Slavers and Gladiators: Rescue on the Gambia River
In 1860 the U S schooner Glide pursues the slaver Esmeralda up the Gambia River after rescuing a Spaniard and his daughter from a wrecked raft. Lieutenant Reynolds infiltrates the slave ship, is captured, then escapes with the daughter as Glide forces the slaver to flee and burns the barracoons.
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Gambia River
Africa
Glass
Cape de Verde Islands
Forte
Gaver
Sxei Lauppes To Site Tse Lee Og
Desperado
Cubs
Esmeralda
Laporte
Mr. Reynolds
Gambin
Reynolds
Oxtter
Byegtbénat
Avanterd
Gover
Onatillian
Norfolk
Norfolk, and the Incident First Related Was Soon Forgotten At Atd
Ocean Areas by Oceanic Regions
The document lists ocean areas: Pacific 71,000,000, Atlantic 85,000,000, Indian 28,000,000, Antarctic 8,500,000, Arctic 4,500,000 square miles. It presents a simple breakdown of earth’s major bodies of water by size.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Antarctic
Arctic
Dentistry and dyes in ancient arts and fashion
The piece notes an 1880 New York omnibus astonishment, praises the finest tortoise shell from the tortoise belly used for amber colored pins and combs, cites ancient Egypt and Etruria as advanced in early dentistry with gold fillings, and states that nine tenths of artificial dyes originate in the German empire.
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German Empire
Castor Oil Prevents Belts Slipping, Says Illinois Instructor
An Illinois University shop instructor told The Industrial World castor oil is highly effective in preventing belts from slipping on woodworking machinery. Apply by letting a fine stream run from a bottle across the moving belt, advancing a little each full travel until the entire belt is treated. He notes belts treated this way last for years without wear or noise.
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Castor Oi
University of Illinois
New German Method to Color Leather Faster
A German inventor proposes a leather coloring method that saves time and labor by placing skins in a color bath for about 24 hours before the usual alum and salt treatment. The system aims to avoid washing and acid work and to preserve suppleness without the extensive steps of current tanning processes.
Welding Rails by Electricity Sparks Industrial Confidence
Welding rails by electricity appears to be a highly practical success says an industrial authority. Rails expand and contract without causing failure as bulging is held by spikes and joints being abandoned reduces wheel click when moving between rails.
Mothers' Union Expands Influence Across Nations
Florence Moore notes Mrs Sumner's Mothers' Union, started 17 years ago to bolster maternal training. Originating in Westchester diocese, it spread rapidly across England with clerical sanction, now counting thousands of members from duchess to peasant in the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Tasmania, Canada, and America.
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Sumner
Guildford
Mothers’ Union
Westchester
England
United Kingdom
India
Australia
Tasmania
Canada
America
Florence Moore
London Journal
Mrs. Jean Brooks Greenleaf Leads New York Suffrage Efforts
The American Woman's Journal profiles Mrs. Jean Brooks Greenleaf, president of the New York State Suffrage Association since 1890. She is praised for energy, decisiveness, and tireless work, including distributing over 8,000 documents last year and her role as a Democratic delegate candidate for the Twenty eighth senatorial district.
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Jean Brooks Greenleaf
New York State Suffrage Association
Chicago Women mobilize charity through practical acts
Mary Ahrens funds and rents two Wabash avenue stores to collect supplies while the citizens’ committee plans. 25,000 men have been housed and fed, with a free soup kitchen at 66 Pacific avenue feeding thousands daily. Hebrew, Catholic, and other women’s groups aid women and children alongside the Chicago Woman's club.
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Chicago
Good Citizens’ Committee
Mary Ahrens
Cook County Suffrage Association
Wabash Avenue
Pacific Avenue
Hebrew Ladies’ Charitable Societies
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Chicago Woman's Club
Citizens’ Committees
Women plan city exchange for work and sale of garments
Women in two cities propose schemes to organize work for needy seamstresses. One plan would buy labor for underclothing and embroidery then sell at fair prices to cover costs. England’s charities for such ventures are cited as successful. The other city opens a bureau for on site or picked up mending and even serge women’s seamstress services to supply boys’ clothing from old material. New York Post.
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Reynolds
Laporte
Reynold
Brdeath
Liporte
England
New York
W. L. Douglas
Boyiegail Sone
W. Douglas
John Mo
Ladies Fencing Club Nearing Establishment in Paris
A Paris fencing club for women is rumored to form with exclusive recruitment from elite sets. Men would be barred from membership and from monthly matches, though invitees may include women friends. The plan remains embryonic with possible hurdles ahead. Obvious interest noted by London Gentlewoman.
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Paris
London
Royal Bride’s Linen Embroidered with Hemstitched Edges
Description of royal bridal household linens showing hemstitched sheets and pillowslips, frilled pillowcases, hemstitched towels, and embroidered rose motifs. A ribbon bears a motto of the house, its lettering clear despite the small 1 inch space, with New York amusements mentioned.
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Iin
Blue Jagker
the Mothers’ Unitem
Women’s Exchange
Boston Globe
Rubate
Brassol
George Tilley
Abbie A Tilley
Georgea Tilley
Bristol
Herbert F. Bennett
Court of Probate
Martha LD. Gardner
George F. Sstanion
Netich
William Usher
Anid
Himsell
Juun Usher, JR
Briatol
Ruoum
Burnaeide
Woluaire
Sid Luwe
Bristu
Priday
William Williams
Uwanusbi H. Iruoneer
Frederick A. Basterbrooks
Iriboi
Liscomp Place
Clear aGeu Lagure
Kendamin
K. Wilson
Weis
Itures
Wa. J. Boweou
Tona
Charles &. Munrov
Anna K. Munro
Auna Ik
Munro
Thomas J. Church
Sachard B. Muuro
Patrick Hammill
Cours
Bratu
Ruede Laland Muds
Venteul
Julio B. Pearce
Bristul
Apd
le. Hoarn
Sarah H. Huard
Josepo N. Morrie
Laaus L
Oaru
Unu
James Hoard
Saran H. Hoard
Eepcu
Lowes Ead
John B. Powis
Sowe Water
Surance Heatetc
Wits
Aexanderg Sanford
Slomstrator de Bents Non
Warren, KR. I
Juz
Boston
Rhode Island
Mass
van Mat R
Smite & Winchester CQ
Dandy
Vonteli
Hartford S
Maes
Fulton St
Chey
Bristol County Savings Bank
Bristol County Savings Bank Corporation
P. Skinner
California
Union Pacific
Northwestern Line
F. E. Snearer
Joseph Bags
Great Central Boat Excursions
Washington Bt
Masa
B. Wilson
Fleming, Texas
Ile
Wwa
Saya Hoe
Bert
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