HUMAN HEAD HUNTERS IN PACIFIC TRIBES
An account of head hunting among Papuan and Dayak groups in New Guinea, Borneo, Ceram, Gilolo and nearby islands. Describes methods, weapons such as kris, sumpitan blowpipes, parang swords, ritual significance of severed heads, vendettas, and enforcement by colonial powers.
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New Guinea
Borneo
Ceram
Gilolo
Fly River
Torres Strait
Thursday Island
Malay Peninsula
Malacca
Dinangs
Hegri Sembilan
The Lift Joke Between Two Englishmen
An American tourist in London jokes about how to speed a slow elevator by stopping it and moving the building. The other English passenger reacts with measured interest asking how this would work.
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London
America
Sponges and Their Odd Shapes and Uses
The article describes sponges growing in bizarre forms such as hands hats and idols. It notes a rare three foot diameter fan shaped sponge in New York valued at 100 as an exhibit. Mediterreanean sponges are best with prices from a cent to 20 and up to 60 a pound for fine specimens.
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New York City
A Spinster and a Bachelor Duel Over a Typewriter
A New York bachelor author offered a machine for 5 per month to a spinster writer still handcrafting her work. She replied by praising her own Blank typewriter, noting its superiority, and refusing any sale at that price. The tale ends with the author aiming to become a millionaire to buy the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Detroit
Life of Circus People and Family Ties
The article notes circuses preserve clan networks across generations with performers aging but remaining agile. Women travel with circuses under protection from male relatives or husbands, and family life is deeply embedded. Children grow up within the profession, learning its lessons just as in schooling.
Sun Temperature and Contraction Estimate Limits Life Span
The article discusses dinamic heat theory and solar contraction rates claiming the sun must contract about thirty five meters annually to sustain energy. It projects a 0.01 percent radius decrease in two millennia and suggests animal life could persist at most ten million years more. It also includes miscellaneous quotes and an advertisement for Dean's Ointment.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet promises a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. Boxes carry E W Groves signature and cost 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Miss Tula Moline Moves Dressmaking Parlors to Parisian Millinery
Miss Tula Moline announces her dressmaking business has relocated to 26 North Stone Avenue at the Parisian Millinery. She offers new and up-to-date styles and invites patronage.
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Tula Moline
North
Stone Avenue
Digestive tonic promotes stomach strength and blood health
Digests all foods and tones the stomach and digestive organs. Cures dyspepsia and indigestion, relieves stomach troubles, and makes rich red blood, health and strength. Bell's Pharmacy.
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Bell’s Pharmacy
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M. D
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O.F. Halk
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M_ MELLUISH
R. R. Vollrath
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Smithers
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
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