Seed Planting and Party Tricks for Girls and Boys
A collection of playful demonstrations and games for children. Descriptions include a prisoner lifting pose, a thought reading routine with props, a flower themed object guessing game, a seed planting experiment using a split elder stem, and a circle seating game where players swap seats based on flower and vegetable names.
Paper Flowers and Hidden Truths in Weadoet Text
Fragmentary prose outlines a stylistic exercise where empress paper Bowers A crafts a pattern to resemble reality. It hints at the danger of illusion, inviting the reader to weave their own tale while the surface conceals deeper meaning.
The Two Dogs Pick Masters in a Fable
The tale shows two dogs choosing between a king and a beggar. One dog opts for the beggar, arguing a beggar’s dog enjoys constant companionship while a king, busy with state affairs, neglects his dog. The beggar’s affection is valued over royal indifference. From St Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himelf
St. Nicholas
Why an object appears inverted in a pinhole box image
An old description explains a two box setup with a copper plate and a round glass end to demonstrate a wal image. Light travels straight lines. rays from the top strike the bottom, producing an inverted image. The guide outlines drawing pin hole rays and marking image points to show the reflection through the small aperture.
Geetchations of the Iyer with a Spring Fever Parade
A humorous local note from CUPOLA about geetwisticus of the liver and the strange urge to write verses. The author recalls verses inspired by boyhood farm days, frogs, worms, and river memories, ending with a playful apology and a calm return to sanity.
Fibroid Tumors Cured by Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A Boston reader testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her fibroid tumor and strengthened her system after following the doctor's directions. She praises the remedy as highly valuable, urging others with ovarian troubles, tumors, or womb issues to try it. The letter notes a large forfeit for authenticity and claims broad newspaper testimonials support the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Hares
Dudley St
Roxbury
Boston
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Women No Longer Kiss and Hats as Pride
The passage quips on changes in female behavior, noting that women do not kiss or closely admire each other’s complexions, preferring mere hat rubbing. It mocks the era's vanity and the male surprise at such shifts in ladies’ conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanity Fair
Cheap Passenger Rates Via Santa Fe Route to Many Cities
Advertisement announces cheap passenger rates via the Santa Fe Route to Boston Baltimore Minneapolis Detroit Atlanta and other points. For particulars contact C. F. Warren General Agent A T S F Ry 411 Dooly Block Salt Lake City Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Detroit
Atlanta
C. F. Warren
Dooly Block
Salt Lake City
Utah
Queen Alexandra Epigram on Women and Hats Birds
The saying recalls Queen Alexandra remarking to the late Bishop of London that it is a pity women are not as devoted to birds in the air as to birds on hats. The quip captures royal wit about fashion and nature in a playful exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burro
Queen Alexandra
London
Wayout
Paxtina
This Will Interest Mothers and the Chinese Crews
This item notes Mother Gray's nursing powders for children including fever and teething remedies. It mentions Chinese crews serving on British ships, with over 1,500 vessels in eastern waters manned by Chinese crews.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emoorh
Sereol Apoe
Ebalr
Bax
Wole
Ike
Bayon
Red West
Pegasus
Uim
Sy Byron Williams
CROWN
Hewlett Bros. CO