Vladivostok Colors and Contrasts Amid Soviet City Festivities
A vivid profile by C. A. Hibbard portrays Vladivostok as Europe in Asia, where red white and cream buildings glow in a dry climate, soldiers parade in bright uniforms, and streets overflow with color, mix of Asian residents, and holiday displays. The piece notes casual patriotism, transience of population, bustling cafes, theater, and city life ending with a comic mispronounced shout at a czarowitz birthday performance.
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Ladivostok
Europe
Far East
Land's End
Japan
Rip van Winkle
C. A. Hibbard
Chicago Daily News
Vladivostok
Russia
Asia
Paris
Czarowitz
Czarowits
Coney Island
Like a Woman Argument Over a Kiss Ends in Refusal
In a tense moment a man and woman argue over a kiss. She says no for the fourth time. He urges one kiss and promises not to want another. She remains firm and says you cannot kiss me.
Nests of Mud Caseras Build Luxurious Oven Birds
The article describes Caseras or horneros in Argentina and Uruguay. These birds construct sun baked mud nests atop trees poles and ledges resembling clay ovens. They gather adobe soil mix in horsehair and grasses forming two room nests with inner chambers and top entrances. Martins prey on nests while owners defend them.
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Argentina
Uruguay
Caseras
Horneros
Not Fairly Handicapped Hill Talk
Two farmers on a road encounter an automobilist's breakdown. They discuss opinions on noise and shooting, noting the uphill resident faces disadvantage while downhill travelers avoid smoke and snorts as cars go down the hill.
Bible Verse Trivia Facts
The middle verse is Ezra 118 8. Ezra 7 21 lacks the letter I. Esther 8 9 contains the longest verse. John 11 9 records the shortest verse.
Hobo Requests Help Prompting Firm to Act
A hobo sneaks into an office building asking for help. A tired businessman answers and, after claiming a sprained foot from a previous book agent, restrains the mendicant and shoves him down a stair. The scene ends with the man attempting to do his best despite the incident.
Tragic Cook and Guest Share Dinner Banter
A hostess presents a feast prepared personally by her, described by a guest as a tragedienne in the art of cookery. The exchange highlights sharp wit and culinary flair in a social dinner scene.
Neapolitan cab drivers described as relentless robbers
The passage portrays Naples cabmen as aggressive extortioners who harass tourists with loud whips and relentless pleas. It details long, quarrelsome rides, stiff fares, and frequent attempts to lure strangers into taxis, with clashes and outrages when tips or fares are disputed.
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Italy
Naples
Black Hand
No Bad Habits Yet Daughter in Question
A dialogue opens with a young man declaring no bad habits, while an older man questions his suitability for his daughter, noting she has habits of her own that complicate the match.
Settlement In Sight in Heirloom Duke Crisis
A duke faces creditors and asks about his large family as settlement talks advance. The heiress questions the need for such a vast brood while financiers press for resolution ahead of looming claims.
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