Afghan Gazelle Hound Captured In Adriatic Tale
On the Adriatic arrival a retired London captain and his companion Tazidah the Afghan gazelle hound drew curious interest. Tazidah’s snowshoe feet and hunting prowess are described in a humorous, romantic travel vignette with light dialogue about their voyage and a joking remark about a dog show.
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Mediterranean
Percival M. Fielding
London
Tazidah the Beautiful
New York Tribune
Afghanistan
Tazidah
Tyzidah
Resolution and the ash traced Chinese character anecdote
The late Marquis Okuma of Japan joked that the most dreadful man is one from whom you have received favors. Once a scholar asked how to write a character, and Okuma, unable to write, recalled his vow and demonstrated by etching the character in ashes with a poker.
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Marquis Okuma
Japan
Waseda
Kein Nakamura
Okuma
Money in Street Music in London Streets
Street bands grow as the unemployed form ensembles or act from a love of music. A Marlborough Street court hearing noted a street musician earning over 7 pounds weekly for obstruction, a sum the Musicians' Union says is not unusual as some refuse theater jobs paying less than half that.
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London
Marlborough Street
London Times Weekly
Lavish Turkish Wedding Strikes opulence note in Stambul
A Creosus like Albanian Turk bridegroom, rich after the armistice from selling offal, spent 50000 on a week long celebration. Forty three houses housed guests and 100 motor cars plus 300 open carriages escorted the bridal procession to a rented school building filled with Turkish delicacies. Presents reportedly valued at 50000.
Blood Money and the Wergild Tradition Across Ages
The term blood money referred to compensation for bloodshed in the Middle Ages and later. It covered payments to relatives by a manslayer to avert vengeance or rewards for causing a death, with wergild varying by crime and victim rank. Some crimes, like killing a sleeping person, could not be paid for, making criminals outlaws.
Leavenworth Mercantile showcases fall and winter garments
The Garment Mekters and cloth manufacturers present an array of new fall and winter merchandise from Leavenworth Mercantile Company. Emphasis on beauty, design, color, and quality with affordable prices. Customers invited to visit and judge for themselves.
Brand New Dress Goods and Silks for Fall
The ad promotes fall dress fabrics and silk items including Canton crepes wool Canton crepes and Eponge with a focus on affordable updates to last winter’s wardrobes. It highlights Butterick Patterns with the Deltor guide to aid stylish sewing and tailoring.
New Arrivals of Ladies Coats and Dresses
Our racks are filled with the newest ready-to-wear dresses in Canton crepe satin faced crepe Poiret twill serges tricotine and other fabrics. Coats in Gerona Marvella Velverette Pebble cloths and double faced coatings in tailored styles. The season’s fabrics and styles offer something for every taste.
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Gerona
Marvella
Velverette
Furnishings for Men and Boys Offer Complete Work Wear
We present a full line of work clothes underwear and furnishings for men and boys. Men’s work shirts pants overalls unions and union suits socks neckties and more. Boys’ shirts unionsuits stockings ties suspenders hose supporters and other outfit items.
Shoes of Distinction for Women and Girls
Demand grows for dressy patent kid shoes with Spanish covered heels and one strap pumps as hemlines rise. Low vamps and cut out styles are popular alongside oxfords. Children’s winter footwear will feature high tops. Stock appears complete. visitors welcome.
Genuine Worth Suits and Overcoats for Men and Boys
The store promotes Genuine Worth in Classmate and Woolwear suits and overcoats for young men and boys. It highlights style and service, a full assortment of newest models, and prices from $8.50 upward.
Shoes of Merit for Men and Boys
The Star Brand shoes for men and boys offer solid leather outer and inner components with a guaranteed replacement if faulty. GRAINSKIN shoes for boys promise service and style with a similar replacement pledge if not as represented.
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Huntress
Asia
Merchan
Dising
Mekters
Leavenworth Mercantile Company
Combina
Gar
Ae ¢ Lassmate Ol Clo
Munsingwear
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Leavenworth, Wash
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