Peiping and Its Walls Through an Imperial Eye
A vivid travelogue describes Peiping Peiping now known as Beijing from Coal Hill, detailing the city’s walls the Tatar City and Imperial City, gate towers and guard houses, and the long history from Yin dynasty to Ming. It notes the name change from Peking to Peiping and the enduring local affection for the historical title.
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Ional Geographic Society
Atem Service
Asia
Peking
Troy
Istanbul
Marco Polo
Peiping
Kalgan Gate
Nankow Pass
China
Chi
Chien Lung
Beli
Ming
Yang Lo
Nanking
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Kublai Khan
Kublai
Yung Lo
Yung ‘Lo
People’s Party
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Chien Men
Hata Men
Tung Chang An Chieh
Ti An Men Ta Chieh
Republic
Seeds Travel Far on Water
Seeds and fruits from water and shore plants disperse by floating. They can travel hundreds of miles via currents and drift across long distances.
Little gamer car causes hiccup humor on highway
A Vancouver Province joke recounts a tiny car speeding at fifty with its rider insisting the hiccups cause the hops. A motor officer stops the vehicle and asks for the cause. The driver quips the car is fine but the hiccups are to blame.
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Vancouver Province
Burglary Tale Staged in Drug Store Screened in Ink
A writer dictates a scene about a one eyed thief tiptoeing across a shop floor and pausing as silence falls. The secretary jokes about a pin drop while the author insists the plot centers on a drug store burglary.
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Jake
Two Proposals Spark Mutual Engagements
In a charming exchange, one woman reveals Harry proposed last night and she accepted. Another woman reports proposing to Harry today and receiving his acceptance. The playful dialogue highlights reciprocal engagements in a social scene.
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Harry
Turn About Inverted Exchange Sparks Wry Retort
In a Gloucestershire moment a man remarks that turn about is fair play after his aged motor car breaks down another. The reply notes the car “broke me first” in a light, humorous exchange reported by the Gloucester Journal.
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Gloucester
England
Journal
Not a Hoot Gus Indifferent Car Horn Gaffe
In a brief Annapolis Log item a playful exchange centers on a car horn issue. Gus insists the horn “doesn’t give a hoot” while Mr. X replies it is merely indifferent, highlighting humorous wordplay.
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Mr. X
Annapolis
Doctor Sings Lullaby Over Phone To Help Sleep
In Sheboygan a doctor tries to calm a restless patient by singing a lullaby over the phone. The moment captures a bedside voice aid and a comforting rescue through music.
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Sheboygan Press
Highbrows Exchange Sparks Literary Flair
In a playful exchange, a first mouse declares affection for Dickens while the second mouse prefers encyclopedias, highlighting contrasting reading tastes in a humorous dialogue.
Just Because A Grandson Takes Grandmother To Movie
A young man brings his grandmother to a film outing. After ten minutes she complains the seat is uncomfortable. He quips that she has not turned it down, implying the seat's volume or quality. The anecdote highlights generational humor at a cinema.
Back Again On The Farm And City Life
A brief exchange notes a return from the city after 25 years of hard work. The speaker recalls leaving the farm at twenty to earn money for living in the country, highlighting enduring labor and the pursuit of rural stability.
No Return Engagement Ring Incident
A fragment describes a breakup scene where a woman ends an engagement by throwing the ring onto her right hand and leaving in a stalked exit. The line captures a sharp, public moment of decision.
Impossible Judge Acquittal Feud Sparks Foreman Dialogue
A dramatic Omaha World-Herald snippet presents a judge demanding excuses for acquitting a prisoner. The foreman calmly replies insanity as the defense, prompting a tense courtroom exchange.
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Omaha World-Herald
Poor Old Grammar Pedagogue Questioned
A reader jokes about incorrect English usage and asks why saying I have went is wrong while noting the teacher’s presence and the ongoing discussion. The exchange highlights grammar norms and defends staying in a classroom setting.
Spring suits stress contrast in wool fabrics across fashions
In this spring fashion feature, Cherie Nicholas notes suits built from varied wool fabrics from casual sports models to formal dressmakers. She highlights contrast in weaves and patterns, revived man tailored twists, and the three piece suit as a wardrobe base with topcoats or capes.
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Western Newspaper Union
Accessory notes on spring styles in edge of fashion piece
The article surveys spring frocks using menswear fabrics such as chambray in dusty rosé and olive greens. It notes mannish accents like tucked bosoms and pocket details and highlights bright accessory ensembles in patent leather and lapel boutonnieres including carnations and feather embellishments.
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Fifth Avenue
Romantic Motif Marks New Evening Gowns of Vienna Era
Gowns evoke 19th century glamour with starched nets and chiffons in white and pastel organzas. Bodices are simple with clusters of chiffon flowers, girdles emphasize a slender waist, and pastel colorings highlight the ensemble.
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Vienna
Howchon and Questions Footstool Craft and Kitchen Tips
A compact collection of practical hints from WNU Service on DIY footstools from old car seats with upholstery, and casters added for a portable seat. Also simple cooking tips like preventing vegetables from boiling over with butter, making gravy with half milk, and suede cleaning tips.
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Spain
Money as a Power Not to Be Abused
A moral note on money as power urging use for food shelter education and welfare, not selfish gain. It emphasizes saving for illness old age and service to others and questions earnings and usage. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is advertised as a tonic aiding women for nearly 70 years.
Bear On With Joy Quote From Havelock Ellis
Quotation attributed to Havelock Ellis urges perseverance and joyful effort as the wheel of life turns. The line emphasizes steadfast spirit and positive resolve in facing tasks.
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Havelock Ellis
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Howchon
WNU Service
Joan Asd
As & Young
Mas Bede
Buffelo
J. M. Barrie
Perth
Doan
Tecom
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