Pottery Test at Museum Undergoing Management Change
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York overhauled its management and examined Japanese pottery exhibits. Professor Morse rapidly tested the catalogue identifications and often used tactile cues to infer dating. The report notes his expertise in authenticating pieces and detecting forgery by finish and tone.
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Low Rates East for Kika Convention Travel
Salt Lake Route promotes extremely low round trip fares to Denver for Kika convention through July 14 with return within thirty days. The copy also promotes hair care advice and cosmetic tips, claiming self-styling improves coiffure and notes French experts among few masters.
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Travel deal alert from historic rail line ad
The note promises easy travel with reduced rates and routes across multiple cities including Colorado and Mexico. It mentions Atchison Topeka Santa Fe lines, a Warren contact, and a Dooly Block address in Salt Lake City, signaling a historic travel promotion from a railway company.
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Man Famine in England and Social Dances
A fragment reflecting concern over gender imbalance in England, noting scarce men at afternoon gatherings and dances. The writer laments limited introductions and social pressure, with women feeling compelled to participate to avoid attention.
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England
What Interested me most in my travels
Henpook recalls a curiosity about Egypt and the famed mammy of a queen’s paw in a travel tale. His friend quips about wonders and oddities, with a punchline about smoke and dryness, in a humorous travel vignette from Duffels Mommercial.
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Cleaning routine for Hollow Checks skin care
A nightly routine instructs cleansing the face with a cleansing cream, wiping away with a soft towel, and massaging with a cream for ten minutes using a rotary motion. The emphasis is on thorough cleansing and gentle handling to promote skin clarity.
Making of bombs and the rise of modern terror weapons
The article cautions that bomb making is becoming a refined art among radicals. It lists explosive varieties and methods, from cement casings to liquid air devices, noting recent high profile attacks in Madrid and the growing ease of remote detonation. It cites numerous explosives and potential future developments while warning of heightened danger to publics.
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First Compass and Magnetic Lodestone Origins
Cyrus C. Adams, in Harper's, notes ancient discovery of lodestone and magnetism. Lodestone in water on cork showed north south tendency. Chinese use debated. true compass emerges in Europe by 12th century, enabling navigation and more accurate coast mapping. Italian mariners produce notable surveys of Black Sea, Mediterranean, and Atlantic coasts, leading to Portulan maps.
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Dropsy Relief Reported From Kidney Pills Testimonial
Mrs Elizabeth Maxwall of 415 West Fourth Street Olympia Washington describes three years of kidney related dropsy with swelling breathlessness and fatigue. After using four boxes of Deans Kidney Pills the bloating and distress vanished. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Poster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Austrian inventor unveils heat‑blocking window glass
Richard Szigmondy claims a new window glass blocks nine tenths of sun heat while admitting visible light and blocking heat from non luminous sources. A hothouse would stay cooler under such glass in summer, but winter comfort may suffer.
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Richard Szigmondy
Szigmondy
Rest in Billville Honeymoon Post Office Joke
A rural postmaster in Billville refuses Sunday service, joking he takes his week off and will only open for mail from a lumber man and a wife, while quipping about perpetual motion government and a honeymoon. The quote reflects rural humor and social dynamics of duty and delay.
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Atlanta Constitution
Gambling and Sunday Rowdy Troubles Hit Cities
The piece notes a drop in open gambling in Oklahoma City due to law enforcement and religious activism, contrasts with historic boss gamblers, and cites shifts in farming communities. It also critiques Sunday rowdyism in New York transit and calls for city and transportation authorities to cooperate to curb disturbances.
Government Help in Australia Sets Up Village Settlements
Government offers suitable farming land for groups of men and their families to form village settlements. Settlers act individually, with overseers guiding for two years. Homes may serve as public halls or schools. Railions, implements, and basic stock provided as a loan to be repaid to the state.
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Australia
Last British Troops Leave America in 1906
May 17 saw the Royal Engineers and artillery garrison march from their barracks near Victoria British Columbia to England. After this, Canadian troops will garrison all Canadian military stations, marking a shift in imperial military duties.
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Royal Engineers
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British Columbia
England
Learned Something in a Great Lakes Quip
A Lake Erie captain remarks that Perry won his victory in 1813 while a monocled passenger challenges the idea of currents in the Great Lakes. The exchange, sourced from the Chicago Tribune, playfully contrasts historical naval triumph with a misinformed view of Great Lakes water flow.
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All Fond of Peanuts in Central Park Zoo
A New York animal lover reports feeding peanuts to many zoo animals including camel, peacocks, hippo, kangaroo, elephant, deer, ostrich, and lion. She argues peanuts are harmless and often enjoyed, despite feeding rules.
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Malden Sunday School remark and assorted 19th century items
A Malden Mass Sunday school teacher recalls a boy proudly claiming he has not improved, saying he is worse than before. The page also includes critiques of the German Patent Office, aphorisms on aging and politics, and jokes about manners and finance from a historical miscellany.
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New Jersey Girl Builds Reputation in Horse Training
A 20 year old New Jersey woman has earned a growing reputation for horse training. Five years ago she traveled to South Dakota with her mother seeking a climate change. There she learned to ride bronchs and upon return she pursued training and breaking horses with notable success, without any injuries in the work.
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Kansas City Star
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Signatures Accepted in Trind Irish Language Revival Wins
Irish language revivalists celebrate a notable victory as the National Bank approves checks signed in Irish and replicated in English. The bank notes this system provides double protection against forgery and strengthens cultural representation in financial dealings.
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Trind
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Female Troubles
Readers report relief from pelvic pain cramps and menstrual issues after using Mrs. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. A Milwaukee woman credits the remedy with healing an ulceration and restoring strength after doctors advised surgery. The ad promotes free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and notes rising cases of female disorders.
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