The Bad Boy and His Dad In Cairo Escapade
Excerpted travel humor by Hon George W Peck describes a chaotic Cairo hotel scene and a disastrous camel ride to the pyramids. The narrator jokes about Egyptian society, Anglo humor, and a mishap where fireworks spark a camel stampede leaving him to narrate the fallout.
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Bad Boy
Dad
Cairo
Pyramids
George W. Peck
Wisconsin
Peck
Sun
Joseph B. Bowles
Egypt
Constantinople
America
Desert
Mecca
Congress of Nations
Society of
Standard Oil Company
Nile
Jackass
Hennery
FADS IN SIZES OF CIGARS IN A NY SHOP DURING REST HOUR
Report from a New York Sun transcription describes a cigar shop near the stock exchange where two smokers discuss cigar lengths from four to seven inches and prices from five to ten cents. The shopkeeper notes weight varies by tobacco and that five cent cigars are now waged in demand.
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Stock Exchange
New York Sun
Porto Rico
Red hair sparks fierce opinions among admirers and critics
The Queen notes red hair arouses strong reactions, with fans hailing it as golden and predicting success while detractors call it a sign of bad temper or immorality, a conversation carried in lively tones.
Daughters of Ferdinand de Soto Society Tale
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports Mortimer E. Walker on tracing ancestors, recounting a southern city with blue blooded circles and rival factions forming the Daughters of Ferdinand de Soto to claim original grandees' status.
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Mortimer E. Walker
Boston
Milwaukee Sentinel
Daughters
Ferdinand de Soto
Brush Your Straw Hat For Longevity
The hat man advises brushing straw hats regularly to keep them fresh and protect them from moisture. Brushing removes dust and helps prevent rain from setting dust into the straw, preserving appearance and life of the hat.
Mystery Circle Drama Reveals De Soto Died a Bachelor
A young seeker challenged the exclusive circle by researching Ferdinand de Soto. Her findings publicized the truth that De Soto died a bachelor, triggering swift social backlash and a dramatic row among the daughters.
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Ferdinand de Soto
Error in English guidance from July St Nicholas text
The note discusses Sir Walter Scott's sentence in Legends of Montrose where the placement of the word almost is misplaced. It explains that almost should precede ere to match the author’s intended meaning and fix the English phrasing.
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St. Nicholas
Sir Walter Scott
Montrose
Allan McAulay
Odd Will Splits Estate Into Six Equal Shares
The Carlton Victoria will of W H Mainwaring divided his estate into six equal parcels. Six children drew envelopes from a box containing numbers matching portions and each accepted the portion allotted by chance.
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W. H. Mainwaring
Carlton
Victoria
Vanity of Criminals Declares Ignorance Drives Crime
Professor Ferriani argues that 75 percent of criminals act in ignorance of consequences. He notes many criminals boast of crimes, exaggerate them in court, and harm themselves through a perverse vanity.
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Ferriani
Albanian tradition flags a girl's marriage value
A description explains a custom in Albania where a woman-to-be piles her savings on her head to display her financial worth for potential suitors. The piece notes observers gauge this display to assess marriage value and prospects.
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Albania
Hat Care Advice From An 19th Century Column
A 19th century tip urges readers to brush their straw hats and ribbons to keep them in fair condition for the season. The piece likens rain’s effect on a dirty hat versus a clean one and emphasizes regular maintenance for a presentable appearance.
Greatness of the Czar in Russian Tales
A collection of sayings about the Russian czar contrasts grand titles with humorous limits. The pieces joke that even the Little Father is not all powerful, noting that time and fate can undermine the crown and death can affect any ruler.
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Russia
Fort Riley riding school uses unbroken horses in lessons
The Fort Riley equitation classes train with wild ponies to teach riders. The Kansas City Journal notes the department must continually bring in untamed horses to fulfill the course aims. A carload of wild Indian ponies arrived recently.
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Fort Riley
Kansas City Journal
Beggar Cries at Rothschild Funeral in Paris
At a Rothschild family funeral in Paris a beggar sobs loudly among mourners. A bystander consoles him, noting even relatives restrain their grief. The man asks if he is related and answers no, then laments his unhappiness.
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Paris
M. de Rothschild
The Bonaparte Family Abroad and Alliances
London reports on how Napoleon I left no direct descendants but created a broad Bonaparte network across Europe. Empress Eugenie remains central as matriarch and peacemaker, backing nephews Victor and Louis Napoleon, while the Italian branch traces to Prince Charles and includes Princess Maria and Princess Eugenia among ties to Rome and Moscow.
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London
Napoleon
Europe
Bonaparte
Eugenie
England
Tuileries
Empress Eugenie
Victor Napoleon
Prince Louis
Louis Napoleon
Catherine of Wurtemburg
Clotilde
Italy
Victor
Brussels
Clementine
Belgium
Russia
King of Wurtemburg
Letitia
Duke of
Aosta
Prince Charles
Lucien
Rome
Ruspoli
Charles
Maria
Enrico Gotti
Eugenia
New Orthodox Synagogue Planned for Chicago West Side
Chicago plans a large three story synagogue for the Agudat Achem congregation at Polk street and Marshfield avenue. Architects S. M. Eichberg and D. S. Klafter have drafted a 62 by 100 foot building to cost about $50,000 excluding furnishings. Construction starts soon with dedication slated within the year.
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Chicago
Polk Street
Marshfield Ave
Nue
Agudat Achem
New York
S. M. Eichberg
D. S. Klafter
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