Lion Hunts and Harrowing Tales From East Africa
An experienced hunter recounts dangerous encounters with lions in East Africa. He describes lion behavior, man-eater incidents, and dramatic chases including a dramatic pursuit on horseback, a near-miss encounter near Muhoroni, and a decisive long grass fire stakeout leading to a mortally wounded, trophy-worthy kill.
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Africa
East Africa
Hans
Uganda
Nafrobi
Jie
Muhoroni
Kisumu
Mahoron
Stille
Lesson on doers of the Word and true foundation
The lesson argues that true disciples imitate Christ in life not just words. It warns against hypocrisy, beam and mote imagery, and the danger of calling Lord Lord without heart obedience. It asks whether one’s life rests on the living word or science, urging perseverance in living the gospel.
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Jesus
Matthew
Christ Jesus
Jove
Unclear Adages Find Echo in Daily Patter
The excerpt presents quirky maxims on friendship, health, gossip, smoking, and digestion. It mirrors a periodical chatter about social behavior, product claims, and dietary cautions. The tone remains light yet confining to humorous or moral observations from everyday life.
All He Wanted Was Just Plain Eggs
A youth in a Grand avenue cafe asked for eggs and was repeatedly asked if they were up or over. He insisted on only eggs, then finally sighed and chose a steak, in a humorous exchange reported by the Kansas City Star.
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Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Surgeons of Ancient Persia and Golden Vase Reward
In ancient times Dar ius son of Hystaspes sprained his foot and Damocedes, famed healer, succeeded where others failed. The king honored him by presenting him to the court ladies who filled a gold vase with money and pearls. A eunuch dropped the vase and slaves collected the pearls.
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Darius
Hystaspes
Damocedes
Milky Way May Drive Glacial Cycles Claim
The article discusses a theory that shifts in the Milky Way's position could alter Earth's climate. Dr. Rudolf Spitaler suggests changes in stellar geometry might affect global temperature distribution. He notes many nearby stars are hot and concentrated in the Milky Way region.
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Rudolf Spitaler
Judge rules against injunction in wife restraint case
A California judge held there is no authority to stop a husband from making love to his wife though he can curb violence. The ruling arose after a Los Angeles woman sought an injunction to restrain her husband from being attentive, a decision the judge framed with a Solomon comparison about womankind.
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California
Los Angeles
Solomon
The Largest Bells and Their Great Size
A survey of massive bells including Great Paul at St Pauls London weighing 17 tons and 80 feet in circumference, Westminster Chimes Big Ben once 14 tons now lighter, Peter of York at 18 tons with 22 foot diameter, and a massive bronze bell in a Canton monastery 18 feet high and 40 feet around cast around 1400 under Emperor Yang.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Westminster
Peter of
York
Canton
Yang Lo
Doctor Concedes Self-Fooled by Daily Coffee Habit
A physician recounts how his long coffee use caused daily heart palpitations. After a severe attack, he quit tea and coffee for Postum, noting improved health and advising others to switch. He mentions adding butter to Postum to improve flavor. The notice cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum Co
Battle. Creek, Mic
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Chie King
Ly W. Robert Foran
Ridgway
Souk
Muhoront
Nyande Wean
Lake ‘Victoria
Mie ‘Doolan
International Sunday School
ER. O. Sellers
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
James
Patton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
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