Men Clean House on Scientific Principles Go Awry
In a humorous tale from Burlington Hawk Bye, Mr. Aristarchus Baringer leads a "perfect" scientific house cleaning with Olivia and Mrs Baringer watching as carpets are beaten and tacked. A faulty alarm, heavy dust, and a chaotic shake end with Baringer injuring himself and the family lamenting the failed effort. a hired astrologist will likely finish the job.
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Baringer
Angular Street
Garret
Olivia
Aristarchus
Mrs. Baringer
Mr. Baringer
Jovey
Shaye
Ducky
Oldest Pyramid Age Pinpointed By AstronomicalInscription
The Chicago Journal notes a breakthrough in dating pyramids based on hieroglyphic records and a papyrus inscription linking to the star Sirius. French scholars at the Academy of Inscriptions cite Chabas and a Menkeres name on the Ebers papyrus, yielding a date around 3010 B.C. for the builders of the smallest pyramid, establishing the age at about 8880 years.
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Cheops
Ghizeh
French Academy of Inscriptions
Paris
M. de Laulcy
M. Chabas
Cesay
Chabas
Ebers
Menkeres
Egypt
Chicago Journal
Meccan Pilgrimage Draws Global Crowds Says Prophet A Saint
A Alexandria letter notes Mecca pilgrimage attendance at year start was unusually high. A famed preacher, revered as saint and prophet, drew crowds from Turkey, North Africa, the Soudan, Arabia and India. Princes attended, including the Shah of Persia’s uncle. A dying man journeyed from Nurachec to hear him and perished in Mecca. Sermons urged Christians be avoided and wine abstained. some followers showed remorse by throwing themselves under a horse’s hoofs. One prophecy foresaw Europe under the Crescent in ten years with Constantinople’s Sultan conquering Rome.
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Alexandria
Mecca
Mediad
Arabia
Turkey
Africa
Soudan
India
Sach
Persia
Nurachec
Europe
the Crescent
Constantinople
Rome
Mutilated Body of Emily Holland Found in Blackburn
Report states the mutilated remains of Emily Holland, a young girl, were discovered in Blackburn England. Police traced the killer, William Fish, barber, and recovered the body after a tip from the Bacony, or yo, directing officers to bedrooms where the remains were concealed. In a separate note, a cat with a litter of kittens reportedly adopted a grown wharf rat as part of its brood at the East Cambridge engine-house.
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Emily Holland
Blackburn
Eaglend
Willian Fish
Baeucy
Wea
Hi Bwer
Les
Lowell
East Cambridge
Mase
Japanese Furnishings and Dining Customs in Japan
Griffix describes Japanese domestic life detailing room layouts, bedding, mosquito nets, and seating. He explains tokonoma displays, beds on floor, dozu makura priest's pillow, and the use of low tables with four bowls, pickles, and chopsticks. Baby and guests learn dining etiquette. servants manage rice and tea.
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Tokonoma
Japan
Isef
Itle
Fleh
Reey
Split
Griffix
Appletown
Novel Undertaking for Washington Monument Funds
The Hon. S. T. Suit of Prince George's County proposes to raise 10000 for the Washington monument by circulating 109 silver plated tin boxes carried by seventy five women to solicit subscriptions in Philadelphia during the Centennial. He has already spent 2100 without collecting funds.
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Philadelphia
Washington Monument
Traveler Questions Minister on Wagging Tail
A traveler overtakes an old Presbyterian minister and teases him about his horse. The exchange centers on why the horse wags its tail, with the minister replying that it’s due to natural causes linked to the season and human habits. The fragment ends with garbled text but conveys a humorous interaction between man and horse.
Susie and Freddy Lewis in a Saintly Teasing Tale
Susie Lewis and her brother Freddy banter at home about Daniel and Bluebeard as Susie recalls lessons. Freddy teases, Susie plans discipline, then helps fetch his lost straps and comforter. Susie forgives, noting sisters love brothers despite mischief.
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Bluebeard
Susie Lewis
Susica Brother
Susanna May Lewis
Hve
Daniel
Susie
Frederick Lewis
Jerusalem
Lhat
Freddy
Ife
Hans
Susanna
Jesson
Susie Aeain
Miss Smartie
Saint
Fred
Popsy- Wopsy
Freddy Lewis
Pussy Cat
Tom Gregor
Trotter
Jane
Ellen
Shell
June
Walt
Murry
Tom
Shice
Little woolen comforter ties brother and sister
A short fragment notes a bond between a brother and sister described as stronger than many, likened to a forged tie and to gold, with a reference to Christian at Work.
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Christian
Lily and the Dreaming Household Helpers
A poor widow and her idle daughter Lily neglect chores until a forest dream brings to life her belongings. The marching kettle, broom, coal scuttle, and stockings berate and backfire, forcing Lily to tidy and prepare supper, learning a lesson about diligence and responsibility.
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Lily
Dutica
Mendus
The Brazilian Wedding Hoax and Post Office Rejections
A reported Brazilian wedding tale spread in this country showing De Souza Cabral as a lavish magnate. Postmaster General Jewell refused to deliver hoax letters after they were opened in the Dead Letter Office. Many correspondents begged for loans or gifts, some using postage stamps or photos, while others sought sewing machines or financial relief. The piece also notes a Cheboygan Trib report about a starch factory in Cheboygan, Michigan, planned by Kingetord, a starch manufacturer, to be made from potatoes.
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Brazil
de Souza Cabral
Diamentina
New York Postoffice
Aia
M. ¥. Beening
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Avery
Halifax
Alr. Baringer
Arishinas
Arto Ger
Zurlington Hawk
New York Evening Mail
Lary Lay
Wuar
Tan Cheboygan Tribwas
Ao Tke
Kingetord
Nmianufacturer
Cheboygan
Mich
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