09 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1900
Page
1
A history puzzle picture depicts General Philip Sheridan on his October 19 1864 Cedar Creek Virginia ride. The defeat of Confederate General Early’s forces is noted. The piece praises Sheridan’s presence of mind and cavalry skill. Special mentions include Edward Rowe Clara Bailey and many other young readers honored for their entries.
After traveling from the Persian Gulf up the Euphrates and then the Tigris Bertie reaches Baghdad. He observes palm groves latticed houses verandas shade from the sun and cool rooftops for sleeping with minarets and domes marking mosques in a city vivid with climate and culture.
Bertie learns that Mohammedan children believe storks depart Baghdad to visit Mecca and the tomb of the Prophet. Pilgrims granting the title hadjig to visiting storks leads locals to show them great respect due to the belief that they gain honor through this journey.
The text hints at a superstition where ill will from a bird portends bad luck. Bertie often urged Uncle Belam to visit small coffee shops where coffee and tiny cakes were served for a small coin. Men were offered coffee laced with a narcotic as part of the tale.
The smoke in the long pipe moves through skillfully arranged passages where it touches rosewater, is cooled, and perfumed before inhalation. This describes a traditional method enhancing aroma and sensation during use.
On July Fourth Stockton California was presented with the famed old guns used by Commodore Stockton in the conquest of California. The arms were at Mare Island when Secretary Long signed a transfer order to the city named for the Commodore.
Kaolin has been located in the Cumberland Valley region of Pennsylvania as industry activity expands. Reports indicate mining interests are growing and several companies are evaluating potential operations in the area.
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