Delicate Remedies and Fossil Intrigue in Corricgr
An early 20th century fragment blends an advert for Dr Hamitation's Pills with a fossil-hunting tale. The scene shifts from health quackery to a quarry hut where Professor Zimbalist and Morgan encounter a tramp claiming the alias Calvert, hinting at past swindles and a looming confrontation.
The Comlyn Alibi Headon Hill
The scene shifts to a shabby hut on the moor where Tom Burbury confronts a rough tramp. Mavis Camlyn intervenes with mercy offering shelter and protection, while the boy remains wary of the tramp’s past harms as they return home.
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Mavis
Camlyn
Tom
Dear Old Pals Lead Tramp and Scientists to Old Tailings Site
A tramp continues to observe as Jasper Morgan and Professor Zundalist approach a hut and head toward a tailings mound. The pair repeat tactics once used by Tom Burbury, while the tramp keeps watch and steels himself for a potential move.
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Ared
Morgan
Zimbalist
Portland
Matey
Shrimpton
Camlyn
Court
Calvert
Bergars
Jasper Morgan
Professor Zundalist
Tom Burbury
Proposes Eating Wild Donkeys as Food Source
Arizona and New Mexico face wild burro overpopulation infesting mining camps and ranches. Dr C C Young advocates using burro meat as a food supply, saying a young burro yields a satisfactory steak and compares favorably with other meats, per the New York World.
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Arizona
Yellowstone’ Park
New Mexico
Northern Mexico
C. C. Young
Karakul
Young
New York World
Miss Bright and the Hair Talk Exchange
A dialogue recounts remarks about Miss Bright’s hair and opinions on appearances. A speaker notes loaning hair, while others discuss how to respond to praise and display of enthusiasm. The passage centers on social judgments and flirtatious banter.
Haig Receives Cross of Honor from American Cross
Field Marshal Douglas Haig was awarded the Cross of Honor for conspicuous service to humanity. The annual American Cross of Honor presented the medal this year, following Marshal Joffre who received it last year.
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Haig
Douglas Haig
Marshal Joffre
Camp sugar saving battalion boosts rations and profits
A battalion at Nia 1 Camp saves one pound of sugar per month. Even camp kitchen grease is saved and sold, with a steady market for dripping goods.
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Nia 1
Judea Friendly Toward Conquerors
Descriptive scene near a British expeditionary camp shows a desert landscape, the Heavenly City beyond, and a fisherman's calm routine as war planes circle overhead. Villagers observe the advance with restrained curiosity while the morning unfolds into noon, highlighting tenuous coexistence amid conflict.
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Heavenly City
Typon
Littl
Syria
President Wilsons Desk and the Resolute Gift Story
A London newspaper recounts the Resolute ship tale from 1822 to 1850s. The US acquired the ship, sent it back to Britain, and Queen Victoria had a desk made from its timbers for Presidents including Buchanan. The desk has since been used for official correspondence at the White House.
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Wilson
White House
Britain
H.ml.s. Resolute
Arctic
Franklin
Resolute
United States
England
Frankin Pierce
Fly Onth
Queen Victoria
Buchanan
Christian Science Monitor
Tasmanian Tiger Fades Toward Extinction
The Tasmanian tiger outlined as near extinction with its range shrinking to western Tasmanian areas such as Tyenna and along the Arthur River. A healthy specimen formerly fetched up to one hundred dollars as a zoo prize, with emu and other natives now largely recalled only in place names.
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Tasmania
Tyenna
Arthur River
Rise of a Balkan Republic Emerges When French Colonel Proclaims Koritsa
The article notes Koritsa in Albania becoming an autonomous Albanian republic under French protection after General Sarrail occupied the region near Lake Malik. A council of 12 elders governs, with Essad Pasha blessing the move, a flag and post office established, stamps issued, and rival Austrian symbols criticized. Koritsa gains territory as Allied advances extend influence while remaining provisional.
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Balkans
Lomon Limes
Republic
Koritsa
Korce
Albania
Brant Krencn
Aviona
Salonika
Constantine
Sarrail
Lake Malik
Serbia
Greece
Bucharest
Trict
Mussulman
Essad Pasha
Skanderberg
Shkipetari
English consume majority of Europe’s cheese output
Statisticians report Europe produces 350 million kilograms of cheese each year. England eats 180 million kilograms, Holland 56 million, Switzerland 43 million, France 31 million, and Germany 20 million. Only the Chinese are said to avoid cheese.
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England
Europe
Holland
Switzerland
France
Germany
Germany’s rubber shortage spurs spring wheel trucks
Reports show Germany crafts spring wheels to ease tire shortages for motor transports. Rubber is scarce, directed to balloons and medical units, so engineers pursue spring-based suspensions. Even with modest speeds on smooth roads the system fails under retreat or emergency tests due to displaced springs and jammed wheels.
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Germany
Tarbes Plans Sword of Honor for Marshal Foch Birthplace
Tarbes will present a sword of honor honoring Marshal Foch, commemorating his birthplace and legacy in the French town.
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Tarbes
Marshal Foch
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