How It Feels to Die Narrates Navy Chaplain’s Near Death
James Kane, a retired U S Navy chaplain, recounts eight near-death episodes including a 24 year coffin rest during the Civil War era. He describes conscious detachment from body and spirit, claiming death as a joyful, enlightening transition and a chance to meet departed friends in a wider realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
James Kane
United States Navy
Kane
London
Mr Cane
Aed
Colour breeding in horses studied by Sir Walter Gilbey
A farming journal reviews Sir Walter Gilbey's volume on horse colour genetics. It traces chestnut Hackneys and other tones through historical sires such as Danegelt and Performer, notes rising chestnut popularity since 1884, cites 109 chestnut foals bred at Elsenham 1891 1908, and highlights illustrations from Gilbey collections.
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Sir Walter Gilbey
Bart
Sir Walter
Danegelt
Denmark
Sir Charles
Jenkinson
Fireaway
Driver
Hackney Horse Society
Elsenham Stud
Dangolt
Walter
Jean
Duke of Bedford
Roosevelt vows to fight trusts during Iowa tour
The president spoke in Kedak Iowa detailing resolve to prosecute wealth-based lawbreakers while promoting a Mississippi River canal scheme to link the Great Lakes with a national waterway. He warned against panic while reaffirming equality before the law for rich and poor.
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Roosevelt
Kedak
Iowa
U.S
Mississippi River
Reuter
Iself
Wireless Telegraphy Station Planned at Rottnest Island
The Federal Postal Department under a new mail contract obligates establishing a wireless telegraphy station at Rottnest Island Western Australia promptly. The contract requires mail ships to be equipped for constant efficiency and safety and within six months after a permanent station is set up to have wireless installations in good order. Rottnest Port Moresby are among first to receive 300 mile capable plant when tenders go out.
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Federal Postal Department
Rottnest
Westernustralia
Rottnest Island
Fremantle
Brisbane
Port Moresby
Silent Telepathist Demonstrated in London
Mme Xoru, performing under the name Nora, wowed East mystics with silent mental telepathy at Hart's Court. Public shows are planned after a private demonstration at the Earl's Court Exhibition, with feats including retrieving items from pockets and guiding witnesses in a no speech act act.
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Ladsho
Mme. ‘Xoru
Hart’s Court
London
Mme. Xmoru
Garnett
Earl’s Court
Mme
Nora
Xoru
Mme. Xort
Aline
Mme. Xora
Personal side of the royal family at Cowes interview
Sir Edward Russell recalls the royal couple with candid notes on Prince of Wales popularity and King George VI. He describes the monarch as reserved yet approachable in brief chats, and notes the Queen’s mood changes and sense of diminished personal need since becoming queen.
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Edward Russell
Cowes
Royal Yacht Squadron
Prince of Wales
Kingis
Local Boot Polish Promotion Ends Soon
Fragmentary notice describes a boot polish coupon distribution and a tin return incentive. Readers are urged to participate in the promotion, with details partially legible about eligibility and collection.
Swiss militia system praised for efficiency and cheap cost
A London Times correspondent surveys the Swiss militia, noting 1393 origins, universal conscription at 20, optional tax alternative, and phased service. The system runs on cantonal control with federal supervision, costs about 1.25 million pounds yearly, and produces eager volunteers through rifle and gymnastics clubs, while remaining non-aggressive.
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London Times
England
Landwehr
Fandaturm
Reserve
United Service Institution
R. A. Johnson
Pusdes
Basel
Switzerland
Childhood mishaps and Zam-Buk balm healing face injuries
Mrs A Belson of 158 Gloucester Street Sydney reports her child cut on the face while playing. Zam-Buk Balm quickly healed the injury with no scarring, praised as a wonderful healer for sunburn bites and general skin injuries available in stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Belson
Gloucester Street
Sydney
Zam-Burke
Gisborne Frozen Meat Company Elects Directors
The Gisborne Sheep-farmers Frozen Meat Company held its annual meeting on November 30. Retiring directors were re elected and ordinary shares will receive a 6 percent dividend with a threepence per sheep bonus. The chairman warned of unsettled world commerce and urged caution next year while noting a record local export of frozen meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Gisborne Sheep-farmers
The Great Cough Cure Promises World’s Best Remedy
A storekeeper catalogs an item named The Great Cough Cure claimed as the world’s best remedy. The fragment hints at a sales pitch promising wide acclaim and usefulness.
German Dress Reform Aims to End Corset Use in Women
The reform movement in Germany seeks to abolish the corset, promoting shoulder strapped skirts and a two-piece outfit. Proponents argue corsets cause cancer, nerves and debility, while Venus of Milo is cited as support for minimal waist. They propose weight shared by shoulders and hips to avoid health harm.
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Germany
Venus of
Milo
Servian King Murder Plot Told By Prefect in New Book
The Prefect of Belgrade Marschischanin warned King Alexander of disaffection among officers. The king ignored him. a plot overheard between two officers discussed exile and a bullet for the royal couple upon return. Six officers were arrested then freed, and Queen Draga questioned the Prefect about the unrest. Three weeks later the king and several kin were assassinated by conspirators.
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Marseliischanin
Belgrade
Alexander
Draga
Marschischanin
Fle
Marsehis Chanin
Chueen
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WGRE
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Df. Ballantyne & Co
Christchurch
W Zealand
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Royal Mail
Vin Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Clayton
Teasmer
Tosal
Pw Paints
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Jongarire
Nrakina
Paparoa
Papa Wit Ruapeha
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Weasel
Tona
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Wellington
Tein Screw
Rio de Dantero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, LY
Colonial Company
Perro
Islington
Slington
Robinson
Cis
Kash
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Jonn Ove & Co
Henry Hughes
Hereford Street
Kirkpatrigok & CO
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Nelson
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Kaye & Garter
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Ashturton
Q Jole
Bank of N
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Chrigohugedl
Mellor’s
Boot & Shoe Importer
Tana Street
Dominion
Auckland
Svevelund
Molia
Kerr Bros
Burnett
Buxton
Thomas
Tyrieade
Farmers’ Frozen Meat Company
OCR Nees Bros. Lpc
Ta’ Ne
Tinwald
Christehurch Fea
Pailaas
Andy Fin
Grown and Son's
Addington
Timase—Mill and Co
Timaru
Friedlandoy Gros., Ltd
Invercargill
Wvard and Co
Christshulsh
Ord
Riedlander
Zlot
Conway
Jee CU
Abeahmaifnena
A Berman Coutere CO. Ltd., Dney
Thos. Brown
Carlstehursh
New Zealand
Havng
Lourdon
Caloma Ang
United Kingdom
HE London Directory Co., Ltd
Abchurch Lane
Kempthorne, Prosser and CO
Bahningham’s & Cows
Zelandia
Kin
Surane
The
Ruason
Prunds
Sterling
Newman's Livery
Somerset Hotel
Bire
L. Newman
Manchester Bros
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