Lesser Antilles Tour Explores Caribbean Islands
John G Shortall leads a Brooklyn party through the Virgin Islands Leewards and Windwards visiting St Thomas Barbados Curacao and Trinidad detailing harbors, sugar and chocolate trade, colonial history and local life as they sail to Venezuela and return to Porto Rico.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
Matare
Lesser Antilles
Spain
United States
Great Antillés
Great Caribbean Sea
St. Thomas
Virgin
America
Caribbean
Virgin Islands
Virgins
South American
Caribbean Sea
John G. Shortail
Grant
Denmark
Ehiy Ail
Agress
St' Thomas
Curacao
Amsterdam
Venezuela
Rotterdam
Shortall
Trinidad
Antigua
la Guayra
Caracas
Porto Cabello
Hydropathy Craze Draws New York Society Woman Into Daily Rubbing
A New York society woman adopts hydropathic science after studying with Dr Kneipp and Mrs Burnett. She outfits a modern bathroom with a thermostatic tub and cold spray to strengthen nerves and circulation. She credits cold baths and hot packs for insomnia and rheumatic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Society
New York Herald
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Carlsbad
Our
Washington
Herb
Bitz
New York
England's new bullet to be used in Khartum expedition
The English war office adopts a new service bullet to stop charging foes, aiming to improve incapacitation over penetrating power. The nickel case, .303 diameter, 1.25 inch length, 215 grains weight matches Lee Metford specs, but burrs open on impact to spread less. Manufactured at Woolwich arsenal, two million rounds weekly, with a permanent stock planned if Khartum tests succeed.
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War Office
Egypt
London Times
France
British War Office
Royal Laboratory
Woolwich Arsenal
Woolwich
Some English Authors Compared
A New York writer sizes up Thomas Henry Hall Caine and peers at his looks. He suggests a trim shave would greatly improve his appearance and notes Caine resembles Zangwill less in looks than Gen. Pryor. The comparison also mentions Richard Le Gallienne for contrast.
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Thomas Henry Hall Caine
New York
Zangwill
Gen. Pryor
Caine
Richard le Gallienne
Creole Wedding in Manila During Wartime Yearning
A Creole elder laments lost prewar revelry in Manila and recalls plans for Carmencita’s wedding, imagining guests from back home, cocoa treats, music, and dances. She questions American pagans as she shares a large maize stalk shaped purp before the reporter departs.
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America
Carmencita
Philippines
le Temps
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John G. Shortaill
British Islands
Barbados
Curacoa
Holland
Mariniewe
Pete
Santa Hucia
Island
Waare
England
Hiller
Parbadoes
Manila
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