Nation builds modern fleet as ships near launch
A Washington report says the United States is rapidly expanding its naval power with battleships cruisers and monitors under construction to be launched soon. The Pennsylvania will be launched from Cramp's shipyard next season with Miss Quay christening the bow ceremony amid national interest and rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Pennsylvania
Cramp
Miss Quay
Quay
Philadelphia
Thirty Thousand In Cash In Italian Bankers Window
The New York Sun reports Italian bankers on Elizabeth and Mulberry streets displayed thirty thousand dollars in assorted denominations as a lure for trade. Crowds formed around the window with speculation and humor about counterfeit and genuine money, while bystanders debated the amount and impact on interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Mulberry Streets
New York Sun
Fourth of July Firework Diary From a Boy's Day
A fragmented diary chronicles a boy’s chaotic July Fourth with early risings and explosions. It records mischief and mishaps including squibs, firecrackers, a dog startled, a rooster, and repeated pleas to a father for money to buy more fireworks, ending with attempts to set off remaining torpedoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
TPA
Tose
Alikman
Slexer
Pas
Witel Hazel
Tal
Fourth of July Fireworks Diary With Parades and Spending
A chaotic diary recounts a child’s Fourth of July sequence of errands and splurges. It covers coaxing money from parents, buying firecrackers, attending a parade at ten, soda and lemon drinks, a ball game, a loose board, a house fire, and later mishaps like tearing pants. The narrative ends with exhaustion and a doctor's reassurance that the child will be fine. The entries mention parental reactions, street vendors, a horse and a ball game, and a notable fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Dog and Pony Show
Min
Metsis
Sis
Guime
Why We Celebrate Fourth of July Lesson
A school teacher asked why we celebrate and a student replied with a rough, humorous line about the Fourth of July being the only day to make noise without getting in trouble. The remark reflects playful classroom folklore and local speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy Puplig
Fragmentary Odd Phrase Sparks Curiosity in Local Notes
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a young master monkey, a fat cigar, and a misinterpreted jar name. The line hints at a curious, humorous local snippet but lacks coherent context or clear names, dates, or places to anchor a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Monkey
Tobsceer
Fragmented 19th century ad filled page notes and quotes
A collage of misquoted aphorisms and advertisements. Snippets discuss marriage cynicism, Cornish epigrams, poison myths, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Chamberlains remedies, immigration stats, cough cures, tonics, and patent medicines. Mentions Schultz Pander and Madison Medicine Co products with varying claims.
Mrs Curtis Baker Praises Chamberlain Remedy In Ohio
In Bookwalter Ohio Mrs Curtis Baker recounts how a neighbor's infant with cholera infantum recovered after using Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says the doctor had given up hope and that the child is now a healthy year old girl, urging others to use the remedy as directed. Available at all druggists.
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Pitcharda
Wall Mall Gazette
W. A. Dibble
Sioux City
de Witt
DeWitt
Schultz & Pfander
Chamberlain
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Uts
Reneedy
Thedford
Porto
Mullins
S.C
Lewis
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Fannie
Senate Appropriations Commisce
Ayer
F. A. Soule
Billings, Mont
Lowell
Harrerh
Hyer
Doctop
Uneeda Biacuit
Uneeda Biscuit
Immigration Statistics
Immigration Bureau
Schultz & Ptander
Nelson
W. Scott
Highland Ave
Mitten
Schultz & Prander
Madiaon Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain
Foley
Schultz & Pander
O. Unger
Maeple Street
Champaign
Folay
Rocky Mountain ‘Teg
Schult. & Plander
Nature
Scott
Scott & Browne
Pearl Street
New York
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Bright
Sebnitz & Pfander
Samuel Clemens
OWA Central Railway
South and Bart
Seinors Central Railroad
Burlington
Ordar Rapids
Northern
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Issenger
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P.m. Breighe
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Tee
Cheaco
Great Western
Tramssgouth
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Peru
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Kansas
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Wilda. m
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Presbyterian Church
T. J. Symingtor
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South Sof Presbyterians Church
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Thedford Sy
Asia
Johors
Ney
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