Kong Trip on Motorcycles Across America and Desert
A venturesome plan details two men, Benton and Rodemacher, riding 475 pound esoline motorcyles on a cross country trip from Frisco through Yosemite, Mojave, California deserts, to San Diego and back via Texas and New Mexico. The route covers citrus belts, Grand Canyon, Pecos Valley, Santa Fe and Kansas City, with heavy emphasis on speed and minimal luggage.
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Benton
Rodemacher
Frisco
Yorcemite Valley
Mojave Desert
Pasa
California
Los Angeles
Coast
Hacandide
la Jolla
San Diego
Naples
America
Citrus Belt
Sierra Madres
Old Baldy
Big Peak
Alght
Colorado Desert
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Sage Brush
Emer Ansone
Great Pecos Valley
San Antonio
Texas
Texas Plains
Peos Valley
Albuquerque
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Kansas
Kansas City
Sankey Organ Aboard Moody Evangelist Tour Origin Story
The Sankey little cabinet organ, used by evangelist Dwight Moody on travels, began in Chicago in 1870 and toured Europe in 1873. Sankey played Philip Phillips and P. P. Mina pieces, composing most of his 500 hymns on it, while royalties funded Moody school trusts.
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Tra Sankey
Chicago
Dwight J. Moody
Europe
Moody and Sankey
Sankey
Philip Phillips
P. P. Mina
San‘key
Evangelist
Yiddish Granted Status for Cape Colony Immigrants
The Cape Colony government plans to require immigrant declarations in Yiddish, the language spoken by thousands, after the chief rabbi of England reported the attorney general will accept Yiddish declarations from future arrivals, recognizing it as a European language for safe passage.
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South Africa
Cape Colony
London
England
Cape
Ever Growing Teeth in Animals Defies Common Belief
The article explains teeth in certain animals grow continually, using rats and squirrels as examples. It notes human teeth develop from pulps that vanish after growth, while a Tat’s tooth pulp is perpetual, constantly secreting material that lengthens the tooth and requires the animal to gnaw to manage length. It counters the belief that gnawing is due to mere mineral abrasion.
Tree Ring Age Shows 1241 Year California Log
A cross section of a California tree 1241 years old is mounted at the New York Museum of Natural History. The tree’s rings record yearly growth, with winter slows and summer faster growth, forming distinct rings used to chart a millennium of rings from the past.
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California
New York
Adjutant Birds Parade in Calcutta Public Park
In a Calcutta public park several adjutant storks, among the tallest birds of the East Indies, average about six feet in height. They march in a stately fashion and, from afar, resemble soldiers, causing strangers to mistake them for Grenadiers.
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Calcutta
East Indies
Languages Spoken in Chicago Claim Babel of the Century
Chicago asserts its status as the true Babel of the twentieth century with over forty languages spoken locally and fourteen languages each spoken by more than ten thousand residents.
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Chicago
Nore
Unsanitary Houses In Glasgow Close In One Day
Thirty four Glasgow houses were closed or deemed unfit for human habitation in a single day. A total of 118 people were found living in these unsanitary conditions across several areas. The action highlights urban housing enforcement in Scotland.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Pigmy Camel Sent to Berlin Zoo From Persia
A pigmy camel about twenty-seven inches high and weighing around sixty pounds was sent to the Berlin Zoo from Persia. The animal is described as snow white and dwarfed in size, fitting the zoo’s requirements.
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Berlin Zoo
Shot of
Persia
Berge
Reading Across Nations Sparks Nordic Literacy Lead
In a global literacy comparison, Sweden and Norway stand out as the only countries where nearly every adult is literate, with Ba varia following in this notable ranking.
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Sweden
Norway
Bavaria
March of Civilization Henin gains club and golf ereynd
A four year ago notorious center of fetish worship and human sacrifices in Henin has formed a club and a golf ereynd marking a dramatic shift in its public image and activities.
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Henin
Black and White Pepper Difference Clarified
An explanation notes that the distinction lies in the outer skin of the pepper berry, with black pepper retaining the skin and white pepper having it removed during processing.
Hottest Spot on Earth Near Kouka Central Africa
A regional report claims Kouka in Central Africa hosts the world's hottest spot with an average annual temperature around 83.0 degrees Fahrenheit, noting it as a record heat location.
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Kouka
Central Africa
Fahrenbelt Thik
Copper Mines Output and Global Padlock Trade
The Butte Montana copper mines produce over a million dollars weekly in ore and products. The article notes cheap padlocks hub from England’s South Staffordshire, with female labor in high demand there. It also mentions Romania Serbia and Greece facing gender imbalances, with more men than women.
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Butte, Mont
South Staffordshire
England
Rouania
Servia
Greece
Nice Carnival in Monte Carlo and Nice Fetes Seen
Special correspondence describes Nice as Europe’s gem with carnival parades and flowers dating to 1821. The piece notes Monaco nearby, the Riviera coastline, and lavish carnival events with substantial prize money and royal attendance, highlighting American visitors and winter residents in this Mediterranean resort.
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Tairy Land
Second Garten of Eden
Riviera
Mediterranean
Nice
Tts
Nice Town Hall
A Musical Performance and Neighborly News
A fragment from Comfort notes a musical party at a neighbor's home and the next morning a friend discusses the event. The tale hints at young ladies performing selections and the crowd's misgivings about the nature of the occasion. The chat also mentions a tennis match mishap and gossip about a romance involving Urecia May Hope Weil.
Reading List of 100 Beat Books for Boys
Fragmentary dialogue describes Molter Hle and a boy discussing a list titled 100 beat boos for boys to read. References to names in the list, Old Tricks, and college boys with wings suggest a humorous or satirical piece about censorship and readers. St Peter and a gate scene add comic tone to the excerpt.
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St Peter
Artist laments new American girl failing as art subject
A dialogue reveals a friend doubting that a new type of American girl will inspire art. The artist laments the rejection, saying she is too human looking to be considered artistic as she lacks exaggerated physical traits.
Home Brewed Ale Sparks Dinner Table Banter
A humorous exchange centers on ale from home brewers and remarks about weight and stamps for letters. Missing context suggests a witty social moment with mentions of ale, brewing, and a postal clerk remark. The piece reads like a light comedy snapshot from a humorous magazine entry.
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Gambetta
Charlie Finn
Willie Gil
Qaherman
Tess
Araula Hope
Jack Timmid
Jeas
Teas
Jese
Urecia
Zert
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