British explorer Lady Dorothy Mills Embarks on Africa Trip
Lady Dorothy Mills daughter of the Earl of Orford starts a new expedition into Africa. She prepares for the journey with bold resolve, reflecting on self invention as she dresses for the expedition and contemplates future and past.
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Dorothy Mills
Earl of
Orford
Africa
Mackay Flying Trophy Awarded to Two Flyers
The Mackay flying trophy for 1922 went to Lieuts John A. McReady and Oakley G. Kelly for meritorious flight. They set endurance records by remaining aloft for 35 hours and 18 minutes.
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Ito
John A. McReady
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Kelly
Stevenson’s Warning Text Found After Death
A fragmentary note attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson was found on his desk days after his death. The writing warns readers to flee hebetude and stresses the importance of keeping well, urging vigilance and self care. The exact provenance and authenticity of the message remain unclear.
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Robert
Louis’ Stevenson
Fragmented World Noted In 1920s Gazetteer Snippets
A collage of stray facts mentions magnesia for metal industries waning and Trotzky as a Jewish chemist son, Newton the common place name in England, census data from January 1920 noting 2,083,861 horses at work, fresh vegetables reaching U.S. markets from the Isle of Pines, a US bean crop valued near 100 million dollars, Ottoman Urban popes, a long wave measured by hydrographic officers, and Marine private Raymond Coulter dubbed the wonder shot with a 206 of 300 rifle score.
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Lesba Bronstein
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Pines
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United States Hydrographic Service
Dave
Raymond' Oo. Coulter
Mount ‘Sterling
United “States” Marine Corps
Coulter
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