Commodore Perry Gifted Japan To Mark Opening Contact
The article recalls Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's 1852 voyage to Japan and the gifts he offered to the emperor and court. It notes a telegraph set, a miniature railway, lifeboats, tools, firearms, and a lavish perfumery and fashion gift assortment intended to symbolize American civilization and ease negotiations, with the Japanese response described as curious and amused.
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Matthew Cribraith Perry
Willam Co
Stevens
New York Times
Commodore Pery
Washington Irving
Matthew Calbraith Perry
Japan
Norfolk
Mississippi
Perry
Macao
Russia
Yokohama
Norris Brothers
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Commodore Perry Gifts Mix of Books Art and Liquor to Japan
A historical account describes Perry presenting Japan with lithographs, literature, and a heavy emphasis on American culture. The gift pile included Meiji era reading, official volumes, and a large barrel of whiskey, with tea given to officials and a feast aboard Powhatan where the party reportedly enjoyed "a good time."
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Perry
U Perry
New York
Morris Engineering
Bancroft
The
United States
Annals of Congress
Commodore Perry
Hayashi
Prince Hayashi
W. B. Griffin
Kommodore
Tenth annual outing of Pardy Construction at The Farm
The TM J Pardy Construction company holds its tenth annual outing Saturday afternoon at The Farm Black Rock. A motor car parade from Seaview avenue to the city center will precede the event. The Foreman's association sponsors the outing, one of the few in the building industry.
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J. Pardy Construction Company
Black Rock
Seaview Avenue
Foreman’s Association
Tanlac credited for health by Boston salesman
Testimonial praises Tanlac as the cause of renewed health after digestive troubles and nerve strain. The speaker claims no days missed from work since starting the remedy and notes widespread use with millions of bottles sold.
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Getave J. Pouliot
Agg Commonwealth
Ave
Boston
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