Ophir hypothesis gains new Egyptian mining evidence
An Egyptology pamphlet argues a rich mineral belt between the Nile and Red Sea may be the Biblical Ophir. Extensive gold and gem mining ruins, ancient cities, and mines at Darehieb in Wadi Allagi support a historic mining population. Modern explorers uncover further evidence despite long hiatuses in operation.
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Egypt
River Nile
Red Sea
Ophir
Solomon
el Macrizi
Omary
Darehieb
Wadi-Allagi
Wadi Allagi
Durehieb
Darechich
Wadillagi
Allagi
HA Welles
Sunday the Baseball Star Goes to the Pulpit
William A Sunday once a noted pitcher and shortstop seeks a preaching career after ordination by the Chicago Presbytery. He has begun evangelistic work from Jefferson Park Church in Chicago and shows notable progress. Separately Lajoie Bernhard and Flick are cleared of contempt for failing to honor contracts with the Philadelphia club.
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A. Suriday
William A Sunday
Chicago
Sunday
Jefferson Park Presbyterian Church
Lajoie
Bernhard
Flick
Pennsylania
Philadelphia
Magnets Lift Tiny Tacks to Massive Ore and Steel Plates
A survey of magnetic uses from lifting small iron fragments to handling heavy steel plates weighing up to twelve tons. Edison’s magnetic ore separator and magnetized tools improve efficiency in factories and rail operations, with magnets easing handling of hot metals and large loads.
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Edison
Cassier
How Trees Grow Old and Bird Leg Mechanics
A combined report on tree aging by annual growth rings noting how bark texture reveals age, and a short piece on how birds such as chickens grip perches with a tendon design that prevents sliding, plus a note on signs of life in eggs and early incubation timing.
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N.Y Tribune
Aris
Augustus Waller
Low House Design Appeals for Cozy Practical Homes
The article describes a small, economical one and two story house suited to varied landscapes. It details five rooms plus hall and pantry, octagon light features in parlor and dining room, and a front porch prefix. Construction uses Cypress wood outdoors with white punted finish and black trim.
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Kitchem
Utah
Tata
A Payne
Woman of Washington Social Scene Demands More Pearls
A prominent Washington socialite, wife of a former congressman and diplomat, hosted a dinner for the diplomatic set. She wore a diamond tiara and multiple pearl strings, complained of cold, and requested another string of pearls to stay warm, illustrating her display minded circle.
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Congress
Washington, DC
Madame
eSasette
A Cure for Dropsy Prompts Arkansas Father’s Claim
Sedgwick Arkansas June 22 Mr W S Taylor says his young son suffered severe dropsy with swollen feet and limbs. After two doctors gave up the child he started using Dodd's Kidney Pills, taking three pills daily for eight days. The swelling vanished and he continued briefly to reduce dosage until stopping. The child recovered, now lively and able to run and sing, according to the grateful father.
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Sedgwick
Ark
W. S. Taylor
Dodd
Inauguration of California Limited Summer Service
The Santa Fe announces a new semiweekly summer service of the California Limited with west bound trains from Chicago and east bound trains from San Francisco and Los Angeles starting June 2. The service mirrors the prior schedule and expected high bookings, with daily service resuming next fall.
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California
Santa Fe
Fare sale notice with deposits and privileges described
A fragmented notice announces a round trip fare sale on July 7 and 8 with a 2 percent Tuhets surcharge. It mentions return options, deposits of aid payments at a Joint Agency and a privilege related to eatsa sian cantil Mugostith, referencing Atlantal.
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Rantala
Joint Agen
Oddball Jungle of Promotions and Patches
A jumble of ads and notes touts radium value, free publications, and health remedies. It mentions Chicago and Le Roy NY addresses, a travel fare via the Queer Crescent Route, and a quip about the eye of a master doing more work than hands.
Round Trip Fare to Asheville via Queen and Crescent Route
Round trip fare from Retara to Asheville with added 25a valid July 22 to 27 via Queen and Crescent Route. The item notes solicitous travel details and a quoted, unrelated social remark.
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Asheville
Retara
Queen & Crescent
Ack Tichit
Kidney Pills Rescue Farmer From Severe Backache
A. A. Bovee of near Trenton Missouri describes a severe kidney cold causing back and side pain that forced work stoppage. After using Donn's Kidney Pills as advertised, his condition improved, and the pain gradually disappeared. The testimonial notes the medicine cured the ailment and offers further details on request.
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A. Bovee
Trenton
Mrs. Royce
Donn
Chas
Fosters
Boyce
United States
Foster- SeddinGe Bundalo NY
Aldrus
Prominent College Man Praises Peruna Health Cure
A college man credits Peruna with curing months of indigestion and stomach catarrh after six weeks of faithful use while traveling. Willis Brewer congressman urges Peruna for lassitude and health, and Dr Hartman invites inquiries for personal treatment at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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John W. Meag
Willis Brewer
Congress
Alabama
Dre Hiurtman
Home of Representatives
Washington
Anne E
Thartman
Trartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
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Football Rules Committee
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Kroen
Chichueo Daily News
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