Recollection of Amber and Kashgar under Chinese drive
A New York Tribune summary recalls the Amber province, Kashgar, and Yarkand as a fertile, populous region reconquered by China after revolts. It notes rich markets, educated people, and canals. Chinese forces marched across deserts to retake the area, where Khan Ameer Yacoub died and Kali succeeded, then fled to Russia amid heavy Chinese retaliation.
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Tatke
Europe
jRoabgac
Sindbad
Spain
Kashgar
Central Asia
Hayvang
Yarkind
Shaw
Khokan
Amber
England
Calcutta
Khan
Ameer Yacoub
Kali
Kuli
Russia
Mongolia
New York Tribune
Kleptomania in High Life Sees Widow Sentenced in Paris
A well-connected widow was sentenced to six months for thefts across drapers’ shops in Paris. Police traced her to Magasins du Louvre where two handkerchiefs were lifted, and a shopman confronted her outside. She later confessed and showed other stolen items, including soap and cosmetics, with a total value from her lodgings of 420 francs. The Magasins du Louvre pursued the case despite initial reluctance.
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Magasins du Louvre
Ward
Jsrs
London Times
Paria
Tragic Night Vanishes Two Children in North Carolina
From Fayetteville Gazette. Two children of Hiram McPherson aged ten and Mary Eliza aged eight were sent to a neighbor's house and did not return by night. They wandered lost, were found frozen to death apart, the elder possibly dying while seeking help. The report closes with a moral reflection on conscience versus flattery.
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Hiram McPherson
Mag
Mary
Eliza
Fayetteville
N. C
Old time patent remedies and sea abandonments in ads
A period piece shows promotional lines for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy with claims of child relief and cure. It mentions abandoned ships at sea and testimonials from Crana Hunt Wanrxa River New Jersey and Heven McAwner praising Dr Prence Golden Medical Discovery for coughs colds and consumption.
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Sage
Dr. Pierce
Vinonta
Dr. Prence
Sir
Wanrxa River
Burlington Co
N. J
Soes
Heven B. McAwner
Stomach Bitters Preventive Against Malaria Plague
The advertisement touts Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal preventive for malaria and malarial fevers, claiming many travel and border residents avoid illness when using it. It also praises Peruvian Strep for reviving energy, notes non alcohol effects, and urges readers to buy Johnson's Anodyne Liniment for throat and lung disease prevention.
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Boiie
Johnson
Anodyne Linment Cvat
Dr Tobias Venetian Horse Lininery Ad Summary
An early 20th century sales notice promotes Tobias Venetian Horse Lininery and Quirk’s Ash Tea with claims of cures for colic, spasms, sore throat, croups, rheumatism, and horse ailments. It lists prices 25 and 40 cents and a one dollar pint bottle, with terms no pay if not cured. Sold by Drnaxiats and retailers in New York and Park Place depot.
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Tobias
Crogo
Fasi
Park Pace
New York
Oes Ing. Watt
Ectentife
Z. Babbite
Bent Baap
New York City
Cottage Cup of Butter Cake with Molasses Ginger
A recipe fragment describes combining butter and lard with molasses and sugar, adding ginger and eggs, then stirring in Dooley's Yeast Powder. Mix with cold water and bake in a moderately hot oven. The text mentions New Orleans molasses and beating eggs, yielding a cake preparation typical of early 20th century home baking.
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New Orleans
Dooley
Sheridan's Powders Proclaimed Pure And Powerful
A public alert condemns unprincipled dealers flooding the country with worthless horse and cattle powders. It warns readers to avoid deception and asserts Sheridan's Powders are the only truly pure option currently available and highly potent.
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Sheridan
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Philadelphia
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comOnti
Tow AR
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Town
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Broadway
P.O
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Pond's
Pond
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Hign
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Sanitary Commission
Aoney
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York
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OIL and Lime
Wilbor
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N.Y
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CINCI
Nnati
America
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Specon Bates
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