University of Cairo A Azhar Lax Teaching Traditions
A lengthy account describes Al Azhar University in Cairo as ancient and informal with no formal courses or records. It notes students sign in at the mosque, study with visiting professors, no fees or exams, and compensation in bread from a fund, while some professors rely on gifts and fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of
Cairo
al Azhar
Alexandria
Ptolemy Soter
Egypt
Burma
Malaysia
Wants and Offers Ad Column Notice
Classified notice invites readers to place items for sale, rental offerings, lost article help or job and position ads in the want column. Emphasizes broad ad categories for local readers seeking listings and assistance.
Novel Traveling Woodlaw Machine Transforms Wood Cutting
A rural novelty machine uses a two horsepower gasoline engine and a 24 inch circular saw mounted on a wagon frame. The operator sits and cuts a cord of wood in about thirty minutes then moves to another pile, repeating the rapid process across the day. The device, transportable on its wagon, yields records for speed versus traditional cross cut sawing.
Local remedy ad touts cure for rheumatism
An advertisement asserts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the sole positive cure for rheumatism. It promotes tea or tablets at 35 cents and credits J. B. Donovan & Co. with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
J. B. Donovan & Co
Budding Sailors Impress Washington Cafes
Midshipmen from the U S Naval Academy in Washington on vacation teased by their vanity as they discussed Admiral Dewey and other officers at the Willard Hotel Palm Room. Patrons bored, a man ordered a navy flip with condensed milk and hot water prompting the cadets to leave.
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Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Washington
Willard Hotel
Gen. Miles
Marine Corps
Admiral Dewey
Rocky Mountain Tea Encourages Labor Relief
A brief ad-verse note from J. B. Donovan & Co. promises Rocky Mountain Tea to ease burdens and uplift workers, suggesting improved vigor and lighter loads for laborers.
Care of the Hands After Washing
Moist hands that are not dried after washing in cold water tend to chap. Boracic ointment cold cream or glycerin rubbed well into the skin before bed helps. A pair of loose gloves after applying supports the healing care.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Radical Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical cure for catarrh of the nose throat stomach and bowels and other delicate organs claiming comprehensive healing effects.
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Hood
Items Wanted for News Page
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Wisconsin
Planet Jr
Third Avenue and Broadway
Marriott Shoe Co
Shoe Fitters
Women’s
Colt
Oulqage
Luyde
Inena
Wats
Salvo Luydse
O. W.richardsons & Co
Wilson
Taxminster
Kohler & Campbell
South Side Department Store
Eean
Nottingham
Rr CK
Aune
von Wald
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