Biskra and the Ziban Oasis Tour in Algeria
National Geographic notes describe ISKRA near the Mediterranean as a Sahara oasis hub within Ziban. Biskra spans six miles with 170000 date palms and a climate famed for curing pulmonary diseases, while Ouled Nails and bustling markets showcase desert life and Moorish culture. The route passes Sidi Okba, Biliah, and five oases, ending at the sacred mud-walled oasis of Sidi Okba with four thousand Arabs amid narrow streets and busy shops.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Iskra
Algeria
Mediterranean
Sahara
Ziban
Biskra
Fillah
Geddecha
Des Negres
Royal Hotel
Oasis
Aures Mountains
Chott-Melghir
Sidi- Okba
Sidi-Okba
Africa
Egypt
Tangier
Atlantic
Oued-Biskra
Beliah
Chetnah
Droh
Sidi-Khabil
Seriana
Garta
Green Vege Tables in Fresh Market Query
A grocer asks about fresh green vegetables available in tables. The child counters with examples like carrots or turnips and notes those are not green. The mother seeks clarification on which greens are on offer.
New Dam Design Tested in France for Multi Stage Water Head
A French project at Marege in Haute Dordogne uses five thin curved reinforced concrete shells backed in sequence to create a five stage water head. Each shell sits lower than the one behind it, allowing the reservoir to reach desired height while water in gaps supports walls. The design reportedly saves about 25 percent in material costs.
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France
Marege
Haute-Dordogne
Denver Boy is a Winner
A classic 19th or early 20th century parental advice note touts California Fig Syrup as a cure for children's constipation. It urges vigilant observation, claims widespread physician endorsement for over fifty years, and cites millions of annual bottles used. A Denver mother's testimonial praises health gains and appetite improvements after use. It warns buyers to look for the word California on the carton to avoid imitations.
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C. G. Wilcox
Wolff St
Denver
Colorado
Jackie
California
Quick Talker and Powell Bargain Over Time Worth
A brief dialogue features Howell asserting his time is worth a dollar a minute while Powell counters he only wants half that rate. The exchange centers on valuing time in a terse, wry exchange.
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Howell
Powell
A Clean Sweep Wife Reference Dilemma
A brief exchange from the Montreal Star notes a husband urging his wife Bridget to speak positively in her reference, while the wife contemplates how to frame the accusation of theft without stating it directly. The dialogue hints at social judgment and reputational concerns within a domestic setting.
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Bridget
Montreal Star
Feet Soaking With Borax Eases Tired Feet
A Borax foot bath soaks away fatigue and cleanses the skin. The solution deodorizes and purifies each pore, Borax serving as a mild antiseptic and purifier for refreshed feet.
Humility Disliked Even by the Humble
A reflective note suggests that humility is disliked by most, including those who strive to be humble, highlighting a universal aversion to modest self-presentation.
Curiosity as a Drive of the Human Soul
A concise reflection citing Dr. Samuel Johnson that curiosity fuels inquiry and personal growth, framing it as an essential drive of the mind.
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Doctor Johnson
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