Cairo University described as a world renowned Mohammedan learning center
A New Yorker recounts a visit to Cairo praising El Azhar as the heart of Islamic learning with over 10,000 students and a cosmopolitan faculty. The shrine of scholars collects students from Asia Africa and Europe, forming a microcosm of Islam.
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Cairo
Egypt
University of
El-Azhar
Scandinavia
Sicily
Paris
Gottingen
el- Azhar
Adriatic
Pacific
Saturday Night Shave Revival Told by an Old Tale
A middle aged man recalls a bygone Saturday night ritual when older men shaved together at home. The scene includes two opposing chairs, a lamp, and shared razors while sons fetch water and soap. Lather contests and playful straining faces evoke family warmth and stubborn facial hair challenges.
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Dave
Meek Required of Master Mariner and Transatlantic Service
The article details ocean liner operating costs, including laundry and crew wages, with German captains earning more and British captains receiving bonuses. It portrays the master mariner as essential for safe voyages, passenger management, and even at sea authority as a magistrate under English law, able to perform marriages and enforce discipline aboard.
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Treneatlantic Service
Probate Court Hearing Posted For Emma Loope Estate
In Gogebic County Michigan the Probate Court at Bessemer schedules October hearing on the petition of Frank R.B. Loope to determine the legal heirs entitled to Emma Loope's real estate. Interested parties must appear at ten oclock the forenoon on the assigned day and a notice will be published in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior.
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Gogebic
Holden
Bessemer
Curtis Buck
Emma. Loope
Frank RB. Loope
Sesson
Bessemer Herald
Gentle Minds and Gentle Deeds Spelled Out
A reflective note on character cites Spenser Kempis and Moore, contrasting outward manners with inner faults. It extols sympathy as life’s secret, capable of overcoming evil and softening hardened hearts, while cheerfulness guards health and discourages murmuring that wears the body.
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Mountford
Culver
George Moore
Unknown Defendant Ordered to Appear in Gogebic Chancery Suit
In Gogebic County Michigan a chancery suit by Gogebic Lumber Company against Charles W Robinson requires the defendant with unknown residence to appear within five months. The order directs publication in The Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks or personal service at least twenty days before appearance. Samuel S Cooper Circuit Judge Ball Stone solicitors for complainant. Houghton September 5 to October 17.
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Gogebic
Samuel S. Cooper
Ball & Stone
Houghton
Sage maxims on virtue and character
A compilation of quotation snippets from Horace Milton Gladstone Wren and others. It emphasizes virtue, perseverance, humility, wise silence and inner improvement. The collection anchors on the idea that good conduct shapes a good life and a lasting reputation.
Modern Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Health Boost
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy restoring kidney function and purifying blood. It claims superiority, offers sample bottles by mail, and urges readers to mention the paper when writing to Dr Kilmer & Co.
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Bogie
Ane
Close Call Cure Publicized By Ada Croom
Ada L. Croom of Croom hotel Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a severe cough and consumption after months of illness. She mentions a friend recommending the remedy and notes three bottles achieved full recovery. The remedy is sold by Frank B. Jones drug store with trial bottles free.
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Ada L. Croom
Croom
Vaughn
Miss
Saye
Dr. King
Frank B. Jones
Notice For Publication Probate Court Gogebic County
State of Michigan Probate Court in Gogebic County schedules hearing for William Cardinal Lydia Ann Cardinal Clara May Cardinal and Clarence Cardinal minor heirs. William E Utley seeks guardian appointment for Cyril Cardinal’s heirs. Hearing set October 19 1908 at 10 am at the Probate Office. Public notice via Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks before hearing. Judge Curtis Buck. Sept 26 to Oct 17.
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State of
Michigan
Gogebic
Beasemer
Said County
Curtis Buck
William Cardinal
Lydia Ann
Clara May Cadinal
Clarence N
Cyril
William E. Utley
Neira
Bessemer Herald
Curtis Back
World News Roundup Briefs From Distant Lands
A Russian cattle king reportedly owns 35 000 shepherd dogs guarding 1 500 000 sheep. The London Hospital doubts lobster is highly digestible, deeming it less nutritious than fish. Jewish weddings place the bride at the groom’s right. other nations position her on the left. Franz Ferdinand notes Hungary’s need for periodic reconquest. Obadjona women adorn upper lips with inserts to protrude them. Smyrna’s sultana raisin crop expected to fall to 50 60 percent due to hail and rain. Landrat von Uslar’s water-seeking expedition in German Southwest Africa finds fifty three springs.
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London Hospital
Smyrna
Landrat von Uslar
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Shelden
Houghton, Michigan
the Herald
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Lowell
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SAGES
Horace
Milton
Gladstone
Wren
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Gough
Steele
Whichcot
Socrates
Agesilaus
Farrar
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Richter
Montaigne
Moiiere
Froude
Liszt
Clnsest
Francis Bacon
Michael Angelo
Louis Napoleon
Henry III
France
Seneca
Rembrandt
Pope
Campbell
Pete's Place
Becker & Silverman
Franz Ferdinand
Hungary
Obadjona
Edwin Bayliss
Bessemer, Mich
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