Kavirondo Life and Missions in Kenya Texts and Tales
Sidelong notes describe Kavirondo cattle culture, tribal rites, and daily life near Kijabe. The writer details hunting, weaving, crafts, and the upcoming sawmill and electric plant, plus local currency changes and a marriage custom where a girl pretends reluctance for five days before arranged union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benabill Besta
Borie
Abe
Otristratias
Africa
Kijabe
Feddh
United States
Gustom Ia
Smugglers’ peril on Alpine pass ends in rescue
Italian smuggler Predoni and his 18 year old daughter Rose faced a fatal descent high in the Fraele di Pass. A thick mist trapped them after purchases in Switzerland. Predoni slipped and dangled while Rose refused to cut the rope. After an hour of cries, three smugglers appearing from above rescued them as Rose fainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predoni
Rose
Switzerland
Italy
Rose Savy
London Chronicle
Chinese Bar Milk and a Dignitary Dinner Gaffe
A Chinese dignitary in New York, new to the United States, tries ice cream after finishing a meal with a prominent educator. He smiles after tasting but erupts in laughter when a Chinese companion whispers a phrase that prompts an awkward spill. The scene unfolds at the host table amid mixed reactions from diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Tuan
Cbinet
Ollie
New York Glove
Temptation and morality fears in early journalism
A garbled excerpt critiques female temptation and public morality, citing a London idea about women and shop windows. It references a tale of a four year old girl, Helen, dining with her aunt and reacting to a brimful water glass, saying “Now, ain't that just Ike 5 MAD.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidelon
Rosa Seas Attics
Ari Arly
Atetean
Kambui
Danis
Puocines
London
Helen
Letters testamentary and administration notices
Fragmented OCR reveals notices of letters testamentary and administration for estates in Hast Mahoning Township and Indiana Borough. Creditors are urged to present or authenticate claims and to make prompt payments by specified dates in 1908, with executors named as JRANNETTA M. Girty and an administrator for Wiliams Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elioneth. Roberts
Indiana
Jrannetta M. Girty
P. O Addreen
Kodtanm
Lewis
Hast Mahoning Township
Bimon Uber
Banks Township
Penna
Silch
Fromeveey Simon A
Ther
Excou Poatoffice
Rossiter, Pai
R. E.D. Not
Wiliams
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Blain
Kavirondo
Shilla
Bisol
Uae
Eithor
Utah
J. Adam Bode
Toby
Willan Stith
Tr" B
Jaak
Prrouraixs Notich
John F. Plores
John L. Getty
ExsouToR's
John Pierce
Sarl Lewig
Indiana, Ps
Mall
Ial
the Fashion
Phila
McCreight's Wall Paper Store
W.r.loughry and
Standard
BELL
Indiana Electric Company
P. H.R
Evan
J. W. Harrison
North Ninth ST
John F. Steving
Val Dts St
Hom City
Pennsylvania
Homer City
Ridge Street
Maple Avenue
Washington Street
Elm Street
Juniper Street
Church Street
Railroad Street
B. B
Annie E. Vogel
First National
Bank of Cherry ‘ Im Yakege
Peoples Insurance Agency
Savinga and Treat
Peana
First National Bank of, Cherry Tree
Syracuse
J. UL Ork
Water
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