Yellow Men Sleep and the Quest for the Gobi Map
John Levington and Mary Martin wed in a romance that ends with tragedy as a child is raised and scattered. Con, later saved by Andrew March, becomes a federal agent chasing Chee Ming and the dangerous drug koresh across Asia to San Francisco. The tale unfolds into expeditions, betrayal, and a perilous voyage toward Shan-sung and the Gobi.
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John Levington
Mery Martin
Michigan
John
Mary
Cornelius Levington
Koresh
Con
Cona
Andrew March
Chee Ming
Gobi Desert
Gobi
March
Shan-sung
Peking
San Francisco
Shansung
Cen
Levington
Gage
Stephen
American Plains
Pacific
China
Sha Mo
Andrew
Andrew Marel
Bil the Cook
Elopura Harbor
Marek
Iazlly
Desert Quest Ends In Deserted Danger And Resolve
In a vast and perilous desert journey, Andrew March and Con Levington evade hostile riders, lose gear, and endure a brutal sandstorm. Their map is destroyed, yet March discovers a hidden tattooed map on his foot, offering a glimmer of direction and renewed stubborn hope.
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Tere
Levington
Assad
Con
March
Marsh
Jenast
Murch
The Gray Sentinel Rescues Con and March in Tin Mines
The article notes that Cornish tin miners form a distinct class governed by stannary courts. These courts have existed since the 13th century, and miners claim exemption from other jurisdiction except in cases affecting land, life, or limb.
South West London Girl Aims At Ending Life
A twenty year old girl in southwest London attempted suicide, lamenting she was too old to write a popular novel or a book of poems. Punch, London, notes the solemn tragedy and the social pressures on young writers.
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London
Punch
Noted Missionaries Face Harsh School Reproach
Thomas Chambers a famed missionary and preacher faced despair from his school teacher while another renowned preacher Isaac Barrow was slow and quarrelsome and regarded as a disgrace to the school.
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Thomas Chambers
Isaac Barrow
Dairy Hints on Purebred Sires and Farm Profit
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin notes farmers and breeders embrace the Better Sires Better Stock campaign. A Pennsylvania newspaper ad shows purebred sires offered for milk and beef breeds with free service to nearby farms, highlighting higher progeny value and quicker herd improvements.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Victory Farms
Charles Dickens
Woodcrest Arma
Blackjack
Jermie
Olenyangy
Aberdeen-Angus
Hetter
Flavor of Big Importance in Butter Quality
Butter holds value over lard and tallow due to its desirable flavor. If the flavor is spoiled in production or handling, market prices fall because the consumer seeks a pleasant relish.
Valuable Help to Breeder Dairy Improvement Effort
The dairy improvement association aids breeders by hiring a full time inspector to visit farms, weigh milk, test butterfat, and calculate production records for an organized group of farmers.
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Dairy Improvement Association
Dairy Notes on Feeding and Cream Handling
Regularity in dairy feeding is crucial. Keep cream cans in a cooling tank until delivery. skim ink promptly after processing and cool cream immediately. A cow needs sufficient nutrients to sustain milk flow. protect cream cans from the sun en route with canvas or a wet sack. Overfeeding is not universally beneficial.
Plenty Next Door Wheat Outlook Canada Optimistic For Bumper Harvest
Experts survey U S wheat areas predict a drop in production due to less cultivated land. Canada faces a booming crop with record optimism and rainfall aiding growth. Oats barley and flax acreage rising with strong meat prices and good pasture. settlers expect profits and loan payoffs.
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United States
Canada
The New Poor
A London Punch quip depicts a morning bargain scene where a seller offers cast-off clothing to a woman seeking items for her husband. The brief exchange highlights social satire on poverty and charity in a crowded urban setting.
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London Punch
Removal of freckles with Othine double strength guarantee
Advertisement claims Othine double strength removes freckles and clears skin. Apply nightly and morning. one ounce bought from a druggist should reduce even dark freckles. Guarantee money back if not effective. note ends with a quoted exchange about flowers.
Allen’s Foot Ease Advertises for Hardworking Farmers
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Base and Allen's Foot Ease as products to prevent foot soreness and blisters for workers who stand and walk more. It claims antiseptic healing powder reduces friction, freshens feet, and improves comfort, noting wide women's use and dealer availability.
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Allen
Ady
Tenant Perplexities
Two snails joke about shelter and space in a playful cartoon caption. The first asks why the other stays inside its shell while the other worries someone might move in. The light exchange centers on privacy and shared dwelling humor.
Swamp Root Promoted For Kidney Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a superior remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming it acts gently with rapid relief. It urges testing with a ten cent sample and notes availability at drug stores in two bottle sizes.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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Gray Sentinel
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