Growth of two big cities in Zanzibar's forests and toil
The text envisions rapid growth for Zanzibar and surrounding regions, predicting New York style urban spread, railway centers, and a populous western continent. It describes fertile forests, suburban expansion, and rising values as cities like Zanzibar attract wealth and workers while rail and agricultural development shift centers of population and commerce. The passage mixes speculative geography with a rural anecdote about Frederick Burton in Gosport, Indiana, and a farmer’s tale of a pig growing through a one-foot hole, illustrating themes of growth and anecdotal humor.
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New York
Ely Macon
Duriesss
Dhurlee
Mexico
Mia Aity
Terre
Teropliada
Che
Vie Wall
Anadore
Republic
United
Michigan
Chirag
Frederick Burton
Gosport
Ind
Burton
Clovinnatl Commercial Tribune
Gwsport
Reevilly
Sal
Dining Services of Gold Plates At Titanys
A Cleveland Moreth report from Titanys describes patrons at a dining venue paying high prices for gold plated dishes. A server presents a tray of three gold plates, praised for durability and elegance. Some patrons reportedly own full sets valued at thousands, with a single plate implying losses of hundreds of dollars in value when damaged.
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Titany
Cleveland Moreth
Swiss School Holidays Introduced For Heat Breaks
A Philadelphia building article cites Swiss practice of heat holidays when temperatures rise above a threshold. It argues such days spare children and teachers from misery and wasted time, noting Swiss school directors wisely set warm weather breaks to prevent learning disruption.
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Philadelphia
Chiltan
Panama Canal Project Faces Slow Progress and Obstacles
The report details a prolonged digging effort along the Panama Canal with uncertain completion timelines. It notes engineering strain, equipment strain, and the involvement of Chief Engineer Wallace. The text references Mexican dietary practices and a digressive discussion on social and economic issues intertwined with the broader narrative.
Man with No Tea in Him and Japanese Culture
A Detroit Free Press excerpt cites Okakura Kakuzo on Japan’s isolation fostering Teaism in homes, habits, and arts. It notes how Japanese culture permeates daily life from flowers to social customs, concluding with a quip about proposing rules and the playful concept of a man “with no tea.”
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Japan
Okakura Kakuzo
International Quarterly
Banz
Detroit
Free Presa
Odd Cult of Japan Honors Isaac Newton at Tokyo Uni
A New York Herald report describes a Tokyo University cult where graduates and undergraduates honor Sir Isaac Newton. The club has no president or minutes, using Newton’s portrait as chair and preserving rituals without written records. The annual festival occurs on Christmas day, with social aims and no other scientists appearing.
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Japan
Sir Isaac Newton
Wnt
Toklo University
New York Herald
Sir Isaac
Sir
Sane
Discay
Sirsane
Thrifty Gibraltar Draws Influx From British Isles
The piece notes Gibraltar’s small native population of about 2,000 while Britain’s returnees and aspiring subjects flood in seeking housing and sustenance. It compares conditions with Hong Kong where housing and fiscal pressures push people to live in sampans or nightly shifts, highlighting high rents and crowded living.
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Gibraltar
Mong-Kong
Sampans
Nabtallar
Neiber
Hong Kong
Hong-Kong
Russian liquor monopoly nets profits for government
The two aims of Minister Witte’s liquor monopoly in Russia were to curb drunkenness and boost state revenues. From 1893 to 1961 the scheme cost 73 million dollars to establish, with income covering outlay, rebates, temperance donations, and a small surplus. In 1901 revenue reached 81.7 million with expenses of 6.25 million and a 19.2 million net profit. liquor tax added 108.8 million. Sales totaled 123.606 million gallons. By 1899 there were 10,234 government stores and 9,202 speak easies. Rural observers saw no drop in drunkenness and noted increased illicit sales amid lost saloon licenses.
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Witte
Russia
Philadelphia Ledger
Saratoft
Midnight park prank ends with mistaken identity
A Chicago Inter Ocean account tells of a policeman finding a man asleep in a park at midnight and being drenched after a misdirected inquiry. The examiner asked for William Dackey, then William Rockey, met with a rude reply and a soaked caper by a surprised resident.
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Chicago
William Dackey
William Rockey
Czar’s Private Newspaper and Censorship Practices
The czar was served by a special foreign office paper printing clippings and translations for him with unblocked English papers during the war. Censors erased disquieting items, while counterfeiters hid revolutionary sheets in London. Prohibited articles were saved in large scrapbooks for record by the censor.
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Foreign Office
Car
Wen
London
Arlic
Plain Johnson Seeks Widow Carter In Local Courtship List
Mr. Johnson of Dakota traveled miles to visit Widow Carter. At her cabin she asked key questions about land, age, money, and children before placing him No. 11 on a list of suitors. A colleague notes the next suitor, No. 12, approaching as the busy day continues.
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Dakota
Carter
Ated
Plain Johnson
Mistakes in Encyclopedia and Oddities From 19th Century Press
A collector notes over 1000 errors in a newly published encyclopedia and cites bizarre misstatements about historical figures and living authors. The piece also covers a patent for a dummy horse to calm nervous horses, Scotland as a land of twins and old age, and brief humor items on punctuality, Cotswolds scenery, dentist bills, and a satirical exchange about Ro jestvensky.
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Casal
Germany
Cailing
Patent Office
Washington Exchange
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