.
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Dr. Chase
Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Teorenta
A. W. Chase
Phrase About Women Sees Possible Self-Improvement
An observation notes that many women may feel they could have been more attractive, reflecting on self perception and standard of beauty. The remark sets a social commentary tone about appearance and identity.
Lenmdon Eating House Opens Near Bank
A Lenmdon eating house will open near the Bank with waitresses described as octotoons of the genuine chocolate cream tint and special tea imported from the Southern States.
Leather Waste Used in Cog Wheel Production
Leather waste is repurposed in a compressed form for manufacturing cog wheels replacing iron in older industrial processes, reflecting resourceful material use in early metallurgy and gear making.
Poertunete and the Neighbors’ Troubled Tales
A fragmented sentence hints at Poertunete as a man misjudged by neighbors who suspect deception while he endures their presumptions. The text suggests social tension around truthfulness and community judgment.
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Poertunete
Two Lives Lost on the Atpa This Year
This year the Atpa has seen two fatalities impact the community and authorities are reviewing the incidents to determine causes and next steps for safety improvements.
What She Wears Fur and Velvet Fashion Trends
Fashion column details fur dominated full dress wear with Ermine belts and red velvet accents. It reviews new velveteens, silks, laces, and combinations of fur stoles, muffs, and shawls with bold color contrasts like red, black, and white, plus tailored long skirts and two piece velveteen suits.
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Erminne
Army seeks fifty thousand recruits under new scheme
The British army plans 50 000 recruits under a new system. It notes the difficulty of persuading naval personnel that there is such a thing as easy work.
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Navy
Few men are appreciated until they take up their residence in a cemetery
A pithy adage notes how appreciation often comes after death as people reflect on lives once laid to rest in quiet burial grounds. It contrasts respect earned in life with recognition earned posthumously.
Heroism and Charity Quiz: A Timeless Contrast
A concise proverb contrasts temporary heroism with enduring charity, framing virtue as lasting through acts of generosity and kindness beyond any single brave deed.
Napkin Inscription Keeps Vienna Phone Mouthpieces Clean
Vienna telephone booths now supply napkins printed with Wipe, if You Please. The napkins are refreshed often to maintain the cleanliness of mouthpieces on transmitters.
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Vienna
Waeb cresay dishes praised with Lover's Dry Soap
A fragment notes Waeb cresay dishes and pote and pars paired with Lover's Dry Soap a powder claimed to remove grease with the greatest ease.
Substituting Truth Begs Time and Effort
A concise reflection asserts it is a waste of time to seek substitutes for truth. The line condemns evasive tactics and urges commitment to verifiable facts over convenience.
Promises Easy to Obtain Are Not the Most Valued
Easy to obtain promises hold little value as true commitments. The statement contrasts surface assurances with lasting trust, suggesting that genuine reliability and follow through matter more than quick, superficial promises.
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