Advertisements and news items from a 1941 Havana letter
A faded collage of notices and reports discusses shipping incidents in Havana and Cabanas, a pirate case in Baltimore, emigration movements to New York and Australia, storms and weather impacts, a tiger shark encounter, and various opinion pieces. Names include the Malek Adhel, Albert, and Captain Nunez, with broader references to U S courts and port authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cabanas
Partido
Ule
Intendente
Maleck Athel
Ma Iele Adhul
Baltimore
Jul Nelson
Veter Avrmony & Co
Madros
Emily Wilders
Vortugal
Albert
Madras
Nunez
Malek Adbel
Sullivan
New York
Nunes
Joe Addel
Portigasse
Guimetting
Withosa Euill
Martin
Myers
Manilay
Unites States District Court
Heath
Circuit Court
Fanny
Port Macquartie
Sidney
Brief Memoir of Mary Jane Newaiman
An obituary narrative from Bristol recounts Mary Jane Newaiman’s pious life and calm acceptance of death. It details her prayers for faith, her parents’ grief, and the final passage through illness, highlighting her patience, musical talent, and modest work, with praise for her character and Christian devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L
Bristol
Mary Jane Newaian
Wwe
Chriet
Valley of Death
God
Uelisge
Mary
Rod
Oltén
Alwiy
Penro
Thin Kev
Francie Vinton
Newport
Phil Itorteena
Madey Jane
Mieiei
Shen
Wenile Nespelites
Lavel
memories of mary ting and religious home life in abbey
A reflective piece recalls Mary Ting, praised for gentleness and charity, with family tributes and expressions of faith. It notes her death, writings, and the blessing of Christian consolation, interwoven with anecdotes of kindness from Abercrombie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Mary Ting
Chynee
Price
Mary
Kya
Christ
Rhe Hong
W. IL
N. Wakefield
Rot
Principles of human nature
Two initial propensities shape virtuous and like dispositions the love of action and the love of pleasure. Refined by education and social polish these guide private happiness and public welfare, balancing benevolence and ambition. The text argues love of nation and propriety underlie virtue and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netion
Waligle
Anecdote of Abercrombie in Kilkenny Visit
The tale recalls Sir Ralph Abercrombie as commander in chief of Treland visiting Kilkenny. He once stopped with a family named Dunly Dunfy near the river and shared meals notes of the old couple later found living at the same place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abercrombie
Kilkvony
Ireland
Vereram
Abrcrombie
Ralph Abercrombie
Treland
Kilkenny
Ralph
Subaliens
Dunly
Kilkenley
Dunfy
I Wish It Were a Pig A Philosophical Sketch
A reflective monologue from Neal's Charcoal Sketches on pigs and humanity. The speaker contrasts pig life with human vanity, noting pigs' decency and practical needs while mocking human pretensions and social pretenses. The piece blends quaint humor with social satire about comfort and hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Rom Elwrries
They Don't Work It Right in Farmer's Gazette Style
A dated critique notes rural labor routines and moral undertones as farm tasks vary with breakfast, tools, and daily labor. It claims improper work arises when schedules fail, harvest duties lag, or trades and payments neglect timely compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Bera
Farmer's Gazette
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Tire Phoenex
Thames Street
United States District Court
Boston
Morning Post
Thirston
Bakers
George
Davis
Hye Ty Capitulus
Helo
Railin
Sennet
Daingen
Mantout
Kimball
Baker
Morris
Mersis
Washington
Thiele
Maine
Lowleina
Portland Advertiser
Ogden W
Somerat Co
Concord
Balden
Lincoln Co
Oxford Co
Kennelee Journal
Portland
Arras
Lonchull Qalien
Europe
Corle
New South Wales
Atlantic
America
Quebec
St John’s
Braddee
Pittsbury
Mila
Uniontown
France
Ciizen
John Tyler
White House
Aria
Ibaen
Browlera
Berne
Hivenre Liberto
MM Poulet
Contelary
Hlineell
Alps
Alpine
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