Origin of St Maurice Station in Switzerland
Origin of St Maurice names a rail station on the Geneva to Rhone valley line. The name honors Maurice, second in command of the Thebaic legion who refused to sacrifice to Roman gods near Agaunum after Maximian's Alpine march in A D 302, with the legion ultimately decimated and killed for steadfast Christian faith.
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Curious Indian legal custom pits lawyers in dug holes
A curious custom in parts of India requires dispute litigants to place a leg in a pair of nearby holes dug for the purpose. Each side, plaintiff and defendant, must remain seated with a leg in its hole until one side yields or complains of insect bites, resulting in the other side's victory and the employer losing the case.
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India
Dog scavengers in France aid sewer cleaning
In Nicer France a municipal corps of dog scavengers has been formed to clean sewers. Dogs drag a cord with a brush through pipes too narrow for men. The trained animals pass the brush from one end of the system to the other, a method reported as fully successful.
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France
Nicer
Cocoa Palm Yield Described for Chocolate Industry
The cocoa palm bears pods containing fifteen to twenty five beans each at ten to twelve feet high. Four hundred trees are planted on an acre and each yields about one dollar's worth of beans.
Bargain Counter Hat Feather Sells as Remnant
A London periodical details a grettable incident in a bargain counter rush when an ostrich feather from a lady's hat became detached. The feather was sold as a remnant before the owner realized and could explain the loss.
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London
King Edwards Punctuality Stands Out in Public Duties
The king, like his mother, is always on time for engagements such as 1.48 at the Horse Guards and 1.53 at Victoria Gate, demonstrating exact punctuality for all to observe.
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King Edward
Horse Guards
Victoria Gate
Bible distribution in China and nearby forces
The British and Foreign Bible Society distributed over 1,000,000 Scripture copies in China last year. In the same period, about 350,000 books were given to soldiers and sailors of Russia and Japan.
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China
British and Foreign Bible Society
Russia
Japan
Milice-a-Week World seeks stronger year ahead
The Milice-a-Week World plans a better paper in 1907 with bid to foreshadow presidential campaign themes. A cheaper semi weekly edition will serve as a full news source, offering prompt, accurate coverage of global events and ample markets, fiction, and standard authors.
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NISWS
New York World
Louisville Courier Journal
Incinnati Enquirer
McCall's Magazine
Ferdinand News Offer: One Year Together for $1.65
The Ferdinand News is offered at a bundled rate of one year for $1.65. This promotional deal targets readers seeking long-term subscription access and emphasizes value in a single annual payment.
Rev Hicks 1908 Almanac Ready for Delivery
The Rev Si R Hicks 1908 Almanac is ready for delivery and surpasses prior editions in beauty and value. It features a color cover, half tone imagery, astronomical engravings, Hicks weather forecasts for the year, and is priced at 35 cents by mail and 30 cents on newsstands. Word and Works magazine offers monthly forecasts and family reading at 81 per year with a free almanac per subscription. Address Word and Works Publishing Co Locust Street St Louis MO. Agents wanted.
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St. Louis
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