War and intrigue aboard a drifting balloon over Lorraine
An American adventures narrator recalls a perilous WWI era voyage to reconnoitre German positions from an air balloon. Amid battles, weathering shells, and a dramatic crash, he survives and reflects on alliance, strategy, and a final card game allegory involving Ah Sin.
Cakchiquelche Language Identified In Ancient Bible History Volumes
Experts solved a 300 year mystery of two parchment volumes after long study by linguists and ethnologists. The Cakchiquelche language of Guatemala was identified by Cyrus Thomas of the United States Bureau of Ethnology. The books include Bible history and Lenten sermons by Father Domingo Vico, with Spanish priests adapting the Latin alphabet to fit Indian sounds.
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New Juvenile Court Methods Touched By San Francisco Model
A Sunset Magazine excerpt highlights early juvenile court reforms in San Francisco begun in 1903 and refined in 1905. Judge Murasky and probation officers oversee 2100 delinquency cases and hundreds of dependents, focusing on study and reform over punishment and inspiring similar approaches for adults.
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Suez Canal Project Cuts Land Section to 66 Miles
Report notes that only sixty six miles of the ninety nine mile canal route required land cutting while the rest was feasible through water. Engineers face remaining work as the project progresses toward completion.
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Giant Drayman of Paris Michael Boudin Dies at 392 Pounds
Michael Boudin known as the Giant Drayman of Paris has died. He stood six feet seven inches tall and weighed 392 pounds, able to lift and carry a barrel of wine holding 126 gallons.
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