Hunting in Africa and the life of a hunter
A vivid narrative of African big game chasing from the Limpopo to the Hunyani river. Describes dangers from lions, snakes, and rough terrain, the lure of hartebeest and roan antelope, camp life, and the costs, gear, and food that shape a months long expedition led by Sir John Willoughby and companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittes Poe
South Africa
Limpopo
Husyani
Africa
Hans Lee
Yambesi
Highlands
Acain
Soris
Cape Town
Kimberley
Johannesberg
Sporsman
Fort Salisbury
Honyasi
Sir John Willoughby
Jamieson
Borrow
Johnson, Heaney & Borrow
John Willoughby
Errel
Orn
Scotland
Lee
Ft. Salisbury
England
Buckland
London
Hartley Hills
Sir John
Willoughby
Bat
Drybreak
Umfuli
Henry
Rising reformist novelist linked to Russia debate
A discussion of a forthcoming novel sparking reform in Russia, followed by notes on James W. Bailey born 1863 in Mississippi and his political rise. The piece recounts Bailey’s early electors at large for Cleveland, his Texas law practice, and a notable 1885 convention speech that boosted his nomination prospects, despite eligibility concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mississippi
James W. Bailey
Cleveland
Texas
Bailey
Silas Hare
Canynes
Hare
Alout
Russia
Pennell
Joseph Peonell
Church of Kiel
Berdicheff
Siberia
Osece
Colima Volcano Eruption Threatens Nearby Villages
The Ecuador Colima volcano activity prompts government officials to order evacuation of adjacent villages. Historical notes recall past eruptions and the magazine correspondent's 18 year old suggestion of safer settlements near the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colima
Mexico
Eruption fears and Hall Caine Russia mission intrigues
A fragment discusses a dramatic eruption comparison with Vesuvius and questions if a prophesied event has arrived. It notes Hall Caine being sent to Russia to craft a romance about the Russo Jewish issue, aiming to spotlight the persecuted. The piece also mentions Emeralds, Turquoise, and a new Sarascite stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Caine
Russia
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mr. Stowe
Isle of Man
Iceland
Tea Taste Wars From Formosa to Amoy Exposed By U S Consul
Correspondent from Amoy reports American tea ignorance and urges proper brewing. Ceylon Formosa and Amoy supply the finest leaves, with warnings about metal contact, milk use, and boiling. He notes price ranges from cheap 25 cent to premium levels and contrasts European and Russian tastes.
They Know Each Other Rochester Union and Advertizer
Two rival Rochester newspapers the Union and Advertizer speak of reconciliation with caution. Observers expect careful scrutiny as leaders from both sides monitor each move, treating any agreement as temporary and fragile until mutual trust solidifies.
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Rochester Union
Advertizer
Czar
Sultan
Pictures by wire how a new engraving process works
An early figure recounts a new telephone era technique enabling transmission of photographs as half tones via the Electro Artograph. The system uses transmitting and receiving cylinders and gears to scale images, reproduce at multiple centers, and even engrave on metal, promising large gains in engraving output and broad use for portraits and designs.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
Ariz
Hartebeest
Lady Somerset
Busaia
Vesuvius
Herculaneum
Pompeii
Onina
Gress
Delmonico
Ceylon
Formosa
Amog
Bedloe
Amoy
Cuma
Philadelphia
George C. Boldt
John Chamberlin
Deimonico
Amoy District
Delaware
Johnny Jones
Bow Green Tea
Green Tea of Commerce
United States
France
Germany
Austria
Spain
Turkey
India
Samo
John
Formoss
Fo Kien
Europe
America
Clab
Rockers
Hopper Bros. O& CO
So Wooo Sracer
Errsaune
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