The Karen Tribes of Burma and Their Distinctive Dress
J Rens Sburma describes Karen groups in Burma, detailing Red Karen weaponry and spirit beliefs, ornate brass adornments, heavy female burdens, fiery liquor trade, and monastery ties. It covers Kekawogdu farmers, hill-race traits, Bre people dress and ornaments, and early marriage customs, with notes on language and geography.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Burma
Ley
Fred
Curios
Sats
Op Gessous Agriculturists
Toungoo
Nawagpalai
Bre
Bre Bnebelor
Treasure Quest in Constantinople Ends in Istanbul Adventure
Hugh Chesby and Jack Nash chase a treasure buried near the Bucoleon palace after their uncle Lord Chesby dies leaving hints. In London they uncover documents guiding a voyage to Constantinople with Nikka Zarenko, Batty King, and Vernon King. The party travels by sea and land to the Turkish capital to locate the hidden treasure.
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New York
Hugh Chesby
Talgtes
Constantinople
Lord Chesby
Hugh
Jack Nash
Toutou
Lord Cheaby
Jack
England
London
Nikka Zarenko
Montey Hilyer
Onough
Int
The
Batty King
Nikka
Watkins
Waaso Mikal
Bmikal
Huch
Betty
Mala
Vernon King
Night Assault on Bosphorus House Plot
In a perilous riverfront chase, Nikka schemes to spy on Tokalfi and his gang to locate landmarked men. Hugh and Watkin feign fear and misdirection while Nikka, a French deserter, and allies execute a risky bluff to gain entry and learn the criminals’ plans. The covert operation escalates as tension tightens around the Gypsy quarter.
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Tokalji
Touton
Helene
Nikka
King
Hugh
Indida
Bosphorus
Jack
Watkins
Tila
Tokaiji
Watty
Tokalfi
Wasso Mikali
Tokalft
Salonika
Gypales
Sture
Agwa
Thief Beran Tokaji’s Gypsy Haven Revealed In Stamboul
Nikka and I join Beran Tokaji’s gang after a daring robbery in which we flee with loot. In a courtyard of gypsies we meet Giorgi Bordu and a striking young woman who eye Nikka with keen interest. We tour Beran’s quarters in a Byzantine garden filled with old wealth and hidden rooms, awaiting further plans.
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Giorg
Borda
Nilda
Kara
Tick
Lilli
Giorgi
Jakka
Zitz Bourly
Nikka
Beran
Ialdan
Abe
Stalra
Poe Kara
Glorgi
Bordy
Imperial
Byzantium
Stamboul
Hon
Laughing Off Fault Finders in a Silly Wind of Criticism
A humorous reflection on fault finders who critique others at every word. It argues such critics react badly to laughter and can be unsettled by a twinkle, a quiet smile, or playful teasing. The piece notes both men and women share this habit and suggests light humor as a counter.
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Watkins
Nikka
Bug
Walling
Kieka
Tokalji
Salonika
Waasse “Mikall
Nejd
Beran Tokaji
Ken
LY Nikka
Glorgi Bordu
Jakke
Tzigane
Humph
Glory
Bordy
Kara
London
Lumber costs rise as tree disease cuts supply
The article notes price pressure from bags and disease reducing lumber supply by tens of thousands of trees annually. It stresses the need to keep trees, like children, healthy to stabilize costs and avoid further shortages.
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Esqa
American Trea Association
Bachslor’s Lament Reunion Night Punchline
Two old friends meet after years one has married. Barry asks why he never wed the other says he waited for the ideal woman then she sought the ideal man. A brief lampoon of romance and misplaced wishes.
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Bachslor
Barry
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Offers Quick Digestion Help
Many believe they suffer from indigestion when the issue is simply an acid condition that can be fixed in minutes. Phillips Milk of Magnesia is highlighted as an effective antacid that restores digestion, relieves sourness and gas after meals, and prevents post meal distress. It neutralizes acidity more effectively than soda and is presented as a pleasant, system friendly remedy.
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Phillips
Rochester Couple Recover Lost Diamond Ring in East Aurora
Mr and Mrs Irving T Clark of Rochester New York motored to Perry New York and visited East Aurora where Mrs Clark feared her $1500 heirloom diamond ring was missing after meals at a hotel. The couple searched the hotel and then returned to Hastings Antarctica, where the ring was found abandoned near the curb in front of the hotel after hours unseen.
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Irving T. Clark
Rochester
N.Y
Perry
N. Y
East Aurora
Fijian Chief's Grandson Becomes Noted Surgeon
In Fiji islands descendants of cannibal chiefs are training as doctors and surgeons. A grandson of a cannibal chief has become a respected surgeon, operating successfully on many Europeans. Officials praise the native system training sons of chiefs as doctors.
Weak woman from Groton La heals with Lydia Pinkham remedy
A letter from Lydia B Pinkham's user in Groton Louisiana describes severe weakness preventing walking after childbirth. She credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for improvement and continues using the product to support her health and daily duties as a housekeeper.
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Groton
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia P. Pinkham
Tam
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Areca
Addres
Roy
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