OHARES ATTACK WRECK'S VICTIMS
The La Seye steamer bound for Singapore collided with the Onda near Singapore at dawn in mist and sank in two minutes. Seven European passengers including Haron and Baroness Benlesky, five European officials, and eighty eight others perished. sixty one were rescued, many injured after shark attacks. The Onda rushed to rescue amid darkness and debris with boats and lifeboats.
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Singapore
la Seye
Mossagines Mariitime
Java
Haron
Baroness Benlesky
Elcameor
Onda
Sharke
Abandoned Babe Seeks Foundling Adopter in Pittsburgh
In December 1861 a Civil War soldier found a two week old girl in a chip basket at Union Station. He gave her to police. his wife later adopted her. A woman who was abandoned as an infant asks Rosalia Foundling Asylum to consider adopting the child, fearing future claim by the mother. Sisters decline immediate handover, citing two month waiting rule. the woman vows to return and hopes to give the babe a motherly life like her own.
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Pittsburg
Union Station
Pitcairn
Rosalia Founding Asylum
Cim Street
St. Rosalia's
Clifftreet
Wala
Synonyma and the Nose for Words in Ads
Will Croor explains how synonyms mislead ad readers and compares misused terms to a bank promoting cuts with epigrams. He notes a Pittsburg coal industry reference in a financial column was misapplied to automobiles, and quips about a "School for Alliteration" to critique overblown phrasing.
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Will Croor
Ad Club
Pittsburg Coal
Common
Cleveland Leader
Dormice Immune to Snake Bite
French naturalist M. G. Hillard reports the dormouse defies snake venom. A two ounce dormouse survived four milligrams of dried viper poison, yet continued nibbling an apple minutes later, while venom would kill eleven pounds of rabbits or guinea pigs.
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M. G. Hillard
Clermont-Ferrand
France
M. Willard
Treasure drift from Alexander spread Greek art to Asia
Dr Sven Hedin reports medallions and bronze relics of Greek art found in central Asia's desert. He argues Greek artifacts arrived via Alexander's conquests and suggests more ancient Greek manuscripts and palimpsests may lie in Chinese libraries and treasure houses kept hidden from outsiders. He notes Europe increasingly values ancient Chinese jewelry and Greek influence.
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Sven Hedin
Central Asia
Alexander
Innance
Europe
Toy village delight during Czar's visit to Racconigi
During a private moment in Racconigi the Czar enjoyed time with the young Prince of Piedmont and Princesses Yolanda and Mafalla. He presented a Livadia gift a detailed Rusalan village toy with openable houses shops a furnished school and a clock tower church. He explained every detail to the children and had great fun.
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Racconigi
Prince
Piedmont
Yolanda
Mafalla
Livadia
Winter Roosting for Turkeys in Open or Sheltered Housing
The article advises turkeys thrive when roosting in open air or trees if well fed, but warns danger of wildness in trees. When housed, provide airy, clean quarters, avoid mixing with other poultry, and locate roosts high and accessible. In cold regions use a ventilated barn design with open front vent and rolling rear door, or a double enclosed house with an exercise run for climate adaptability.
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Canada
Uime
Argentine wool crop estimated at 100 million pounds
The Argentine Republics wool clip is estimated at 100000000 pounds. Five percent of the output comes from crosses of strong wooled breeds and only 15 percent from Merino crosses. In the year ending June 30, 1909 the United States bought nearly 47000000 pounds of clothing wool from South America and will purchase a large share of the coming clip.
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Argentine Republic
United States
South America
Winter Quarters for Hoga Hogs
Winter quarters for Hoga should be dry and well ventilated with no draughts. A plentiful supply of dry wheat straw bedding will keep his porkship comfortable through the winter.
Dicks shelter and feeding notes from 19th century text
Dicks require the slmprest shelter and can be housed inexpensively, as long as their quarters are kept dry. They are good feeders, but for the most part their food is bulky and not go expensive.
Paul the Apostle Quarterly Review Activity Plan
A study guide outlining a thorough review of Paul the Apostle. It covers his conversion to death in Rome, early life, education, missionary journeys, the churches he founded, his epistles, Luke’s record, death, key motives, and character. Includes a practical oral and written examination approach with travel-club mapping of scenes from Paul’s life.
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Paul
Rome
Halpers
Eork
Pauls
Tia
Luke
St. Paul
Real Source of Strength in Christian Service
The article quotes Hugh Black on Christ’s love as the root of faith and strength. It urges believers to follow Jesus as disciples, humbly receive his spirit, and let him minister to them before serving others. Cited is Thomas a Kempis on God’s ownership and service.
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Christ
Hehold
Thomas A Kempis
Chris
Hugh Black
M, A
Why Not Raise More Wheat
The article argues wheat may yield more profit than corn. It cites Mic no is yields of 36 bushels per acre, vs a good farmer at 60, with net per acre about 8 dollars at current prices. It details costs totaling 11.62 per acre, compares 30 bushels at 65.4 cents to 19.62 dollars revenue, and suggests soil prep and drill planting. It references central western states using modern plowing methods.
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Central Western States
Need for Heavy Horses Grows on Farms
The article notes rising demand for heavy horses due to improved methods and scarce farm help. Heavier machinery now in use, including the big plow, disk harrow, heavy roller, and manure spreader, requires strong equine power to substitute for more labor.
Care of Horses and Stallion Study Guidance
Advice on horse care notes hereditary diseases to watch, grain use for growing colts, and evaluating stallion results. Emphasizes attention to locality and practical husbandry in breeding and rearing horses.
To Live Is Christ and Abundant Life for Believers
A sermon emphasizes that true life comes through Christ, not worldly service, and that allegiance to Christ opens a wider, fuller experience. It asserts that all things are theirs in Christ and that love grace and life abound in God’s realm and service.
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Christ
God
Evidence of the Father's Love in Suffering
A sermon-like reflection argues sorrow is part of the common lot and should be accepted bravely. It contends that pain does not negate God's goodness or wisdom, but confirms His loving plan and the exalted place of trials in a Christian life. The text emphasizes trust that God's purposes never miscarry.
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God
Hlaehlid
Need Men for the Ministry in Canadian Provinces
A report cites a shortage of candidates for the ministry in Canada’s provinces including Nova Scotia Newfoundland New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The growing need is said to require 50 to 75 new candidates annually and without annual supplies from England many pastorates would stay empty.
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It Fe
Canada
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
New Firmawick
Prince Edward Island
England
Religion and Selfish Gain Clash in Human Anxiety
A reflective note suggests some individuals gain little from religion due to a constant drive to claim more for themselves. It contrasts spiritual seeking with personal greed, implying inner conflict shapes devotion and fulfillment.
Purchasing Power and Local Mayoral Nomination
A six year old waits at a railway station with his mother and weighs a penny in a weighing machine, then asks how much a dollar would weigh. Dr. S F Spohn, head of Spohn Medical Co, is elected mayor of Gos ton Indiana by a strong majority after years as County Superintendent of Schools.
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8. F. Spohn
Spohn Medical Co
Spohn
Goston
Ind
Fragments of Ad Copy and Aphorisms in Local Paper
A mishmash of quips and old advertisements appears, urging readers to rub Wizard Oil for chest colds, sell cigars by Lewis’ Single Binder, and hinting at social costs of desire. Quotes, slogans, and proverbs fill the page with dated tone and mixed topics.
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School of Sharks
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T. F. McGrew
Turkey
Publius Syrus
Lewis
Davia Prinkilier
Dodds
Western
Demver
Dolliver
Cotman
Uomanda
Joss
Tormbra Lon
Ottawa
Can
LE. Crawford
Maman
Rewgian
Che Age
Adiress
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John I. Brown & Son
Boston
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