Desert bread and desert life in Afghan camps
Reading fragments from a wartime reminiscence, the text describes Afghans and Turcomans baking bread on hot sand with sand and coals, a desert ritual contrasting Afghan mountain cooking, plus a brief scene at a doorway where a woman condemns a chaplain as a hypocrite amid prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putine
San Hs Ecomani
Pesraty Bae
Ellowship
Beeni
Saya
Natonal Geographical Magazine
Autobiography of Sir Henry Stanley on Zanzibar natives
excerpts describe colonial-era views of central African natives with harsh humor. The narrator recounts missteps and stubborn errors by Zanzibar and Congo river travelers, noting one canoe crew’s mistakes and a bowman who misused a branch, causing mishaps and laughter among the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Stanley
Central Africa
Tramarta
Kirango
Prazich
Ice Gorge Destruction Visible Along Wabash River
Destruction from high Wa bash flood and ice gorge is evident along the river banks. Boats and houseboats beached or wrecked, some anew crushed roofs and floors, trees stripped to stumps, bridges piers marred by ice, showing the flood’s overwhelming power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Vincennes Commercial
Safeguard to Children Advised By Medical Group
Fragmentary old clipping voices concern over infant health and remedies as residents from Green Bay Wisconsin discuss a safeguard for children. It mentions a doctor’s or medical group’s advice and a reference to a public meeting in September.
Cure for Eczema Promised by Local Chemist
A local chemist named Mr. Kelfer claims a new remedy can treat eczema. The advertisement touts a sure cure and healing properties, noting ingredients are known to the chemist and promising quick skin relief for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelfer
Zemo
Man accused of stealing walls and chimneys during mining boom
An Irishman and his wife allegedly built a cabin and bar from mud brick and gold dust in Ballarat. A band of Chinamen allegedly stole the mud pigstye, chimney, walls, pool and spring, then tents were ordered as the house vanished. A local dealer touts Zemo as a cure for eczema pimples and dandruff with claims of home use and a free booklet.
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Ballarat
Tis Bar
Zemo
Keifer
Noted Knox County farmer Herve Farris dies rich hermit of Sandborn
Herve Farris a Knox county Indiana farmer near Sandborn died recently. A Civil War veteran of the Eightieth Indiana regiment he left a 1300 acre farm and valuables including over 40000 buried treasure reportedly dug up after his death. He lived alone and was described as a miser.
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Herve Farris
Knox County
Ind
Sandborn
Eightieth
Indiana
Baked Potatoes All Over Joke Sparks Quick Comeback
A timid waitress defends herself against a sharp diner by turning his quip back on him. The brief exchange ends with a humorous retort about “baked potatoes all over.” The scene reflects light dialogue in a restaurant setting illustrated in Youth's Companion style.
Hyomel advertised as quick cure for catarrh coughs and colds
An old advertisement touts Hyomel as a rapid remedy for catarrh sore throat croup and chest congestion. It claims relief within two minutes and promises a money back guarantee after a trial. The ad notes Hyomel is sold by druggists everywhere and lists a price of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keifer
Lincoln League Journal Explores Lincoln’s Principles
A Chicago publication outlines a quarterly called the Lincoln League Journal with general articles on Lincoln and modern politics. It announces a sample copy available by postal card and lists 216 Clark Street as the address in Chicago.
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Lincoln League
Illinois
Yis
Abraham
Clark Sty
Chicago
Restoring Vitality Through Regular Ties and Builds
The article discusses how maintaining open ties and steady builds helps restore lost vitality. It emphasizes regular engagement, durable routines, and consistent actions to sustain energy and momentum.
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Rie & Saba
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Vance Tate
Srersa
Mitchell
Sehelfield- Bros
Hazilton Street
Irs Hees
Wollenien S
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Dulaney
T.J Golden
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Hasty B. Dulaney
V.P. » Cashier
J. R. Burnett
A. Cash
B. Scholfield
Edwin Booth ‘Dulaney
Europe
Orient
H. M. Dewey
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Hains
Coudon
St. Louis Republic
Ice Gorge
D. D .D. Laboratories
Wilson
Harlan
Green
Bay
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Woley
Lee
Adel
J. A. Morton
Keifer Drug Co
the Quality Drug Store
Apy Valerg
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