Through the Jerusalem Camp to Damascus Overland
A travel diary records a long overland trek from Jerusalem to Damascus in a party of travelers and guides. They describe days of rain and mud, camp life with tents and servants, and vivid scenes around Mizpah Ain Sinia Nablus Sebastia Jenin and Nazareth. They note interactions with Bedouin riders, Samaritan sites, and ancient ruins including Jacob’s Well and Herod’s palace.
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Hamad
Lavinia
Jerusalem
Ramelah
Belleyave
Mizpah
Hussey
North Berwick
Maine
Providence
Ain Sinia
Lebona
Singal
St. Giles
Jaden
Samaria
Ephraim
Mt. of Olives
Huwara
Ashr
Sikar
Jacob
Jesus
Warajellah
Ascher
Nablous
Nabluus
Shechem
Mt. Geziriew
Mt. Ebal
Abimelech
Sebastiyeh
Herod
Ivory Palace
Ahab
Reisner
Werod
Mater
Ial
Weref
Ahsb
Romana
Crane
Chins
John the Baptist
Jacob’s Well
Dolhan
Joseph
Jenin
Jezree
Ezdrealon
Salam
Shuonam
Elijah
Nazareth
Jezreel
Nain
Ender
Saul
Samuel
Whelks Eggs as Natural Soap Found by Sailors
In tropical voyages the purser reports soap supplies exhausted so crews ashore gather natural soap from whelks eggs. The mollusk eggs form a yellow mass with hundreds of capsules, each fin producing millions yearly. Eggs abundant on intertropical coral shores and Atlantic coasts, prized for cleansing.
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Tropics
Europe
Atlantic
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Cure for Women
A Black Duck Minnesota letter claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a sickness described as Retroflexion and resulted in a healthy baby boy. The ad urges women to try the tonic before surgical options and notes Mrs Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Black Duck
Minn
I. Pinkham
Anna Anderson
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Lydia KE. Pim
On a Sailing Vessel by a British Marine Officer
A British Marine Officer in the Atlantic reflects on sail handling aboard a ship. He contrasts routine work with the varied tasks of a sailing vessel, describes when weather turns foul, and recalls diversions in the tropics such as sharks, dolphins, and reading love letters. He notes the peace felt under a moonlit tropic night and a sense of closeness to God.
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Tropics
Atlantic
Doans Kidney Pills Promised Cure For Kidney Ailments
Reader testimony from Bristol recalls years of kidney trouble with frequent nocturnal secretions and back pain. After using Doans Kidney Pills relief followed in a few boxes. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doans.
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Tdoan
Bright
Bristol
John Holmes
Thames St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Marrying In Hastiness Among English Visitors
An English lady in Chicago notes her maid swiftly decides to wed. The maid names the day and insists on a Saturday wedding, despite only a fortnight together. The mistress wonders about postponement but the maid says she is not well enough acquainted to ask.
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Chicago
London
Mean tricks at a Palm Beach song recital
A large man recalls Ballantine who arrived late to a Palm Beach recital finding no seats. He spots Mrs Jerome Blank with a handsome husband and loudly asks which pretty girl Jerome Blank was seen with on the pier. Mrs Blank leaves and Ballantine sits in her chair.
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Ballantine
Palm Beach
Jerome Blank
Jérome Blank
Mrs. Blank
Kansas City Star
Her Sad Fiash
A Houston Post fragment recalls a woman who died from overwork after loving a man who married another. The lines question how love ends in tragedy and note she supported herself by washing, ultimately dying from exhaustion.
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Veg
Houston Post
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Damascus
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Athens
Jeruaslem
Miss Pomeroy
Miss Benton
Miss Brainard
Tun
Farajllah
Bedain
Pallecan
Jehosepiat
Mat Star
Tedfy Persimmonus
Lowe Brothers
E. C. Church Co
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Antone F. Oliver
Whitford
J. L. Buffum
W. W. Perry
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Joseph L. Buffum
Mary J. Whitford
Ferry Street
Thompson Avenue
Antons P. Oliver
Joseph L. Buffam
Albert A. Baker
R.I
R.L. Greene Paper CO
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KR. I
H. Angell & Co
Ocean Momen Eee
R. L. Electrical Equipment CO
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Westmister St
Mlle
Claff
Westminster Sr
KH. I
GEO. P. Dixon Co
Water &J. Providence
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Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
H.l.watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
Stanwix
Westminister &T
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Charton
Goodby’s
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Union
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Wholey Boiler Works
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Springfield
Congdon & Carpenter Co
Main St
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Chiropodist
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G. W. Simmons Undertakers
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Constitution Street
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M. Charlello
Hope Bt
RK. I
James Dixon
Church Street
Thames Street
E.B. Munro
Woonsocket
Burton St
Baptist Church
John Temple
Drury
Bristol County
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CC Rey
Liam G.marp
Masow
Sowamblett
Warren
Vaelee
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Hope Street
Hristo
John D. Martelly
Bristol Fish Market
John
Eo Ravenue
F. T. Remieres
COR. Roper
Bradford
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