Improbable Earth Axis Shift Thought Experiments
A speculative passage explores how shifting Earth's axis by degrees would drastically alter oceans and coastlines. It envisions a temperate mine in polar regions to exploit coal and describes large geographic displacements affecting Australia Africa and Europe if the equator moved relative to Greenwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Polar
Siberia
Australia
New Gainea
Sydney
Indian Ocean
Ceylon
Africa
Greenwich
Enelend
Equator
North Pole
Globe
London
Greenland
South Pole
Victoria Land
David
Port Jackson
Nash
Neat
Striking Naval Misconduct at Devonport Court Martial
British naval officer Francis Hastings faced a naval court-martial at Devonport on allegations of converting £13 from ship funds, desertion while on leave, and related escapades in Paris and Havre. He pleaded desertion, claimed he left to rejoin his ship, and a letter from him described hardships and a forged escape tale. The court found fraud charge not proven and sentenced him to loss of one year’s seniority and a severe reprimand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Devonport
Francis Hasties R.mu
Doria
Chegie
Paris
Favre
Watson
Sallora
Havre
Dogo
Altice
England
America
Hersus
Talzo
Jewery
Maison Laffitte
Seine
Versailles
Amy Watch
New York
Sejm
Francis Gray- Man
Opexulple
Ana
Richard Hastings
Counss
Rere
Chargs
Girls of Leisure and the Earnest Working Woman
A fragmented passage discusses the working girl who earns her own living rather than living off her parents. The text references observations on female independence and hints at cultural judgments surrounding labor and gender roles.
Lipton's Famous Groceries Promoted for Purity and Quality
An advertisement extols Lipton's Groceries for purity and excellence in quality. It claims products use finest ingredients and are guaranteed under the Pure Foods Act of 1908, urging readers to choose Lipton's for health and superior groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lipton
Lipton
Lipton's Coffee Essence Promises Delightful Beverage
Lipton's Coffee Essence is advertised as unadulterated and produced in their own works. The small bottle yields about 40 cups and the large bottle about 20 cups of coffee, described as delicious and satisfying for any meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Bottis
Lipton's Pure Cocoa Ad Promises Healthful Product
Lipton's Pure Cocoa touts richness and natural purity derived from own plantations. It claims a special process retains desirable elements and invites readers to order a ten day packet and use three for themselves.
Lipton Advertises Pure Malt Vinegar and Tea Quality
A vintage advertisement promotes Lipton's Pure Malt Vinegar as the best for flavoring salads and dishes and claims Lipton's Tea is consistently excellent. It lists nine grades with Yellow Label and Green Label highlighted along with price points and other labeled varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Lipton English Strawberry Conserve Ad
Lipton invites readers to try Lipton's English Strawberry Conserve described as a delightful, premium product made in a modern factory. The ad encourages readers to order a jar to experience its rich flavor and goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
England
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Kodak
Australian Kodak, Ltd
George Street
Hearne
W. G. Hearne & Co., Ltd
Geelong
Vic
Ns.w
George-Street
Ayaska
Chessxough Mfg OO
Beate Ben
Helbern Viaduct
Elastiko
BART
Patiew Rate
Fouth Pol
TOR
Joe Davis
Park-St
Pitt-It
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Srey
MUNTZ
Mundreda
Darracg Wumera
Vauxrall Cars
GEO. Innes & CO
Ak Ete
Dept
Regent-street
Girls OF Leisure
Amherst
National Fhobogrape CO. of Australia
Dept B
Kent-Street
Byiteey
Lipton’s
Largon
Liptons
Lipton, Ltd
Kent Street
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