Leprosy Fears Stirred a Vengeful Amazon Trek
Jim Burnett of East Rutherford New Jersey recounts a 1922 Amazon pursuit with Jay McKay to capture a killer. After two weeks up the Purus they face Geral Indians and gray spots on their skin. A Porto Velho doctor later diagnoses a temporary false leprosy, ending their mission.
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Ello
Jim Burnett
East Rutherford
N. J
Jim
Brazil
Jay McKay
Amazon
McKay
Jay
Gera
Purus
Ladrones
Madeira River
Porto Velho
Doctor King
Pagoda Tree Intro From Orient Reaches West in 1747
Sophora japonica known as the Pagoda tree was among the first Orient introductions to the western world landing in France in 1747. Widely cultivated in the Far East it is often seen near Buddhist temples. The tree grows tall with cream flowers in large panicles and notable gnarled roots common in its native landscape.
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Far East
Orient
Piano for Sale and Hurrah Card Seen in Suburban Window
Suburban window notices show a piano for sale in one front window while the neighboring house displays a single Hurrah card. The image suggests a celebratory or festive mood linked to the sale.
Mur phy and the Postman in a Local Oddities Note
A quirky snippet shows the characters Mur phy and Mrs. Jones along with a postman scene. Typo fragments and humorous exchanges reveal a small town tone.
Cot for the hospital subscription request tale
A caller asks Mrs. Newrich to provide a subscription toward a hospital cot. The reply hints at a double bed and suggests assigning it to the caller.
Me Too Walks and Talks Across Ten Miles
A light exchange notes endurance as one speaker recalls a decade ago walking ten miles. The other dismisses the feat as ordinary, turning the remark into a humorous contrast about effort and novelty.
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