On the Spoor of the King of Beasts in Somaliland
The narrator praises Abdulla Ashur as a premier shikari in Somaliland, recounting his courage, tracking skill, and success in recovering wounded lions. He describes hunting with Hassan, midgan archers, and the pursuit of four lions near a thorn tree, including an old lioness and cubs, with a long chase ending in exhaustion.
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Somaliland
Abdulla Ashur
Lans
Haud
Bidegall
Sultan Derla
Hassan
Swayne
Abdulla
Lion Hunt in Tangled Grass Ends in Kill
A hunter describes firing at a charging lioness, hitting the shoulder and finishing the animal. After tracking Hassan’s men and the wounded lioness, they light a grassy path to drive her out, spotting her at the edge and taking a final shot as she stumbles.
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Hassan
Shikari
Abdulla
Zelles
Somaliland
Nous
Longmans, Green 4 Co
New York
Benj. B. Hampton
Lions and Camels Across Somaliland: Hassan’s Pony Tale
An eyewitness recounts Hassan’s near loss of a prized pony on a waterless Somaliland plain. After a siege of dry years and a risky water run by camels, the pony survives. The story sits amid lion encounters, native trackers, and night hunts across Marar Prairie with multiple lions killed and wary camps, highlighting Somali life and survival.
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Hassan
Marar
Sommering
Waller
Two Girls in Japan Bathing Privacy Shock
In Wide World Magazine Irene Lyon recounts two visitors in Japan amazed by local bath etiquette. They describe a boiling wooden bath, cautious soaking, and accidental exposure as garments on the floor reveal a line of curious children peering in.
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Wide World Magazine
Japan
Irene Lyon
Miss Lyon
Lancet backs against bleaching flour ruling by agriculture bureau
The Lancet of London fully agrees with the US Bureau of Chemistry action through the Department of Agriculture in opposing flour bleaching. It warns whiteness of bread is not quality and argues bleaching destroys flavor and digestibility, urging illegality of such tampering.
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London
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Saxon Horse Insurance Authorized for All Equines
The Saxon government has sanctioned a horse insurance program covering all horses, asses, and crossbreeds over six months old. The measure expands protective coverage and sets eligibility by species and age.
Artificial Silt Made in France
France operates five large mills and several smaller works producing artificial silk. Three distinct types of artificial silk are manufactured in these facilities.
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France
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King of Beasts
Lord Delamere
Eopate
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