Pearling Across Oceans From Ceylon to Panama
The article surveys global pearl fisheries from Ceylon Gulf of Mannar to Venezuelan Margarita and Panama Bay. It notes diverse crews, diving methods, and the vast economic value of pearls, with sites in Australia Red Sea New Guinea and lessons from early explorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
India
Arippu
Gulf
Mannar
California
Persian Gulf
Venezuelan
el Guifo de Las Perlas
Margarita
Cornia
Venezuela
Mant
Bay of Panama
Panama Bay
Pacific
Queensland
Australia
Red Sea
New Guinea
Soldiers Who Wear Veils Amid Boers Heat
A field report notes General Botha’s troops suffer extreme sun and heat during the campaign. Soldiers wear veils goggles and sun helmets as heat reaches 122 degrees in the shade. Many are hospitalized after intense midday heat with tents offering little shade.
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Botha
Pride Stops Parade Horse for Bootblack Shine
A storyteller recalls a parade moment when the grand marshal's bay horse halted to have its shoes shined. The crowd suspects a family feud, but the teller attributes the stoppage to pride and the horse wanting its shoes polished.
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Amart
ECZEMAS AND RASHES Soap and Ointment Offer Relief
The ad promotes a cleansing soap and soothing ointment described as ultra creamy emollients that bring relief, rest, and sleep, with speedy healment in many cases. It invites free samples by mail with a Book postcard and cites a Mrs Goodart remark about sending sorties to soldiers.
Lost to Sight in War Accounts
A terse commentary notes that English and German war reports diverge on the latest battle. The exchange questions truth and veracity, framing the dispute as an enduring issue since the war’s opening volley. A closing ad line promotes a personal druggist for guidance.
Objection to late callers stirs debate at grocer ad
A quirky American ad caption discusses late callers and late stayers at a grocer. An Ohio hen recently hatched ten chicks from nine eggs. The line notes the hen does not belong to the poultry union.
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Ohio
The
Poultry Union
Woman Recovers After Using Lydia E Pinkham Compound
A Hanover Pennsylvania reader reports severe female trouble with pain that prevented sitting. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she says she feels like a new person and can work hard again, praising the remedy and recommending it. The letter is signed by ADA at 208 Walnut Street.
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C. H
Cleveland
Ohio
Hanover
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sam
Walnut St
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Shiteh
Africa
Cuthura
Lydia E- Pink
Daisy Fly Killer
Kangas City
Fletcher
Castoria
Cenuine Castoria
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