Rail expansion plans to span Bering Strait and Asia links
Discussion outlines a proposed 10 Europe by Rail project extending networks to reach the Bering Strait and connect Siberia to North America via bridges or tunnels. It notes engineering challenges, costs, and regional terrain, with added mention of a legendary St Bernard at Nunhead cemetery and a brief aside on prussic acid versus electricity in crime contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behring Straits
Alasks
Thes
Asia
New York
San Ganiee
Ais
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Cape Prince of Wales
Siberia
East Cape
Alaska
Yukon ‘River
Abe
Bibera
Enow
Cape
Euteasbvaty
Éreny
Bull
St. Bernard
Stalien Nunhead Cemetery
Pall Gazette
Gare
Classical Actors Paid Lavishly in Ancient Rome and Greece
The article surveys historic actor pay from Rome and Greece noting Dyonissa at 200000 sesterces per season and Roscius earning 600000 sest per year from the government. It relates lavish gifts and high societal status, with actors used in diplomacy and public displays, as cited by Otto Helier in Philadelphia Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ovid
Dyonissa
Vocontla
Peeachers
Cicero
Roscius
Greece
Plutarch
Bacchus
Nicias
Mtorr
Eve
Alexander the Great
Indis
Baapenee
Dertus
Ephestion
Darius
Martial
Juvenal
Otto Helier
Philadelphia
Wildlife drama on Water Canyon fawn rescue observed by readers
A Water Canyon incident described by the Banning Herald details a mother deer guiding her fawn along a rocky ditch as floodwaters sweep the scene. The fawn is washed downstream but the doe retrieves and shelters it before they resume their trek up the mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetera
Banning Herald
A Wife With Every Coat Novel Gift Appeal
A Washington firm introduces a wedding gift service offering a bride and wedding party, including a clergyman, to any couple that purchases a wedding suit. Six customers have used the offer, claims of unlimited brides and wedding outfits accompany the venture. The latest ceremony featured a tall brunette bride in tan Heart etia cloth with matching accessories and a Linck coat for the groom, followed by a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Medical Lake and its healing waters rich in minerals
The article describes Medical Lake in southern Washington as a saline basin with a 60 foot depth, clear dark waters, and mineral-rich springs reputed for healing. It notes the lake’s geology, a pine-shaded west bridge, nearby Medical Lake village, and historic tales of explorers and mineral use in bathing and medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Caspian Sea
New “ State of Wonders
Tulare
Salt Lake
Spokare
Medical Lake
Antoine Dufour
Andrew le Fevre
Azoloa
Como
Wyoming
United States
Pr Marsh
Finest View From Kloof Over Cape Town’s Panorama
A writer in Portnightly Review extols the view from the Kloof behind Cape Town, describing Table Mountain and blue horizons beyond pine woods and the town. The rest is a garbled dialogue about meals, cheese, and a punning exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Pine Woods
Portnightly
No Title Here But Duty Shapes True Faith
In a sermon style reflection a speaker argues that genuine religiosity shows in action not wealth or appearances. The faithful should labor sincerely, help the needy, and show readiness to work hard for unseen rewards, rather than boastful charity or comfortable indifference.
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Europe
Paris
Yankee Blade
South Africa
T.e Limpope
Transvaal
Cigar
Great Republic
London News
Hardup
Walter
Angele
God
Job
Toan? & van Arsdale
West Front St
Alfred Dolge & Mattewan
Lambertville
C. A. Brown
American Steam Laundry
Tam
Saale
Subarte
East Front Street
H.W. Marshall
Mulford Estil
Rasd
Park Atente
Plainfield
New Jersey
Mr. Leal
Ee Ernie
Joan Leal
Oct
Lyr
Plainfeld
Messrs. Haffner and McVey
Rogers Bros
West Front S
Pissfield
N. J
United Tea and Coffee Growers
Ulrigh
West Front Street
Baden
Plainfield Avenue
M. E. Marvin
John N. Schenck
Manning Ave
Plainfield, N.13
THE
Jacot
Elkwood Cafe
J. B. Miller
Lou
Lock & Davis
Plainfield Produce CO
AL Ratitan Mills
North Avenue
R. J. Shaw
Shaw
Front Street
Park Avenue
Brown
Sharett
Pierson Hardware
Gal A. M. Griffen
EA Telephone
ST Front F
O. M. Dunham’s
Derby
Opt
Kyl
A. U
Somerville
Easton Maita
Trenton
R. m
Smee Sven
E.R. Pops, P.M
Coal & Wood
E. H. Holmes
Uehigh Coal
Madison Avenue
AD. 000K. & Bro., Uehigh “Coal
Bel Sep
Dave Utter
John Johnston
South Avenue
Flowers Art
Bam
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