Fantastic Timepieces Through Curious Shapes Of Old
An overview of antique watches from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries describes their fanciful forms such as Nuremberg eggs, eagle shapes, ducks, acorns, and coffin-like rings. It notes shifting fashion toward flat oval or round pieces after 1620 and contrasts extravagant earlier designs with modern plain watches. A second brief item reports a Chicago case where a judge, moved by a boy’s sincere testimony, released a young defendant after hearing both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuremberg
Henry II of
France
Diana of
Wouri
Brooklyn
Longest and Shortest Days Across Cities
The London Standard notes varied day lengths: London and Bremen 16 to 19 hours, Stockholm 18.4 hours, Hamburg and Dantzig 17 hours, St Petersburg and Tobolsk 5 to 19 hours, Torpen Finland nearly 22 hours at solstice and under 3 hours at Christmas, Wardbury Norway from May 21 to July 22, Spitzbergen 34 months of daylight.
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London
Bremen
Stockholm
Hamburg
Dantzig
St. Petersburg
Tobolsk
Siberia
Torpen
Finland
Wardbury
Norway
Spitzbergen
London Standard
Precious Models Joke Reflects Studio Break-In Mood
In a witty London Tit Bits line a cartoonish reporter jokes a break in occurred but left only ham and sausages as the still life models. The quip plays on art studio misfortune and absurd props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The Razor Trader Ex-Barber Turns Quick Trade Venture
A former top barber quits his long time post at a flagship shop and starts a mobile business trading razors with shop owners in the city, Brooklyn, and Jersey City. He carries about a dozen razors and a few bones, mixing new and old pieces as he negotiates swap deals with local barbers for 25 to 50 cents per trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Jersey City
View of Manilla Capital City of the Philippines
View of Manilla, capital and largest city of the Philippine islands, with about 330 000 population. The population includes Spanish creoles, Chinese, and natives. An earthquake long ago toppled many stone houses, and rebuilding produced low wooden bamboo structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Tired Razors and Barter Scheme Plague a Shop District
A New York Sun report describes a former barber exploiting exchanges and swaps in downtown trade. He deals in tired razors and other barber tools, often restoring them overnight and reselling after trial. He accepts small cash adjustments and frequently swaps items back to owners.
Remnant of Puritan Marriage Customs and Dress in New England
The New York Press surveys Puritan remarriage trends noting low marriage odds for girls aged 15 to 19 and rising rates for 25 to 29. It describes gendered clothing, absence of politics and court life, lifelong property denial, arranged marriages, and a ceremonial ring with holy water, observed in a New England sect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Austen
Marion Dashwood
New England
New York Press
A Russian Priest Plays Cards Before Church Service
A Russian priest distracted by a good hand tucked his cards away to resume after services. The cards slipped to the church floor causing notable scandal among the congregation. The priest remained unfazed by the uproar and continued with devotions.
Map of the Philippine Islands
The article notes the Philippines has nine large islands and over 1,200 smaller ones covering more than 120000 square miles with about 7500000 people. Manila is the capital on Luzon with 330000 residents, a mix of Spanish creoles Chinese descendants and natives. The Manila Bay is described as the world’s largest and finest anchorage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Luzon
Panay
Zebu
Leyte
Bohol
Negros
Samar
Mindanao
Mindoro
Manilla
Bay of
Europe
Widows and Marriage Trends Highlighted by New York World
The New York World notes widows aged 21 to 34 are adept at drawing confidences, a widow’s influence described as dangerous. It adds widowers remarry more than bachelors, with young widowers 25 to 34 forming a large marrying group, second perhaps only to college tutors.
Evening Light sect described in Midwest communities
A reader describes a discreet religious group named Evening Light scattered across Indiana Ohio and Michigan. The families form self contained communities with no formal leaders or ministers and rely on individual judgment to guide each gathering. They meet in homes and share meals and wear distinctive clothing with women sewing mens garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Light
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Priest Corrects Parishioners on Card Playing at Church
A priest ends a service by testing a chorister on saints days and cards, confronting parents for teaching cards to children but not religion. He scolds the congregation and departs, warning against bringing playing cards into the church.
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London
Mrs Fizzletop Pushes Son to Practice Piano
Mrs Fizzletop urges Johnny to practice his piano piece. Johnny replies that he has been practicing the pauses in the march until he can perform them perfectly, despite not touching the piano for a half hour.
Brave Horse She John Faces Fear of Trains
A quirky London Fun item notes the horse Brave Horse and the pony She John are unafraid of trains. The piece reports John saying the animal would run toward oncoming trains, highlighting its fearless temperament.
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John
London
The Flagship Olympia Hints at Asiatic Squadron Strength
The Olympia, flagship of the Asiatic squadron, built 1891, displaces 5870 tons with 17818 horsepower and 21.6 knots. Armament includes four 4 inch breechloaders, ten 6 inch rapid fire guns, fourteen 6 pound and six 1 pound rapid fire guns, and four Gatlings.
Abdurrahman of Afghanistan A Remarkable Autocrat
The New York World profile portrays Abdurrahman Khan as a singular ruler capable of harsh acts, such as hanging a beggar for reliance, and displays his vanity and caution with flattery while noting Afghanistan’s modern factory strides in Kabul producing cartridges and weapons for the state.
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Abdurrahiman
Afghanistan
Abdurrahman
Kabul
Khan
Ameer
Kabulon
Umra Khan
Salters
Treasures of Memory Poem of Youth and Lost Innocence
A reflective poem recalls childhood dreams beside a river and the later erosion of trust. The speaker contrasts carefree fantasies with a partner’s guided path toward wealth and fame, noting sorrow and the loss of innocence as life diverges.
Valley Lodge Masonic Meeting Announcement in P C Hall
Valley Lodge No 21 A F and A M meets the fourth Saturday evening in P C Hall. Visiting brothers invited to attend. H W Hyatt Worshipful Master G W Gilliam Secretary.
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FP. L. T. North Star Lodge No
P.C. Hall
BE. Romia
N. G. Tn
Aventis
Ree
Townsend Lodge
Masonic Hall
Broadway
Townsword
Pool
Whaley
M. Guenett
Order “Ually
Marie McConsiex
W. M
Mevite Mayness
Townsend, Montana
Valley Temple No.1 Patriarchal Circle of America
E.S. Pottano
M. E. Church
South
Townsend
Tlaov
Toston
Keep Creek
Lavinia Chapel
W. T. Goulder
Paster
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Commodore George Dewey
Atlatic Squadron
United States Navy
George Dewey
New Orleans
Port Hudson
Donaldsonville
Port Fisher
Agawan
Kersten
Ansewer
Wells
Erie
Murphy
Chicago Journal
THE
Razor Trader
Ber
New York Sun
Olympia
New York Ledger
Broadwater County
Montana
Townsend Messencen
Townsend Messenger
the Townsend Messenger
Mining and Scientific Press
Market St
San Francisco, Cal
Lodge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Radersturg
Heaver Creek
Winston
P. Society
Gro. D. Kise
ST Andard
Northwest
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