Fleeting Glimpses of India Letter Series Travel Tales
Harriet Adams Ganshi and Mrs Margaret Gould Weed chronicle a round the world voyage from Ben Francisco to New York, sharing aboard ship impressions of passengers German Chinese and Japanese travelers. The writer recalls Singapore Penang Colombo and Singapore highlights, mingling travel lore with social observations and reflections on India and its stark realities.
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Harriet Adams Ganshi
Augusta
Margaret Gould Weed
Bishop Weed
Florida
Ben Francisco
Ie York
Hong Kong
Malay Peninsula
Malacca
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
Madge
Mien T
Garman
Clark
Yast Faye
Ter
Levrera
Oberammergau
John Chinaman
Tike
Alteo
John
India
Tamya
Singapore
Penang
En Tour by Bachelor Maids Cleared by Colombo Port Visit
The writer recounts a brief Colombo port call with drives through native quarters a view of Hindso and Chinese temples, mentions fire trees and cinnamon scents, and notes upcoming calls at Aden Suez Part Ald Cairo with Harriet Adams Ganahl signing off.
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Colombo
Mount Lorina
Aden
Suez
Partald
Cairo
Peril in Catarrh and Cure Claim Ad Offered
An old ad fragment touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure offering instant relief and cure claims with a 25 cent sample via mail. Includes testimonials praising the remedy, payment details, and Atlanta Georgia origin. Also contains unrelated poetic excerpts by Amelia Josephine Burr.
Constipation and Piles Remedy Promoted in Patent Pill Ad
An old advertisement touts Smiths Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a quick cure for constipation biliousness and sick headache. It claims piles arise from constipation and a regular bowels system prevents them, endorsing the pills as a physician recommended taxative used by professionals. The copy urges readers to keep the remedy on hand.
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India
Europe
Prince You Shamio
London
Pacific
Juan
John
Ford
England
China
Aha
Bie
Ayen
Swithhs Jatiom
Sifcu
Anveread
Smith’s
Bellabie
Uthia Zate
Effec
Unclear Dealer Notice on Drug Supplies and Delivery
A garbled exhibit warns of a dealer dispute over supply of medicines. It promises prepaid delivery and safe arrival, mentioning protected brands and a wholesale druggist. The fragment emphasizes action if suppliers refuse to provide goods and hints at protective measures.
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Pan Oli
Suth
Brantley Delivers Praised Washington Speech Summary
William G Brantley of Brunswick GA spoke at George Washington University Tay School in Washington DC delivering an address on duty of vendors of cure alls and patriotism. He urged educated conservative men to stand for sane principles, stressing governance by law and restraint to protect democratic values and avoid political claptrap. The piece also mentions an unusual accomplishment by Gustav Auestermann and Julius Kahn and Otto Foelker, noting foreign-agent implications and Wisconsin’s strong legislative example.
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William G Brantley Tr
Brunswick Ga
George Washngton University
Tay School
Washington DC
Brantie
Alame
Teocette
Ciizen
Tom
Frank B Lord
Norman E. Macks
Gustav Auestermann
Julius Kahn
Golden Gate
Otto Foelker
Brooklyn Bridge
Richard Bartholdi
Kahn
Ekwelker
Kuestermant
Wisconsin
Gmnasium Leopaldium
Gustav
Soli Ary Goods
Hamburg
Congrema
Americ
William G Brantley Jrworks on public service and law
The text notes William G Brantley Jr son of Representative Brantley of Georgia’s eleventh district delivering a graduate address at George Washington University. It highlights his role as private secretary, his views on citizen responsibility, and the need for informed voting and public service in a complex industrial era.
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William G Brantlet
Brantley
George Washington University Law Beneo
Washington DC
Ufe
Georgia
Citien
Billy
Geneva
Inspector finds scale fraud among Foombus merchants
George Lewie, new weights and measures inspector for Foombus Indiana, completes first check of local scales. He reports widespread inaccuracies and notes specific abuse where scales favor merchants, with cheatings up to an ounce in five pounds. Russell Bage Haw donates 15 000 to the National Association for the Audubon Society, plus 600 previously, to support educational wildlife work across Florida Alabama North Carolina and South Carolina along association aims to protect birds and animals.
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George Lewie
Foombus
Ind
Russell Bage Haw
National Association of the
Aud@obon Society
South
George
Florida
Alabama
Uth
Caroling
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Sultana Geldene
Win
Pasillona Arbora
Fernerlea
Minga
Thair
Ted
Newwlembe
Kandy
Candy
Harriet Adams Ganahl
Jamestown
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Atlanta
Chantangea
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Cieccamat
Cleveland
Lake Shore
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Chautengus Tracton Co Union Depot
HL Smith
Bouta
Pryor Street
Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company
Genta
Promethesa
Lawrenceritie Ga
Eclipse Medicine & Manufacturing CO
Lilith
Rma
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Scribner
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Chattanoo Jacksonville
New Orleana
Cincinnat
C the Strauss, Pritz Co
Pensacola, Gton, Ky
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Darsey
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Southern Express Company
United States
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Cubs
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Atloint
Outhern Express Company
Travelers’ Money
Bates
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