Tractors Across Asia Reach Peiping After Long Trek
Ten months of arduous travel bring thirty Citroen Haardt Trans Asian expedition members to Peiping in seven tractor cars. The journey began in Beyrouth on April 4 1931 covering 8000 miles through Asia Minor deserts the Himalayas Sinkiang Mongolia and China reaching Peiping amid hardships including landslides scarce roads and bandit threats.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D.C
WNU
FTER
Peiping
Beyrouth
Syria
Asia
India
Tor Tid
Sinkiang
Turkestan
Mongolia
Iraq
Persia
Afghanistan
Srinagar
Gilgit
Himalayan
Gilgit Trail
China
Nankow Pass
Ip Kalgan
Yellow River
Ningsiafu
Fromm Peiping
Marco Polo
Indo-China
Siam
Few Fish Escape Pursuit of Otter
A natural history note describes the otter as a superb fisherman, citing its brown fur, size about 40 inches, and ability to dive and swim with great speed. It explains the otter’s habit of hiding near secluded water and leaving shell fragments as evidence of its meals.
Scots Idea of Submarine Paved by Napier and Dutch Invention
The Weekly Scotsman notes a Scotsman proposed underwater craft that, if realized, could have made Scotland famous for a submarine. Dutch innovator Cornelius Van Drebbell built a submersible tried on the Thames in the early 1620s, though it failed to impress. Napier, the inventor of logarithms, hinted in 1596 at devices of sailing under water but did not pursue them.
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Scotland
Scotsman
Cornelius van Drebbell
River
Thames
London
van Drebbell
John Napier
Merchiston
Edinburgh
Napier
Firth of
Double Purpose In Odd Statue Designs At Silesth Manor
A Philadelphia Record Sunday Magazine excerpt describes a nobleman’s Silesth estate with life size Linden wood statues. The hollow figures function as beehives with honey entrances in backs. The collection includes the 12 Apostles saints peasant women and a depiction of the former lord linked to a soldier comrade. The first statue was placed in 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silesth
Philadelphia Record Sunday Magazine
Women Doctors Banned by Colonial Lawmakers
A historical note on colonial laws restricting women in medicine. It cites 1638 Massachusetts threat of deportation for a woman healer and a 1720 Boston physician’s remark praising a bill excluding women from medicine and obstetrics, noting opposition by male professionals.
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John Lee Maddox
New York Evening Post
Jane Hawkins
Massachusetts
Boston
Bridegroom Acts as Organist at His Own Wedding
C H S Parsons son of Rev Dawson Parsons of St James Sheffield England officiated at his wedding playing the bridal march as his bride Miss Nellie Howarts entered the church. He then joined her and they walked to the altar together.
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Dawson Parsons
St. James
Sheffield
England
Nellie Howarts
Fragmented ad and quotes on health and language
A fragmented clippings collage shows lines about daily word usage, a remark praising someone above average, and an ad urging Dr pleasant Pellets for digestion and liver issues. The tone mixes satire and health claims with muddled phrases.
Castoria the Children's Remedy Promoted for All Ages
An advertisement extols Castoria as a safe regulator for infants and older children, claiming gentle bowel encouragement without harsh drugs or narcotics. It urges use for colic pains, colds, fevers, and digestive upsets, and asserts genuine Castoria bears the name.
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Castoria
Quotable Wisdom On Marriage and Happiness
A fragmentary 19th century style quotation discusses marriage and happiness. It suggests a husband may plead guilty for marrying a woman and notes that true character is shown by how gifts are given rather than what is given. It also reflects on happiness relying on worthy companionship rather than many friends.
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Forbidden City
Son of Heaven
Middle Kingdom
Hatamen Street
Legation
Chien Men
Iit
LT. Bare
Jonson
Oxydol
Fellows Syrup
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dean
Doan
Cook
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