Indians and soldiers in frontier times and a geologic tale
A frontier vignette describes cavalry expeditions chasing Indians, hardships for soldiers and pack animals, and the brutal toll of raids on white camps. It then shifts to Prof. Hull’s discoveries on the Exodus era, ancient lake chains, rising Mediterranean connections, and revised views on the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley with notes on forthcoming reports and a life of benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Holy Land
Suez
Akabah
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Dead Sea
Hall
Hoe
Sinaitic District
Wady Arabah
Jordan Valley
Lortet
Jordan
Arabah
Palestine
Dickens in 180u Charmingly Dressed Subject in Portrait
A brisk, youthful man sits behind a plain writing table, fashionably dressed with lavish jewelry. The observer notes his dainty appearance and says photography fails to capture his true lines while praising his blue eyes that sparkle with merriment and shift to serious sympathy.
How Not to Grow Old Advise Distilled Water and Phosphoric Acid
A historical health piece argues that moderating life and diet slows aging. It credits distilled water and diluted phosphoric acid for counteracting oxygen damage and dissolving calcareous deposits, claiming rapid blood absorption and enhanced elimination of salts to retard old age. It cites Mr. de Lacy Evans and notes benefits after middle life, including reduced bladder and kidney stone risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lacy Evans
Bottled Tears and Persians Faith Healing Custom
In Persia mourners collect tears on cotton which is pressed into a bottle to preserve the tears as a healing charm and revived the dying, linked to Paul and ancient tombs with tear bottles. A homespun anecdote follows of a son confessing to his father about sneaking home in stocking feet and a playful lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Paul lvi
Deacon Dewgood
Tan
Fragmented Laughing Snippets From a Curious Page
A jumble of aphorisms and humorous quips about marriage, fashion, and life. The text wanders through playful lines on adversity, butter, and the Knights of the Bath, with social satire and light dialogue about weddings, photography, and city life. It ends with a tale of John Lawrence and a Delhi collection, blending anecdote with political history.
Stupids Sayings of Great Men in Flaubert Preface
A preface to Flaubert’s letters mentions a dictionary of the stupid sayings of great men. Notable quips are cited from Fenelon, St Pierre, La Harpe, Napoleon III, Chateaubriand, Havin, and others. The piece notes how even famed minds made witty or blunt remarks about water, dogs, wealth, and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Flaubert
Flaubert
Fenelon
Benardin de St. Pierre
Shakespeare
la Harpe
Napoleon Til
Havin
Revenge Impeded by Fearful Anticipation and Enmity
The note suggests that taking action for revenge is harder due to the risk of provoking renewed hostility and danger, comparing it to the caution required when dealing with a rattlesnake. The text implies internal conflict and heightened alertness in pursuing retaliation.
The Duration of Sleep According to Historical Figures
The article discusses how sleep needs vary, citing Dr. Reid, Lord Brougham, Frederick the Great, and John Hunter as examples of legendary stamina with reduced sleep. It notes the heart’s sleep at eight hours in twenty four and cautions that exceptional cases do not justify universal emulation. It quotes Sir Thomas Browne on life spent in shadow and a third of our lives drawn from rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawrenes
Delhi
Lawrence
India
Sahib
John Lawrence
Punjab
Lim
Reid
Lord Brougham
Frederick the Great
John Hunter
Thomas Browne
Norwich
Bath
Quiet reflections on duty and pleasure in postwork mood
A compact reflection on balancing cheerful indulgence with productive duty after strenuous labor. It argues that even joy and gaiety can arise from a sober inner seriousness, linking internal discipline to outward pleasure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cavaley
Hill and Dale
Indiana
Wyoming
Montana
Texas
Arizona
Bretheren
Geological Survey OF Palestine
Dickens
Newspap
Aruhive
Sunbeams
Ridhson
Ella
Knights of the Bath
Tom
Laura
Harlem
Lessor
Hubby
Estchester County
Cincinnati
Aoe
James
Tacle
Doctor
Nelo
Phonetic Club
Language Club
Nell
F. D. Matteson & Co
Lion Street
F.d.matteson&co
Cary & Matteson
Center Street
Wirtner & Alling’s
J. T. Hoole & CO
Dickinson & Co
Roy
UU. Lal
Blossburg
Igen Tee
Si Shea
Fachiye
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