London Growth Outpaces Past Centuries in Population
An article examines London as an expanding urban aggregate, noting its population across census measures and arguing the metropolis may reach about 6 million next census and 7.25 million the following. It compares London with Paris New York Berlin Vienna and Constantinople and discusses Brooklyn Philadelphia and Moscow prospects. It also highlights Greek philanthropy with M Syngros and Athens University as notable examples.
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London
England
London School Board
New York
Paris
China
Manhattan Island
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Moore
Berlin
Vienna
Constantinople
Russia
St. Petersburg
Limitard
Philadelphia
United States
Ugt
Chicago
Moscow
Binagow
Liverpool
Great Britain
Ireland
Europe
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
British India
Austria
Athens
M. Syngros
University of Athens
Tamerlaner Timur and Hindu Musalman Architecture
The article surveys Timur Beg with a sharp portrait of his violent campaigns in India, noting his paradoxical rule and the later decline of his empire. It then contrasts Hindu and Mohammadan architecture and religious influence in India, highlighting the spread of Islamic design and the persistence of Hindu forms through centuries. It discusses conversion, symbolism, and the distinct traits of each faith in the subcontinent. The piece closes with reflections on religious and cultural coexistence and contrasts in architecture.
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Intis
Moslam
India
Delhi
Timur Beg
Tamerlane
East India Company
Gibbon
Kashmir
Cape
Comorin
Kandahar
Gulf of Bengal
Aurangzebe
Nadir Shah
Timur Rep
Pir Mohammad
Multan
Pir
Timur
Mahmoud III
Ferose
Hames
Samarkand
China
Mohammad of Ghor
East
Ceylon
Nepal
USA
Egypt
Ediot
Mahmoud
Mohammad of
Ghor
St. Francis Xavier
Goa
Ladis
Ahmedabad
Mansalman City
F. Marion Crawford
Harper's Magazine
Domestic Hints And Household Tricks From The Magazine
Interesting domestic hints discuss tableware stands with metal leaf designs, lemon raisin pie, glove etiquette, table coverings, brass cleaning with sulfuric acid caution, brick or stone polishing, wall painting tips, rug making from worsted scraps, fly prevention through cleanliness, sugar preservation in summer, a rich nut cake recipe with raisins almonds citron and sherry, decorative wall pockets, careful glass washing, and silver care including knife handles and hot water precautions.
Marital Oddities and Persian Dining Traditions
A Neat tale contrasts a wedding staged by a cautious old groom and a middle aged bride with practical aims, noting their calm ceremony at Qurat's Hotel in Godfrey. It also recounts Persian dining customs with pipes, tea, sweets, a ground spread, and guests eating with fingers after the host says Bismillah.
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Qurat's
Godfrey
Ois
Trousseau
Ellen
St. Louis Spectator
Persia
God
Oldest Agency Offers Douglas County Farms For Sale
Real estate notices from Lawrence list unmapped farms and city properties for sale. D L Hoopixy advertises a 400 acre farm near Lawrence with rich wheat, corn, and hay potential, plus 80 and 158 acre offerings, and affordable lots in Lawrence. Transportation and viewing offered by appointment.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Sam
Timothy
Coal Creek
Kansas
Ub Shove
D. L. Hoapixy
Wilder
O. P. Smith
B.C. Smeed
Washington
Hadley
Fourth Judicis District Court
A. D
State of Kansas
Kentucky Street
County of Dollas
Sati
S. H. Carmean
PPI
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the Sunny Fournai
Lawrence, Kan Bas
Lawresce, Suly2
Hidemiller & Co
Tamerlaner
Mohammadans
Italy
Joseph
Real Estate
Agen
Roy Doueas Cousty
John &, Wilder
Andrew Palm
H. B. Asher Civerv. Feed and Sale
Vermont Street
Lawrence House
Lidentt
Ben Gricans
Netion
Andoty Bgy Co
Prop’ Coe TL
George R. Gould
Lawrence, Eas
B. Murray
KR. A. Lewis
Ccerk
Eldridge
Lawrence, Kansas
Braup
Max’e’c Co
Botton
Mass
P.O. Box
Stanifard Silver Wire Co
Boston
Gidewlm
B.H. Dovzisss & Sons
Grinind mifTannie
Chicago White Lead & Oil CO
Green & Fulton Sts. Chiea,c. Iil
Crettenton
Charles Scribner
New Yorks
Marey
Tentos
S. Y
Horeuguld
Pias
Cort Kempest
Arnold Burgess
Alnouf
Tenman Corp Romors
Vermont
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Newery
Harber Bro’ Dru
Dr. Jones
Harbor Bros
Griggs
Barber Brea
Preston Alncor
Capital Prize
Smarceil
L.S.L
Louisians State Lottery Company
Losiziang State la Company
Ings
Conn
Tucor Porstad
Stata
Lon Fitzes
Expres
Tochicago
Bins Palace
Grand Pasaen
Panton Depot
Chi
Tnia
Prorla
Indianapolis
Cincinimnati
Columbur
Quiroy
T. J. Potter
Tferceval Lowell
View-Pi
Meng Corre
Pam Ag
John & Carzor
EK Hoofer
Vie Whee Meng
Amin
Pact
Re Ibelt
M. Agg
GEO. Ativers, Caneaco
Tex
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