After The Siege A Balkan War Desolation Report
A detailed account from a British Crescent Mission worker describes brutal conditions at Knrajevo and Adrianople in the Balkan conflict. Prisoners faced hunger thirst and exposure with scant shelter, while aid efforts struggled to reach the living and dying, highlighting grave humanitarian failings and the burden on Christian relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Chronicle
Ed Crescent
Knrajevo
Sofa
Bulgaria
Adrianople
Uns
Berlin Red Crescent
Thor
Ongian
Howe
Amrican Méssonaries
Apy
Akon
Buckins
Ted
Oursman
Lars
Bosat
Red Crescent Society
Otiers
Tn Hospital
Saffairs
Ubess
Why the Razor was Blunt in New York Barbers Strike
A peculiar London to New York style note describes barbers in New York organizing a strike to protest shaved customers and double charges. It mentions a traveler from the South reporting blunt razors and a humorous exchange about grooming habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Lord Roseborns
Southern
Gary i
Medical Inspection of Schools Commenced in 1911 Plan
The Education Department reports the medical inspection scheme under the Health Act of 1911 is rolling out across districts with Special Medical Officers in metropolitan and Kalgoorlie Boulder areas and local Medical Officers for other regions. Initial inspections cover every child, with follow-ups for new admissions and departures, aiming to examine all schools over time. About 135 of 648 schools were inspected, roughly 28.5 percent of students, with 71.5 percent of examined children deemed defective primarily in dental health. follow-up treatment and access in sparsely populated areas pose challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Department
Turor
Ums
Kalgoorlie
Boulder
Heals
de Disipiet Medical Oliesr Uote
Jim Br
Gary
Orva
Xpi
Ue Health Department
The Future of the Windmill in American Agriculture
A Weather Bureau report by P. C. Day analyzes windmill use across districts, noting growth abroad but declining domestic use in Old World systems. It highlights windmills for water pumping, limited electrical attempts, and the wind’s potential as an agricultural asset, with charts showing regional variability and a forecast of future adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolland
P. C. Day
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculin
Brotherhood of the Trail and a Lone Traveler Observed
A wanderer trudges along the Athabaska Valley with a rifle and small pack, answering questions about food and shelter while planning a railway camp at dawn. He travels without protection, relying on minimal supplies and his will to press on through harsh weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kravellers
Atha
Fusca
Morsig
Madame Melba Reflects On Audiences Across The World
The famed soprano Melba recalls audiences in London Paris Berlin Vienna St Petersburg New York Moscow Milan Brussels Melbourne Sydney Chicago and many more. She notes public approval often came from a single listener Mrs Marchesi and reflects on nerves before performances and the vast reach of her career across twenty five tours and seventeen composers with millions of listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ame
Melba
Ming
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
St Letorsiure
New York
Stockhalm
Roma
Milan
Brussels
Melbourne
Sydney
Chicago
Moston
England
America
Antalia
Marchesi
Wang
Salvatore
Salvatory
France
Great Britain
Melbourn
Dougtly T Daresay
Compulsory Voting Extraordinary Incident Report
A Returning Officer faced a misinterpretation of compulsory voting rules at a local booth. After voters within reach had completed ballots, the box was moved to nearby shows within fifteen miles where the presiding officer allegedly shouted a threat of life imprisonment to compel further votes. The incident became a notable record from the district.
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Raod
Na Ile
Nothing Defined in a Trish School Lesson
An old classroom anecdote recalls a teacher asking students to define nothing. A student quipped that nothing is the dot on the i, a joke that sparked playful debate about meaning and definition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Cloth and garment listing from the Coliseum sale
A partial catalog excerpt lists tweed skirts priced near 4id and 07 Ulouses, tweed cante and skirts, children's clothing including gowns and infant dresses, cream dresses, and full length garments for infants and girls, reflecting a mid century retail sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanjtes
Samples
Amnesia case links memory to immaterial mind says physicist
The story centers on Mrs Carrie B Jorday who after 19 years regains memory in hospital during recovery from abdominal surgery. She recalls a two week old infant now named Mew Pay Rowe while forgetting the intervening years. The piece discusses memory and mind beyond brain chemistry, citing the New York World and physician critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanta
Carrie B. Jorday
Amodesty
Jordan
Mans
Mail Time Table Revised to June 1st 1918 Geraldton District
Mail routes and schedules across Western Australia many towns listed with frequencies Ue sndermentionsd places clout including Geraldton East Chapman Borester's May nard Saunders' Shield's Thorp-Son's Bane Pestoe and others with daily weekly and specific day timings. Private moran Wibradden Midland Junction Fremantle Perth and multiple line stops show varied 5 am 5.20 am 6 am 7.45 am timetables along with lake austi gullows sandstone and other stations. Also notes English Mail and Guardian newspaper subscription pricing and post fees for delivery across Australia.
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Jusc
Geraldton
East Chapman
Borester's
Maynard's
Saunders
Shield's
Thorp- Son's
Ale Bane
Pestoe
Tom
Ellendale
Glengarry
Minniacokis
Lana Springs
Kotering
Sturchison
Lennenville
Magnet
Newmarracarta
Private Ag
Pindar
Wurargs
Yalgoo
Mallows
Mockatharrs
Namine
Lake Austi
Sandstone
Tuandays
Bam
Cam
Upper Chapman
Mt. Erin
Nabewah
Roslyn Farm
State Farm
Yoon
Vetus
Naraling
Nexson
Pascoe
Glover & Dunn
Lauder
Owen & Bell
L'Huillier
Fost & Dilnstone
Alkingos
Smith
Wandina
Woolgeromg
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Charles Hormann
Shears
Twine &c
C. H. Counsel
Northampton
ROW
Genoies—Leaden & Lanombire Insurance Cs
Orciaas Func Co
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Drag For Hire
F.W. Warwicker
Grocer and Marina Torresa
Gerabiton
BEBE
Stegked
Lowwist Bath
Ey Oar
Ff Wieinak
Tas Ad
Telefhome
WARD
Ont Bishoy'e Palace
Eapert Farciers
Genarsi Blackaulha
Tattersall’s Billard Saleen
Geo, Laing
Frince
Piaila
Abe
Jack Payne
Edward Pope & CO
Durlacher Burret
Geraldtos
Fice
Hatten
Beco and
Maines
Saptane
Andere
Watewright & Co
Orzalotos Plumbing
W. Marsh
Banks
Catersie Street
Boog Atte Cermiet
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ld. Ltd
Ial
Bi George's
George's
George H. Johnston
Andouna
Dai We Ee
B'S
Bethe
Port
Edward Pope
Fowlie
GEO. Fowlie & Co
Esplanade
Sealer Nie
Anata Seasida
Tor
Ana Goldields
Gerace
Wig
Geo. Elliss
Koken Hydraulics
Jahareesit
Mir Ee Weermit
Oes
Murchison
Nor
West Call
Georga Clarke
Telaphoug
Brandt Ice and CO Con Storage
Armstrong Street
Gersidton
Oeusal Suan
Garrers
Brotherhood of the Trail
Madame Melba
Geraldson Guardian
Australia
Obaruoka
Hi Horme
Prustees
J. Cryam
Buckland
Northam
Super
Lord Elleemere
St. Serf
Harlequinede
Harlequinade
Deamond
Super Pransaes
Hampton
Conmigtea
Burke's Siding
Northant
Northam. & P MacKay
The
Geraldton Guardian
Geraldton Land, Investment, & Building Co
Union Bank
General Commission
Geraldton Land, Investment, and
Murchison Forwarding Co., Shipping, Customs, Forwarding, and Machinery Agents
Purser Big Spring
Hawkhurst
Mackie
Oreesing
York
Purser & Co
Perth
Clara Hacky
E. Carroll
Richard Purser & CO
King Street
West Guildforr
A.T. Davies
Constantine & Gardner
Amy
Danign
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