Editor Describes Wonders of Russia and Its Realm
Washington reports on a National Geographic presentation by Gi bert H. Grosvenor detailing Russia's vast size across Europe and Asia. The piece notes diverse origins, agrarian reform, vast agricultural output, education, female professionals, wealth of the Tsar, and a large male population reaching military age.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
North America
Caribbean
Europe
Asia
China
Great Britain
Globe
Gibert H. Grosvenor
National Geographic Society
Orient
Occident
Tropic
Crimea
Grosenor
Neous Rugaia
Holland
Amsterdam
Tuhgela
Mediterranein
Bosphorus
Pardanelles
Ratila Te
Kugiard
From The Gates of Death Passion for collecting revived an aged connoisseur
In Sir Merrts Conway's The Sport of Collecting an old nonagenarian near death regains vigor with a magnificent vase. A dealer's bargain brings renewed energy, and the bargain leads to years more of life before death finally claims him and the British Museum gains the collection.
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Merrts Conway
Lance
British Museum
Deluge Precedes Fall of Man Says Oxford Professor
A translated inscription on a Sumerian tablet, discussed by Professor Langdon of Jesus College Oxford, claims the deluge preceded mankind’s fall. The text describes primeval paradise at Dilmah, where Nintud and Enlil create humans, and Tagtug’s garden life ends when he eats the forbidden cassia tree, linking to Noah and immortality themes.
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Langdon
Jesus College, Oxford
Scientific American
Dilmah
Persian Gulf
Nintud
Enlil
Tagtug
Enki
Oannes
Westminster Teacher Praises Beautifier's Inspiring Work
A Westminster teacher lauds the Beautifier for its line of beauty it adds to every life. The author says it lifts worth and vision, with benedictions in its words and inspiration in every breath.
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Westminster
Spelling Debate Sparks Classroom Quip
In a playful exchange two boys debate the spelling of the word gnat and its pronunciation. One suggests the quirky spelling includes a pn in enat while the other quips about saying it when stung and the need for an exclamation point.
Self Deception in a Columbian Journal Tone
A fragmentary self critique noting a political candidate addressing thinking men and provoking audience interest. The text resembles a columnist’s aside with scattered punctuation and misspellings.
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Fife
Columbes
Manillas the Copper Horseshoe Coin of West Africa
The piece details copper manillas used in southwest Nigeria and along the coast, shaped like a horseshoe with flattened ends, weighing over eight ounces. Seven of these coins equal 25 cents and they circulate among natives and white traders, now limited to select bush towns and coastal sites like Bonny Brass Akassa. Curio buyers prize them for novelty as serviette rings when silver plated.
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Nigeria
Frica
Bonny
Brass
Akassa
Curio
Wide World Magazine
Escape of Paul Deroulede from Breslau Prison
A humorous tale recounts Paul Deroulede’s escape aided by Lieutenant Jamman, who visits in disguise. Deroulede slips out in his friend’s coat and cap with a stick, walks past sentries, and boards a train to cross the frontier while the lieutenant exits in shirt sleeves, unnoticed. A playful note ends with an advertisement for the Daily Record.
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Paul Deroulede
Breslau
Jamnan
Deroulede
A Nebraska Girl's Christmas Riddle
A twelve year old Omaha girl Camilla Mdholm posts a Christmas riddle about a small one inch square paper gift tag with a red green and white face. The riddle notes its scalloped edge and ubiquitous use in packages, its lasting message, and its presence on back and inside of ribbons, born in August but appearing in December.
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Nebraska
Camilla Mdholm
Omaha
K. R. J. Dholm
The
Nebraska Association For the Study and Prevention of
Harold Percy Engaged Again Sparks Jewelry Talk
Harold Percy shows no trouble getting engaged as Misa Cayenne notes the women he’s been betrothed to wore stunning collections of jewelry. The remark highlights Percy’s reputation and the circle around him.
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Harold Percy
Misa Cayenne
Bowery Weather Note and Oyster Supper Planned
Local weather bulletin forecasts fair but colder conditions for Long Branch and vicinity with strong westerly winds diminishing tonight and Tuesday. Also reports tide times, storm warnings, and a note about Red Bank First Baptist Church Oyster Supper arranged for December 17 with seating reserved for clerks. a brief anecdote about Bennie fastening candle bits to geese noted in Yonelstown Telegram.
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United States Weather Bureau
North Broadway
Long Branch
N. J
Yeousuay
Atlantic
Jacksonville Pla
Red Bank
Men's League of the First Baptist Church
Men's League
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Turkey
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