Significant Chinese History and Huns in Ancient Times
The excerpt discusses China under Shi Huangdi and the Han, noting Chinese unity through standardized education and civil service. It explains the Huns or Hiung-nu as northern neighbors pressed by China's consolidation, and outlines how Chinese culture spread west and north, shaping interactions with Mongolian and Turkic groups. It previews further on the “Parbaric Wave” gathering.
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Holland
Russia
Central Asia
Monsole
China
EB. AL. Parker
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Persia
Gaul
Cyrus
Alexander
Barius
Erxes
Caesar
Pompey
Asia
Far East
Tartary
Mediterranean
Caspian
Shi Hwang-ti
Umits
Hiwang-ho
Yang-tse
Ch'in
B. C
Augustus Caesar
Rome
Homa
Ching
Shi
Shi Bwange
Tibet
Gobi Desert
United States
Manchuria
Siberia
Mercator
Himalayas
Thien Shan
Altai Mountains
Great Plain
Kuen Gun
Doyle Finds New Existence to Prove Fairies Really Exist
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle asserts renewed evidence that fairies exist. He cites photographs from Yorkshire village and a South African letter from a younger girl, arguing disbelief would be unlikely from a child. Doyle claims corroborating proof beyond doubt supports his fairy belief.
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Doyle
London
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Yorkshire
Alice
Sir Arthur
South Africa
Auto Tonic for Bad Nerves Aids Eyes and Ears
New Haven report quotes Dr Delmar Croft praising motor cars as life extendors and nerve tonics. He claims autos improve rheumatism neuritis eyesight hearing and mental health by replacing routine with speed and stimulating circulation. In Brazil a gold mine shaft reaches 7000 feet deep with 117F heat, needing refrigeration to keep workers cool.
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New Haven
Conn
Delmar
Gene Croft
Varry Velho
Brazil
Sture
West Virginia Twins Wed to Brothers in Unusual Double Marriage
In Ouabarsburg West Virginia on January 2 two 16 year old twin sisters Adaline and Angeline Booth wed Basil Bright and James Lott respectively in the home of their parents. The Booth sisters are daughters of Howard Booth of West Pike Street Point Comfort. The Bright grooms are sons of George Bright of Northview both families are connected with local coal companies.
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Ouarmsburg
W. Va
Adaline Booth
Basil Bright
Angeline Booth
James Lott. Bright
Howard Booth
West Pike Street
Point Comfort
George Bright
Northview
Quilt of 16000 blocks titled Job's Troubles displayed
Salem Ind Jan 25 Mrs James B Brown completed a remarkable quilt measuring seventy five by ninety inches. It contains more than 16000 hexagonal blocks in an intricate pattern named Job's Troubles. She began the work many months ago and finished with flawless execution.
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Salem
Ind
James B. Bro ‘P
Brown
German Town Votes Dry In Osnabruck Local Poll
A test vote in Osnabruck, Westphalia, shows 51.8 percent favoring absolute prohibition. Among 5,445 men and 6,724 women voting dry, only where men and 331 women supported wets. The result is not meant to predict nationwide mood amid German prohibition debates. Metal cloth used for dresses is noted in passing.
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Breelen
Osnabrucek
Germany
The Girl in the Corner Apartment
Murray Stewart battles jealousy and speculation about Cynthia Brent while Margaret Wakeland forces a Tuesday arrangement to have the country girl at the office. The nocturnal thoughts, flirtation hints, and office logistics create a tense and ironic domestic drama.
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Vidir
Murray Stewart
Cynthia
New York
Convas
Count Veroni
Cyril
Margaret Wakeland
Chicago
Cynthia Brent
Ltke Hortense
Murray
Miss Brent
Margaret
Viterrold
Gettle
Aliss Brent
Murray Sterrart
Tyke
Sixtieth Birthday Dinner Feeds 126 Guests at Small Table
AELAS Texas January 25. Food for 126 guests was served at the dinner celebrating the sixtieth birthday of G Mattheson farmer near here. The guests were fed in relays over four and a half hours, with sixteen eating at the only table provided. Dishes were gathered and cleaned between courses as others waited, and there was little activity after all had eaten.
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Aelas
Texas
G. Mattheson
Broken Knee Ends Long Journey to Convention
Dr Margaret Bowden traveled from New Orleans to Marshall for the Tri State Medical Society session when she fell and broke her knee as she was getting off the train. She boarded the next train home.
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Marshall, Tex
New Orleans
Marshall
Tri-State Medical Society
Margaret Bowden
Discoveries Of New Minerals At Berlin Mining Site
Boring tests at Dambach Bronnen near Thate uncovered new extensive deposits of iron and lead ores. A Charlottenburg mining concern plans to operate the mine, signaling prospects for regional mineral development.
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Berlin
Dambach-Bronnen
Thate
Charlottenbure
Marriage A La Mode In Italy Sunday Weddings Favored
In Italy Sunday is seen as the only lucky day for a wedding the sultan bestows lavish red flowers on the bride while white blossoms portend ill fortune. The Italian bridegroom has no bridesmaids and unmarried young women do not attend weddings.
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Italy
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H. G. Wells
Outline OF History
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Sumer
Tan
Tarim
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Kuen Lun
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Bokhera
Lbalkash
India
By Briggs
Atwater
Maud
Bess SourpBaua
Gwe
Brigg
M. D
Dr. Croft
Flo
West Virginia
Iare
WEY
UXW
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George McManus
Siri
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Peary
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Adamson
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