Clouds Above Us What They Are Composed Of
Long article explains cloud formation and types. It notes England's sky is mostly cloudy, describes cirrus and cumulus origins, explains stratus layers, and outlines the Doldrums and thunderclouds. It discusses cloud height measurements, weather forecasting by cloud changes, and the role of moisture and temperature.
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England
Congres of
Timalayas
Mount Everest
Africa
American Isthmus
Ted-nettling
Laundry Quality Emphasized by Troy Laundry
The article lauds The Troy Laundry for superior laundering of colored goods including shirts cuffs and shirt waists. It notes careful handling to prevent fading and highlights high finish and craftsmanship.
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Asa
Troy
Inside story of the papal election unfolds in diary
Chicago receives an official diary from the Vatican describing four days of conclave voting. It details ballots for Rampolla Sarto Gotti and others, pressure from Satolli and the Austrian veto against Rampolla, leading to Cardinal Sarto's ultimate election as pope.
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Prux X
Chicago
Leo Atii
James McGovern
Church of St. Dennis
Lockport
Ill
Rome
Italia
Vatican
Cardinal Ramila
Austria
Sarto
Cardinal Satolli
Theaura
Macci Kopp
Francieka Nava
Gibbons
de Skribensky
Tuzyina
Stinhuber
Shin
Fach
Rampolla
Gotti
S. Vannutelli
Oreglia
Capecelatro
di Pietro
Agliardi
Ferrata
Richelmy
Portanova
Cassetta
Sagna
Barto
Vannutelli
Serna
Sstelli
Venice
Ramopotte
Satolli
Francis Ju
Ranoni
Ayrian
Ampolla
Leo Xtii
Cardinal Sarto
Ferrati
Rampolia
Prise
Fathern MecGovern
Blank
Ricampolla
Turaday
Karto
Otter Hunting Described With Dogs and Terriers
The article explains otter biology and habitat with details on habitat, feeding, and den sites. It describes Victorian hunting practices in Britain, including the use of otter hounds and terriers, as hunters wade in rivers and guard lines form across streams. It notes the danger and difficulty of pursuing otters underwater and through holes in riverbanks.
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Rivera
Homer
Enchend
Wales
Otter Defends Young Amid Fierce Versus in Europe and America
An account describes the otter as a protective mother defending her pups and attacking threats with fierce pluck. It notes its riverine habits, water weasel family traits, and fur value, with regional size differences between Europe and North America. A separate tale recounts a Paris monkey trained in manners who bows, uses utensils, and polishes shoes for its master.
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Europe
North America
Odd Nesting Tricks of Dickie Birds in the Wood
Two workers found a bird nest in a coat pocket after leaving their jackets under trees. Eggs and young birds hatched in days, while a woodman observed birds without his coat. A cat once burglarized a Blackbirds nest but was swarmed by the twelve parents.
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Puesy
Dickie
A Bad Example Mamma to Bobby Over Pie Dinner
The papa mother gives in to a boy’s plea for more pie and justifies it with a line about a mother’s permissive act. Bobby eats the pie with a clear conscience despite the moral dilemma.
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Mamma
Bobby
Farmer and John Reflect on Missing Buckwheat Seed
A farmer surveys his land and laments that no buckwheat was planted. John answers with a cautious nod as the farmer contemplates the ruined crop. The farmer concludes that without sowing seed, even a careful plow will not yield results.
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John
Lamb Flees as Mary Leaves Mint Patch
A brief rural scene shows Mary leaving a mint patch and returning to find her lamb missing. The fragment mentions Forlé as a character who could not take a hint.
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Mary
Forlé
Wordplay Quiz Prompted by Odd Phrases
A puzzling text repeats humorous fragments and misspellings such as Conandrama and Aurust, asking about laughter, stitches, and a prize fighter. It reads like a playful, slightly garbled prompt with incongruous questions about months and letters.
Teacher praises Tommy’s clean hands in morning lesson
He Washed Disher recounts how Tommy keeps his hands spotless. The teacher urges all children to observe Tommy’s clean hands and asks how he maintains them, while Tommy answers that his mother makes him wash the breakfast dishes every morning.
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Disher
Tommy
Reptile Lesson Sparks Student Request for Examples
A schoolmaster describes a reptile that crawls rather than walks and prompts a boy named Freedis to ask for another example. The fragment notes the amused classroom moment as students listen to the teacher.
World Facts and Oddities From Around the Globe
A miscellany notes St Augustine Florida has the only artesian well powered mill. It lists animals speeds, palm lengths, and scent ranges. It cites violin manufacture in Europe, language education in Austria, ancient paper invention, and floor trends. It cites German election totals and New York fashion drapers. It ends with animal and rainfall efficiency comparisons.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Caris
Versailles
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Pauline
Hiram
Effie
Tox
Beotheer
Freedis
Markneukirchen
Sayony
Gio
Germany
Fons
India
Columbia University
London
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Servia
New York
Australia
Buenos Ayres
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