Odd Bird Species Reveals Courtship and Nursery Roles
In Outing Magazine, Terbert K. Job describes Wilson’s phalarope, noting its grassy wetlands habitat and distinctive courtship. The female dominates nesting and care while the male mates with multiple females, leaving the scene with orderly but scandalous relations viewed from a traditional perspective.
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Dore
Wilson
Ty Willong
York
Henry
C Hicks
Firth
Terbert K. Job
Outing Magazine
Peculiar Indian Remedies and Early Steam Power History
A historical survey describes Indian medical beliefs using animal claws horns and scorpion joints for pain swelling and health claims including growth aid and epilepsy remedies. It then traces steam power origins from Hero to Watt and early steamboats by Papin Syivington Fulton and Clermont through early 1807.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Hero of
Alexandria
Ptolemy Philadelphus
Pliny
Rome
Watt
Trevithick
Stephenson
Denys Papin
William Syivington
Robert Fulton
Chancellor Livingston
Seine
Clermont
New York
Thunderstorms in London Pride Heat and Hail Mark August Records
The London storms of August are famed with the 1846 event noted for its vivid accounts. A 93 degree heat preceded windows shattered by hail in hundreds of millions of panes. Glaziers were scarce and a charity fete followed at Old Burrey Gardens to aid florists and nurserymen.
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London
Illustrated
Blackheath
Burrey
Linstorle
London Hobe
A Christmas Reconciliation A Christmas Reconciliation
John and Mary Bowen on the verge of divorce reconcile at Christmas as their children and grandchildren arrive. Mary forgives and John promises to mend their church standing, adopting a Christmas plan to care for the family and keep the home together. Elizabeth’s unseen losses, Christine’s arrival, and a church-wide appeal help heal the frayed marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustmenthey
John Bowen
Mary Bowen
Will
Mal
Colorado
Alice
Mary
St Tle
John
Belvier
Paul
Elizabeth
Lily
Tully
Fach
Carrie
Eny
May
Hai
Jim
Christine
Sean
Tam
Grandpa
Grand
Ters
Santa Clauses In New York Attract Curious Child Bribe Moment
A Salvation Army Santa on a New York street draws a child who hands him a quarter and begs not to be forgotten. The scene on Twenty third Street shows the playful encounter as onlookers watch the annual visit.
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Salvation Army
New York
Twenty-third Street
Santa
Jase
Community Dash for Christmas Gift Boost
Local residents discussed raising funds to buy a sizable Christmas present, proposing options that will make a strong show for the money. The group suggested spending measures and sought ideas to maximize impact with the raised amount and potential additional contributions.
Salvation Army Kettle Drive Aids Thousands In New York
Iron kettles ringed by red pads in New York last December helped provide Christmas dinners for 28 000 poor people and clothing for 450, funded by public contributions at street carnivals and events.
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Salvation Army
New York City
The Merchildren's Lament And Other Oddities
A poetic fragment from a New York page presents quirky archaic wordplay about merchildren and a boy named Johnnie Merboy. The text imitates a folklore style with whimsical inquiries into sorrow and Christmas stocking imagery.
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Mermild
Johnnie Merboy
Waa Keeping
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