Japan’s Rise From Feudal Fukui To Modern Industrial Power
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the piece contrasts 1870 Fukui’s samurai town with today’s industrial Japan. It highlights leaders Okubo Okuma Shibusawa, reform milestones in finance and education, the shift to industry over war, and rapid adoption of electricity, railways, and modern schooling driving Japan to world power status.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Japan
Fukui
Osaka
Tokyo
Okubo
Okuma
Shibusawa
Kyoto
Kido
Ito
Hwakura
Dapat
Ibusawa
Spanaka
Backep
Kuroda
Commonwealth
Locksley Hall
United States
Rensselaer Polytechnic of
Troy
N. Y
Stevens Institute
Hoboken
N. J
Yale
Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cornell University
Department of Communications
New Japan
The Double Cross at the Old House
Doris tells Jim of marital strain and her suspicions about Rollin as Stanley and Wilson grapple with a dangerous plan. Doris probes the affair, seeks forgiveness, and hints at a crisis that could unravel their circle during a tense evening.
A Warning Night of Truth and Trust in a Quiet Home
Doris confronts a damaging tale about Jim and discovers her fiancé Rollin may be involved in a larger plot. Stanley engineers a dramatic dinner that unsettles Rollin and Doris as Waterman suspects a hidden motive behind the reunion. The scene hints at secrets to come as tensions rise and plans unfold.
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George
Rollin
Doris
Jim
Stanley
Ble
Wilson
Jim Stanley
Frank
Perhapaa
Roblin
India
Mr. Waterman
Dorng
Waterman
Swami
Jefferson
Saaid
Dorigs
Moris
Weather and Tides Relation Says Meteorologists
Weather has little influence on tides according to meteorologists. Tides ebb and flow with coastwise regularity, while very low barometric pressure and strong winds can cause extreme tides. Weather is not governed by tidal movements, and minor air flows during tide changes are insignificant.
Silk for Consistent Hindus in India
Muga silk from cocoons fed on castor leaves is highly valued in India for being spun without killing the insects. It is unique as Hindus may wear this silk without harming silkworms, reflecting cultural and religious considerations.
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India
Too Hard for Him Apropos of the old lady's opinion
A fragment from a Kansas City item notes Mrs Blank traveling from southern Kansas to Topeka. On transferring at Ottawa she asks a train brakeman where she placed a parlor lamp, the startled reply hinting at the humor of a tired worker.
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Lesa Sursey
Karsua City Ten
What Dr Caldwell Learned in 47 Years Practice
A physician reflects on 47 years of practice noting constipation can occur despite good health. He advocates near nature remedies, praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as safe and non habit forming. Avoid drastic purges and urge daily bowel movement. obtain a free trial bottle by writing to Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Dr. Calwell
Monticello
Illinois
Atom smashing in the Alps sparks power debate
Three German scientists in Switzerland pursue colossal voltages up to 30 million in a high altitude experiment. A wide mesh wire net spans 250 feet between peaks, supported by insulators, with a spark gap adjustable to 15 feet as storms trigger discharges at about one per second.
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Switzerland
Paper's Cold Compound Helps Break Up Cold Quick
Ad copy notes paper Cold Compound tablets can quickly break up colds for singers and others. It claims one tablet is enough and touts pleasant taste. Mentions confusion in languages and that 149 vernaculars exist in India with English as common communication.
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Pape
India
Leap Year Frogs Jump In Quirky Rhyme Duel
In a playful exchange from a column, Alwaye jokes about a frog named Hewitt leaping twice in a leap year. Jewett replies Why not as it is always a leap year for the frog, turning a simple pun into a lighthearted note on calendars and whimsy.
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Alwaye
Jewett
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Booklets Distributed in Lodi
Mr Ted Hinzman distributes 30 000 000 booklets yearly from house to house in Lodi California. His wife says the small books led her to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she reports feeling better. Neighbors ask how she improves.
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Pinkham’ Medichin Company
Ted Hinzman
Lodi
California
Lydia
Pinkham
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