Celestial Humor From The Book Of Laughter Anecdotes
A China review collection of tales from the Nsiao Lin Kuang features dialogues about temper and folly. Jests include a stove talk about burning clothes, a clever child who discovers books are printed, a wife mistaking a stolen hoe, and a faller who regrets rising. The piece lampshades age, wittily noting marriage, longevity, and clever feints.
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The
China Review
Nolan
White
Pekin
Iity
Needlework of a Barber’s Grim Task Across Fingers
In a grim anecdote a barber speaks of drawing blood and severing fingers to free more of them. He remarks that barbering is a difficult trade and jokes that they should have a thousand fingers as he continues his painful acts.
Mexican Art and Education Across Diverse Mexican Lands
The narrator praises Mexican government investment in 10 000 public schools housing Indian and youth learners with strong math and science facilities. He visits San Carlos Academy to compare native art with Paris Rome and Munich. He observes Cuernavaca crafts carved crucifixes Amatlan de las Reyes embroidery pottery and a porter playing an American piano in a Monte de Piedad.
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Academy of San Carlos
Academies of Design
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Rome
Munich
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Cordoba
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Boston
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Guadalajara
Come Academy
Design
Monte de Piedad
Florida letter recalls a war tale from Fernandina
A Florida correspondent recounts an Civil War encounter at Fernandina on Amelia Island where Union gunboats threatened the town. Yulee hurried valuables onto a train as troops fled, the bridge dash ended with a defiant whistle and a near wreck, costing him about 20 000 in the telling.
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Florida
Fernandina
Yulee
Amelia Island
Col. L. A. Hardee
A Pilgrim’s Grit and a Call to Help the Struggling
A reflective piece compares climbing Egyptian pyramids to life’s journey. The narrator recalls faltering strength and Arab aid, urging readers to lend a hand to the poor and afflicted so others may rise step by step toward hope and revival.
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Pyramids
Egypt
Vestry Supper Delights Audience At New England Church
A well attended New England Supper event last Tuesday evening featured old but well executed music by a strong vocal group led by Mrs. Wyman and Mr Cassidy. The male quartet performed admirably and Mr Walcott received a silver cake basket and card receiver as a token of church support. Proceeds aimed to clear the organ debt, with profits noted at 35.
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Ripley
Cassidy
Walcott
Crosby
Manly
Belcher
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Church of the Unity
M. W. Pray
Wm. Walker
Sermons on Sin Faith and Hope at Local Churches
Rev Cary at Methodist Church preached on eradicating sin by aggressive effort using the text If thy right eye offend thee. Rev Hewlett of St Johns Mission spoke of grace and communion of the Holy Ghost. Safford urged faith as belief assent confidence and application, with faith plus work able to move God and humanity. A Baptist Sunday school concert is planned for next Sunday evening and invites all.
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Methodist Church
Mr. Hewlett
St. John's Mission
Ssapust
Safford
The
Baptist Church
Beachmont gatherings span weddings and church events
In Beachmont and nearby, L. K. Blodgett of Boston wed Miss Blanche McLaughlin amid a stormy night crowd. Episcopal Mission tableaux, plus musical performances by Roundy, Lee, Goodrich, and Kessler entertained after the ceremony. The Unity church hosted a large fundraiser with diverse acts and a fish pond attracting many patrons.
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Boston
Blanche McLaughlin
Beachmont
Mr. Bixby
Episcopal Mission
Roundy
Lee
Harold Goodrich
Kessler
Pine Tables Trains From Boston To Winthrop Junction
Train schedule shows departures from Boston to Winthrop Junction at 6 50, 7 30, 8, 8 30, 9 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 30, 4 30, 5, 6 30, 7 30, 9 30, 11 15. Return trips run from Winthrop Junction to Boston at 6 25, 7 08, 7 38, 8 08, 8 38, 9 18, 10 16, 11 16, 12 18, 1 16, 2 16, 3 03, 3 38, 4 03, 4 33, 5 33, 6 03, 6 48, 9 03, 10 32 with Sundays hourly 10 A M to 10 P M and a Workingmen's train service.
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Boston to Winthrop Cottage Hill rail schedule begins
The Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad announces a narrow gauge timetable starting September 20. Trains depart Boston at multiple intervals to Winthrop Junction and Cottage Hill with special Sunday runs. Returns from Cottage Hill and Point Shirley operate on limited times with midday and evening services.
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Boston
Boston, Revere Beach
George and Collins Coaches at Reasonable Rates
George and Collins offer coach services with flexible pricing. Coaches available for hire at competitive rates to meet transport needs for events and daily travel.
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George & Collins
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