The Ugly Rhinoceros and Smaller Game Strange jungle hunter tale
A colonial hunter recounts battles with Africa's rhinoceros and other dangerous game. He explains the rhino as a silent, lethal killer, details near-death escapes, the Congo trip for a gorilla, and the high costs and risks of African safaris. The narrative blends hunting lore, animal behavior, and expedition hardships.
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Hell
Animal Kingdom
Gibraltar
Japple de Villiers
de Villers
Agora
Woo
Oyer
Africa
Zoological Garden
United States
Lydiac ham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Lydiakham's Vegetable Compound as safe relief for backache and female complaints. It claims women regain health and strength and invites readers to write Mrs. Lynn, Massachusetts, for advice with testimonials supporting its efficacy.
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Ekhas
Calumbia
Lydiakham
L. Pinkham
Ania
Sues
Pincham
Lynn
Mirs
Mass
Pole exploration in 1908 and a curl of proverbs
The passage mentions multiple nations with 12 expeditions aiming for the Pole in 1908, led by Peary, Cook, Bernier, Hrudsen, Rasmussen, Charcot, Shackleton, and Geer. It also features wry proverbs about honesty, press rights, and a jibe about a forgotten actor and a pitcher who forgot his curves.
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Canada
Denmark
France
Germany
England
Russia
Sweden
United States
Peary and Cook
Bernier
Hrudsen and Rasmussen
Charcot
Shackleton
Geer
Post Toasties New Pearly White Corn Delight
A new dainty from the Postum and Grape-Nuts makers introduces Toasties. Fully cooked thin wafers are toasted to a crisp golden brown and ready to eat from the box with cream or milk. The product promises exquisite flavor and crisp tenderness, ideal for large family use, sold in 1c and large family sizes.
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Capt
Fritz Duquesne
Berhino
de Villiers
Ufe
Jappie
East Africa
Kagera
Roosevelt
Nairobi
Jed
Congo
Tanganyike
Aree
Sorilla
DE Villierg
Lydia E. Pinkham
Father
Clergyman
Willie
Arizona
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