Largest Sphinx Found In Egypt By British Archaeology Team
London reports the largest couchant Sphinx yet found in Memphis during recent British School of Archaeology excavations. The 31 to 26 feet long statue weighs over 80 tons and likely dates to the nineteenth dynasty around 1300 B C. Other discoveries include a Ramesside statue group in red granite beside Ptah and numerous tombs at Tarkab dating from before Memphis’s founding to Roman times. The tombs show remarkable preservation with linen, coffins, and woven baskets. the collection will tour London in about a month.
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London
Sexeon
Egypt
Rameses II
Ptah
Tarkab
Menes
Memphis
Bear Attacks Cop In Ridgefield Park Melee
In Hackensack New Jersey policeman William Grassow of Ridgefield Park chased a cinnamon bear on Ridgefield avenue. The bear climbed a telegraph pole then leaped down and mauled Grassow before patrolman Cole arrived. Both animal and showman withdrew toward Little Ferry leaving no arrests.
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Hackensack
N. J
William Grassow
Ridgefield Park
Ridgefield Avenue
Bruin
Grayson
Cole
Grascow
Bolbrain
Bear
Man
Little Ferry
Hong Kong Shopper Finds Idle Shopkeepers Patient Yet Evasive
A Western visitor in Hong Kong describes the cosmopolitan city and the slow selling tone of Chinese merchants. He notes women laboring in heavy loads, a diverse street scene, and shopkeepers who show little eagerness to sell, preferring to nap or stall customers as they bargain.
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Hong Kong
Hie
Ban on Low Neck Waists for Teachers in Butte
In Butte Montana teachers at a general monthly meeting condemned low necked waists and short skirts as inappropriate for the classroom. Superintendent Downer warned against wear that shortens clothing, but did not define specifics. Teachers argued he meant more than a collarless waist, speculating on various styles. Meanwhile in Louisville Kentucky a Presbyterian committee claims 100,000 caddies are kept from Sunday school by golf, highlighting Sabbath observance concerns.
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Perimeoe
Lontaville
Committee On
General Assembly
The
Northern Presbyterian Church
Washington Letter on Democratic tariff plan and reforms
Washington opinion contrasts Chicago Republican platform with Baltimore Democrats. It highlights that the Democratic platform favors revenue tariff, downward revision, trust prosecutions, direct election of Senators, presidential primaries, money disclosures, single presidential term, and regulatory reforms including banking, railroads, and postal extensions. It notes Alaska rule and Philippines independence, with emphasis on concrete, plain language.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Baltimore
Ferdinand Railroad Timetable May 26 1912
Timetable effective Sunday May 26 1912 at 12 01 pm lists connections at Huntingburg with Southern trains to Evansville Rockport Cannelton Louisville and West Baden. Trains 2 3 4 operate with limits for late trains and connect to Princeton West Baden Evansville Camdleton. All trains to Southern Railway depot at Huntingburg under Southern rules. J A Wood L B Jenkins G F P A Train Master Huntingburg Ind Ferdinand Ind.
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Huntingburg
Southern
Evansville
Rockport
Cannelton
Louisville
West Baden
Southern Railway
Louieville
Princeton
Camdlton
Hentingburg
J. A. Wood
B. Jenkine
G.F
P.A
Ind
Ferdinand
Application for Liquor License in Ferdinand Indiana 1912
Mathias Olinger, a 21 year old resident of Ferdinand, will apply to the Dubois County Commissioners at the August 1912 term for license to sell spirituous and malt liquors in a room on the ground floor of a two story building at the southeast corner of lot 123 Ohio Street. The license would be for less than a quart at a time with a one year duration and include lunchroom provisions subject to state regulations. The notice states the applicant is of good moral character and a continuous resident for 90 days prior to publication.
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Town of
Ferdinand
Board of Commissioners
Dubois County
Verdinand
Ohio Street
Ferdinand Township
Indiana
Mathias Olinger
Shingles and Pine Laths Supplied by Beckmann & Sauer
Cleere Red Cedar shingles and No 1 yellow pine laths are available from 3 H Beckmann and Sauer. Local supplier lists specify cedar shingles and yellow pine laths for construction needs.
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Cleere
H. Beckmann & Sauer
Insect Bite Costs Leg Prompts Urgent Remedy
Boston man loses his leg from an insect bite two years ago. A Buckten’s Arnica Salve used promptly is promoted to kill poison and prevent inflammation and pain. Claims heath burn ulcers piles eczema cate brafees. Priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
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Boston
Buckten
Southern Railway Promotes Western North Carolina Travel
Premier carrier of the South advertises summer vacations in the Western North Carolina mountains. It lists Asheville, Waynesville, Balsam, Hot Springs, Ridgecrest, Hendersonville, Lake Toxaway, Brevard, Tryon, Saluda, Flat Rock and more as featured destinations with discounted rates and descriptive booklets.
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North Carolina Mountains
America
Leftleet Peake
Rockies
Land of the
Asheville
Waynesville
Balsam
Hot Springs
Blech Mountain
Ridgecrest
Hendersonville
Lake Toxaway
Fairfield
Brevard
Tyron
Saluda
Flat Rock
Fowl Care and Feeding Advice for Profit
The article emphasizes proper care for flocks to ensure profitable returns. It warns that even good breeds require proper feeding and housing, especially in winter, to prevent disease. It notes many buy pricey stock yet provide poor conditions, reducing profits. It also highlights charcoal as aiding digestion, recommending feeding charred corn to hens for better intake and health.
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Cinnamon Bear
Hackensack, N. J
Northwestern
Univer ‘Sity
Guy
China
Republic
Butte
Mont
Wwe
Warygaurrs
Lee
Soc
Rock Bottom
Reckelhoff & Muller
Washington
Clyde H. Tavener
the News
Alaska
Hontingburg T
Ferdinand A
Rome
E.d.stratton
DPA
R.h.todd
Evanevill
T.j.connell
J.c.beam
AGPA
St. Louis
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