Prisoner turned faithful man in Khalifa's trap
Cleland faces death after being accused of spying by the Khalifa in a harsh desert captivity. He refuses to renounce his faith, awaiting fate as Adrienne and Margaret Crawford confront personal doubts and loyalties amid war’s toll and a typhoid crisis.
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Khalifa
Cleland
Zareba
Paul Cleland
the Khalifa
Rayburn
M&t
Adriénne
Ned
Addy
Adrienne
Hud
Vanburgh
Mahmoud
Mr. Crombie
Madagascar
Edinburgh
Mrs. Crombie
Doctor Crawford
Margaret Crawford
Margaret
Ma Crombie
Crawford
Joan
Mrs. Breyton
Population of southern Appalachians described in historic note
The article notes about 2,000,000 people in the southern Appalachians, descended from Scotch Irish, French Huguenots, English, and Germans. They have lived in this region since long before the revolution, love their homes, and mingle little with the outside world.
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Appalachian Mountains
Inherited Diseases and Child Health Practices
The article discusses heredity and disease, noting many conditions were once deemed inherited but later shown to be acquired. It emphasizes that only predisposition is usually inherited and outlines hygienic child-rearing in consumptive families to reduce risk, including fresh air and rest. It also mentions a method for permanent photographs using enamel firing on basalt.
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France
Breeze making attachment for wagons invented in Kentucky
William S. Robinson of Kentucky introduces a breezemaker device for wagons to create airflow on hot dusty rides. The collar mounts to a rear hub gear train driving a fan on an adjustable pulley system to direct a breeze toward riders.
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William S. Robinson
Kentucky
Milk Can Theft Preventer for Home Use
A simple door frame mounted device protects milk cans from theft by housekeepers. The casing positions the can within reach and uses a sliding rear latch to hold the can by a shank, preventing tipping and milk stains while keeping access easy for the morning pour.
Japanese Top Spinners Amaze with Incredible Tricks
Sir Rutherford Alcock notes Japanese top spinning reaching high perfection. Tops vary from large to intricate devices, including lanterns and tied-rope displays. Performances include throwing and catching on sleeves and pipes, spinning on swords, cords, and even up a rope to a mast head.
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Sir Rutherford Alcock
Japan
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Adrienne Breynton
Cairo
Shepheard
Ieeshad
Atbara
Eoise
Monsieur Leboyer
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