Monte Carlo Casino Exposé Highlights Control and Delusions
An essayistic critique portrays Monte Carlo as a government within Monaco, owned by Societe Anonyme des Bains de Mer. It details strict fraud controls, detective oversight, and generous provisions for losers, while debunking myths of a bank to be broken and bribed croupiers.
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Monte Carlo
Societe Anonyme Des Bains de Mer
du Cercle Des Etrangers de
Monaco
Maskelyne
Devaney
House of Lords
Trente Et<uararnte
Casino of
Monte Carto
India
Charles Cobu
Trente-Et-Quarante
Bank of England
Principality of
Salles de Jeu
Ox Minuet Anecdote Explained by Gates
In a playful anecdote from Anecdotes of Great Musicians W Francis Gates relates the origin of the Ox Minuet tale. He recounts a butcher gifting Haydn the best ox after hearing a piece believed to have inspired the event. The story, though likely apocryphal, explains the now famous title.
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Haydn
W. Francis Gates
Insects Roam Caldwell Hotel Ditch in Hasex Fells
A Caldwell hotel on Roseland avenue near the Easex Fells line reports beer leaking from a drain into an open ditch. Hornets and bumble bees blamed for punishing those who tried to exterminate them as described in a local song about the scene.
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Hasex Fells
N. J
Roseland Avenue
Caldwell
Tolstoi
Hair for skin grafting a French surgeon’s method
Hair cells and roots are described as epidermic outgrowths that can become skin. P. Carnot applies hair grafts to wounds, using shaved hairs from the patient or a relative. The powdery root pieces cover the wound, forming white spots that grow into new skin within a week.
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P. Carnot
The Musical Laugh
The piece discusses laughter as a social art noting women use laughter more variedly than men for charm and conversation. It argues true attractive laughter must be natural sincere and kind and that real mirth shares in and with the other person rather than mock them.
Abnormal Normalcy Quip Sparks Debate
A cryptic remark on true normalcy appears to challenge self styled regularity. The line suggests constant tension between perceived normality and actual behavior, prompting readers to reflect on social norms.
Essex Fells Residents Report Attacks by Insect Swarm
Local residents allege that bees and hornets attacked them after consuming alcohol. Reports describe multiple assailants, with affected individuals seeking medical attention and authorities urged to investigate the incidents.
For a Change in Prices at Cana dian Trade
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt notes high prune prices in the Canadian trade draw interest. A fat boarder remarks on the rise as a potential vacation spot, while a second boarder hints at vacation plans amid the market movement.
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Yonkers
For a Rainy Day in Frugal Times
A prudent woman urges saving for a rainy day. Miss Cayenne counters with plans to try, noting she finds hosiery costly. The exchange highlights frugal habits and cautions about expenses.
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Miss Cayenne
A Two-Spot Life Rumor From a County Fair Past
The quote suggests the subject’s father began life running a three card game at county fairs. It adds a sly note that this background might explain the subject being a two-spot. The remark hints at a lineage tied to street hustle and chance games.
His Long Apprenticeship in Life’s Grand Career
The piece argues that a long, patient upbringing leads to a lifetime career and social impact. It contrasts rapid animal development with human growth, stressing that a lengthy apprenticeship molds character, family unity, and societal contribution through care, planning, and education.
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Angela
Name and Address Question in Racial Gossip Revealed
A depot reporter questions a middle aged Black woman about her name and address. The woman identifies herself as Mrs. Gatuh from California and says she has been visiting a Black woman down the track head for about a week. The report captures biased language and unreliable memory.
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Negress
Ga'tah
A New Aliment and a Child's Mishearing
A mother ill with ptomaine poisoning is misheard by Janet four years old as toenail poisoning. The child confides to a playmate that her mother is sick with toenail poisoning, revealing a playful yet mistaken understanding of illness.
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Janet
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