Chinese Martial Philosophy Prefers Peace to War Across History
The text argues that Chinese culture favors indirect action and compromise over direct combat, noting Confucian restraint and a national tradition that prizes peace, civil cultivation, and nonmilitary virtues. It cites historical instances of defense, not aggression, while acknowledging times of internal strife and selective military prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confuciux
China
Great Wall
Europe
Mason
Gordon
Khartoum
Soups From Swits Ox Cheek and French Potage Recipes
A collection of old soup directions detailing Swits liver soup with curry and milk, ox cheek soup simmered with vegetables and herbs, and a French style potato and rice soup. Includes steps on browning, simmering times, flour paste thickening, and serving with croutons and hot bowls. The text preserves period cooking terminology and measurements.
Sleep Guidelines For Children Across Ages
An article urges parents to prioritize rest for children amid unrest. It outlines recommended bedtimes from infancy to adolescence, stressing 13 hours for ages 1-3, 7 to 7:30 pm starts for older kids, and 8 am wake times, linking sleep with stable nerves and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulm Enim
Shortage of Ships Radio Operators Worsens
Wireless companies in England warn of a persistent shortage of ship radio operators as wartime numbers fall. Many seamen left the sea for radio servicing or new trades, leaving gaps when crews returned from Australia or South America. Pay scales rise with years of service, with bonuses for tanker work and foreign registered ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Australia
South America
Herve
Amazing Run of Luck at Casino Across Three Nights
A woman, Mrs Fr Wodehouse, wins large sums at Le Tonneau Casino playing chemin de fer, then returns to the tables and pockets more. An Irishman and others remark on luck as a clerkmaker’s window scene unfolds. The tale ends with witty exchanges about driving and a coroner.
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Robina
Cary
Tye
Ter Sued Wense
Robin
Bettina
Finn
Ike Ellis Inn
Aid Cary
Wal
Ina Bradley
Cis
Miss Robina
Robins
Erret
Fr. Wodehouse
Phe
le Tonauet
Cesino
Wodehouse
Cairns Hinterland Landscape and Tour Highlights
Describes the Cairns region tablelands hinterland with fertile uplands and tourist sights. Highlights include Barron Gorge with a 770 foot plunge, Atherton, Ravenshoe, Malanda, Milla, and the volcanic sites Mount Hypipypamy Mount Quincan Bromfields Lynch’s Crater, waterfalls such as Tully and Millstream, and attractions like The Maze Fairyland and Barron Gorge trails.
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Cairns
Adrerion
Evelyn
Palmerston
Australia
Karanda
Barron Gorge
Mull
Northlands
Urths
Barron River
Velen
Yuncaburra
Malunda
Milla
Atherton
Herberton Gad Ravenshoe
Ventrer
Stere
Rachim
Rarrine Tre
Yangaburra
Gilles Hiighway
Harda
Hypipamies
Herberton
Herberton, Mount Quincan Bromfields
Lynch's
Boonjie
Halloran
Tasmania
Tully
Ravenshoe
Millstream
Boatrice
Milles Millan
Glen Allyn
John — Boating Co
Crater
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Shane
Talay
Babiia
Courwe
Countenayinie
Amit
Godine
Jed
Craig
John
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Lyris
Asa
Koti
Ted
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Gary Yore
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Rey
Watt
Jmd
Tly
Ant
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Gary
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Jad
Jim
Bureau
Dad Donaser
Wiseme
Garth Warwick
Bealdes
Romne
Kinaea
Roktee
Dik
Bina
Marti
Odine
Plonee
Bovew
John Chinaman
Casino
Darling
Cairns Hinterland
Barron
North
Queensland
King O'Malley
Lady Robinson
Grey Mao
Devil's Pool
Barres
Wamderthe
Lower
Barron Valley
Robertsons
Wow
Esa Anne
Dolightea
Spencer Street
Burnley Street
Richmond John Robertson Dyer & Dey Cleaner
Block Arcade
Melbourne
Richmond
Man Zan
Mitros
Forbes
I. Fe
Vin
A. T. Madden
Patent
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Queen ST
Melb
Tunceier Bly Reese
Tor
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Great Barrier Beef
Imtana
Collins Street
Touist Bureau
Cao
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