Designs and Skill Dominate Canoe Racing Say Sail and Hull Aren't Key
Sail and paddle prowess decides winners in canoe racing, not hull shape or sail spread. W. P. Stephens’ latest Deep-keeled design shows speed on paper but hasn’t won yet, while older canoes like the Nesta and Eclipse excel when sailed well. In June races on Hendon Lake, a lone survivor triumphed after six canoes failed, underscoring crew skill over construction.
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W. P. Stephens
New York
Stephens
Daniel Goodsell
Yonkers
Hendon Lake
London
England
Year of plentiful fruit and cheap prices across markets
A Fulton street dealer reports a golden harvest as fruit becomes plentiful and inexpensive this season. Bartlett pears peaches grapes and melons are abundant and in demand, turning into a rare era of affordable fruit for all classes after years of limited, costly supplies.
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Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Engle
Debilitated claims and patent remedy pitches
An assortment of exaggerated ads and stray facts touts questionable products and personal boasts. It mentions taxation by African Americans, Dr. Acker English Remedy for throat and lung ailments, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and health claims, and Davenport Drug Company sales, alongside garbled notes about bonds and a banker’s wealth.
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de Witt
Davenport Drug Company
DeWitt
Various Advertisements Mention Remedies and Goods
A collage of old time ads tout remedies for rheumatism and teething, products like Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup, DeWitt s Sarsaparilla, Hawkes Crystalized Lenses, and wedding rings. Testimonials, pricing, and drugstore mentions appear alongside quips and minor biographical lines.
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Fetal
America
Mico
Orso
Rae Ae
Vemad
Vmenstraal
PPP
Mataria
Lippman
Lippman's Block
Savannah
Daventort Drug Company
Americus
Rina Torrhera
Wall
Foota Care
Itaran
Davenport Drug CO
Wiggins & Herndon
Ng de Wm
Washington
C.a.snow&co
Washington, D.C
Witutes
Cook's
Phar
Bidridae
D& Rossel
J. Yall
Rb Drug Company
Bayou Sara
Louisiana
Castoria
Castorie
United States
Henny Clews
Georgia
Porspaunh's
Rup Sran Stork
LaxnCry
Fla
J. Persoamen
Jayson
Mrs. Dulcet
Queen Bee
Yaas
Adilrors
Hawkes
E. J. Enoniper
Schofield’s Iron Works
Len
Schofield's Sons & CO
Prop'ra
Macon
Oxford
Anvicz
Bradfield
Raville
Lex Hyaidans
Ora Old
J. W. Ix
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
All Daveersers
Opera House
Compiy
Allison & Aycock’s
Thave
Bank of Sumter
C. C. Carter
Jones
Dom
Olp Man Chan
Mary Madden
Allen Hous
Frickeraem
Arran
Yontlemen
Manhond
CAD Necute & Howe
Teak PO
Utter W. D. Haw
Raveena Visvint
D. B. Hill
Lovina
Hawkins & Loving
oMfins
Atrect
Vely
Ak Neon
Myers
T. Wheatley’s
Fina
Sesto Am Thornton Wheatley Americas
Glover
Ry Bro
E. Acai
Sai
Union Central Life Insurshos Ca
Cincionati
Ohio
Aedotaminoeer Age
Goe
Aone Iy
Thielina
T. S. Glover
Watts Building
Forsyth
V Telephone
Ibe
Sainte Ned Uy
Mutual Aid, Loan and Ment Company OF
W. A. Smith
T. Lane
Barlow Bleck
Imo
Laveen
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