Through French eyes the English home and bath
A French observer, M. Felix Girard, contrasts English and French living, describing the English home as a private, cheerful sanctuary with modern conveniences. He portrays English daily bathing as a strict, almost religious ritual and contrasts it with French habits, while also offering humorous sketches of English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh types and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Felix Girard
Tally Mail
Leneth
France
Eifent
Eoormouns
Bomwes
Pranne
Are We Handsome English Men and London Today
A fragment discusses Anglo English ideals of appearance and carriage, contrasting rugged virility with the modern Englishman. It surveys London and provincial towns, noting streets, shops, theatres, and social scenes, and contrasts Parisian influence with English life and the national pride of its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Paria
France
Paris
Brussels
Vienna
West End
Oxford-street
Avenue de V Opera
Avenue de Opera
Provingsa
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Liverpool
Manchester
Oetton
Sheffield
Newcastle
Cowl
Mmammoth
Trancac
Swift
Thia
Tire
Testimonial letters praise Frootoids and Frontoids relief
Readers from Coraki to Victoria report relief from headaches bilious attacks indigestion and constipation after using Frootoids and Frontoids. Testimonials praise previous purchases and request additional bottles while offering permission to use their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Patch
Pelican Creek
Coraki, Ns.w
F. J. Chubb
Moo
Gippsland
Victoria
Effect of Moisture on Wood Strength and Seasoning
A historical analysis explains how moisture alters wood strength through the fibre saturation point. It notes that moisture first evaporates without weakening, then wood strength rises with drying until fibre saturation. Spruce shows notable strength gains. drying increases stiffness, and reabsorption lowers strength compared to initial. Engineers seek this data for safe timber use, though large timbers’ defects offset seasoning gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Old London Entertainer Seeks Opera Pass From Colonel Maplewon
An aging London East ad music hall keeper visits Colonel Maplewon for a professional opera pass. The colonel recalls the man with a jokey exchange about opera seasons and raffish crowds, remarking on street pickpocket activity and a wary view of the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London East Ad
Maplewon
Raffane
Ermal
The French Canadian Family Life Charm
The passage extols the French-Canadian family as simple joyous and devoted to one another. It portrays marriage as rooted in inspiration aspiration and, at times, desperation. It lauds calm selfless security and deep attachment that support moral character and family virtues.
Black Apt Revives In Elaborate Stage Illusion
Under Me M. Mustwigne, the famed magician, the act of black ect reappears with a staged séance meant to spirit the Parpuers. Maskelynu provides a troupe to perform a dramatic illusion in Logsdon Whe, where a cloud of vapor seemingly forms a head, body, and full figure before night drapery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. M. Mustwigne
Logsdon
Maskelynu
The Giant People of Ancient Lore and Modern Showmen
A long, fragmented reminiscence on giants from Adam to 18th century showmen. It blends myth, biblical tall tales, and Victorian stage exhibitions of extreme height. The piece catalogues historic giants and modern imitators with curious, critical commentary on measurement and spectacle.
Tragic Irony Strikes Noted Cancer Expert Poirier
A fragment recounts Professor Poirier, once the country’s leading cancer specialist, who died recently after dedicating unpaid time to the poor. A patient feared relapse, but Poirier warned of another outcome and admitted he could not perform the next operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Poirier
Poirier
Ireland and German Imperial Figures in Odd Electoral Lore
A fragmentary snippet references Ireland and global politics with a satirical note on public houses and elections. It mentions Tammany, an “Invisible chairman,” and the German Emperor’s promise to back a seventh son. The Kaiserin is described as godmother to a seventh daughter, presenting a curious blend of whimsical lore and public figures.
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Rou
Engliishman
England
Wales
Scottand
Ireland
Italy
Spain
Portugal
France
Sandy
John Bollie Heele
Adonis
London
Toran
Biuedreda
Searsot Harglah Babes
Searpessed
Kovalea
Cherches Cathedral
Eis
Anglo-Australian Importing Co
Sydney
N.S.W
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Bath
Cartals
Thas
Pat
Paddy
Gay
M. de la Palisse
Shakapere
John Bull
Ufe
E. Pike
Manidra, N.S.W
Jd. H. Sleep
Lochiel, S.a
Henry Maslin
Childers
Isis
Queensland
J. Lonergan
Vielima
T. Cressey
Ahaura
West Coast
N 2
Thewruire
A. B. Peden
Glenmaggie, Victoria
M. M'Callum
Cunningham Road
Toorak
W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Jamacca
Owe
Apt
Sons of
Anek
Ehber
Ghana
Eich
Big Faye
Ubem
Joe
Mia Chronichen
Neal
Abrahaman
Moses Jaft
Hercules
Adam
Cori
Gallach
Gath Goliath
Heakan
Claudine
Arabia von Cabara
Pilar
Belgie
John Middleton
Patrick Collet
Badtmaker
Mr. Middleton
Royal College of Surgeony
Henedten
Sam
Prince of Wales
George IV
Carlton Palace
M. Brice
Theo
Chang
Woo Fluren Maien
Kentucky
Nova Scotis
Marton
Amazon
Winkelmeier
Austria
Elizabeth Lycke
Ryeele
Canada
Emily
Seale Midei
Barker
Cambridge
Tom Blall
Mik
Althoush
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