Why Did the Manhattan Strand on the Florida Coast
An analysis of the Manhattan liner stranded on Singer Island near Palm Beach after a moonlit night grounding. The piece explores possible causes from carelessness to saboteur action, noting Gulf Stream currents and wartime tensions while reflecting on material excess and moral as well as strategic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
America
Manhattan
Singer Island
Palm Beach
Atlantic
New York
Key West
Florida Strait
Cuba
Cape Canaveral
Viana
Eugeine
England
United States
The Pilgrim's Prayer Warns Uncle Sam of Foreign Threats
A dying refrain warns Uncle Sam to beware ivy thistle and rose from distant lands that threaten peace and harvest. It recalls hunger, fallen sons, and bloodied hands, then pleads to hold fast to the spirit of Valley Forge Lexington and the Pilgrims’ peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Ivy
Thistle
Rose
Uncle Sam
Valley Forge
Lexington
Usher Family Sells Bris tol Land on Middle Road
Town Clerk's Office records show John H Usher and Teresa Usher with Aaron Usher and Madelyn C Usher selling to Joseph F Toste and Virginia F Toste, all of Bristol, two tracts of land with buildings on both sides of Middle Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Usher
Teresa Usher
Aaron Usher
Madelyn C Usher
Joseph F Toste
Virginia F Toste
Bristol
Middle Road
Spiced Orange Slices Relish and Home Recipes From Bristol
Readable household notes from Bristol listing Mrs Frank M Penry’s Spiced Orange Slices recipe and directions from Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr plus Mary de Alcazar muffins and Dean W Tromanhauser brownies and a chocolate cake recipe for school lunches and gatherings. It notes ingredients methods and serving ideas for muffins brownies and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Farm
Bristol
Frank M. Penry
Sebastian Bernard Jr
Hope Street
Mary de Alcazar
Taylor Street
Warren
Louise Fitch
Beach Terrace
R. I
Dean W . Tromanhauser
Woodlawn Avenue
R 1
Sven the Finn Tells of a Yankee Clipper Sea Yarn
An old copper captain narrates Sven the Finn in a two page illustrated tale in the January 26 issue of the American Weekly Magazine, Boston Sunday Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Seas
Sven the Finn
Boston
Perseverance And Patience In Great Endeavors
A compact quotation-led meditation on perseverance and patience from multiple thinkers. It ties effort to achievement and suggests steadfast work despite despair or obstacles. Notable voices include Thomas Dunn English Burke Mary Baker Eddy Carlyle Smiles and Owen Feltham.
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the Pilgrim's. Prayer
Marjorie Wilcox
Hunt
SRB Vassatussy
Thomas Dunn
Burke
Mary Baker Eddy
Carlyle
Owen Feltham
State Street, Cor. of ‘Hope
Newport Fish Market
Charles M. Connery
Tel
Burton ST
Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co
Relief ‘Fund
Thames ST
Burnside Social Club
G. A. Ro Hall
Door Prines
Friendly Circle
A. R. Hall
Kearney
Amer. Legion
Legion Headquarters
Franklin ST
Naoh
LOTOS
FORD
Soame
Les
Toplin
Lincoln
Thames
Herbert G. Eales
Pleasant JT
Fall River
ER. A. Skinner
Hope St
Moel Royal
Dexter
Providence
Susro
X. Massano Bros
Wilk Dhiocs Fave
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