The Ganja Crime Myth and the Maelstrom of Norway
A discussion on ganja and opium contrasts their effects and legal status in India, with ganja described as a crime trigger and assassin origin, while opium is deemed less harmful. It then describes the Norwegain Maelstrom, its location near Lofoten, currents, seasonal safety, and a 1859 hydrographic survey debunking suction myths.
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London Telegraph
India
Bombay
Ganja
Ile
Ghazi
Alumet
Loffoden Isles
Moskenes
Great West Fjords
Norwegian Hydrographic Survey
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Itching Palm and the Front Porch Talk
Old Goldenclink, known for stinginess, chats with Steadyboy on the front porch when Little Jimmy mentions an itching palm. Goldenclink replies he does not scratch it, explaining his understanding of the saying.
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Goldenclink
Steadyboy
Jimmy Steadyboy
London
Bent
Russia Cement Co
Cloucester
Mass
Why She Liked Sarsaparilla at the Roadhouse
A playful exchange between Madgie and Tommy at a boulevard road-house reveals Madgie’s fondness for sarsaparilla, noting its popping spark as a reason. The couple discusses future housekeeping plans during their ride home as reported by the Chicago Ledger.
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Tommy
Chicago
The Monkey and the Sugar in India
A taming tale from the Journal of Chemistry describes a monkey in India baffled by a corked bottle containing sugar. After many trials the monkey uses insight from a crash of olives to smash the bottle, freeing the sugar which it promptly eats with satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Humboldt
Journal of Chemistry
Effects of the Electric Arc Light on Sight
The electric arc light blazes brightly but darkens areas beside the beam and causes night blindness in Seomen. Officers note the light is more nuisance than aid as prolonged exposure dulls night vision and hampers seafaring tasks.
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lNew
York Mail and Express
Inhabitants and Culture of Yap Island Group
The Yap island group in the Pacific, vibrant with 8 000 to 10 000 inhabitants, features tattooed men and hair tied in knots, women with bands in their hair, bark skirts, and elaborate white flower decorations. Tribes feud constantly, houses rise on earth mounds with stone jetties, and a rare large currency disc of arragonite serves ceremonial display rather than trade. Foreign presence includes O Keefe Col on Tarang, Capt. Holcombe at Tapelan, Capelle Co on Enggohe, and Messengers Homes in Malakat harbor islands.
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London Times
Yap
Pacific
Germany
Spain
Pacific Islands
Pelew Islands
Fiji
Malakat
Korrgo Island
Pelews
Abba Thoul
Tamil Bay
O'Keefe
Tapelan
Capelle & Co
Sudsee Handels and Plantagens Gesellschaft
Enggohe
Ffm
Ernsheim & Co
Rul
Copra Exports Mentioned With Coastal Trade Notes
The text notes copra totaling 550 tons and explains it as dried coconut used for oil and cattle cake in Europe. It mentions a once active beche-de-mer fishery at Yap that has faded, limited tortoise shell production, and suggests Pelew Islands supply larger tortoise shell quantities sold to outsiders.
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Europe
Yap
Pelew Islands
The Argentine Poncho: A Timeless Outdoor Garment
The piece extols the Argentine poncho as a versatile out of doors garment suited to plainsmen and riders. It notes vicuna ponchos as soft yet durable heirlooms from the Andes, scarce and costly, with many modern ponchos made of lambs wool in Manchester that imitate vicuna in color but lack its authenticity.
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New York
Ulster
Manchester
England
Politeness in Foreign Travel and Domestic Etiquette
A discussion on optional civilities in Anglo fashion and how French habits influence domestic life. It cites a French husband serving his wife with footstools, newspaper, shawl, and kisses, noting the charm of politeness in family life and a Moliere example where a prodigal son invites his father to sit.
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France
Moliere
Harper’s Bazar
Timid Passenger Encounters Gunman on Train Car
A nervous elderly woman boards a train and discovers a man with a gun. He reassures her by inserting a cork in the muzzle, claiming it is safe. The exchange ends with the woman relieved as the cork is placed and the danger negated.
Hops Called Best Remedy Against Nervous Ailments
A 19th century lay inquiry quotes eminent physicians on remedies for nervous irritation and sleeplessness. The text argues hops provide childlike refreshment and sleep, asserting hops as a reliable cure. It also dismisses dubious products labeled with hops, urging avoidance of unsafe substances.
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Bright
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Madgie
Sarsaparilla
Saltzheim
Pop Percy
Chilson's
Chilson Furnace CO
Blackstone St
Boston
Mansiigip
Price
Hopp. Company
Penny Royalster
Soo Mall
Madison Sa
Tact P
Imaer Universal
Sna Chemical Co
Murphy Bros
Wanes
A. L. Smith
Bradford
Jastons
Paten Tse
Eses
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