Grant in Japan A remembered royal welcome by Emperor
The article recalls Gen. Grant's 1871 visit to Japan, his reception in Nagasaki and Tokyo, and the imperial hospitality. It describes the royal barge welcome, gun salutes, and Emperors praise, noting U.S. sympathy for Japan and Grant's remarks about America's friendship. It mentions Fourth of July celebrations and cultural exchanges during the visit.
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Tallest in Washington Test office Building Will Rise
The article describes the planned post office tower in Washington, detailing the clock faces, surrounding arches, and masonry work. It notes the tower will exceed the Capitol dome by several feet once finished, with a 308 foot peak and a complex roof. The report also covers challenges in roofing the tower and compares the dome heights considering surrounding hills. It ends with a Tokyo scene of Gen Grant’s reception and a Japanese banquet in his honor.
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French Military Pronoun Change Sparks Debate on Rank
An article discusses a new minister of war order demanding formal language with soldiers, banning “thou” and “you” in favor of distant address. It contrasts monarchical usage of “thou” with republican aims to grant equal respect, noting practices in Germany Austria Italy and Russia and historical shifts toward egalitarian speech.
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Birds and beasts form unlikely friendships in nature
The New York Sunday World reports remarkable cases of cross species bonds in Java forests. Buffalo and flamingo share rides and mutual grooming while other birds clean an alligator’s teeth, illustrating surprising animal friendships beyond fierce instincts.
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Maine Inventor Targets Magazine Hen and Egg Frenzy
A Maine inventor pursues a rifle‑barrel hen that stores up eggs until prices rise to 3 cents a dozen then 20, promising flood of cheap eggs. The device would lay consistently, with the poorest people possibly getting hard boiled eggs three times daily.
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Household Hints on Ink, Stains, and Hosiery Care
Practical tips cover ink corrosion on steel, stain removal for coffee and knives, a chicken dish for invalids, and sock preparation. Raw potato rub removes knife stains. egg yolk plus wine cleans linen. glycerine substitute possible. Wash new socks before wear to prevent shrinkage and color transfer. sewing and drying steps described for repurposing old hosiery into scrubbing cloths.
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