Nova Scotia Boy Survives Iceberg Ordeal On Christmas Eve
Eighteen year old Ray Lambertson recalls being swept from a Clark's Harbour fishing trip into Fundy fog and tossed by an iceberg. He clung to a ledge, slept on a seaweed shelf, rationed pebbles for support, and endured hunger and thirst before a Sea Serpent boat rescued him. He later reached New York aboard a Liverpool brigantine.
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Ray Lambertson
Nova Scotia
Bellevue Hospital
Ferguson
Azores
New York
Liverpool
Washington Post
Heart Palpitations From Indigestion Prompts Herbine Use
An advertisement advises using Herbine for heart flutter and stomach gas causing palpitations. It claims relief after a few days and notes the product costs 50 cents. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
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J. L. Wikle
Origin of Xmas Greens Used Five Centuries Ago
The article notes evergreen use at Christmas predates the Christmas tree, with Christians adopting pagan customs. It cites a 1414 event in Leadenhall, Cornhill where a holm and ivy decked stand was torn up by a storm to ward Candlemas, causing public alarm, as recorded in Leslie’s Weekly.
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Leadenhall
Cornhill
Leslie
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure All Blood Ailments
An Atlanta based company advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for blood poison cancer eczema carbuncles and scrofula. The copy cites claimed patient testimonials from Robert Ward of Georgia and Geo A Williams of Roxbury and offers free samples and mailed medical advice upon request.
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Robert Ward
Maxey’s
Wes
Geo. A. Williams
D_uggits
Balin
Blood Balin Co
Atlanta
Levy's Woolens Offers Latest Patterns for Fall and Winter
Before you order your fall and winter suits see Levy's large stock woolens consisting of all the latest patterns.
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Levy
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