The Registan of Baluchistan A Nomadic World Revealed
The article describes Baluchistan’s Chagai Agency and the Registan sand wasteland. It details nomadic Baluch customs, desert geography, perilous summer crossings, Brahui and Mengal migrations, and the harsh climate shaping life on the frontier near Kandahar and Helmand. It notes Mahomedan practices, tribal feuds, sword craft, and reliance on camels and goats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baluchistan
Kalat
Quetta-Ptehin
Zhob
Loralai Sibi
Chagai
Afghanistan
Persia
Nushki
Sinjarani
Brahul
Baluch
Mengal
Success Under Difficulties Cornelius Vanderbilt, From Boatman to Railway King
A condensed profile recounts Cornelius Vanderbilt rising from a Staten Island boatman to a dominant figure in steamship and railroad networks. It notes early struggles, family aid, rapid expansion in New York harbor, later railroad investments, and a fortune once estimated near 100 million dollars. Vanderbilt founded Vanderbilt University and died in 1877 at age 83.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Staten Island
Vanderbilt
Cornelius
New York Harbor
Sharbor
Hay
New York
Corselfon
Vim Hey Commissary
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Deema
America
Matteon C. Peters
French Military Tattoos Return in Paris After Twenty Years
Paris witnessed a revival of military tattoos by order of the war minister as the 102nd infantry band led a march through the city at 8:30 p m followed by the larger 24th infantry band on the right bank of the Seine. Over 6 000 people joined in the parade with cheering crowds calling for long live the army and announcing two tattoos every Saturday night.
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Paris
France
102Nd
Seine
24Th Infantry
Army
Great Saving and Ebony Wardrobe Exchange
A fragmentary exchange shows Aunt Dinah and Deacon Ebony discussing frugality and household chores. The quirky dialogue reveals themes of economy and domestic tasks with informal humor.
Wolf and Lamb Echo in Civil War Gander Tale
A Maine regiment in 1862 faced harsh foraging orders. A soldier fled a farm as a gander chased him with winged fury, shouting and pursuing until troops intervened with a musket butt. The tale ends with the soldier noting the gander’s boldness and the coded baited hook not explained.
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Maine
Missing the Point in Tariff Talk on Sugar
Representative Rucker of Colorado clashes with a Washington correspondent over tariffs. A light exchange followed about elephants used to make piano keys and billiard balls, prompting a humorous reply from a mother and her onlookers.
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Rucker
Colorado
Washington
Bulletin
Sad case of the cornet player in pawn dispute
A humorously grim tale from a building where a man who plays the cornet for pleasure fell on hard times. He pawned his instrument and now cannot borrow a dollar in the entire building because neighbors fear he will retrieve the pawned item.
Quarrel Over Card Bid Shakes Up Party
Mrs Brown quarreled with her husband during a social gathering last night after she bid eight on a hand worth ten. He overbid her, nearly ending the evening and spoiling the party atmosphere.
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
A historical ad touts Murine Eye Remedy for red weak and watery eyes and granulated eyelids with non patent medicine phrasing. It markets an eye salve in aseptic tubes and cites physicians' use in practice. The page also mentions Garfield Tea for coated tongue vertigo and constipation and comments on a man named Powell.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
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Helmand
Kandahar
Great Britain
Geta
Quetta
Aode
Sachah
Boatman
Elizabeth
N. J
United States
Albany
Hudson
Delaware
Long Island Sound
California
Harlem Road
New Haven
Hudson Rive
Lake Shore
Gan Saothone Cne
Dinah
Cee Yas
Rene Ott
Samuelpit
Etind Wonkergreen Fa
the Centaur Company
Rae
Bears
Howell
Powell
Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Peecatens
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carter
Buyan
Defiance Star
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