Mimicry of Insects in Nature's Disguise
A long discussion of protective resemblance in insects and other animals. Leaflike katydids, twig and stone mimics, and moths with leaflike wings are described with examples from North and South America and Africa. A fakir’s demonstration of leaf insects shows natural camouflage as a deliberate defense.
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Madre
Amily
California
Tilia
Indie
Maons
Lanven
Bolt
Lige
Roseni
Folyluke
Washington Star
A Prince's Dinner Description From The Kitchen
A detailed, period account of a prince’s dinner notes staff, menus, and service in a grand house. The text describes kitchen layout, refrigeration, staff duties, and courses from turtle soup to fish and fowl, ending with champagne and ornate tableware as guests are served.
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Imernogh
Gaale
Champnaghe
Cangol Saturday Journal
New Life Advice From Stagnation Breaker
In a New York Sun reflection, a man recalls adopting a middle hair part and high collars to shed stiffness and age. He credits his daughter’s push for modern styles, saying the look helped him break from stagnation and keep pace with evolving fashion.
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New York Sun
Japanese Moralist and the English Teacher Example
The passage discusses a Japanese moralist's view on language study and prompts in English composition. It notes how students are trained to extract morals from topics and cites two student examples: a mock “mosquito” poem and a Westernized reflection on a Japanese peony, urging caution against judging by outward beauty alone.
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Tapainese
Alving Ont Suhmete
Puplix
Hearn
Japan
Ortouage BA
Letah Lasleg
Coumannar
Martgagm
John Ana Volia Joslin
Bet Viliey Gentiot
Mietiews
Lunas Granger
Pine River
Alway
Creehee
Gravot County
Michewn
Tuomas M. Gragverta
Orate End
Mien
Cirle
Fk Wieblinan Tm
Apel
Tale Ceratiek Oktity
Renan
Levies
Winnwas
Rivegeh
Ubate Ghder
Micon
County OF Greate
Ethan
Pinete
Jon Radon
Montay
Trulisse
Otier Rhouli
Iit
Irrigation Promises For New England Farms
A collection of excerpts notes irrigation could revive abandoned New England farms by drought season watering, with Maine fields cited as ripe for improvement. It argues springs or deep wells could supply moisture where rivers fail, likening potential value to gold on Chicago streets.
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New England
Chicago
Maine
Lewiston Journal
The Donkey and Its Character Across Lands
A reflective piece compares the donkey to humans and horses, arguing for its stubborn resilience and intelligence. It explores how isolation shapes behavior, with analogies to freedom, dependence, and social adaptation in harsh environments.
Ingenious Use of Photography in Ancient Manuscripts
A discussion of early manuscript photography explains how faded ink on parchment could be captured. Techniques yield negative images revealing dark letters and lighter backgrounds, producing transparencies that distinguish original writing from background. The piece notes historical quotes about manuscript handling and mentions curious references to medieval inscriptions and tools.
Plays and Players in Early 20th Century Theatre Scenes
A jumble of names and happenings from the theatre world including Arthur Forrest, Wilton, A.M Palmur, Mrs Potter, Mr Bellow, Poony Davenport, Jeane of the New York Creme, Ruby the child dancer, Fred Whitney, Dorothy Morton, The Far Master, Robbin's opera company, William Castleman, Henry Watterson, Donald, Candemon, The Masqueraders, The Satal Card, Thorns Beabrooke, Prodigal Kon, Swin Out O Grady, Cinsin Loftus, Augustin Daly, Jane O'Neill, John Ford's company, McVickers and Hooley's, Upton Square, and the Bald win in San Francisco.
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Arthur Forrest
Wilton
A.M Palmur
Stech
Mra. Potter
Mr Bellow
Mason Poony Davenport
Jeane
New York
Abe
Inneed
Little Ruby
Jonnie Yeamons
England
Wbo
Aye Ahe
London
Fred
Whitney Saye
Dorothy Morton
Pearing
Robbin
Pring
William Castleman
Henry Watterson
Bostonia
Donald
Candemon
O'Grady
Cinsin Loftus
Augustin Daly
McVickers and Hooley
Upton Square
Baldwin
San Praneteos
Fashion notes on millinery and dresses from New York Sun
The New York Sun outlines blooms in millinery and gown trends. Flowered taffeta ribbons, sable collars, rosettes and long stole ends appear in hats and neckpieces. Sleeves shrink toward moderate volume while Princess and Duchess styles influence silhouettes. Bright colors include Valkyrie blue, American Beauty rose, and opal greens with lace trimmed petticoats and embroidered gowns.
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Jace
Princess of Wales
Duchess of York
Valkyrie
American Beauty Rose Order of Oplor
New York Sun
Fragmented 19th century prose and oddities mix in Adirondack notes
Extracts from Philip and Hix Wits discuss marriage and divorce with sarcasm, then shift to quirky science curiosities about animals, stones, and a bat. The piece mentions the largest Adirondack salmon trout at 295 pounds and notes on aquatic life, followed by headlines about whipping posts and European impressions on New York policy.
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Adirondack
Gerry
New York
Dartarous
Washington
Europe
Estaba
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Lendom
Mugleigh
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Portugal
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Hare
Theo
Bhose
Hit
Medielan
Medielan Lbrary
Nm Comteibatur
Roberts Firhige
Sisco
Mary of
Robertalritge
Job
Dieliop
Hixeter
John
Malop
Exeter
Cheechine
Philadelphia Press
Stevenson
Robert Louie Stevensoun
Lanston Times
San Franetees
Steveneni
Dairyoalt
Ableg
Germany
Wien
Matehes Theenstuime
BTYLE
Margaret Deland
Abe Qharrela
Philip
Hix Wits
Earth
St. Louis Repat
Pirateolnes
Chas
Fishbook
DR. W. Kelly
Godey’s
Gopky
Series of
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Famous Women
Hoitny
Aumple
Godey Company
Lafayette Place
Dr. Peal
Peal
Cleveland
Wales
NY Mall
Bckage
BS. Webb
Alma
Ves
Business College
Bay City
Mich
Adironda
Wheeler
Wile Rlagi & Putlek
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Such
M. Montigel & Company
Niwmmae
Aqunta
Russell & Co
Oliver
Mom Ifidine
Etry Wees
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