Night on the Jersey Coast A Grim Rescue Tale
Long account recalls a February 3 1880 night when four life saving stations along the Jersey shore faced back to back wrecks. Crews from Stations 4 2 11 and 12 braved hurricane winds and blinding snow to rescue thirteen mariners and fight to save a brig and a schooner amid drifting sand and vicious breakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Life
Washington
Jersey
Department
Coast Patrol
Jersey Shore
Uta de‘Geis
Atlantic
Lfe
Jersey Patrol
Wnd
Charles H. Valantine
van Brunt
Somers Point
von Brunt
Valentine
Dels
Babcock
Dgehors
Havana
Eweing
Art
Unec
Garrett White
Ilne
Gerrer
Cuty
Surfman Potter
Surfman
Ferguson
Lockwood
Newman
Harding
Noe
George Taulane
Navesink
High Sea
Station No. 11
Taulane
Anchora
Fred
No. 12
Bast
Odd Customs of Gypsies in England and Wales
London Chronicle reports on gypsy marriage rites such as jumping a broom or bosom, early marriages, and elopements. It details beliefs on chastity, baptismal practices, and punitive customs including burning wagons and destroying belongings to ward off ghosts after deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Wales
Eaid
Germany
Mr. Thompson
Mersey
Tyne
London Chronicle
Bonus Offer Sparks Teeth Thefts In Greenfield
A Greenfield weekly ad offering three cents per old tooth leads to widespread activity in Franklin County. Postmasters hope higher salaries spur receipts as old teeth are dug from attics barns and wells. A Colbrain youth confesses to stealing a scarecrow’s false teeth and a local baseball pool sparks bets on collecting the most usable teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Franklin County
American Bible Society reports year volumes issued
The American Bible Society released its ninety sixth annual report announcing an increase of 489,479 volumes in the past year. Total issued reached 3,691,201 comprising 430,098 Bibles, 670,728 Testaments and 9,590,376 portions. More than 94,000,000 volumes have been issued in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milling
New York
American Bible Society
Feared an Operation Found Cure With Doan’s Pills
James Greenman of Ionia Michigan reports severe kidney trouble including back pain urinary weakness dizziness and depression. After taking Doan’s Kidney Pills he passed forty kidney stones and recovered fully, attributing his cure to the product and urging others to remember the name when back pain strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Greenman
East Adama St
Ionia, Mich
Dean
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Being a Baseball Star Defining a Sports Icon
Edward Lyell Fox defines a baseball star as a player judged by individual excellence and a reputation that draws fans to the park and revenue to the box office. The star earns pay as long as performances and fame stay strong. decline in sensationalism means a drop in salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lyell Fox
Proof of Precaution in Ireland Drills Recalled
A London Chronicle anecdote is cited by Mr. Lansbury in Parliament showing mistrust of militia drills in northern Ireland. The story recounts an inspecting officer quipping about hitting a big target and a drill sergeant replying that teaching them to shoot would ruin landlords in Munster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansbury
Ireland
War Office
Tower of London
Thim
Munster
London Chronicle
The Difference Between Ideal and Practical Stage Roles
An actor sighs at the gap between ideal stage art and practice. The stage manager replies there is a contrast between the artistic lead to Arcady and the fat part that leads to the pork barrel.
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Arcady
Woman Emphasizes Personal Virtues She Upholds
A woman asserts pride in the virtues she practices as a daily obligation, framing moral conduct as a steadfast duty she fulfills.
Cuticura Ointment Heals Severe Limb Sore
A reader credits Cuticura Ointment with stopping pain and accelerating healing after a severe leg wound. They describe initial missteps and regimens, noting Cuticura Ointment provided relief and rapid recovery after a long painful period. The letter also praises Cuticura Soap for facial use and comfort.
Paxton Toilet Co advertises novelty and dental products
An old advertisement mix promotes Paxtine Antiseptic for mouth care and other beauty items. It touts price per box and postpaid delivery from Boston and features quips on purity, fragrance, and cosmetic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
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New Jersey
Massachusette County
Mre
M. B. Fairchild
Lafayette Bt
Wichita
Kan
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