Ben Lilly The Famous Hunter Who Stopped Predators
A feature on Ben Lilly, famed hunter, noted for killing thousands of predatory animals including bears and mountain lions across several states. The article claims Lilly’s endurance, skill, and long career, detailing numbers of animals killed and the economic impact on stockmen, with mention of his hunting philosophy and a controversial government campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben? Hoa
Bayeral Grizalles
Washington, D. C
Sam
Hou
Ben Sally
Wil
Lilly
Bureau of Biological Survey
Junt
Mannyming
Lulu
Thianile
Lfe
Lily
Louisiana
Texaa
Arizona
New Mexico
Regky Mountain
Moountain Howe
Besra
Spimais
Biological Survey
Ex-Empress Maximilian's Widow Brunsela-Charlotte Dies Silence
Brunsela-Charlotte, widow of Emperor Maximilian, is cited as 79 and living near Antwerp at Chateau de Bouchet. German forces spared her residence during the Antwerp bombardment, and she shows calm detachment as old friends and servants die, with death avoided in her presence and talk of a long journey.
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Brunsela—Charlotte
Maximilian of
Mexico
Chatoni de Bouchet
Antwerp
Igguna
Leopold of Bella
Abe
Pndar
Skillful Use of Poison by Bushmen in Africa
A fragmentary description portrays bushmen of Africa as highly skilled in creating and using poisons for hunting and warfare. It details the preparation of toxic brews from jungle caterpillars, venomous snakes, spiders, and roots, the roles of specialist poison makers, and the ceremonial-like process before a hunting strike, emphasizing their deadly effectiveness and the subsequent agony of the prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Death Valley California Lowest Dry Land in United States
LIES FAR BELOW SEA LEVEL Death valley California said to be the lowest dry land in the United States at 4278 feet below sea level. The text describes Death valley and nearby ranges, its former lake bed status, sparse springs Bonnett wells and Saratoga springs, and the intensely hot shifting sand dunes. The spectacle is noted for color shifts from dawn to noon and twilight reds to purples.
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Death Valley
California
United States
Mount Whitay
Desert
Sermons of Virginia Adventurers Auctioned as Old Publicatons
Old publications to be sold include sermons arguing for Virginia settlement and colony support. The texts praise Virginia’s fertility, urging Christian purpose, while recounting a wary keynote to a congregation of Midlands migrants who failed at home.
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White-Chapel
Virginia
William Symonds
Christian Science Monitor
England
Battle of the Giants eras in Historic Notebook
The Historic Notebook argues the term Battle of the Giants does not apply to Waterloo or Austerlitz but to Marignano fought September 19, 1515. French and Venetian forces beat Habsburgs and Swiss. about 12 000 of the conquered and 4 000 of the victors died. Trivulzio called it child’s play compared with this great combat.
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Waterloo
Austerlitz
Marignano
Ranvols I
Algiano
Proverbial Debate Over Women’s Labor and Prowess
The text critiques a balanced woman’s centuries old role, noting her industrial pace and a husband's limited praise while he sits in the gates. It questions early rising and public labor, using biblical imagery to contrast domestic contribution and male indifference.
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Indy
Brice
Venetian Gift and a Feather in My Cap
A New York traveler recalls a voyage to Venice with a fellow passenger a traveling salesman. In Venice the salesman buys a gilt Venetian velvet square and an engraved dagger. Back at the hotel the salesman vows to help recover the money by returning the items and getting a refund.
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Dent
New York
Venice
Ata
Fig
Harall
Shows Sagacity Of The Rat In Egg Handling
A student of rodents notes the rat’s deft egg eating technique. It bites through shells, consumes contents without spilling, cleans itself, and may transfer eggs between two rats before finishing. The description likens the method to nut cracking and notes eggs are too large for a rat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atatra
Old King Cole in History and Legend
The Old King Cole reference appears in a Dr William King book. Scholars debate the era dating from third to sixth centuries with various identifications of the king as Cole Coel or Cuul. The pipe versus instrument theory affects dating but does not settle the question.
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Cole
William King
Halliwell
Coel
Britain
Cuul
Freeman
Silly Idea Rebuked by Count and Countess
A story from a schoolhouse breakfast shows the Inte Count de Lessepa dismissing superstition about broken Dresden cups. The count and countess witness breaking two cups to test the fear, revealing the superstition as unfounded and exposing the children’s grip on the idea.
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Cam
Malta
London Holy Well claims challenged by historian
John Diptose a printer and St Clement's Danes historian studied rival sites including Lyons Inc Holywell Street and the law courts area finding no solid evidence. He proposes the holy well may be the stone house in St Clement's churchyard marked by an 1880 inscription. The well is 121 feet deep with about 100 feet of water and a history linked to a 1807 public claim.
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London
John
St. Clement's Danes
Lyons Inc
Muddy Missouri roads save man from broken neck
A gaunt Missourian recalls a ride to town on a load of hay when muddy roads caused a wheel to drop into a buckhole, Uncle Lute rolled onto his head, but claimed the mud saved him from a fatal impact unlike hard surfacing. He quips that a rock road would have broken his neck. Kansas City Star.
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Lute
Kansas City
Tempering China Prevents Crack When Heated
A Chinese merchant explains that delicate china should not be placed in boiling water. Gradually heating in cool water prevents cracking from hairline faults. Let china come slowly to a boil and keep it in the water long enough to temper without shock. The process strengthens to withstand sudden heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Reason for Asuldestala and social unrest
Fragmentary archaic musings on residents, authority, and life. It discusses power dynamics, judgment of accidents, and the difficulty of maintaining routine, loyalty, and societal expectations amid shifting personal and communal needs.
Dusty anilla tale stirs fears of sorcery in North region
A fragmented report from Borneo recounts local beliefs that white drab blankets and crude cloths signal sorcerers. Residents fear the “clown finest” are signs of danger, while regional elders warn against blind faith in omens.
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Anilla
Trent Co
Nike Viene
Pucer
Xeni
Okey
Borneo
Chinese Fireworks Traditions and Trade in Canton
The article notes Chinese fondness for fireworks linked to gunpowder inventions and red coverings for good luck. Firecrackers are produced with bamboo paper and used in weddings birthdays and celebrations to dispel evil and bring omens. Canton is the center of this industry and exports reach about three million dollars annually.
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Ching
Canton
Chine
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Handa
Salt Lake
Jesie
Eggeim
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Inimmelf
Hte
Atatty
Wey
Forest Park
Forest Park Review
Madison Street
Hoover
9600
Tetus
Peaslee Hardware Co
Vano
WM. C. Wornhoff
Marion Street
Oak Park
Irl
Madigon ST. Forest Park
Army
Navy
Forest Park Furniture Store
Madison ‘Street
Chicago ‘Telephone Company
the Office of the
Review
Paschal-Hall-Heileman Co
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