Through Wilds of Africa Motortrip Impresses Adventurer
R Asher of Port Elizabeth recounts an 1800 mile overland motorcar journey through Grahams Town Fort Beaufort Bedford and Oudtshoorn to Port Elizabeth in South Africa. The trip faced rain storms bad roads and river fording but finished without mishap and with notable fuel efficiency despite mountainous terrain.
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South Africa
African Motor
Johannesburg
R. Asher
Port Elizabeth
Mr. Asher
Grahamstown
City of the Saints
Fort Beaufort
Bedford
Monotagu Pass
Asher
Oudtshoorn
Seeks Dutch Commercial Register Law in Parliament
A Netherlands reform-minded bill to create a public commercial register advances in the States General. Backed by government and legal experts, the scheme aims to prevent duplicate names within districts and list each partner’s name age and residence for firms in each district.
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Holland
States General
P. L. Edwards
Hague
Easy to Deceive Inexpert Counterfeiting Tactics Revealed
An old picture is glossed with a mixture to simulate age and smoke to create a moldy look. Soot and sulphuric acid are used to touch up areas, sepia spots imitate dirt, and signature forging is done by monogramistes. One expert reportedly forgave 11,000 Italian master signatures.
Wrist Score Pad for Golfers Worn on Left Wrist
A leather strap wrist score pad lets golfers record scores easily on the left wrist. The device joins wrist watches as a practical accessory, alongside other fashion items, as scoring becomes a convenient personal record.
Foolish Fear of Poverty and Wealth Mindset
The author argues poverty stems from the dread of poverty and the misused attitude toward money. True wealth is mental and spiritual, not merely bank balance, and one should cultivate wonder, plan ambitiously, and build foundations for future big tasks.
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Patrick Fenton
Nautilus
Praise of Open Fires
A reflective piece extols open fires as welcoming in halls libraries and dining rooms while contrasting cautious views from an unseen source. The narrator notes warmth comfort and hospitality but warns against overindulgence and true danger behind hidden sources.
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Ssi
Abercip
War Praise From Uncle John In Excelsior Sortess Standard
The letter writer argues war's benefits outweigh its damages stating it shows justice to the brute and spurs savin and patriotism. He claims Americans will endure and shine after Berlin's aggression, celebrating a steadfast national resolve.
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Uncle John
Excelsior
Berlin
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