Island of the Clouds saves castaways from Orinoco flood
After a catastrophic night voyage, Medworth Jacinta and Dona Maria reach the Island of the Clouds on the Orinoco. They spot a looming whirlpool and begin shelter plans while seeking food, with Medworth venturing to find bananas and a camping spot. Jacinta pledges caution as she and Medworth share fears and affection.
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Jacinta
Medworth
Jack
Arthur
Senor
Dona Maria
Orinoco
Orinoca
Atlantic
Island of the Clouds
Coroni
Apure
Caura
Arauca
Salvarez
Island of the
Clouds
Venezuela
Republic
Orinoco Valley
Diverse Miles Across Nations Difficult to Compare
The article surveys global distance measures showing ordinary, nautical, and national miles vary widely. From the 5,280 foot English mile to the 8,796 yard Vienna post mile, and many regional scales in between, travelers would encounter substantial differences in mile length. It notes Roman, Italian, Dutch, German, Swedish, Japanese, Russian, and Persian measures, plus leagues and the French kilometer, highlighting a patchwork of units still in use.
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Schert
Always Heady Ameer of Afghanistan vows wartime readiness
The Family Herald reports the Ameer of Afghanistan declares constant military readiness. He states he keeps loaded revolvers and bread for a day in every pocket, swords and guns by his bed, saddled horses for himself and courtiers, and gold coins sewn into saddle sides for journeys. He argues a sovereign must be prepared like a field soldier despite relative peace.
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Ameer
Afghanistan
McKinley Sermon Highlights Faith and Grief in Canton
Dr C E Manchester eulogizes President McKinley at the Canton funeral praising his Christian faith, devotion to his wife, and public virtue. The sermon reflects on life’s fragility, the vanity of earthly rank, and the nation’s mourning as McKinley is laid to rest.
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Canton
McKinley
C. E. Manchester
Israel
Sea of Death
Lincoln
Washington
Humbert
Flustrious
Fle
Gon
Man
Sig
Jove
Nfe
Ufe
Jesus
Ife
Wiliam Mckinley
Abuses of Reading In Brief List
A compact catalog highlights three main abuses of reading: hurried, unfocused reading. reading for entertainment without reflection. and reading when one should be engaged in other tasks.
Oregon Governor Geer praised for fine horses
Governor Geer of Oregon is described as a lover of fine horses and regarded as the best judge of horses in the state, having devoted much time to the matter.
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Geer
Oregon
Nature's Waterproofing on Fruit Bloom
The bloom on fruit acts as nature's waterproofing. when rubbed off, dampness gathers, leading to decay and rapid spoilage.
Quotations on virtue and virtue related ideas from authors
A fragment of quotes from Longfellow Sir John Lubbock and Dr Samuel Smiles praising simple cures for heartache proximity to heaven prudence economy and liberty as expressed in brief statements attributed to the three figures.
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Longfellow
Heaven
Sir John Lubbock
Prudence
Temperance
Liberty
Samuel Smiles
Precautions for feeding sorghum to cattle and pasture guidance
Reports from Kansas Experiment Station warn cattle can die quickly when sorghum is eaten with empty stomachs. Feed only after full stomachs, limit grazing time, and gradually acclimate stock. The notes compare bromus mermis with alfalfa and other grasses, noting pasture value, milk yield, and hay potential. Pasture timing and regional results are discussed.
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D. H. Otts
Kansas Experiment Station
Xansag
Nebraska
Wisconsin
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