Caucasus region a vast diverse zone with varied climate and life
The Caucasus spans 166,974 square miles from the Caspian to the Black Sea, divided by the Kuma and Manuich valleys. It features towering mountains, diverse flora and fauna, many tribes and languages, and a mix of modernized cities like Baku and Tiflis with remote, primitive mountain life.
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Caucasus
Caspian Seas
Black Sea
Sea of Azov
France
Russia
Kuma
Manuich
Azov
Don
Europe
Asia
Astara
Caspian Sea
Taleshindsky ‘Mountains
Aratz
Arata
Caucasus Mountains
Terek
Kuban
Trans-Caucasian
Kura
Russian Empire
Dead Caspian Sea
Caucasian
Trans-Caucasus
Novorostisk
Lagodekhskoye
Sagansky
Persia
Caspian
Baku
Batoum
Vindikavkas
Grosny
Ekaterinodar
Novorossisk
Tiflis
Commonplace Man in A Quiet Life Observations
A humorous portrait of the average citizen who values safety, routine, and modest means. The piece notes his secure job, limited earnings, love of routine, and social conformity, ending with a sardonic line about inviting the Kaiser.
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Milwaukee News
India
In His Neighbor's Eyes
An elderly man muses on how neighbors judge the average person by status and behavior. He explains that poverty or prosperity, politics, charity, religion, affection, and age each trigger opposing moral labels, revealing common biases and expectations.
Dancing Dignitaries Stir Mrs Murcenry and Clarissa
The Great Gama and Mrs Murcenry buzz over Clarissa’s ball report. Clarissa names Mr Bashful the millionaire as the partner with the most dancing. He proclaims he would never marry, sending Mrs Murcenry into a swoon with joy and the scent of smelling salts.
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Gama
Sailors Debate Baptism for Elderly Mission Salt
In a maritime tavern rumor mill, colloquial talk centers on a salty old man at the Sailors' Mission. One quip suggests baptism to honor his reputed salinity, while another quips that a simple sprinkling might suffice.
Pot Roast Diners and Date Mixup Unravel in Comedy
In a tense dinner gone wrong the Chandlers arrive to a pot roast fiasco as a date mistake cascades into excuses and lies. Warren and Helen scramble with decorum and alibis while mounting embarrassment lingers after the guests depart.
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Helen
Chandlers
Warren
Dora
Dove
Mrs. Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Bronx
Trapping Moles and Moleskins as a Profitable Industry
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines profitable trapping of moles for their pelts, noting American moles offer larger, finer skins than European species. It details trap types, setting tips, seasonal timing, and the potential for a growing moleskin market with fur dealers and mail inquiries to the Bureau of Biological Survey.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Europe
England
Scotland
London
Biological Survey
Washington
Oregon
America
East
Middle West
Bureau of Biological Survey
Washington, D. C
Curing Seed Corn Practices for Drying and Preservation
Curing seed corn focuses on rapid drying to prevent mold or souring. Hang ears on strings or trees to keep them off the floor, then place in a well ventilated building to allow air circulation and moisture removal. Freezing moist corn can kill the germ.
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Helen and
Mabel Herbert Urner
Pacific Coast
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