Mahout's Revenge in Central India Mystery
In Jizapur during a royal wedding pageant, the state elephant Rajah kills Maharajah Krishna Singh by throwing him midair using a trained mahout. An Agra-born narrator Hawley investigates, while a hidden, vengeful mahout confesses by letter that his actions were planned to avenge his father’s execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RYAUR MERTON
Jizapur
John Hawley
Agra
central India
Merton
Hawley
Rajah
Ife
Rawley
Jhiapur
Krishna Singh
Jiznpur
cmne
malanwrajah
nani
Jiznapur
Uawley
hill
nohent
maharajah
bodyguard
Hawley Sahirb
sahib
Kristina Singh
Burma
auch
India
Wit in Conversation by Benjamin Franklin
The text reflects on how true wit lies in making others feel agreeable rather than dominating with cleverness. It notes that people seek approval and entertainment more than instruction and that insolent criticism harms conversation. Franklin argues wit should improve and please others, not boast or insult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Frankila
A Magic Billiard Ball Gambit in Siam Ivory
In a quiet shop, Shaman Tuloc ferries a sacred ivory ball with a talismanic pink soul. Phillip Arden seeks victory in billiards over a mysterious rival, aided by the ball’s power. The match ends as Arden’s legend-like masse shots secure win, but the ball breaks and the ball’s spirit departs to bless a new love Esther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuloc
Shaman
Ule East
Rheaman
Phillip Arden
Arden
allie
Shaman Tuloe
Ardeo
Shaman Tuloc
Barrow
Siam
Stinman Tuloe
Tuloe
glal
Esther
God of heaven
Mills for Milk Seen Through Global Dairy Reform
A London boy’s holiday critique sparks a talk on artificial milk. The piece notes widespread use in China of soy bean powder reconstituted into milk, and reports an envisaged French mill to process the powder into milk and cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
China
France
London Globe
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NEWNAM’S Furniture
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