The Sahara Revealed Its Hidden Oases and Ruined Cities
A detailed exploration of the Sahara debunks the myth of a uniform sea of sand. It highlights rocky regions, rare vegetation near springs, and extensive oases. It notes ancient Roman and Carthaginian remains, signs of former climate shifts, and large-scale caravan routes across the desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Sahara
Soudanese
Europe
America
St. Louis
Senegal
Wezzan
Nero
Siberia
Noted Water Wells Bring Clear Depths For Inland Use
Artisian wells reveal excellent water where sunk, with depths from 200 to 400 feet. The text argues that a vast inland water source is not required, as good water can be found at these depths inland.
Ostriches in America reveal domestic yet fierce traits
A California ranch owner debunks common ostrich myths. He notes they are pugna cious yet domestic, do not bury heads in sand, and lay eggs in their nests. Twenty two birds adapted to winter in California, nests flooded by rain, while ranches use acre sized pens and feed on alfalfa and corn.
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America
California
California Ranch
Smoked Himself to Death in 1875 Pesth Mystery
The tale tells Baron Bela Olnyi, once wealthy, who insured his life for 100000 guesden in five companies, then moved to Paris and back to Pesth. He gradually faded, dying after ten months of a self-administered nicotine poisoning, with detectives uncovering a hidden room and vast tobacco supply.
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Bela Olnyi
Pesth
Paris
Perth
Havana
Archduke Eugene of Austria Shaving Prank Told
An amusing Hungarian tale recounts Archduke Eugene visiting a hamlet. The hotel barber, overwhelmed by honor, fumbled the shave and fled the room. The Archduke laughed, remaining unshaved until a braver colleague finished the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archduke Eugene
Austria
Hungary
Strop
Too Young to Be Reverend Amusing Pulpit Prank Told
Akron Farm News recounts a humorous incident in which a fresh seminary graduate with a boyish appearance fills a village pulpit. An elderly deaf parishioner spots the youthful preacher and quietly signals him to vacate the seat, insisting the minister belongs there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theological Seminary
Akron Farm News
Acquainted Talks and Postal Stamp Thimble Idea
The fragment references Clara and Maud noting progress with young Mr. Goodcatch and an evening call without a dress suit. It also mentions a new device for post office clerks, a self-inking thimble stamp, and a claim that Maine and New Hampshire supply most of the world’s spools.
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Clara
Mr. Goodcatch
Maud
Brooklyn
He Induces a Burglar to Spare His Mother in Need
In a moonlit night Maurice Horn, a crippled boy, gently dissuades a housebreaker from waking his mother. He offers the burglar his savings and proposes work through his father, leading to the man’s reform and a new job as a teamster. The tale blends bravery, charity, and a hopeful ending.
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Jack
Mr. Horn
Mrs. Horn
Maurice
Jack Jones
Ord
Boston Globe
Galveston Sharks Tortured to Death in Bay Logs
Report from Galveston describes local fishermen capturing sharks about three feet long, fastening them to logs with ropes, and torturing them by starving in the bay. Fishermen, aided by reluctant participation of residents, drive sharks to death to deter others from entering the harbor. The Humane Society is not involved in these actions.
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Sahara
Globe-Democrat
T. Louis
Rocky Mountains
Galveston
Hubert E. James
Texas
Bay
Mr. James
Shark
Bay of Galveston
Humane Society
Are Animals Intelligent and Other Items
Poots argues animals lack true intelligence citing horses dogs elephants and even St Bernard dogs as examples of feigned smarts. Lexus Siftings notes Sir Benjamin Baker\'s conclusion that a Blackwall to Greenwich tunnel is practicable with separate pedestrian passage. A Chinaman proverb is attributed to saying sustenance is rice vinegar and oil.
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Poots
Dogs
St. Bernard
Elephant
Lexus
Thames
Benjamin Baker
London County Council
Blackwall
County Council
America
Sarnia
Hudson River
Benjamin
England
Greenwich
Hearth and Hall
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United States
Bates
Meyer
Shahara
Hara
Tangiers
Timbuctoo
Tripoli
Borneo
Oases
Tro
Lake Tchad
Fezzan
Niger
Bunalbec
Palmyra
Algiers
Scipio Africanus
Severus
Lublan
Moor Saba
Fezzun
Limbuctoo
TNE Hi
IC OF Sey
Maine
New Hampshire
Tommy
Pps
Lirrtyn Maner
Mamma
Elsie
Johnny
Chinamen
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