Land of Surprises in Manila Reveals Native Life Under Heat
Edwin Wildman's Manila letter to Leslie's Weekly contrasts Americans and foreigners in the Philippines. It describes streets, homes, and architecture, noting damp heat and incendiary habits shaping daily life. The piece highlights natives laboring in the streets while Americans prefer indoor routines and strolling contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Otis
Manila
Tolses
Howes
Hugh
China
Ts Earvicture
Edwin Wildman
Leslie
Alligators Demand Change in Skins Trade in Fresh Light
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report quotes Louis Herman noting rising demand for young alligator skins used in small handbags and pocketbooks. He predicts more farming of young gators, risking supply shifts and altered production patterns for fashion items.
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Louis Herman
Taak
Sven
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Quinine Use and Global Trade Highlight 1900s Health Trend
The article notes massive quinine consumption during and after the Spanish-American War, with over 125 million grains issued to soldiers and widespread use in medicines and tonics. It discusses imports, domestic use, and a shift to Java and East India plantations, detailing efforts by Indian and British authorities to secure quinine sources and establish tree plantations for supply.
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Spain
United States
Gulla
Torta Riga
States
Treasury Department
Pern
Java
India
Cuba
Etheliany
Tava
Peru
Inva
Ftete
Clement BR. Markham
Penu
British East Indies
Self-Propelling Sleigh Invention By Petersons
A damaged OCR describes a self-propelled sleigh with twin barrels and gear wheels, using rotating bars to push against snow for propulsion. Invented by Join G. and Nils S. Peterson of Beattle, Wash, the design includes skeleton construction and forward space for passengers and freight.
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Join G
Nils 8. Peterson
Beattle
Wash
Dictionary party entertains guests with a word game
A hostess hosts a dictionary party where guests are given labeled cards with difficult words and must supply synonyms and correct definitions within a half hour. Contestants submit diverse interpretations, then judges award a prize for the best set of synonyms, reflecting linguistic wit.
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New York Herald
Range
Resignation Explains Hartford Yale Almmat Dinner Note
President Dwight explained his resignation at the Hartford Yale Almmat association annual dinner. He said he did not resign due to age but to end of a term and upcoming vacation time. He spoke of life as stages and preparing for the late afternoon tour toward happiness in later years.
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Hartford
Brent
Vglove- cutie profession noted in cryptic report
A fragmentary item mentions the profession of a Vglove- cutie linked to Pronce and Belgium with an apparent 18-2 lycmative Ap expert reference. The text is unclear and lacks verifiable details.
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Alaye Nytters
Pronce
Belgium
Ag Algber
Your Money and the Rise of Fresh Currency Demand
A bank teller notes growing demand among women for new, crisp bills and explains banks keep fresh cash on hand. The piece claims some who launder money use hot water and soap to restore bills, then press them with a hot iron to resemble new notes, a practice said to reveal risks if water were seen.
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Abe
Ler Mak
Treasury
Chafing Dish Candy Tack From Old Style to New Party
A New York Herald note promotes chafing dish candy as a lively party idea blending old and new styles. It suggests faster preparation than traditional kitchens, with maple syrup treats melted and poured over platters, and highlights ease of handling the chafing dish over granite kettles or skillets.
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The
New York Herald
Early Postal Service Origins in Paris and Alaska Route Echoes
Fragmentary OCR recalls 18th century postal origin tales and a mythic Alaska mail route. It notes M. de Velayet creating private post forms, Neapolitan era office openings, and later widespread use of printed postal forms carried by pen and ink. The passage blends historical anecdote with garbled references.
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Alaska
Lotts
M. de Velayet
Innis
Aturters
Tatla
Twus
M. de Vebiger
Lila Enterprise
Gueh Speelad
Puritan Era Christian Names in English Parish Registers
A study of mid seventeenth century girls names in English church registers. The author notes scarce scriptural names and skeins of misspellings while highlighting a few legitimate examples such as Meriall Claire Joys Avis Oliie and Cicely.
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Saya
Gally
Repentance
Charity
Tudod
Israel
Tabitha God Mudie
Meriall
Claire
Joys
Avis
Oliie
Cicely
Seisley
Annis
Lattice
Joan
Aylee
Hester
Dennls
Roas
Emlyn
Helluor
Cassander
Whinstrith
Jacklyng
Gaqueline
Parnell
Petrones
Leare
Sibilih
Goodlife
Tewtwetla
Luerealea
Lucretia
Prettyest Girl in Samoa and Royal Tie to Wales
The belle of Samoa is described as the daughter of the late King Malietona, shown in a native dress at a relative’s wedding. The girl, named Famuumu, is said to be 23 years old with ties to Princess Victoria, unwed daughter of the Prince of Wales, and rumors about her attempting royal career paths and work ambitions in London.
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Andrew Olaria
Whater
T He Belle
Samoa
Malieton
Fpamuu
huy=ing
Mulli Nu
Mm Potember
London
Miss Mathews
Home Seekers Excursions Sell Round Trip Tickets Across Territories
On April 4 and 18 May 2 and 16 the Town Central Railway offers round trip Home Seekers tickets to many territories including Arizona Arkansas Colorado Indiana Michigan Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Utah Wisconsin North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Tennessee and more. Limited tickets available daily with stopover privileges. reduced rates to points in Montana Oregon Washington British Columbia and California. Address agents of the Town Central Railway, W. G. MARYING Acting P.A MARSRAPETOWN TA.
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Gows Genwally
Arizona
Arkinsas
Colorado
Shala
Indiana
Lows
Lousikta
Minnesota
Missour
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Lou Cakota
Mississippi
Nouvel Carolinia
Louise Carolinis
Tennessee
Virrginia
Lae
Montana
Oregon
Washington
British’ Columbia
Sal
California
Town Central Railway
W. G. Marying
P.A
Marsrapetown
Relief in Six Hours From Kidney Disease Promises
Fragmentary ad text touts a remedy for bladder and kidney issues claiming relief within six hours for both men and women. Mentions American product and immediate effects, with unclear endorsements and scrambled branding.
Fragmented OCR Note on Peter Interes Tet Ad Euits
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Paul and GBIEY with references to interests and a tentative attraction. The text is incomplete and reads like a note rather than a full article, offering no clear event date place or participants.
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Teu
Fier
Sweetheart
Ua i Sa
Colamo
Republican
Algona
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the News
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Paul Ey
Attraisio
Wes
Ino
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