Entire Families Enlist in Latin American Wars Show Rapid Promotion
Special correspondent reports in Colombia Venezuela and surrounding nations families join civil conflicts as rank and file and women march with troops. Young boys sometimes become generals fast promotion and widespread enlistment amid brutal warfare.
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United States
Katy
Venezuela
Colombia
Halt
San Domingo
Bolivia
Nicaragua
Ioas
Jungle
Senor
Flash of Lightning and the limits of photography
The article notes rapid shutters improve lightning photography but cannot capture the full flash. It explains a lightning duration so brief that a million flashes could fit in one second, and that even a tenth of a second would illuminate near objects far brighter than moonlight. It also mentions rapidly rotating bodies appearing stationary when observed.
Sandglass Returns as Stylish Table Accessory
The sandglass reappears as quaint table equipment alongside bronze egg boilers popular for breakfast use. Three minute varieties accompany antique furnishings in vogue and are used by many housewives to time delicate dishes, while some are elaborately mounted for desks or cabinets.
Tea Industry Employment and Investment in British India 1902
In 1902 the tea industry employed 606 830 permanently and 90 940 temporarily. It is stated that over 200 million dollars are invested in Indian tea.
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British India
Ancient giant guns on display in town enclosure
Remains of two massive wrought iron siege guns from the 15th century are shown in a town enclosure near the main entrance. One gun weighs about six tons with a 19 inch bore and 12 ft 4 in barrel length, the other about four tons, both built up from bars with iron hoops. Projectiles are granite stones. powder chamber holds about forty pounds.
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Normandy
Pont St Mitchel
Lord Seales
Eine
Wei
Giant Dragonflies and Other Enormous Insects of Ancient Earth
The article surveys huge prehistoric insects like carboniferous era dragonflies and giant beetles. It notes Borneo as home to large forms, including a six and a half inch Auschnna and the Hercules beetle, with tropical butterflies and the two foot ancient dragonfly mentioned as the largest ever.
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Borneo
West Indies
Brazil
Kaiser Role in Art Exhibition Sparks Protests
The Kaiser champions artists rejected by the German art exhibition as only 600 of 3470 entries were accepted amid alleged favoritism. Privy Councilor Mueller resigns, and the Emperor may personally select future works to curb salonist influence. Officials expect the Emperor to shape next year’s selections.
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Ministry of Education
Mueller
Hhis
Pin Money in Anglo Saxon Customs
The term morgangife or morning gift described pig money given to a wife the day after marriage. When pigs were scarce and goods dear pin money was offered on New Year’s Day with court ladies visiting pinmakers on January 1 and 2 to replenish supplies for the coming year.
Adorn Your Books with Paper Covers and Phrases
Adorn your books by covering with rough paper or vellum to fit the cover with gum. Write a favorite author quotation on the cover and add a design. A day book benefits from a brown cover with a red sun and clouds and a sunny line. An address book could display red roofed houses with a query phrase and a diary could feature a black cover with gold accent.
Ventriloquial Fowls Enter Paris Gardens
M Emile Merwert secretary general of French Guiana sends two pair of ventriloquial fowls to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. The birds amuse visitors by cries that seem to come from trees sky or crowd. The flesh is said to rival pheasants and attracts American epicures. Empress Josephine tried to acclimatize the birds in the Malmaison aviary but failed.
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M. Emile Merwert
Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
Josephine
Fishes and Sound Sense Still Uncertain
The article notes fish lack typical ears but can sense sound to a degree. Dr Zen neck of Strasburg reports experiments showing bells in water trigger movement within ten feet and disturbance up to twenty five feet. muffled bell in pall caused minor disturbance among fish.
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Zenneck
Strasburg
Arctic Mammoth Rumors Fade or Flourish in Wild Report
A Kansas City Journal notice says rumors of strange men and beasts roaming during guiicas days in hyper boman regions may be true, but without positive proof Prof. Frazzle’s claims of a living mammoth should be treated as traveler’s tall tale.
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Frazgle
Kansas City Journal
Metronymic Markings and American Travel Echoes
Fragmentary notes compare metronymic markings in Beethoven with a 72 76 pulse rate. The piece shifts to Americans traveling abroad and describes diverse travelers in the United States seeking steamship tickets to pursue leisure or opportunity across oceans.
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United States
Manager Wanted in County and Adjoining Territory
Advertises a permanent managing position for an established business house with solid finances. Salary 21 dollars weekly plus 3 dollars daily expenses paid weekly, home and buggy furnished, expenses advanced, position based in Wooster Ohio. Letter includes names Leroy Bowman Clarence Burton Dr J L Evans J J King De Chas B Lyon T T Moore and others in Letter List No 44 dated November 2 1908.
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Poston
The Youth's Companion Seeks New Subscribers for 1904 Volume
The Youth's Companion markets its upcoming volume and announces free annual issue details. It highlights a large readership, forward-looking content, and access to features from famous writers. Addressed to potential subscribers at 144 Barkley Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Praomino
America
Barkely St
Oston
Masa
Notable Railway Leaders Pass Through Wooster on Journey East
J Piermont Mergen President Larimer of New York head of Fort Wayne railroad, Mr Spencer secretary, Thomas Rodd chief engineer of the Pennsylvania, and Division Superintendent E T Whiter rode a special train through Wooster en route from New York to Chicago. Also: an ad seeks trusted men for a wealthy business home, offering 2100 weekly plus expenses. Vanlear Oldroyd, husband of Ida May, formerly of Shreve, was killed by strikers at Columbus on Oct 23 while returning to work after a strike. He died soon after. his wife is in a state hospital with five young children surviving.
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Magdalena
Thia
Castro
Venezuela
Fouls Otalora
Andes
Mr. Higgins
Mr Higgins
Mandy
Smith Young
Judas
Mr. Higeina
Ittie Brat
Fred Quick
J. Piermont Mergen
Larimer
New York
Fort Wayne
Spencer
Thomas Rodd
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
E. T. Whiter
Wooster
Chicago
Vanlear Oldroyd
Ida May
Shreve
Columbus
Hosking Valley Railroad
R.D
William May
Atate Hospital
Manager Wanted for Finances in Chicago County Area
Trustworthy man or woman sought to manage business for a well known financial house. $2000 straight cash salary plus expenses paid weekly by check. Expertise in money handling required. Permanent position. Apply Manager 610 Monon Bldg Chicago Illinois.
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Monon
Chicago
Itl
Ashland to Pensacola Rail Connection Details
Train service changes effective January 20, 1905 outline connections between Ashland and Pensacola with schedule times. Trains awaiting arrivals, imputed delays, and transfer times are listed, noting departures from Ashland at 6 12 pm and 9 54 am with two daily connections at 6 00 pm.
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Thova
Aghiapd
Perlop Arsues
Ashland
Woeeler
Shland
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