Solomon's Mines and Rhodesian Ruins Reconsidered
Mr. Maciver, sent to Rhodesia by the British association and Rhodes trustees, concludes that the ruins near Toyamnga, Milo Dito, Unutali, Insina, and Jobubwe bear native design without early Oriental or European influence. Blue and white Nankin china fragments in foundations suggest barter before erection. fortified oval kopje sites and concentric walls mark the slave pits as strongholds rather than ancient Ophir relics.
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Rhodesia
Geltish Association
Bulinase
Randall Maelver
Ophir
Solomon
Maciver
Association
Rhodes Trustees
Tyrangy
Niekerk
Toyamnga
Mexico Becoming Modern and the Changes in Social Life
The piece discusses Mexico's social evolution as customs fade and a middle class grows, with elites opening circles to new fashions and intermarriage. It notes stricter chaperonage persists despite freer interactions among middle and upper classes and Mexican society increasingly mirrors international trends in behavior and dress.
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Valilir
Mexico
Modernett Suns
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Old Ironsides in danger as Constitution sinks at dock
The Constitution once famed as the first ship of the American navy faces ruin at Charlestown navy yard. The nation must feel pain as efforts to restore the ship falter, with only half the funds and years of delay. Holmes’s refrain and Lawrence’s idea linger., The piece laments Congress funding gaps and warns the venerable vessel may perish before restoration.
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Charles Town Navy Yard
Nelson
Trafalgar
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Lawrence
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Daughters of the War of 1812
Take Annual Money Moon Lesson on Vacation Joys
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt recounts a man returning from vacation with renewed eyes and a calmer demeanor. He and his wife enjoyed travel together, rediscovering each other during leisure from labor. The piece argues that taking time away helps remember why work exists and restores appreciation for life’s joys.
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Philiadelpha
Hee
Borherd
Too Young to Object in Kentucky Baptism Debate
A fragment from a dialogue set in Kentucky questions use of water for christening. The Colonel notes baptism involves a child too young to resist, while Yonkers chimes in with a defense. The exchange hints at regional attitudes toward religious rites.
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Kentucky
Yonkers States
London’s Constable Seeks London Police Force
The city requires fifteen thousand eight hundred forty seven police constables to protect London with the cost borne by citizens at £1,300,000 annually.
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London
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