Arrival of river drift man in Britain and his postglacial origin
Professor Boyd Dawkins surveys the river drift hunter in Britain, tracing his appearance after the ice sheet and his spread with migrating animal populations. He describes tools of flint, use of fire, and lack of pottery, detailing Britain’s paleogeography during glacial cycles and the hunter’s distant reach across Europe and into India.
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Boyd Dawkins
Britain
Europe
Peterborough
France
Spain
Italy
Greece
Palestine
Egypt
Algiers
Mowgli
Rudyerd Kipling
Asia
Central
Africa
British Isles
North Sea
Atlantic
Bay of Biscay
Norway
Ireland
English Channel
England
Severn
Dee
Mersey
Ribble
Scotland
Scandinavia
Europa
Gibraltar
Sicily
Cape Bon
Adraitic
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Yorkshire
America
North America
British Dominion
United States
Tke
Red Indian
Alps
Pyrenees
James Geikie
Wallace
Bristol
London
Germany
Greenland
Auvergne
Lake Country
Lyell
Macclesfield
Arctic Islands
Baffin's Bay
Plain of
Lancashire
Hoxne
Suffolk
Bedford
Thames
Oxford
Vale of Clwyd
Hicks
Phillips
Middle
Wales
Clayford
Kent
Salisbury
Old World
Arabia
Hindustan
India
United States of America
D. T. Pierce
Early Days in Indiana Recalled by Indiana Resident
In a letter to the Indianapolis Journal L. C. Davis recalls school days in Brookville and travel by stage on corduroy roads to Indianapolis. He notes four mail stops, wagon wrecks, Madison to Indianapolis rail, and local figures like John Foster and Foudray. Davis reflects from the Soldiers' Monument and mentions old Washington street, marbles on the Statehouse floor, and John Clarkson.
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Indianapolis Journal
T. A. Goodwin
Brookville
United States
Indianapolis
Washington Street
Madison
Goodwin
John Foster
Foudray
John Foudray
Wood
Marion County
Norman Byram
Soldiers’ Monument
Statehouse
Thomas Goodwin
Mr. Clarkson
Indiana American
L. Cc. Davis
Peace and Reflection Quote From Robert Browning
A reader quotes Browning expressing calm harmony between earth and heaven. The lines evoke springs, melodies, youth, and a longing to return to amusement as conflicts pause and ordinary life feels tranquil.
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Earth
Robert Browning
Answers to questions and curiosities from readers
A long compilation of reader queries and answers covering geography, history, science, and culture. Topics include which state is largest, origins of phrases, populations, ship canals, and notable figures. Answers identify individuals, places, dates, and events, with concise historical context and figures where provided.
Huron's Loss and Navy Heroism Recalled in Gossip Corner
The column recalls the steam corvette Huron tragedy near Nag's Head on Nov 24 1877 with 98 lost from 122 aboard. Lt Cmdr Lucien Young earned a sword for gallantry, while Capt John Julius Guthrie died aiding the Huron. It notes a Norfolk song about the loss and a West Coast memory. Also references a South Bend dispatch about a bright youth and Indiana pearl trade evidence from Indianapolis.
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Lucien Young
Havana
Louisa Guthrie
United States Navy
Huron
Nag’s Head
North Carolina
New York
Cuba
Hampton Roads
Capes
Virginia
Kentucky
John Julius Guthrie
Navy
Portsmouth
Congress
Cape Henry
Cape Hatteras
Norfolk
Modern Fables by George Ade The Discredited Relative
A modern fable follows John Bull as a boastful world traveler who loses land to home-spun rivals. He predicts doom for the new American republic, then clashes with a Relative, enduring strikes and political quarrels. Despite prophecy, the fragile confederation persists amid turmoil.
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John
Atlantic
Republic
When John Bull Met His American Cousin In 19th Century Tale
This extract traces Anglo American views from colonial stereotypes to a mixed reaction after the Civil War era. It follows John Bull evaluating Americans as rough yet capable, noting trade, manners, and a shifting alliance as both sides clash over slavery, markets, and influence, ending with a humorous exchange about a prized pearl.
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John
Oxford Street
John Lull
Stratford On Avon
Westminster Abbey
The
Tower
Hoosac
The Dear Man Kansas City Journal Note
A brief Kansas City Journal item titled The Dear Man appears in a column note. It references a figure or topic likely of social or local interest without detailed context or events. Further readable text is not available to specify names, dates, or outcomes.
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Marines
W. A
Indiana
Faneuil
Boston
Peter Faneuil
L. W
United States
France
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Indian Territory
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Crozat
Orleans
Amity and
Pearl Rivers
New York Times
James J. Hill
Railroad Fame
Waldorf-Astoria
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Patrick
Jedge
Questions and
Wisconsin
L. P
Sontag
H. S. Rapelji
Fresno County
Fred Jackson
Nevada
Thomas Burns
Dawson
Alaska
J. I. K. Dawson
Canadian Klondike
James A. Garfield
Houston
Hoboken
N. J
Bulwer
Ernest_Maltravers
Atle
Ernest Maltravers
Chicago
Dibdin
McCabe
Charles
Jacob Stainer
Episco Church
Church of England
W. W
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. Gladstone
House of Commons
House of Lords
P. A. GC
Commons
New Jersey
Jersey
Colony of
Maryland
Jesus Christ
Frey
Marie Lejars de Gournay
Christina
Sweden
Harry Elkes
Delaware
Manchester Canal
Guinea
West
Emanuel Leutze
Manchester
A. C. Hobbs
Hobbs
Titus Oates
Dickens
Barnaby Rudge
Cora
Whitehall
Duke of York
James II
Oates
Aldgate
Newgate
Tyburn
South Bend
Henry Watterson
Terre Haute
George Ade
John Bull
New World
Bull
J. B
John B
Tiffany
Martinsville
Peter the Great
Bibliographical Society of
Moscow
Kansas City Journal
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