Remarkable Shipwreck in the West Indies tale survives
An American barque Kathleen sinks after a massive sperm whale rams and rips the hull off the West Indies voyage. Lifeboats struggle for eleven days at sea with biscuits and water, until they sight Dominica. Survivors endure exposure and starvation, aided by a thunderstorm and rain to reach safety.
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Arc
Portsmouth
Shainiea
de Maro
Kathleen
Bond
Jean
Terwarl
Java
Cape Verde
Indies
Dominica
Adi
The Public Taste for Pure Liquor and Tea Quality
A fragmentary discussion on consumer choices in beverages, contrasting whisky and tea, and the influence of taste on sales. It argues that people gravitate to the best and purest products, with tea like Rohini tea leading sales due to perceived quality and health implications of daily liquor intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Merwin
Humanity by KE W Cole brings 500 likenesses of mankind
Mr KE W Cole who wrote A White Australian Ampoaable has released a new book titled Humanity. It presents 57 portraits of nations from white to black and argues on the oneness of mankind with 500 similarities across acts of life. The volume cost £5 8s to produce and is sold at 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. W. Cole
Perth
Control Your Engine and Govener Offers Damaged Text
An OCR fragment discusses engine control and a Sensitive Governor praised by users. It mentions varying fuel fines and lists agents in Melbourne and Sydney. The readable portion ends with a note on tongue injury healing faster by nature than other parts of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Danks Aad Son Prop. Ltd
Melbourne
Sydney
Priscilla's Peculiarity in a Fading Conflated Scene
A long, fragmentary dialogue unfolds between Priscilla and her companion Celia within a crowded drawing room. The piece hints at romantic tension, past separations, and social maneuvering as a prospective visitor measures sentiment and the campaign of a relationship unfolds through cautious, evasive conversation.
Expressive Eyes and the Language of a Look
A consideration of eyes as expressive features, contrasting lustrous eyes with deceptive ones. The piece muses on how eyes reveal warmth or mislead, citing Shakspeare and warns against flattery and deceit. It discusses eye shape, lashes, and the impact of bright, animated eyes, noting how they can enchant while masking truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonnday
Bowsie
Thorsemmall
Permanent Scars and Keloid Formation in Wounds
The text explains that even small wounds leave lasting scars as true skin remains torn. It notes that initial blood flow to a new scar fades over time as blood vessels contract, explaining why scars often show evidence of past injury. Some scars stay trouble free, while others may enlarge and become painful, a condition termed keloid that can require surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onc
Training of Boys At Rural Convention Promotes Agricultural Education
A rural convention in Shepparton discussed guiding the next generation toward farm life with practical agricultural instruction. Speakers urged making science in agriculture a compulsory subject, arguing it will keep country lads on the land, while detailing urban temptations and the need for appealing, honest rural opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Betheran
Parmer
Sheppirtony
Uetherae
Education Department
Bothorns
Noorna
Bothuras
Toourney
Bethe
Willy Mithtal
WALKER PORT ALONE LATE TWENTY YEARS REVEALED
The fragmentary letter describes Walker Port now walking well, with Monete described as always walks, Yeels stronger than SiH J1A8 Lone for years, and mentions mistimed names and places. It recounts a flood, a person named Vines, and a health note about someone who never feels fatigue, ending with Mortimel’s sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Port
Monte
Watson-street
Inrtonon-temn
Eratoniahire
England
WG. Hearne Fleehine
Wan Widlerite
Hacker
Andy
Thames
Donkey Help Lifts Cyclist Up French Hill
A cyclist in Southern France overtakes a peasant with a donkey. The rider leans on the load and uses the left hand to steady the cart while guiding with the right, shouting gratitude to the farmer as the donkey powers the ascent. The exchange ends with the donkey praised for the climb.
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France
Henat
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Yeas
GO Market Street
Manan
West Indies
Priscilla
Daweon
Chooba
Adler
Nils
Mme
Tina Kinaw
Amie
Willeh
Livyet
Agra
Borat
Boven
Tony
Carl
Word
Lore Ap Obe
Lyall
Reilly
Cella
Joao Fog
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Jared
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Liege
Juurilor
Indi
Cela
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Kay Chow
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Volek
CMD
Hale Wotth
Bnnland
Mie
Wilber
Chad Hy Moaroe
Keaton
Ate Dus
Monkaer
Lienwellyp
Satu
Vicia
Srirtind
Heaune
Tie Dail Dain
Realizig
Atvnhiger
Bromhitis Jlearne
Ian
Tnd
Steve Wu
Anil
Homie
Graig Victoria
Amy Delinte
Patel
Jeriah
Charley
Dirk
Rome
Liorlie
Robur
Ana Robur
Wolfe
Wally
Solmanns
Alston's
Sauitaarnds
Janes Alston
Ormbenly
Foray St. North
Keith
Chapel St. Prahran
Gerlach
Torio
Dino
Nenytig
Lies
Haughton & CO
Wallaby
Ghent
KIDLS
Collins Street
Spencer Sty
Alpoat Auclaide
Weaxeu Hill
Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation Ltd
Wealthiers Accilert Company
Market ST
Grimavade
David Clyde
J.P
Kandy Koolatha
John Connell & CO
Unity Ltd
Bourke Street
Richmond Furnishing CO
Swan ST
Richmond
Berlin
Cash OK
Australia
Richmond Furnishing Company
Brand
Henry Marks & CO
Elizabeth Street
City
Errol Street
North
Henry Marks & Coo
Elizabeth ST
Ring Pleske
Wowen Wire Fence Co
Franklin Street
Verlor
J. W. Joanston & Co
Swanston ST
Town Hall
Bendigo Depot
Pall Mall
Seales
4Sto
Popae
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