The Cassowary Dives for Fish in New Britain River
A naturalist observes a cassowary using a unique fishing method on a river in New Britain. The bird sprawls in shallow water with wings spread, submerging while its feathers catch fish from weeds mistaken as weedlike vegetation. Fishes fall from feathers and are eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imand
New Britain
Merett
Thin Island
Ae Tar
Neo Fen
Dich
Cote
River
Wether
The Moon and Visual Perception in Art and Nature
A collection of brief items and musings on moon perception, artistry, and everyday wit. Includes Sir J. Langkester on eye judgment of lunar size, a light exchange about parental rivalry, a frank note on acting, handwriting dangers, and quips from Miss Grimaldi and Mr. Jugkins.
War with Japan cures nothing and seven patna sale
A fragmented wartime note argues rheumatism need not cripple, urging sufferers to treat affected joints twice daily with Seven patna from the Bank Pharmacy. The piece links wartime strain to illness and promotes a patent remedy with limited context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patna
Dhe Bank Pharmacy
General Lee and the Southern Legacy of Authority
The article argues Lee’s personal influence stems from inherited respect for social rank and manners among Virginians. It credits connections to prominent families, including Lee of Virginia and the Washington lineage, with shaping his aura. It also credits his military prowess and unblemished character as more potent than ancestry, inspiring unspoken courage and discipline among soldiers.
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Lee
South
Jow
Virginia
Waastington
Morris Bebaff
Atlante
The Missing Turk in Bernhardt Siege Incident
The account describes Sarah Bernhardt's Marseilles performance where six Turkish slaves were to accompany her. One declined to appear, causing uproar as the audience booed and a lone man in the front row tried to calm the disruption. Bernhardt scolded the crowd and singled out the discreet spectator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt
Marseiles
Ling
Bernhardt
Sarah
Tose
Paris Actresses and the Equality Mood in Social Circles
A fragment from notes on Paris actresses discussing hosting etiquette and equality ideals, contrasting marriage labels and social acceptance with the idea that Paris remains a city of labels. Includes anecdotes on guest dynamics, gendered behavior, and social commentary interwoven with brief quips about science and manners.
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Paris
Hotone
Wetcomes
M. Raphael
London
Strand Magazine
Two Jets Offered for Law, Jersey to Wall Street Area
Two small aircraft or items described as jets cover Jersey and Wall Street areas including South St Johns. The highest and alight Meat building spot in the addition is offered for law with a price of 850 dollars. Bee R. W. Melwen seeks a bright young man to learn the path inde apply.
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Jersey
Wall Street
Pacific Bridge Co
Newton Street
East St. Johns
Woodlawn
The Bravest Are the Tenderest Says Braver Voices
A passenger aboard a stormy Alaska bound excursion steamship recounts a crisis at sea. Propeller damage left the vessel stranded for days as two boats sought aid from Victoria. Amid fears of famine a former official offered pensions to calm the crew. A governor’s call to bravery was met with a quip that the bravest are the tenderest.
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Alaska
Beattle
Veanel
Victoria
California
TAPA CLOTH. Hawaiian tapa dress before civilization described
Native Hawaiian attire is explained with tapa cloth made from the paper mulberry tree. Women wore a long fivefold tapa wrapper around the waist, men wore a girdle, and a mantle was worn by both. The cloth could be whitened, dyed, or ornamented with checks. Tales and quotes accompany a discussion on tapa production and use.
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Hawaii
Fragmented Village Banter on Football and Phrases
An old man recalls never playing football, joking that his athletic games were dominos. A quirky dialogue follows about learning languages and parental commentary, ending with reflections on courage, power, and life quality in clipped, era-specific prose.
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Loudoun Mall
Correct Time to Stop a Cough Promises Quick Cure
Advice touts Bal lard's Horehound Syrup as safest at onset to end a cough and prevent pneumonia or consumption. Claims a few doses halt coughing. delaying treatment lengthens cure but remains certain. Sold by North Bank Pharmacy.
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Ballard
North Bank Pharmacy
Siediak
The Compromise. A Father’s Advice on Union Harmony
An elderly father recalls a 30 year old marital compromise between spouses. He emphasizes being firm yet considerate, recounting a vacation dispute resolved by spending part of the summer at Far Harbor and Saratoga, and he stresses the value of compromise in marriage.
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Sumer
Maine
Baratoga
Far Harbor
Saratoga
New York Tribune
Tigers in India Strange Hindoo Beliefs About Man Eaters
A Washington Star item recounts Indian tiger folklore and fatal beliefs. It notes villagers think a dead victim’s ghost rides the tiger’s head to warn and guide, claims the tiger’s daily rupee needs, and describes a Lisbon village incident where a man perished to a tiger, with a police verdict of death by tiger.
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India
Pandu
World Went Round At Annual Party Joke
A London Express Astronomical note reports on ancient Chinese eclipses and celestial wonders while comic vignettes frame the era. Jokes about a party, a man named Willie, and others unfold with playful mischief and social banter across several brief snippets.
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Hioggine
Wilam Mioggine
Broggins
Willie
Mra. Bloggton
London Express
Our Charges for Notices Are Set By Day and Event
Our charges apply per day or per event for church or lodge notices and gatherings such as suppers and sociables with any admission fee.
Street Car Time Table and Cough Remedy Appeal
An old ad-like snippet warns travelers and the sick about a city streetcar timetable and advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and throat ailments. It urges readers to avoid anxiety and seek the remedy to prevent serious diseases, noting it is sold by all good druggists.
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Aed
Chamberlain
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Sir KL May
Lankester
London Telegraph
George
Marian
Louise Closer Hale
Weete
Acthn Agoinst & Graphologist
Yurls
Heirens
Tule
Hyla
Mane
Abe
Jugkins
Jug
Juggins
Knowiing Tie Follies
Rochefouvauld
Japan
Piladelphia Inquirer
Mra. Newbride
van der Gihie
Miss Jollue
Mra Jawback
Mr. Jawback
New York Thana
Withers
Atayraint
Brenda
Dad
Muriel
Panis
Tigers IN
Lome
B.C
Jedeou
Jedson
Hiram
Jedsom
Chicago News
Berry
Cleveland Lasder
Dusty
Indy
Loale Republic
Collier & Collier Lawyers
Hothcook Building
It. Johns
Oregon
Joseph McChesney
M. D
T. Johns
Daniel 0. Webster, A.B. M. D
Dawson Street
Piiter
University Park
Portland
Rambo
Richmond Sr Frast Natrowan Bane Burmpina
Johns, Oregon
W. E. Hartel
Richmond Nor Holbrook Mock
St. Johny
Wolmrook
J. Vinton Scott
George Kirkpatrick
Union Avewur Hospital
East
Woodlawn Res
D. E. Hopkins
Dawton Street
Univesity Park
F. L. Petersen
Williama Avenue
Russell Street
Telehone Raat
Saale
Hewitt
Wright
Giles
Hayes Hewitt & Wright
Joan
E. B. Holcomb
Lively Street
St. Johns
Holmes
Konaerrs
Harrington
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Dickner's
Ei Son
L. D. Jackson
Portland & Suburban Express CO
Orpee
Avereo
Murphy
Mamalararese
H. Henderson
Jersey St
Sveum
Pin
Oregon Agricultural College
Kay Leellent
Corvallis
Rear. Johns
Central Market Holbrook Block
T. P. Ward
Net
D. D. Dennis
Germany
France
Desnia
ST. Johns Pharmacy
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