A Cannibal Mansion Describes New Guinea Hall
Description of a dining hall in New Guinea with two tall posts supporting a large peaked shade and ornate decorations. It details skulls and figures, hangings of cocca leaves, and ritual objects reflecting cannibal practices. Concludes with a note on a local nineteenth child and community reactions in Putnam, Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Alma
Ronk
New York
Gratiot
Ronk & Baughman
Church Block
Mich
Battle With a Whale and the Lizale N Crew Disaster
Report of a whaling encounter fifteen miles east of Sequin Island off Maine. Captain West and four sailors aboard a boat pursued a whale that attacked, wrecking the boat and killing one crewman. The steamer Lizale N. attempted rescue as the whale damaged both vessels, finally dying after a dramatic pursuit. Also included is a seasonal folk tale about the saying That is the tune the old cow died of and a casual exchange about naming a creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizale N
Sequin
Maine
West
Jacot Klock
Hog Lim
Neal Olson
Vila
Johnson
Ext
Wis
Dressing Hair in Gotham Styles and Fashion
A mid page piece discusses hair dressing for women, arguing against blindly following fashion. It urges choosing styles to suit face shape, noting long faces suit puffed sides while round faces need balance. It warns against false fronts and wigs, and includes anecdotes from telegraph office life and varied opinions on grooming and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Saul
Infantile Remedy Promoted As Safe Pain Relief
An early medicament claim touts a remedy named for infants, asserting it cures infantile disorders without opium or morphine and provides natural comfort. It is marketed at 23 cents, with distributor names referenced in garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solt
Welv
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Benen
Peaputer
Pedro
Grater
Oiljasiaimar
Prank Sponele
Putsam
Conn
Sponele
Putnam
Frances
Cleveland
Se Cathellc
Father Vya
Wygen
Lim
Caliel
Svotisgd
North Ireland
Armel
Elena
Western Union
Messiaie
Elmina
Charilo
Chicago
Tara
Chloe
Bint
Aldhese
Taaleurinot
Albert Leeda
Hoboken
N. J
Ued
Ike Marion Harland iMra ‘Terhune
Weil
George
Sid George
Vasur
Nollie
Apo Alwin
Cong
Chesser
Thesten Dehoy
Acker
Price
Eager Ford
Elterocte
HS Wedan
Chareh Anit
Howl
Ron
Henan Verion
Shiloh
Foreon
Appetite
Peter Maunud
Enti Pier Wattle
Wotan
Shiba
Crete
Ed Tlvitte
Thedai
Ica
John Hicks
W. Tinker
Alma, Mich
J. H. Lancashire
Saginaw, Mich
Tinker & Lancashire
Planing Mill
Miller Bros
Gale Manufacturing Co
Michigan
B. W. Ellison
Shoice Family
Remenian
Supwaite Streets
Tollask
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