Panama Canal Faces Final Assault on Culebra Mountain
The Panama Canal digging army under Col. George W. Goethals prepares for the final push on Culebra mountain as total excavated material rises from 103 to 195 million cubic yards. Despite more work, costs hold and efficiency saves money, with completion of the lower Culebra cut within months and chances of early navigation expanding along Gatun lake and the relocated Panamia railroad completed by May.
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Panama
George W. Goethals
Proud Culebra Mountain
Ita
Culebra Cut
Pacific
Chagres
Atlantic
Frederick J. Haskin
Indianapolis News
Canal Army
Culebra
Gatun
Coulebra
Roosevelt
Culebra Mountain
Washington
Gatun Lock i
Gatun Lake
Gatun Locks
Panatia
Chagres Valley
Panamga
Las Cascades
Do drowning victims rise three times or sink first
A discussion among older sailors led by Capt. Tom Morgan challenges the belief that a drowning person must surface three times to drown. The view holds that drowning depends on water swallowed and lung air, with repeated submersion exhausting air until the victim sinks.
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Tom” Morgan
Bruce and Abyssinian Beef Challenge
The eminent traveler James Bruce angrily confronts a guest who doubted Abyssinians eat raw meat. He returns with a peppered raw steak and demands the guest eat it or fight. The scene highlights Bruces fiery temper and dispute over cultural eating practices.
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James Bruce
Abyssinia
Bruce
Cold Storage Lady Bugs in California Vine Pest Control
Nevada origin lady bugs are imported to California to destroy vineyard and orchard pests. They are kept in cold storage during hibernation, transported in refrigerating wagons, and released when destroying worms begins, with no feeding during transit. Harper's Weekly.
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Nevada
California
Attaining Correct Carriage Through Upright Walking
The text advises maintaining erect posture by walking with a book or similar item to prevent body sway. It cautions discarding any devices that hinder straight carriage as unhealthy and suggests projecting the chest even if it makes one look extreme.
Wedded Her Convict Lover in Paris
A young woman named Blanche, a distant cousin, married convict Cartier in Paris after the authorities granted consent. Cartier, provisionally sentenced to eight years hard labor, wed with guards holding the bride’s free hand and the other tightly gripped by municipal guards.
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Paris
Blanche
Cartier
Fickle Popularity and Public Harshness Cited by Senator Sorghum
Senator Sorghum laments public fickleness as constituents direct harsh remarks at him. He compares the situation to a pitcher who just lost a game for the home team, noting how quickly fortunes change in politics.
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Senator Sorghum
Brice Declares Impossibility Defeated in Exchange
A brief exchange shows Brice calmly stating to an unnamed counterpart that it is no longer possible to claim impossibility. The remark signals a turning point in the discussion or debate.
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Brice
Code of Honor in Medieval and Early America Duels
The piece traces the code of honor and the practice of formal duels from medieval France to England and then to America. It notes the first English speaking duel in 1096, the spread of dueling from Burr and Hamilton’s era, and that duels are now rare and practically extinct in civilized lands and the United States.
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France
England
America
Burr
Hamilton
United States
Abolished cases or dividends quote sparks talk
A dialogue compares the fate of the case system with corporate dividends. The speaker questions abolition, while another notes their invested corporation has not fully abolished it, especially regarding dividends.
Odd Weather Devices and Humidity Tests in History
A historical survey explains simple humidity tests and whimsical devices. Seaweed dries in fair weather. a Swiss weather house and a chameleon barometer signal moisture levels. Frog and leech devices respond to humidity, while a storm glass by Admiral FitzRoy shows atmospheric changes.
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Strand
Fitzroy
Sunlight Fatal to Monkeys in Manila Experiment
In Manila monkeys exposed to direct sun died within about 75 minutes while those kept in the shade under an umbrella remained unharmed. The report highlights the danger of sun exposure on primates.
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Manila
Prisoner dodges guilt plea in verbose fluffy finance case
A prisoner refuses to answer if guilty or not, citing the indictment as overly complex. The defendant complains that the counts and literary style were so dense the trial left him unable to stay awake.
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Fluffy Finance
Humorous Irish Peasant Tale Delights Duke and Duchess
The Tattler recalls a Dublin episode where the Duke of Connaught and the Duchess were driven past by a persistent Irish peasant who kept pace beside their carriage. When asked his secret he replies he has been choosing "oles" all his tolfat, causing hearty laughter.
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Duke of Connaught
Canada
Dublin
The Black and White Costume Grip in Fashion
The piece extols the black and white gown as the most seductive social costume. It notes sharp black and white contrast, various fabrics, and the trend of matching white hats or black hats with white feathers, with fox fur accents enhancing the look.
Fashion Notes on Daywear Styles and Social Attire
The article surveys mid century street and gown fashion emphasizing elegance, becomingness, and social usage. It notes trends from cloé slips and Greek shirt overlays to high waisted coats, peplum tails, and one piece gowns. It discusses day wear, receptions, dansants, and the playful, evolving styles with vivid description of materials and trims.
Lingerie Sets Display Delicate Embroidery and Lace Details
Delicate undergarments for a coming trousseau showcase intricate wheel embroidery on open work pieces and cambric sets with cupids and roses. Lace inserts from Malines and Valenciennes with crochet decorate others. Motifs include piqué, chiffon flounces, scalloped edgings, and satin backings in pastel tones.
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Trousseau
Chantilly
Interroga tion Note and Black Touch in Women's Blouses
The article notes a fashion trend toward wearing black accents with white blouses and sheer morning blouses. White blouses shrinkage of trim favors minimal Irish insertion and Picot edging along fronts collars and cuffs.
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America
League Against the Lending of Books Founded in France
A new organization named the League Against the Lending of Books has been established in France to challenge borrowing and promote ownership over library access, signaling a radical stance on reading and information sharing.
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France
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