Two More Expeditions Planned For South Pole Race
The coming polar race will see British and German ships launch from different points in a grand, state funded effort to reach the South Pole. Plans call for a September Berlin conference to arrange funding, ships, and routes aimed at a major advance in Antarctic exploration and meteorological science.
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South Pole
Jain and
Sea
United States
Aitbough Nansen
North Pole
James Clark Toss
Berlin
Hnglish
Miny
Saul Latide
Sutc
Great Britain
Halfoup
Longetall
Beriin
About Pie A Historical Glimpse Of Pumpkin And Meat Pies
A Rehoboth Sunday Herald piece traces the history of pies from ancient Greece to 1850 York aldermen, noting Soyer's $500 pie, New England chicken pies, home baked apple and berry varieties, and the long, sometimes dubious tradition of mince pies amid culinary lore and frugal practices.
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Famons
Greece
Soyer
York
London
New England
Alter Life
Germany
Sie
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Parla Fubl Mentiona May Be Parle 2,495 Periodicals
Parla Fubl Mentiona notes that Parle 2,495 periodicals are now published, about 200 more than in the same period last Yeon, indicating a steady growth in print publications this year.
Treasure Coach Robberies From Deadwood Mines to Omaha
The Deadwood Homestake treasure shipments, guarded by express messenger Shotgun Dick Bullock, move monthly from Deadwood to Omaha with up to 800 000 in gold. Bandits briefly terrorized earlier stages, but Bullock seldom missed a dollar. the last major hold up occurred in 1878 near Buffalo Gap, when Laughing Sam Carey and Curley Wilson ambushed guards and three were killed.
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Deadwood
Omaha
Shotgun
Dick Bullock
Pioneer Fame
Bullock
Dead Wood
Homestake Company
Rapid City
Sam Wilson
Tsader
Jo Wells
Onde
Big Gulieh
Buffalo
Shotgun Dick
Express
Concord
Lame J Tohnny
Commmon and Concord
Sam
Thinate
Liestige
Mert
Hornes
Hank Richardson
Ellis
Curly” Wilson
Himan Shi
Wilson
Garey
Buffalo Gap
Enormous Old Clock in Raven City Survives 510 Years
From the Cincinnati Enquirer a renowned Raven clock in the city hall has stood for 510 years since 1389. It has required only minor repairs, peaking public devotion to its accuracy. The clock once lacked a pendulum until 1692, yet continued to ring hours and quarters faithfully.
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Mowen
Cincinnati Enquirer
France
tstadlan—Guiaume Po Tkt
Iim
Raven
Caves as Dwellings Described Near Alcala Spain
A writer recalls preindustrial cave homes in Alcala Spain where the poor live rent free. Hillside caves host gardens with wrickly pear fig trees and vegetables, creating rocky fertility. The hillside settlement appears more attractive than Granada's gypsy quarter, with cave homes offering cooler summer shade.
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Spasdinh
Cychera
Europe
Rome
Athera
Spain
Alcala
Alcaja
Granada
Slave
WalTer
Conler
A Cultured King Oscar I of Norway and Saveden
King Oscar I, ruler of Norway and Saveden, is described as one of Europe’s most cultured men. He excels in literature and translation, with works in music, verse, fiction, and technical subjects, and has translated Goethe’s Faust into Swedish. His voice, once outstanding, remains a notable trait alongside his simple, dignified presence at Tuligarn Castle overlooking the sea.
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Oscar I
Norway
Saveden
Europe
Gothe
Faust
Tuligarn
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Victoria Land
Prise
Llewellyn WW
Longstall
Wibledon T
Chemical Society
Royal Geographical Society
Tong
Balfour
Treasury
Clements Markham
Lord Kelvin
William Crookes
Ray Lancaster
Duke of Northumberland
Antarctic
Chiel
Admiralty
Royal Society
Lord Lister
Sir Cleagnts Markham
Sctag
Thee
Gold Traina
Steel Eaprens
Mayo
Omahe
Neh
RAS
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