Journey on the Grand Transasiatic Through Turkiestan
The narrator and a mixed group of travelers, including Major Noltitz and Faruskiar, endure imperial red tape at Kachgar as passports are checked by Chinese officials. A dramatic reveal shows Faruskiar as a high-ranking manager, while baron Weissschnitzerdorfer struggles to produce papers. The party contemplates dangers and boredom on the long train to Pekin, with notes on passengers, scenery, and a foreseen crossing of the Yamanyar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yen Lou
Faraskiar
Popof
Faruskiar
Yaruskiar
Ghangir
Noltitz
Kachgar
Chinese Turkestan
Celestial Empire
Inko
Kinko
Tie-King
Fulk Hohrinell
Horatia Bluett
Francis Trevellyan
Faruskui
Madame Caterna
Tiflis
Uzun Ada
Pan Chao
Lord Faruskiar
Grand Transasiatic
Russian Turk
Donner Wetter
Nolitz
Custom House
Green Standard
Pekin
Kadigar
Pamir
Bolor
Tagharma
Cornaro
Paris
France
China
Europe
Suez
Ephrnnell
Miss Bluett
Strong, Bulbul & Co
New York
Jericho
San Francisco
Yamanyar
Grand Transasiatic Express
Yanghi-Hissar
Kizil
American clergyman bound to Pekin observed by traveler
A traveler notes Rev Nathaniel Morse of Thuston among travelers bound for Pekin. Morse, described as an honest Bible distributor and Yankee missionary, traveled in merchant attire and appeared very keen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Nathaniel Morse
Thuston
Chayter XVII On Chinese Railway Voyage
The narrator announces a journey on a single line in China led by a Chinese engine and driver. He hopes the trip remains safe, noting a notable passenger, Faruskiar, a chief company functionary, travels aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chayter
Faruskiar
Women of a Yorkshire fishing village endure hard life with cheer
In a Yorkshire fishing village, women are described as healthy and bright despite strenuous daily duties. They help launch boats at sunset, mend nets, boil tar to preserve gear, and, in winter, wake before dawn to speed or dig for bait. They live for husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
England
Yorkshire
Pocket Typewriter Adds New Tool for Journalists
A compact four by three inch pocket typewriter offers hands free operation for journalists and authors, enabling notes without removing hands from the pocket. The device is designed for use where pencil and paper are impractical, showcasing American ingenuity.
Painful Dentists and Poor Wallets in Old tales
In a Chicago Tribune snippet, an irritated man jokes about paying $2 for two minutes of work after a tooth extraction. He quips about the irony of painless dentistry while reluctantly opening his pocketbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hanks
Chicago Tribune
Magic in Art and Clay Modeling in Schools Condemned
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a belief in the magic of words stirring love for art even among the ignorant. It reports doctors condemning clay modeling in schools as more dangerous than slate use for spreading infectious disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Portland fair recalls Lewis and Clark centennial vision
The Four-Track News recounts the Lewis and Clark expedition from 1804 to 1806, noting the Oregon discovery and marking Portland's Pacific Coast Show Exposition. It highlights the fair’s grand layout, 180 mainland and 60 peninsula acres, Guild's Lake site, and major pavilions including Agriculture, Forestry, and European exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Oregon
Merriweather Lewis
William Clark
Jefferson
Oregon Country
Old Fort Henry FE
Dosch
North America
Missouri
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
Lewis
Clark
St. Louis
Muddy
J. Aa. Wakefield
America
Portland
Guild’s Lake
Willamette River
Mount Hood
Mount St. Helens
Millionaire William Ziegler dies after Arctic pursuits
William Ziegler prominent Arctic promoter, born 1843 in Pennsylvania, amassed wealth in baking powder and real estate. He died from injuries suffered in a runaway accident at his Noroton Connecticut country home. Survived by his wife and son. The Baldwi n expedition failed four years earlier, but he funded a new Fiala led Arctic voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ziegler
Noroton
Conn
Far North
Pole
Evelyn B. Bald
Win. Ziegler
Win
Baldwin
Mr. Ziegler
Anthony Fiala
Brooklyn
Arctic
Pennsylvania
New York
Ziegler
Union Generals Share Arm Losses At Fair Oaks
General O O Howard who lost his right arm and General Kearney who lost his left arm meet after the battle of Fair Oaks. Kearney quips that they will buy gloves at the same shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Howard
Fair Oaks
Kearney
Howard
Clerical Complaint In Old Scottish Dialogue
In a humorous Scots fragment a clerk queries Mrs Macfaurlane about a beadle’s condition. She hesitates, then explains she suspects the beadle’s complaint is a palpitation of the bert. The dialogue captures local speech and playful misunderstanding.
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Caterna
Prince
Ephanael
Vuele Sam
John Bull
Magic
The
Northwest
Far Northwest
Fort Clatsop
Fair Association
Columbia Court
Japan
India
East Indies
Ceylon
Coast
Manufacturers
Liberal Arts and Varied Industries
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