Across Asia Minor The Bagdad Railway Journey Explored
The article traces travel from Smyrna to Adana and Konia with stops at Aphion Kara Hissar and Cilician Gates. It describes Turkish time, bazaars, khans, arabas, and frontier guard escort amid visions of a revived ancient east and a potential railway corridor boosting trade and tourism.
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Tarens
Asia Minor
Asia
Europe
Cyrus
Darius
Nebuchadnezzar
Alexander the Great
Caesars
Apostle Paul
BsRailroads
Ieee
Rsuviscoie Jassen
Arechi
Smyrna
Nolens Volens
Constantinople
Aphion Kara Hissar
Gibraltar
American Board Church
Bagdad
Paul
Bethlehem
Egypt
Konia
Iconium
Bregli
Tarsus
Arabas
Orient
Scotland
Rockies
Switzerland
Marcus Aurelius
Cilician
Mediterranean
Adana
Aleppo
Mesopotamia
Joseph B. Bowles
trunkful of dropped g s prompts vow to reform
Mrs. Billtops shows husband a trunk of three years of dropped g sounds stored in a trunk. Ezra admits the habit troubled her and pledges to reform if she discards the collection. The light domestic tale ends with a vow to remember proper speech.
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Ezra
Mr. Bilhops
BUILD SAFE DRAUGHTPROOF FARM WELL GUIDANCE
Practical advice on constructing and maintaining a safe farm well. Emphasizes deep groundwater, tight coverings, brick cemented casing, clay fill, 18 inch above ground casing, concrete shield, and a leakproof platform while avoiding proximity to pollution sources.
Just to See the Ball Game
A playful exchange between children centers on baseball and a joking wish to be a giraffe. Jimmy imagines leaping fences easily while Johnny warns of a giraffe neck during morning soap and water scrubs.
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Little Jimmy
Johnny
Entertaining Friends Sparks Inference Of Servant Trade
A mistress tells Mary she can stay or go while hosting friends. She jokes that Mary’s competence might draw bids for her services, implying concerns about workplace dynamics and social norms.
You Don’t Take Much Interest in Congress
A dialogue excerpt contrasts public attention to Congress with the past, noting fewer capable men today. Ezra expresses apathy, while Another laments the loss of the caliber of lawmakers from twenty years ago in a satirical exchange printed in Puck.
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Congress
Ezra
Puck
Odd Coincidence Inspires Musical Success
A quirky remark about the man behind a songwriter's success. The speaker questions the bass versus tenor range, sparking reflection on the vocal role in the music. The snippet hints at a humorous or thoughtful exchange about identity and artistry.
Cost of Raising Wheat in 1909 Compared to Corn and Oats
The 1909 Department of Agriculture estimates place per bushel costs at 66 cents for wheat, 38 cents for corn, and 81 cents for oats with average field sizes of 59, 30, and 25 acres. Profits per acre at farm prices vary. wheat 5.33 dollars, corn 7.82, oats 4.17, before noting current grain price declines eroding profits.
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Department of Agriculture
Riding Cultivators as Economical Field Tools
The two row riding cultivator with pivot gangs proves most economical. Fitted with many shallow teeth, it allows a single man and a team of horses to do more work than two men with two horses.
Experiment With Dandelions Shows Limited Spray Effect
After two years and 12 applications at the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, dandelions on a strip of lawn remained thriving. The conclusion states that ron sulphate will not eradicate dandelions.
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New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Prisoner Murphy Accused Of Deceiving Guard
In a military note from The Tattler a sergeant orders Murphy to the guard room for deceiving him while a corporal disputes the charge. The exchange notes tensions in rank and discipline.
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Murphy
Tommy Murphy Praises Spohn Distemper Cure for Trots
Tommy Murphy, famed horseman, hails Spohn Distemper Cure as best for distemper and coughs after years of use. Available from druggists or direct from Spohn Medical Co. Goshen Indiana at 60 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
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SPOHN
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Abkound Swat Rivalry Sparks Wild Claim
A boy taunts his father with a sly boast about becoming an Abkound of Swat by killing more files than others, prompting a brief exchange on merit and recognition in their rural setting. The dialogue captures casual slang and local humor in a family moment.
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Pop
Son
Swat
Cole's Carbolic Salve Ad Promises Quick Healing
The advertisement touts Cole's Carboli salve to stop pain from burns or cuts and prevent scarring. It claims quick healing and offers samples via J. W. Cole & Co. at Jack River Falls Wisconsin with prices 25 and 50 cents.
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Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Jack River Falls
Wis
Soothing Syrup For Children Teething Offered At 250 A Bottle
An advertisement touts Ka Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and wind colic. It claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic at 250 per bottle while referencing an ex hero.
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Ka. Winslow
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