Enduring China Journey Through Storms Temples and Gates
The narrator describes perilous travel in early 20th century China including a near tram accident at Tung Chow, a sandstorm in Pinggu Hsien, and arrival at Chinan Ling Miao Buddhist temple. They hold letters from Pekin guiding them to General Su’s camp near Tung Ling tombs, passing through the gatehouse and inner court to the temple proper and archives.
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Thwing
Pekin
Tung Ling
Tsu Hai
Jehol
Vows Forgotten in an Everyday Resurrection
A middle aged woman recalls Archibald Downing and follows him hoping he remembers their past. He fails to recognize her, and she laments his changed body and memory, calling the day a sad false resurrection and hoping he remains dead to her.
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Archibald Downing
China
State Street
Archibald
Archie
Chicago Record-Herald
New Vegetable Ivory From Palm Albumen
M Bonnier submits samples to the National Agricultural Society of Paris of a new vegetable ivory made from the albumen of a small palm Hybaena Borassus growing in French Sudan forests. The albumen hardens in air and resembles natural ivory in color and texture. It is said to resemble vegetable ivory from Phytelephas macrocarpa in equatorial South America.
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M. Gaston Bonnier
National Agricultural Society of Paris
French Sudan
Phytelephas
Equatorial
South America
Rheumatism in Hogs Reported by Farm and Fireside
An article excerpt titled Rheumatism Among Hogs notes two severe cases among seven month old hogs. One hog showed rapid joint stiffness and pain, spreading from a hind leg to all joints, with neck stiffness and poor appetite. One animal recovered while the other died after several weeks of illness.
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Tung Chow Station
Warner M. van Norden
New York Times
Tung
Canvas chairs and Folkestone bathing ideals amuse critic
A noted critic tours seaside resorts praising canvas chairs as affordable chic and the Freedoms of Folkestone. He admires the town perched on a white cliff, the carefree beach life, and public bathing as healthy, sane recreation, while railing against prurient gaze and absinthe dangers.
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Folkestone
Copperfield
Agnes
Mrs. Gr
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Dover
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