Zanzibar Clove Isle Through a Traveler’s Eyes in Zanzibar City
Frank G. Carpenter recounts his visit to Zanzibar, describing the sultanate, its slave past, British protectorate, and German influence. He notes the island’s climate, clove production, markets, and the diverse population including Arabs, Indians, and Africans, with vivid street life and architecture.
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Zanzibar
Mayor
India
Central Africa
Fifth Avenue Palace
Anzibar
Frank G. Carpenter
Chicago Sunday Tribune
The Strength Of An Eagle In Flight And Weight Carriage
The author estimates an eagle can carry 18 to 20 pounds in proportion to its weight. He cites weights for bald eagles 9.25 and 12 pounds, horned owls four to five pounds, and hawks carrying heavy prey. An injured eagle once held a 20 pound skid aloft, while the observer weighed 119 pounds, illustrating strength and claw grip. From Forest and Stream.
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Sinyone
Windsor Lady Offers Free Home Treatment Guide
A Windsor woman Mrs. M. Summers advertises a free home treatment plan and the book Women's Own Medical Adviser for cures of leucorrhoea ulcers womb issues painful periods and other female ailments. The offer promises home care at 12 cents weekly and requests letters to Box H Windsor Ont.
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M. Summers
Box H
Windsor
Ont
Fish value and cooking facts from a late 19th century guide
The article discusses how market price fails to reflect fish value due to dressing waste and nutrition. It compares cod and salmon, notes water content and digestion differences, and gives tips on freshness, cooking times, and avoiding brain food myths. It also describes ocean race coverage and rail delays around a dramatic post race scene.
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Haddock
Observation trains at boat races struggle for profit
Rail officials say observation trains are run for advertising and public service, not profits. West Shore operated a 39-car train at Poughkeepsie with canvas covers and guards, yet receipts of about 200 dollars per car barely covered costs, while cars disrupted freight service for weeks and required costly setup. An operator on a high platform coordinates two locomotives to keep the middle cars aligned with the race, balancing speed and sightlines as the train tracks the boats along four miles.
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Poughkeeprie
West Shore
Newman
New York
Poughkeepsie
Tralin 1
Sun
Best Boots for Long Distance Walking
Mr. Clement Edwards, M.P., undertook a four day 179 mile walk from London to Cwm on the Radnorshire border to test marching endurance and boot suitability for soldiers. He found light pedestrian boots unsuitable for steady long marches and sought a better boot for Territorial Army use.
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Clement Edwards
M.P
Territorial Army
London Embankment
Cwm
Radnorshire
Was Used to It. A Hot Sunday Church Trip
On a very hot Sunday morning James accompanies his father to church. James argues against going in the heat, but the father cites Saram’s constant presence, noting Satan doesn’t mind hot weather. The tale ends with a sharp quip about taking things for granted.
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James
Saram
Philadelphia Ledger
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