Nineveh Ruins Tour Reveals Ancient Walls and Tomb
Prof B J Banks reports from Mosul and Nineveh as modern excavations expose limestone foundations once hidden beneath mud. Guards and Arabs remove dirt to reveal marble gate slabs while Nebi Yunus the tomb of Jonah draws pilgrims and a curious visitor witnesses a sacred mosque yard and restricted chamber view.
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Christian Herald
Nineveh
Jonah
B. J. Banks
Mosul
Arabia
Layard
England
Turkey
Tigris
Mesopotamia
Jeval
Assyria
Itfa
Nebi Yunus
Boy Interpreter Predicts Canada’s Growth and Land Values
A Swedish teen, who once served as an interpreter in Wetaskiwin Alberta, recalls Canada’s early settlement and notes today Calgary Edmonton rail expansion and rising land prices. He urges his countrymen to consider homesteading again, warning land costs have surged since his 19th century visit.
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Western Canada
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Mitchburg
Mass
Department of the Interior
Canada
Calgary
Edmonton
Prairies
Moseson
Glasgow to Nelson milestone monument tale
Thrifty Scot recalls Sir John Carr in Glasgow 1807 advising an inscription for Nelson's monument. The knight proposed a concise record, Glasgow to Nelson, with the town’s proximity noted as nine miles, so the column could double as a milestone and a monument.
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John Carr
Glasgow
Nelson
Clasgow
Castoria Endorsed as Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
Advertisement notes Castoria as a trusted remedy used for over 80 years with the signature of In Use For Over 80 Years. It emphasizes mothers ensuring every bottle bears this mark and children crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Polish for patent leather from linseed oil and cream
A polish recipe mixes one part linseed oil with two parts cream to make a covering for patent leather. After dust removal from the shoes, apply the blend with a flannel and rub with a soft cloth to finish.
Tax talk on indirect levies in Missouri
A Missouri focus discusses indirect taxes amid calls to cut fiscal burdens. The piece notes a $40 million annual indirect levy and explores implications for state and local budgets.
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Missouri
St. Louis Republic
Fragmentary Advice and Advertisements Fragment
A jumbled excerpt mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure and a bag pancake recipe by Mrs. Austin. It references ailments, laxatives, and personal restraint in speaking, with stray lines about living by contract and grocery availability.
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Pierce
The United Shoe Machinery Company Adverts Shoes Value
An advert from The United Shoe Machinery Company of Boston argues machine made shoes cost less than a postage stamp per pair. It claims lower royalties and the abundance of machines reduce prices, inviting readers to write for more information.
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United States
Gnited Shea Machinery Company
Boston
Mass
Ady
Do you believe Uval every man has his price
A quoted exchange from Hie View notes a skeptical view of motives with a wry remark that most men might demand a price. The brief contains no further context or names beyond the cited dialogue.
Doan's Kidney Pills Touted For Rheumatic Pain Relief
An ad-like passage links damp weather to rheumatic pain caused by uric acid crystals. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney weakness and related symptoms, quoting a Bay City Michigan resident praising relief after doctors failed to help.
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Doan
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Massachusetts
W. L. Douglas
West Boys
Douglas
Differena
Tyles
Texas Land & Development Co
Plainview
Texas
Ane
Ibvey
Foster-Milburn CQ
Boffato
New York
Turi
Rogers
Johnson
B. J. Johnson Soap Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Foley
Sonny
Raisall Remedy Co
Blackwell,Oklo
W.N. U
FT. Wayne
V”Utnam
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