Egyptian Tombs and a Treacherous Quest in the Nile
A traveler recounts a perilous journey through rock caverns near Luxor and Gournou, facing treacherous guides and an ancient sarcophagus. He describes deadly currents, narrow passages, and a pitfall rescue, while exposing mercenary schemes of local agents and a French consul’s possible purchase of the sarcophagus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ape
Saangeteen
Cariliea
Aruba
Uae
Prica
Gournou
Ind
Cairo
Salt
Colonus
Nile
Fragmentary crime note from an old paper
A truncated, garbled report cites Mr Gridfith of Mase Mawr near Slyanog, with items tied to a shooting. The text mentions Mr Broster, possession of something and a list of unclear birds or animals. Details are incomplete and names are partially unintelligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridfith
Mase
Mawr
Slyanog
Ameryonshire
Broster
Ji Og
Blandford
Wyke Regia
Weymouth
Dorset
Alork
Friend
Hts
Lushington
Doctors’ Commons
Drogheda
Sventog
Jamas Togher
Meath
Militis
Luke ‘Porris
Dunleer
T'oghor
Togher
Ducks Ball
John Taalfa
Smarwor Castle
Tullyallen
Christmas Past and Christmas Customs in Old England
A reflective piece traces Christmas celebrations from early Christendom to English traditions. It recalls medieval processions, Abbot of Unreason pageants, festive foods, and family scenes by the hearth, contrasting lively customs with modern depictions. The writing ties Christmas sentiment to youth, weather, and memory, while noting evolving social manners and education’s role in prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitomedia
Chryvostom
Lce
Laureat
Walter Scott
England
Bayos
Solema
Egypt
St. George
Ever
Anon
Robin Hood
Little John
Areland
Plan of burning stubble to destroy turnip fly urged by Sir Joan Sinclair
The English Farmer's Journal prints Sir Joan Sinclair's letter recommending burning stubble and straw after soil preparation, then sowing seed promptly. The method aims to kill or drive insects into the soil, with ashes benefiting the crop. He cites Norfolk and Lincolnshire use and discusses seed rate and crop outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Sinclair
Norfolk
Lincolnshire
Sir John
London Corn Exchange
Keser
Suffolk
Ontawapela
Kent
Ewen
Emall Benne
Nick Ditte
Poland
Charity meeting for orphans and relief in Dublin
A fragmented report details a June charity meeting to aid distressed families and shore orphans. Names include Rev Henry Grittin, Rev Charles Bardon, and George Paine of Dublin Castle, with donors such as Sir Harcourt Lees and Mis Grant contributing sums to support parochial and benevolent efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
Lane
Conitta
Henry
Grittin
Mount Atreat
Charles
Bardon
Herdwidesteel
John
Bowden
Blessington
Treat
Babington
Bleasti Treat
Dar‘fey
George’ Rat North
Mise Paine
Dublin Castle
Sir Harcourt Lees
Lari
Grant
Mis Grant
Varllamanh Arts Printed at Omicd 15
The fragment notes printing at Omicd 15 and mentions Varllamanh arts in a brief OCR snippet. Limited readable details emphasize the venue and title associated with the arts scene. No additional names or dates are clearly legible in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varllamanh Arts
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GE Belzoni
Lower
Brarenta
Rawmoden
Cadhefs
Laxor
Gortrnon
Luxor
Hsgh
Compruss
Tabinguia
Wirtemberg
Sergeant Burton
Denmark
Agricola
Dublin
Paul
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