Geography and resources quoted in global survey text
The excerpt surveys world geography and demographics noting Turks Greeks and Russians without takers for certain items. It discusses China's thrift and Bible use by Mongolians for firecrackers. It mentions unique River Tinto geology and emigration ideas for British Guiana. It asserts South America's vast undeveloped resources and mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Staan
Italy
AY Geographic Board
Cominion
Canada
Tinto
Spain
British Guiana
India
Indian Empire
South America
Weather Bureau clashes with Senator Allen at Chicago dinner
An account recalls a public dinner at the Marquette Club in Chicago where John Allen of Mississippi targeted Willis Moore, chief of the Washington Weather Bureau, accusing forecasts of inaccuracy. Moore responded with calm humor, recalling Allen’s reputation and declaring weather work a collective effort.
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John_ Allen
Mississippi
Telley
Tsaw Allen
Allen
Chicago Chronicle
Marvette Club
Chicago
Willis Moore
Burreau
Washington
Moore
Weather ‘Bureau
Mr. Allen
Fragmented Fodder of Gossip and Passage Notes
A fragmentary paste of 19th century snippets shows disparate quotes from journals and letters. It includes social satire about Uncle George, a doctor’s warning, a joke remark, and a daughter’s departure as she marries a man named Jandershanks, reflecting themes of reputation and societal expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grommunit
Chicago
News
Jude
Uncle George
Greep ‘Statiftat
the Standard
Henpeck
Mr. Henpeck
Philadelphia “Press
Girtan
Jandershanks
Lonon “Ansyyers
One Lone Fox Hounds Duke in Forest Tale and a Warning
A rustic memoir recounts the hunting season with a fox and the pup Duke. It describes Duke’s transformation from a lazy, tree-lying distractible dog to a focused hunter after a decisive fox sighting, the season’s kill tally, and the tragic death of a pup on a railroad track. It also touches on origins of the Boers and a brief note on Chinese imperial succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Dway
Dukes
Dlive
Dor
eSemed
Empei Pha
Sover Hifn
Kwangsu
Chicago Times-Herald
Washington youths recall river swimming and tribal crowds
A Washington born man recalls juvenile days around river swimming near the canal and island crowds. He describes rival groups, neighborhood territories, and ritual games at Long Bridge and nearby beaches, with clashes, raiding, and communal trips into the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawith
Amd
Washington
Woody
Ugo ‘Glone
Db’ Steel
Armony Square
Jin Cictinizing
Arsenal Grounds
Tay An
Camik
Rock Creek
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Moon i
Omer
Witty
Southerper
John Allen
Hunter
Hound
French Society of Ethnology
Dutch East India. Company
van Biebbeck
Cape of Good
Delfaz
Irl
Post
Qld
Garten
Washingtonian
Nees
Frank Doupnik
Steves
Fred, Hall, Jen
Post Office
The
Doctors Howard
Residencs Hvcond
Free Methodist Church
Hales
Asset Ik
Rons
J. Kess
Eouldicer
Great Wess
Kansas
Bynmail
Ostage Main
Posta
Kansas City Star
Fupniues
GarDets
Vas
Watchmaker
Jan Paterka
John Seifert
Tui
Willson Latuti
New Assort
HJ Opocensky
Cubs
Kan
Ey Mae
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