Duel on the African River and Meriem’s Capture
In a perilous pursuit, Meriem falls into the sheik’s trap as Abdul Kamak kidnaps her while Korak the Killer infiltrates the village to rescue her. Baynes and Malbihn suffer wounds in a deadly river duel as events pivot toward a dramatic confrontation with the sheik.
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Baynes
Malbthn
Morison Baynes
Morison
Korak
Meriem
Anma
Korik
Ape Man
A Strange Meeting in the Jungle Chapter Sixteen
Korak travels with Tantor through the jungle toward the west and south chasing Meriem. He follows the sheik’s trail down river and encounters the camp of the renegade Swede Malbkin where his black attendants flee in terror.
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Tantor
Matbihn
Malbihn
Korak
Baynes
Meriem
Merlem
Malbkin
Aiahstin
Fish produce many eggs in different trout and perch sizes
A Scientific American summary reports Bavarian trout hatchery counts showing older heavier trout bear more total eggs up to about 3000, while smaller fish yield more eggs per unit weight. Perch eggs ranged from 3710 in a four inch fish to 30480 in a ten inch fish, with smaller perch producing more eggs per weight.
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Allgemeine Fischerer-Zeitung
Scientific American
Norwegian Concrete Ship Launched At Porsgrund Works
Concrete ships displace a wooden barque in Norway as the first Norwegian concrete vessel is launched before Prime Minister Knudsen. Built in three weeks on a new bottom-up method, the 200 ton ship used a sledge launching, then sank and righted itself. Future ships of 200 500 and 1000 tons planned with faster casting and reuse of the frame. The 1000 ton ship to be completed in sly weeks.
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Porsgrund
M. Knudsen
Heroic Wireless Operator Vignola Dies with Ship
Survivors recount the actions of Vignola on the Messageries liner Natal after a Mediterranean collision. Relieved briefly by a petty officer he urged his substitute to escape then sent distress signals to Marseille with calm resolve. The ship sank fifteen minutes later with Vignola aboard.
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Vignola
Natal
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Learning as light and limit in small efforts
President George Kistner of Cam pion college says profound learning guides the world while noting that even a little learning can limit effort. He cites a twelve year old schoolgirl who quits scrubbing steps after starting Latin, illustrating educational impact on labor.
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George Kistner
Campion College
Minnie
Would Have Saved Trouble
A humorous courtroom exchange recounts Edith’s mishearings as a judge notes a spelling error in a psalm reference. The dialogue highlights a clash between memory and letters during a tense moment in the case.
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Edith
Sphant Tor Te Aienton
Judge
Record optimistic forecast for Western Canada crop yield
The April seeding period produced ideal conditions as farmers rushed to sow every profitable acre. Wheat seedings finished by May 1 with oats and barley following, aided by adequate moisture and light rains. J D McGregor of the Federal Food Board forecasts an enormous, possibly record harvest if weather stays favorable.
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Canadis
Canada
J. D. McGregor
Federal Food Board
Calgary
Prairie Provinces
Food Control Board
McGregor
His Hat
A man was found unconscious after a brutal assault with a common bowler hat nearby. Police arrested a suspect who could not explain his movements and the hat fit him. A clever lawyer argued that the hat alone was insufficient evidence, and the jury acquitted. The prisoner asked the judge for his hat as he departed the dock.
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Pear
Castoria Trademark Featured in Child Health Ad
Citing a trusted remedy for over 30 years, the ad urges mothers to examine every Castoria bottle for the signature. It emphasizes Fletcher's Castoria as a familiar choice for infants and children and notes that children cry for it.
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Fletcher
Calf in Yard Impresses Katherine and Visitor
Katherine plays in the yard beside a calf grazing. A passing woman remarks on the calf and Katherine proudly says the cow is in the barn.
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Katherine
The Eternal Feminine Debate Exchange
A TV program questioned a young lady speaker in a debate about why the opposing logic appealed to her. She answered briefly with the word Because, signaling a terse response to the line of argument.
Fading Liberty
A cryptic exchange unfolds between a bride and a groom who is identified as a burglar. He proposes sharing a gang plan by postcard while the bride asserts she will not allow him to leave. Police involvement or follow up is not detailed in the fragment.
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Paris
Abdul Kamak
Meriem
Me¢riem
Abdul
Abdul Kamik
the Sheik
Fearless Nan Draws Attention at Local Attraction
A bold young woman captivates crowds as a fearless nan becomes a notable feature of the town scene. Some observers say the men are drawn to her confidence, while others comment on the playful rivalry she sparks.
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Tarzan
CE Burroughs
Vilage
Sheik
Central
Africa
Mabunu
Geeka
Mathlyn
Allen
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