Quaker Poet Label for Whitman Era Youth
A reminiscence recounts John Greenleaf Whittier at Hershey academy age about twenty as a self declared real poet. Mrs Abby Woodwan transcribes Whittier’s own words describing the Haverhill ceremony with Robert Dinsmore the Scotch farmer and the procession to the new academy. Whittier recalls being dubbed the Quaker poet after delivering his poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greensleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier
Delare
Abby J. Woodwan
Whiter
Oak Knoll
Haverhill Academy
Fea
New Academy
Robert Dinsmore
Windham
Haverhill
Academy
A Strange Lake on Sulphur Island Of New Zealand
A center island lake measuring fifty acres sits off New Zealand, twelve feet deep and fifteen feet above sea level. Waters teem with hydrochloric and sulfuric acids at 110 degrees Fahrenheit, while fumes roll off the boiling caldron. Blowholes on the opposite shore roar as rocks are hurled skyward by internal forces. A boat can be launched with care to explore the lake edges, though acid eats at gear.
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Sulphur Island
New Zealand
An Overdressed Drama and Frayed Theatrical Talk
A compact montage of quotable lines from various 20th century era pieces including remarks on theater purpose and modern interpretations. The excerpts mix satirical barbs about carpenters wigmakers and the cost of living with brief exchanges on divorce fortitude and social foibles.
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National Review
The Devilfish Hunters in the Gulf of Mexico
The article describes giant devilfish or mantas found in the Gulf of Mexico. It details their size up to twelve to eighteen feet and weights surpassing 1,500 pounds. It explains the dangerous, protracted harpooning process, including multiple harpoons, live shots, and shark nets, to secure a catch.
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Gulf of Mexico
Illustrated London News
Most Exclusive Club Opens Few Wealthy Doors
London Gentlewoman notes the Royal Yacht squadron as perhaps the most exclusive club, where money fails to grant entry. A ballot governs membership, with owners of yachts preferred though some poorer men are admitted. The piece also mentions the proverb about dawn’s darkest hour and frost’s chill before daylight.
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Royal Yacht Squadron
London
Old Time Prices From England Days of Cheap Living
A Chicago News clipping notes historical English pricing such as George Inn feather bed rates at a penny, dinners at six pence, and festival price controls. It cites Elizabethan and Stuart periods with named rooms, Becket’s translation celebration bread pricing, Edinburgh's year round markets with sheep at 12 to 20 cents, hens at 1 cent, and Rochelle wine at 1 cent a pint, plus penalties for deviation.
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England
George Inn
Stuart Times
Canterbury
Becket
Edinburgh
Rochelle
Chicago News
Queer Crabs and Their Clever Disguises
The article describes crabs that disguise themselves by attaching seaweed or sponge to their backs to blend with surroundings. If growth is excessive the crab prunes and renews its cover. Sponge crabs mimic the same tactic, using bits of vinyl sponge. In captivity they become anxious and eagerly clothe themselves with any available material.
Salt in the Sea Estimated Salt Vast Ocean Mass
A scientist, after extensive tests on ocean density, estimates about 8,061,842 cable miles of common salt in all seas. He compares this to five times the Alpine mountains, noting the immense salt content while a witty aside about buckwheat at a boarding house echoes. The quote ends with a line about the noblest man facing conflict.
His Mistake He Went Too Far Joking About Hats
Bunsen, a lawyer known for joking, mocked his wife about a new hat. He called it poorly trimmed and mocked the milliner. The next day his wife sent a bill for retrimming the hat and he paid $18.34, admitting the joke had ended.
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Bunsen
Kidder
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Care of goldfish and Barrie criticism noted
The text includes fish care guidance advising weekly water changes and warm rainwater for goldfish, plus minimal feeding. It also references J M Barrie being quoted as chair at a Burns celebration and a humorous piece later attributed to him about his social tact.
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Barrie
J. M. Barrie
Scotland
National Observer
Mr. Barrie
Auto Repairing and Miscellaneous Trades Listing
Local classified items list auto repairs and trades including Bred Phoenix Watertown Comm Automobile Gas and Gasoline Engine repairing. artistic wall paper sale. Frank J. Rametti mercantile collections. Gauthier Bros wagon works. carpet laundering. East Main St carriage and blacksmithing. Factory remnant corner. lighting supplies. metal shingles. milk delivery. moving and trucking. musical instruments offer. prescriptions and druggists. Salvation Army industrial items. clothes by Louis Levy. model making.
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Phoenix
Watertown
Nte
Co. 48 Center
Carriage and Wagon Works
Gauthier Bros
Lounsbury St
G. Panneton
Tel
Ota
East End
Larocque
Prop
East Main St
Carri
South Main Meadow
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Aberdeenshire
J. Gray
Britain
Father Vaughan
Gecter
the Devilfish
Puck
Garfeld
Womnn
Weesta
Ieee
F. L. Marks & Coo. Inc
A. F. Cowles
Grand Street
Bank Street
Avery's
West Main St
West End
Waterbury Towel and Cabinet Co
B. I. Russell
Waterbury
H. Shore
Kingsbury
G. W. Brown
Dover Street
Jne O'Brien
N. Main
Adams St
New England
North End Bakery & Confectionery
P. Hock
Business College
Waterbury Business College
Bouffard's Bakery
A. P. Blanchette
South Main St
Kaplan's Coffee Roasting Company
Main St
Wanamaker Clothing
Lyons & Grimes
Bank St
G. G. Riggs
Albert Delay
Waterville
Conn
General Contracting and Teaming
Chas H. Payne
Piedmont St
J. A. Lovett
Fuller St
Genest & Michard
William St
H. Jones
West Main
L. D. Bouley
East Main
S. Rabinovitz
Henry Robillard
Field St
Frank J. Rametti
Mercantile and Commercial Collections & Specialty
E. Main
P.O. Box
C. E. Johnson
North Main St
A. H. Deucks
Florist
John Evans
Florist and Nursery
New York
A. Spencer
Jonah Pope
Geo Barton
Oakville
Dixon's Grocery
North Main Bt
Bley's Market
Corner Grand
Frea J. Loiselle
Mill St
M. J. Wail
J. H. Hapenny
Bishop St
Hitchcock Hardware CO
Watertown, Conn
L. A
Union Square
Cole St
Hoffman
James L. White
Elm St
John T. Allman
Frank
Brook St
Lana
William Reynolds
Grand Bt
Cummings & Thompson
Eaglest
Vincent E. Pannunslo
F. Main
Wolcott St
John J. Welch
Solo Agt
Kent
L. Whitney
Agt
Facuma Annaea Ord Oor Crimian Gal
R. FP. Worden & Sons
Charey St. Vrata
A. Stemmell
Willow Market
A. Kennedy
Willow St
Joseph Robillard
Walnut
General Ae
Marcoal
Usical Instruments
J. J. Derwin
Bank
Angrave
W. Jackson
M. D
Otyer
Gillette
Dan G. Sullivan
Thatcher Co
Center St
L. T. Burns
Scozzafava
Piaeny
J. H. Lancaster
Qungengeai Real Estate and Insuranor
Redmond
AL Estate
Insuranor
P. Williams
W. Main
Barecian Ooin Estate
Waterbury Rubber Stamp Co
Self Inkers
X. Saletrap
F ‘Trucking
F. J. Larkin
South Willows& Barn
Offles
OAK
B. H. Mattoon
Ssurase
Real Estate
Salvation Army Industrial
Louis Levy
Buckingham
J. D. Roblewon
Peart Feela
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