Ashanti Fort Tales and Golden Stool Mystery
A London correspondent wades through West Africa stories from Coomassie in Ashanti, recalling frontier wars, the siege, and the fort now visited by the chief commissioner. The piece notes the vanished golden stool, Kofi Kurikari’s ominous acts, and Ashanti legends alongside a cautionary digression on wood alcohol dangers and medical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Alan Lethe
London
Britain
South Africa
Ooomussio
Ashantl
Bishop
Ralph
Dr. Hay
Kofe Kurikari
Ashanti
Wenmother
Investiion
Kofe
Ag Ohdur
Rore
Signals of Royal Travel
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Royal travel signals and a vessel or route with references to Ken King George and Bette. The readable portion is unclear on names, dates, or a concrete event. This seems to describe a royal journey or transport by sea or rail with vague imagery and garbled words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken King George
Bette
Treasures of Buddhist Art at Daigodi Temple Exhibit
Daigodi head temple of the Ono school near Kyoto in the Uji district displays rare Buddhist art and literature. The exhibit in Tokyo shows flower viewing screens horse training paintings and a 12 century illustrated scroll of the Sutra of Past and Present. The work, praised for its vivid pigments, is among Japan's oldest colored paper scrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuin
Kyoto
Dan Paren
Daigo
Sis
Shoho
Daigol
Tokio
Katsumi Koroka
Tokia Imperial University
Uange
Wis Ode
Milklike Tree Juices Reported Across Tropical Regions
Observers describe several trees in British Guiana and the West Indies producing milklike fluids. The hya bya in Demerara yields a harmless juice from bark and pith usable with water, while other species in Sri Lanka Para and Aragona valleys show milk or cheese forming exuded substances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Guiana
West Indies
Demersura
Para
Aragona
Canetti
Unpleasant Dreams and Perils of a Poison Mistake
A London chemist mistakenly swallowed poison and almost died after taking an antidote when no real poison existed. In a separate incident a man, alarmed by a supposed assault in his room, chased his guest and severely injured him, causing weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Deeansinie
Burtix
Bachelor to the Rescue
A bored bachelor describes a chaotic street car scene where a woman struggles to free her goggles from a pocket while others watch. He recalls wondering why no one offers help and notes the moment ends with his own awkward exit as the car laughs at the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelor
Quint
Laurens
L. R. Leuck
Aygabive Opera House
Hens Orchestra
James Kelm
Sherburne
Minnesota
John TF
Nolan
H. A. Powers
Harold
Mumboaldt County
W. S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
L. Heidt
Humboldt
J. P. Stebbins
Mr. Baird
Des Moines
Baird
Stebbins
J. Ut Farley
Whittemore
W. B. McCarty
Marion
Elgene Johnston
D. C
Congressman Boies
Mn Kelty
W. J. Brown
Democrat
Carl Christiansen
Rodman
Christiansen
Iowa
Ostrich Feather Harvest Methods Described
The article explains that ostrich plumes are cut rather than torn, causing no harm to the birds. In a V shaped enclosure, handlers cover the birds' heads with a stocking to keep them calm, then feathers are carefully removed close to the skin.
Noted Dinosaurs in Red River Valley Exploration
Professor Parks describes expeditions with the University of Toronto and WLAC Parke to Alberni's Red River Valley to uncover Kritosaurus and Brontosaurus remains. Finds include a nearly complete Kritosaurus skull and incomplete skeletons, with rock carving and plaster packing for shipment and eventual display at the Royal Ontario Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Liver Valley
Alberni
Wlac Parke
University of Toronto
Toronto
Troyal Ontario Museum
Parks
Red River Valley
Neo
Gulf of Mexico
Arctic Ocean
Hindy
Swater
Bell
Hats Through the Ages Show Global Styles and Status
A historic survey notes hats designed for protection across climates and eras. It cites Arctic bonnet with fur, Indian turbans of long cloth, Philippine and South Sea palm hats, and Chinese headdresses with rank insignia. Some hats cost up to ten dollars, reflecting status and ornamentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundras
Tndia
Asia Magnaine
Old Japan Adapts Western Ways Amid City Heat
A fragmented travel note reflects rapid Western influence in Japan, describing fashion and behavior on Ginza streets. It contrasts city life with rural charm and hints at cultural observations through vivid but garbled imagery of locals and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tris
Shu
Hank
Dad
Restore Respiration Method For Drowning Victims
An article describes Selator’s simple rescue method for drowning victims. A victim lies prone with a folded garment under the head while a rescuer kneels beside and presses the thorax 12 to 15 times a minute to expel air, then releases pressure to draw air back in until normal breathing resumes or hope is abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selator
Parson
Local Notes Highlight Family Visits and Moves
Local items list visits and travels of residents including Miss Ella Burke Miss Anna Foley and Miss Ursula Weibel. Moves include H Hughes selling a Fenton meat market to Lyman Anderson and J H Knohleueh visiting Chicago. County fair dates announced September 6 to 10. Kossuth and Mumboaldt picnics noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Middleton
Shadboldt
the Lakes
Whittemore
Iowa State Park
S. Stout
Cedar Rapids
Mary Beck
Sylvia Wilks
Bloomington
Wisconsin
Sue
CG. G. Stedman
C. F
Sioux City
Patrick Carroll
Emmetsburg
Orville Prye
Madison
Thursas
Vera
Jakes
Ruth Vaughn
Rockwell City
Iown
Vera , McNally
Miss McNally
Spencer
Tim’ O’brien
John O'Brien
W Jr
Black Hills
Russell
Worthington
Minesota
Wellingford
W. C. Ryan
Gerald
Cormick
Wankon
Wesley
Michael Fleming
Ruthven
John Fordyce
West Bend
J. H. Knohleueh
Chicago
Jona Selmalen
T. J. McCaffery
Leoni Gartivon
Swea City
A. J. Kips
Ayrshire
Heatrice
Nebraska
Samarddy
John Aber
Quesen
Humboldt County
David Warned Against This
A plainly dressed woman recalls the moment she found me in her paw and notes the look on her face while recounting how she warned against the scene, with a Boston Transcript reference and stray garbled text surrounding the quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Boston Transcript
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Coomassie
Sgusaeret
Thorsually
Thompson
Thowpeah
Nnn Air
Emi
Jay
Woal Heohal
Sinols Health News
Daigo Uji
Tropics
Erle
France
Norfolk
Russia
Red Cross
J. W. Duckson
Wisconstry
Ella Burke
Father Caughlin
M. Lemon
Julia Curtiss
Hutl
Fitta Bigley
Grasttinger
Sarur- Hayy Agon
Otte Cooklin
Ayrstite
George Mantdigan
Rock Rapids
E.d. Higging
John Eaton
Chris Claer
Opel Pender
Waterloog
T. Gd. Kirby
Sioux
Wty
Dita City
Peter Metz
Tercil
M. M. Miller
Hazel
Jessie Gilchist
Lakota
Mia
W. Gilchrist
Glarence
Gilchrist
P. PF. Kerwick
Mason City
Hugh MecLaughlin
van Ostrum
Omaha
Florence Peterson
Reinbeck
Maud Peterson
Storm Lake
J. P. Bigley
Unis City
Graettinger
Joseph, Big-lex
Mr. Miller
Terris
AL Bert Flora
Hey Metz
Emumetsburg
Dan Johnson
Mallard
Earl Henry
Crahan
Butuniay
M. Walah
Dat Burna
John Casey
Engle Grove
3. Olson
Or. J. Sampson
Wart Dodge
Foer
Winchester
Boston
Ae Aeteens
Wallaby
Cvat
Sabie Basaki
Wallis
Etra Whaie Sato Aweidhan Oyostin
S360
Seart Kolinsky
Poon
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