The Philippine Coast Line And An Ingenious Fire Box
The article cites the Philippine coast line at 11 511 statute miles with a coast to area ratio of 1 to 10 and contrasts U S figures of 13 026 miles using three mile steps It also describes the Arfak mountains fire box method where bamboo holds tinder and a china chip sparks ignition via strike from the thumb and forefinger فقال.
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Philippine
Philippines
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
New York Tribune
Arfak
Dutch North New Guinea
Wide World Magazine
Twenty-Six Hours in the BC Legislature Ended by Fainting
Storied episode recalls Mr De Cosmos addressing the British Columbia legislature for twenty six hours to block a land bill. Adjournment came sine die as he collapsed, eyes red and lips cracked, having spoken from morning till the session’s close. The piece blends other miscellany from meteorology to sayings and brief items.
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British Columbia
de Cosmos
Waiting at the Plate and the Herring Industry Excerpts
The text discusses patience at the plate in baseball, explaining how pressuring a pitcher can bring better pitches and more hits. It then surveys the vast herring industry across multiple countries, noting historical ventures, curing secrets, and the influence of spawning grounds on cities and nations. It also quotes Douglas Jerrold on lending, lampooning fools who lend books money or umbrellas.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton
American Magazine
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Quebec
British Columbia
Newfoundland
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Germany
Holland
Belgium
France
Japan
Siberia
Prince of Wales
London
Douglas Jerrold
Egyptian Kabob Craft From a Street Peddler
An Egyptian delicacy is described as a street kabob prepared by a peddler using a small charcoal furnace. Iron skewers hold meat cut into ribbons and wound around the skewers before broiling over the fire. Drippings with salt and spice form a sauce for the finished kabob.
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Egypt
Pepper Vine Grows Best In Moist Wooded Valleys
The pepper vine thrives in a shaded moist wooded valley with abundant foliage. Growers plant it around trees, keeping grass from the roots and training the vine to climb the tree using strings or poles when the tree has no lower branches. It requires little further attention.
Domestic Bliss and Her Fault in a Scotch Professor Tale
A 19th century vignette notes a Scotch professor, widower of advancing years, who unexpectedly announces plans to remarry after Testo fled. The Houston Post quotes a dialogue on affordability and opinion while Harper’s Magazine frames the scene as a domestic reflection on marriage, age, and social expectations.
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Houston Post
Testo
Harper'a Magazine
Simplicity and self reliance in Thoreau’s view
Tinm reflects that self maintenance on earth is not a hardship but a pastime when lived simply and wisely. He cites Thoreau’s idea that the pursuits of simpler nations resemble the sports of more artificial societies, linking faith and experience to a frugal life.
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Tinm
Thoreau
Paper Wedding Spat Sparks Chocolate Bet
A playful exchange centers on a quarrel between a couple and a sister’s wager. The wife declares she will win the bet to spite her sibling by celebrating a paper wedding anniversary despite ongoing quarrels.
Precedent For Governess in European Governance
A murky historical note discusses Archduke Albert VII and Seabella Clara Jugente as dowry holders of the Low Countries, and later Philip IV’s return of sovereignty while keeping the governess title. The fragment mentions a governor figure and suggests precedent for governance by a woman, with reference to Bruseels and a Brion-like authority.
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Albert VII
Archduke
Austria
Seabella
Clara Jugente
Tay
Lonmin
George Propeck Enters County Sheriff Race
George Propeck of Freewater announces his candidacy for sheriff of Umatius County. He seeks Prohibition support while courting Republicans Democrats Progressives and Independents, vows economical but efficient service, and proposes replacing costly railroad paper service with post office delivery by deputies.
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George Propeck
Vreewater
Aberiff
Umatius
Propeck
Prohibition
Freewater
Milton
Businosa
Aod
A Good Eater Story From Gustavus Era
A boor, admitted to Gustavus of Sweden's tent during the Prague siege, boasted of devouring a large hog. General Konigsmarck proposed burning the man as a witch, triggering a retort that he would eat the general first if the sword and spurs were removed, prompting the general to retreat in fear.
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Gustavus
Sweden
Prague
Konigsmarck
An Odd Moorish Custom Described by a Correspondent
A correspondent notes Moors in Ife enjoy watching passersby from doorsteps or street corners. They sit on their heels and exchange compliments, while native swellings carry a piece of felt under the arm to sit on when needed.
Child artist Browning painted at age two in jam juice
A fragment notes Browning’s early art, mentioning a two year old’s cottage and rocks painting in lead paste and black currant jam juice, and that he later completed a full volume of verse by age twelve.
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Browning
Plenty of Reason in a Fragmentary Quip
A terse, garbled remark from an unnamed man complains about unseen hauntings and a constant presence. The echoed phrase hints at a dispute or psychological stress but lacks clear context or identifiable names or dates.
Oregon Agricultural College Opens Fall Term in Corvallis
The Oregon Agricultural College invites applicants for the fall semester starting September 20. The catalogue lists courses across agriculture, engineering, sciences, arts, and professional fields including veterinary science, pharmacy, architecture, and modern languages. Application for a mailed catalogue and illustrated literature is available through the registrar.
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Egon Agrigult's College
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
Notice of Final Account in Oregon Estate Case
Will M Peterson as administrator of Axel B Johnson deceased has filed final account and report in Umatilla County Court Pendleton Oregon. Judge to hear objections September 28 1913 at ten o'clock am. Administrator date September Lath day A D 1988.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla Coupéy
Axel B. Johnson
Seid
Pendleton
Amatutte County
Septemboy
A. D
Will M. Peterson
For Sale Land Near Athena at $65 an Acre
Bargain sale of 560 acres fertile farm land near Athena with good water. One of the best wheat farms in the country offered at 65 dollars per acre. Down payment around ten thousand to eleven thousand, balance on terms. For details contact B B Richarde, notice Farmers Local. Athoon Local No 29 meeting at K of P hall Saturday October 5. All members urged to attend.
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Athena
B. B. Richarde
Farmers Local
Athoon Local
K. of P
C. F. Hall
Peaches for Sale Near Christian Church in Milton
Four hundred trees bearing Malta Orange Oling Harry Crawford and other varieties to be sold in ten days to make room for winter crop. Finest peaches in the world at one cent per pound. Bring your boxes. A. RB Badley 8 blocks east of Christian church across mill race Milton Oregon.
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Malta
Harry Crawford
Mont
Badley
Christian Church
Mill Race
Miltov
Oregon
Bradley Seeks Reelect as County Treasurer
Mr. Bradley has served the county capably as county treasurer and if elected will continue to conduct the office in the same efficient manner as he has in the past.
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Bradley
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