Coal depots spread worldwide sea power needs
The article explains postwar coal strategy with a global network of coaling stations. Dry Tortugas, Key West, Honolulu, Guam, and the Philippines are cited as capacity sites, with 20 000 and 100 000 ton facilities. It notes dredging, piers, and warehouses to secure fuel for ships. It also mentions polished rice and Spurgeon's Tabernacle, then advertising tonic and wedding tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post
Tortugas
Key West
Gulf
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
Guam
Philippines
Strain's Bargain Prices Offer Household Goods
In The Spring Time. You need Screen Doors, Screen Windows, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline Stoves, Gasoline, an oven that will bake, Screen Wire, Poultry Netting, Fisting Tackle, Washing Machines, Shovels Hoes and Rakes. Also promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers for liver and bowels cleansing from Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strain’s
de Witt
Wm. Robinson & Co
Clock of Fame in Paris Palais de Justice
The Palais de Justice in Paris houses a famed clock dating to 1370. Figures of Piety and Justice with angels bearing the royal arms were carved by German Pilon. Also advertised are patent medicines: White'n Cream Vermifuge claimed to strengthen children and Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment offered cures for hemorrhoids with prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palais de Justice
Paris
Germaine Pilon
Military Drama at Brim Saturday Evening May 19
A vivid military drama portraying hardships during the struggle against slavery will be presented at Brim Saturday evening May 19 with scenes of humor and serious moments. Royal Neighbors organize the event with admission prices of 25 and 15 cents.
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Babylon
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Mise Leas
Knox Conservatory
Cady
Arnholt Camp
Cast of Characters From a Civil War Dramatization
A list of人物 including George Waterman a young Unionist Charles C Carson Philip Bradley a Confederate spy Addison Pacey Fred Ainsley a Rebel aide Camp for Jacksons lines Fred Meeker Major General Banks fvatee F W Clark Colonel Willard United States Army Dive chang Sean enact Co L Bolt Officer Mulgarry J A Clark Clay a Gemman of Color D L Danforth Lockery Schneiderbecker The Drafted Dutchman Frank Charleston Mrs Waterman Cap t Watermans widow Maud Bradley Southern Belle Norah McLeggen Haythen Chinaters Mrs Esther Miller Presentation of Flag Mrs Freida Murphy Goddess of Liberty Miss Lois Moore Soldiers in blue and gray villagers.
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George Waterman
Charles C. Carson
Philip Bradley
Lee
Addison Pacey
Fred Ainsley
Jackson’s Lines
Fred Meeker
Banks
United States Army
F. W. Clark
Willard
Chang
Sean Enact
L. Bolt
Mulgarry
J. A. Clark Clay
D. L. Danforth Lockery Schneiderbecker
Frank Charleston
Waterman
George
Cap’t Waterman
Eet
Maud Bradley
Athern
Nellie Carson
Norah McLeggen
Haythen Chinaters
Esther Miller
Freida Murphy
Goddess of
Liberty
Lois Moore
Synopsis of a Civil War era stage drama near Watermans
A compiled synopsis of acts and scenes detailing Maud Bradley, George and Sockery, a spy race, and a dramatic pursuit. The plot follows home front letters, a moonlit camp, a rebel infiltrator, a fatal telegram, and Maud’s devotion. The narrative culminates with heroism, capture, and a homecoming amid war’s tolls.
Cobb Will Probate Bequests Valued At 2.5 Million
In Chicago probate records the will of the late Silas B Cobb disposes of an estate worth 2.5 million dollars. The Chicago Home for the Friendless receives 60,000, the Chicago Orphan Asylum 25,000, the Old People's Home 5,000, the Young Men's Christian Association 108, and the American Sunday School Union 2,500. Several small bequests go to a nephew and wife, with the bulk placed in trust until Cobb's youngest child reaches twenty five. William B Walker, a son in law, attended the proceedings.
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Klvaves
Silas B.cobb
Chicago
Chicago, Orphan‘ Asylum
Old People's Home
Young Men's
Christian Association
American Sunday ‘Hool
Union
Philadelphia
Wieces
Cobb
William Bi.Walker
Unclear excerpt on Tommy Atkins and soda water scheme
Fragmentary note describes Tommy Atkins in India with a monthly deduction of 15 rupees for a coffin and burial, invested in a soda water machine that would provide burial if he dies and return 15 rupees plus a share of profits if he survives, though text is garbled and hard to follow.
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Tommy Atkins
India
Teeth Brach Curious Plant in Brush Teethed Species
An oddly phrased note mentions a curious plant in a teeth brush context with unclear species. Readers should seek clarification as the text provides minimal concrete facts or identifiable names or locations.
American Poultry Mixture Promises Cure for Fowl Diseases
An early 1900s advertisement touts American Poultry Mixture as a cure for cholera roup gape and other fatal diseases in flocks. It claims rapid spread of cholera, urges immediate use, guarantees refunds if not cured, and notes a sample offer and Terre Haute manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mfg.Co
Terre Haute
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised for Piles Cure
A reader from Northbrook North Carolina recalls relief after fifteen years of piles using two boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The note warns against counterfeit products and credits William Robinson & Co with distribution in 1949.
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DeWitt
Northbrook
N.C
Wm. Robinson & Co
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Tabernacle
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Roe
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WM. George
Royal. Guards
Magi
Acorn Nass
Ecee
Curtis
Sueres
Daniel
Meshack
Shadrack Salome
Naomi
Rima Dna Pate
Vella
Martin
Tucke Hibbs
Charles Hayes
Miss Villa Guyer
The
Watermans
Maud
Petus Company
Sockery
Ainsley
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Lockery
Beard
Geo
s.Waud
CTV
Norah
Lot
Copelene
Dewe
Young Mens
Seages
Tod
Sya
Sessua Eye
Etingsbury
Taylor
Selmdras
Themante
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Bel
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Asia
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