India and Its Peoples by Claud Robinson
A historical overview of Baluchistan and the north west frontier, noting its harsh climate, tribal customs, and violent neighborly relations. The piece then surveys British India’s impact since 1600, highlighting administrative, judicial, irrigation, education, and economic developments under the Raj.
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India
Claud Robinson
Baltvbishan
Sind
Alghunistan
Yersia
Arabian Sea
Or. de Bray
Baluchistan
Britein
Ntussia
Tatia
East Indie Company
East India Company
Prench
Purch
Clive
Warren Fiastings
British India
Sukkar
Indus River
Pundab
Western Nowstaiver Uniony
Modern Home Kitchen Tips From A Refrigerator Era
A vintage cookbook fragment discusses versatile cooking, adapting recipes, and entertaining tips. It emphasizes using the automatic refrigerator, crafting new dishes through small changes, and offers dated recipe ideas like Strawberry Mousse, Frozen Fruit Salad, Frozen Cheese Salad, and Seabox Cookies with steps and ingredients.
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Witli Am
Bordered silks popular for children's wash wear
Julia Bottomley notes fashion trends in bordered silks for little girls, highlighting green tones, two color combinations, and Shantung for school and party wear. She describes washable silks, two color edges, and coordinated outfits featuring geometric prints, georgette, chiffons, and Jacquard brocades for fall and winter.
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Tréeos
Rose
Witty Witch Takes a Gentle Stand in Fairyland Tale
In a tale set in Walryland and South America two characters discuss stereotypes about witches. Witty Witch defends being kind and tells children stories while an umbrella bird shares concerns about losing an umbrella and being seen as selfish.
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Walryland
Wiecy Witch
Lan
Umbrella Bird
South America
Witty Witch
Animal weather signs and birds foretell upcoming weather
The damp nis affects animals and birds whose actions warn of weather changes. Gulls move inland before bad weather, sheep orient away from storms, moths swarm at dusk for clear days, larks rise high ahead of fine weather, and donkeys bray loudly before rain.
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Nis
Bayer Aspirin Defeats Mother's Bridge Party
A playful bridge scene unfolds as Mrs De, a beginner, admires a fine hand during a weekly session. Bobbie earns a comment after studying her spread, noting her freckled arms while the two exchange light banter about cards and blocks in a quiet corner.
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Bobbie
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Advertside Breathing Comfort
A vintage ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the perfect antacid for sour stomachs and heartburn. It claims medical endorsement and widespread use by men and women, emphasizing its pleasant taste and reliable relief. The ad notes the product name Mille of Magnesia as a registered trade mark since 1875.
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Magnesia
Phillips
Charles H. Phillis Chemical Co
Charles B. Phillips
Phillips of Magnesia and the Lightning Tale
A fragment recounts chain lightning incidents last year, noting hundreds of near misses and potential lives lost. It mentions insured property losses reaching 13 million dollars and vast uninsured damage, with asides about bargain seeking and a humorous line about Miss Snipe and Miss Snapps.
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Britain
Weatarn Newspaper Union
Guy Petsiot
Paris
Julia Bottomley
Mie Strenine
Tale Epanyal
Bonner
Bayer Aspirin
Mandl
Lydia E. Pinktham
Hannah M. Eversmeyer
N-16 Street
East St. Louis
Illinois
Timm
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