King of the Khyber Rifles in disguise leads escape and ambush
King of the Khyber Rifles orchestrates a covert escape through the mist with Ismail and Darya Khan. Disguised as a native healer, he deceives enemies, frees himself from surveillance, and triggers a dramatic withdrawal toward Khinjan caves while plotting to outwit rival tribes and imperial foes.
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Khyber
King
Ismail
The
al Masjid
Atbalatan
Ali Masjid Fort
Darya Khan
Mnejid
Annie Laurie
Charles
Athelstan
Deryn Khan
Ismaili
Yismaik
Sahib
Pasa
Tsmail
Khinjan
Yasmini
Ali Masjid
Jerailchies
Brother Turk
Khyber Ifs
Lashkar
Charleo
Athelstas
Athelstan King
Gur Sahib
King Sahib
Hakim
Amada
Usmail
Rewa Gunga
Ing
Ma'azhillah
Khyber Road
Jemail
Yasmount
Bismillah
Ehurram Khan
Ayel
Khyber Pass
Afridi
Afrid
Tance
King Rose
Tam Kurram Khan
Ayer
Khyber Bed
Allah
Kinjan Caves Test for Englishman Entrance
Comes, a bold traveler, reaches Kinjan caves and must prove he is once more an Englishman to gain admission from the gatekeeper.
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King
Kinjan Caves
Hailetorm Insurance in Germany Profit and Growth
Hailetorm insurance has been more extensively carried on in Germany than elsewhere. Over 45 years German hall insurance firms collected 1 144 789 000 marks in premiums and paid 902 426 000 marks in indemnities. In 2015 the companies posted 7 890 175 marks profit, with insured values rising by 464 000 000 marks.
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Hailetorm Insurance
Germany
Hallatorm Insurance
Hall Insurance
Scientific American
Women Prepare for War with Dr. Pierce's Prescription
A vintage testimonial style ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic tonic for women suffering backache nervousness and other ailments. It cites a woman's recovery from severe illness after using Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restored appetite strength and avoidance of surgery. The piece includes testimonials from Mus. W. H. Avis and references to other Pierce remedies and herbal extracts.
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Wrater
V. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Biarra
Iowa
Dog Pierce
W. H. Avis
Wartime Humor and Propaganda Schemes Mentioned
A joke about a gardener who is a natural grafter and can persuade the public to swallow any line appears alongside a Syracuse man’s plan to frighten Germans with paper pulp soldiers. The items reflect humorous and crude wartime ideas circulating as morale boosters.
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Syracuse
Spared to Art Exemption Cited by Movie Star
A film star claims exemption from military service citing dependents and approval. The dialogue notes his continued eligibility prompts plans for a forthcoming war play led by a small group to portray a major military spectacle on screen.
Overcoming a Difficulty at a Social Event
Representative Frank Leater Greene of Vermont recalled a fencing anecdote about a public school boy named Jimmy. Asked how to reach Bermuda, Jimmy replied he would go to New York then get on a steamer and leave the rest to the captain.
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Frank Leater Greene
Vermont
Jimmy
James
Bermuda
New York
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