Tamed Wild Beasts from Seistan Awe and Alarm
Reports from the British arbitration mission to Seistan recount tame wolves and mad jackals that haunted camps and attacked camels and natives. The piece describes hunting jackals, the keddah elephant system in Mysore, and the aim of taming elephants for state processions, with vivid notes on the breeding and training of kept elephants.
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Seistan
India
Persia
Selstan
Tadiq
Government of
Keddah
Col Pope's Expensive Ducks Sketched by Cape Trip
A Boston Herald writer recounts Col Pope and companions hunting near Cape Cod while hotel site scouting. They paid a farm boy five dollars for a single shot at ducks on a pond. Three birds fell but the owner claimed damages and Col Pope settled with him as others pursued the boy.
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Chatham
Boston Herald
Cape
Col. Pope
Miss Agita Westton seeks correspondence with South Dakota bachelors
Miss Agita Westton of West Somerville Massachusetts writes the South Dakota census department asking to be connected with local bachelors. She notes the gender balance favors men there and asks to be put in touch with suitable suitors at once. She adds that the request should not be interpreted as requiring any particular match.
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Agita Westton
West Somerville
Mass
South Dakota
Robinson Consus
Coat Swap Prank in Chicago Office Ends With Laughs
A Chicago press bureau reports a humorous incident where two coworkers, one very short and one tall, find both coats swapped after an overtime night. Each, mistaken for the thief, leaves with the other’s overcoat, prompting a lighthearted mix up when they meet next morning and exchange stories.
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Chicago
Lome
Farmer seeks 90 foot ladder for corn harvest at Crow Fork
A Missouri farmer at Crow Fork inquired about a 90 foot aerial ladder. He said he wants to borrow the device to help gather creek bottom corn this fall. The tall crop has him planning an efficient harvest.
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Crows Fork
Overcoat Mix‑up Sparks Laughing Disbelief
Two men exchange astonishment and hearty laughter after the shorter man realizes his tall friend wore his overcoat home the previous evening, exclaiming that the coat was his own umbercoat.
Woman Hodcarrier. The distinctive female German worker's silhouette
A fragment notes a hodcarrier with a clearly recognizable female figure in German labor imagery. The description suggests a bold, unmistakable stance though the caption is incomplete, offering a glimpse of gendered industrial labor symbolism.
Town Clerk In Petticoats
Miss Clara McAlpine of New Hartford Conn the daughter of William McAlpine becomes the state’s only woman town clerk She qualified to act in the absence of F A Jewell and issues marriage licenses and other duties satisfactorily to applicants
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Petticoats
Clara McAlpine
Wiliam McAlpine
New Hartford
Alcohol in Liquors. The Tumblers Represent Half a Pint
A fragment notes measurements with tumblers and wine glasses as halves of pints and syllables. The line hints at a tavern or measurement unit description, possibly from a bygone advertisement or domestic text. Remaining readable content is sparse and lacks clear events or individuals.
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Havana
Crochet Bedspread From Scraps Gains Exhibition Praise
A recent art needlework show featured a striking bedspread made entirely from colored linen scraps joined by crochet. The octagonal pieces form a larger square with white crochet connections, edged by deep lace, while other fashion notes describe hats, petticoats, and bead accents reflecting the era’s stylish accessories.
Pelican's Peculiar Motions Described
The pelican, a chief among swimming birds, displays peculiar motions. It glides across the water on extended feet then sinks into a landing setup, sliding before entering a swim. In diving for fish it performs a semer sault underwater, descending with notable agility.
When Sailors Wore Earrings Arcane Pride of Seafaring Style
A city ship chandler recalls sailors once selling and wearing earrings. He notes many sailors had pierced ears and valued pieces up to 50 dollars, with agate as the sole acceptable stone for the gems. He laments the decline of the jewelry trade among seafarers.
Silks for Shirtwaist Suits in Home Wear
The piece notes soft fancy silks ideal for shirtwaist suits worn at home. It describes gowns as continued from summer and highlights the growing trend of wearing thin gowns indoors each year.
Flat White Cloth Hat and New Design in Waists
A description of a flat white cloth hat with a green velvet facing and a series of circular crown-less sections. Also outlines a new waist design with no neck opening, featuring an inverted shoulder plait and a double row of tiny buttons, suitable for soft fill fabrics and wash materials.
Velvet Costumes Described With Velvet and Lace Details
The left costume features wine colored chiffon velvet with a heavy bolero in large cords and silk braid. A lace chemisette with soutache straps complements puffed sleeves and a gathered inverted plait front. An empire costume follows in prime velvet with matching skirt, red cloth reverses, and gold button waistcoat.
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Berous
Sruts
Chantilly
New York
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