Smiths in Congress and About Nippon Origin
A Philadelphia based observer notes nine Smiths in the ninth Congress including five senators from New York Connecticut and Ohio plus two Samuel Smiths from Maryland and Pennsylvania. Senator Samuel Smith of Maryland holds the family record with forty years in Congress and eight House terms before dying in 1839. The piece also discusses how many states have sent Smiths, noting Maine Rhode Island Delaware and several others yet to send a Smith, with Michigan recently having three in the House. A second excerpt cites a Philadelphia resident explaining Nippon as the Japanese name for Japan and Great Nippon as the empire’s site, reflecting on geographic distances and mixed origins of island peoples.
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Senate
Baltimore
Congress
Ahen
Maine
Rhode Island
Delaware
Missippa
Florida
Missisaiap River
Michigan
Pitsburg
Penn
Japan
Xeara
Philadelphia
Nippon
Empire
Mio Jay
Spring Health Benefit Praised by Local Resident
In Lowndes Missouri in early April Harry reports years of spring headaches and weakness eased by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the tonic with restoring energy after a harsh decade and says last spring he felt better than ever. The note highlights widespread use of the pills as spring medicine.
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Lowndes
Harry
Dodd
Mrs.arty
Irs
The Practicability of Air Ships in History
A discussion on the future use of air ships for regular passenger travel above cities. The author doubts winged machines can be tied to individuals or copied from birds. He recalls early locomotive fashions and argues speed may come from larger, practical air vessels rather than imitation of birds.
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Hargea
Dane
Signer
Gsnather
A Strenuous Career on the Stage Showdown of a French Actor
A French actor’s memoir recounts an extreme stage life with absurd tallies. He claims to have performed in 371 plays across 3868 evenings and held 456 roles, married 1721 times on stage, and endured countless onstage fates including stabbings, shootings, drownings, and decapitations. The figures appear hyperbolic, reflecting a satirical memoir rather than a factual career tally.
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Aell
Loo
Woman quits coffee for Postum relief in Columbus tale
A Columbus woman reports years of stomach trouble from coffee and costly medicines. She credits stopping tea and coffee and switching to Postum with improved hunger, digestion, and mood. She notes family adoption of Postum and calls it a wonder product from Postum Co Battle Creek. The ad urges readers to look for the Little book The Road to Wellville.
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Coffey
Sayad
Columbus
Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Ayak
Pri
Postum
Fashion gowns described in New York News
The article surveys Fauvy bodices and Ul gowns with white and transparent silk, Valencienne lace, and batiste capes. It details sleeves, yokes, capes, belts, and medallions, noting bright greens, cerise gold, and blue velvet accents, plus front buttonholes and wrist-length cuffs.
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Batiste
Barrow
The Vitality of a Turtle
A fragmented excerpt notes the turtle’s remarkable endurance and odd cases of life after decapitation. It recounts a shipboard observation where a turtle survived head removal and continued brief movements, with accounts of delayed death and lingering nervous activity.
Leftover Bible Gathering Recounted by Local Ministers
Fragmentary report describes a meeting led by various pastors including Midgley and Beem. The account notes unease among attendees and references a preceding sermon by a respected figure, outlining tensions within the religious group.
Fragmented Bible Leaves Parishioner Humble After Sermon
A parishioner claims to have torn pages from a Bible, clipping verses and passages, sparking a rebuke from the pastor. The incident centers on alleged interpolations in the Trinity and Gospel of John, with the parishioner admitting only two covers and a few letters remain.
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Wien
Bunday
Northeast Passage Plan Drawn By Russian Fleet Route
A proposed project envisions sending a Baltic squadron via the northeast route to reach the Far East, bypassing Suez. Admiral Mkurati, in consultation with Russia’s general staff, bases calculations on Nordenskjold’s voyage, detailing ice challenges and strategic aims to counter Japan.
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Baltic
Japan
Mie
Suez Canal
Europe
Asia
Nordenskjohd
Mrkurati
Cording
Reprts
St. Petersburgs
Kara Sea
Retitred
Nordenskjold
Nordenskjet
Gothenburg
Cutiegat
North Sea
Tromsoe
Kura
Gays
Cape i
Lena
Walachin Bay
Belwing Surait
Trogen
Trent
Lawrence
Clarence Point
Behring Island
Yokohama
Pacific
Siberiana
Kam Sea
Ditteultie & Mae
Yennia
Satel
Wrangel Land
Pasunke
Waite Sea
Harthenstern
Baez
Cronstadt
Pavis
Courrier Des Etats-Unis
Peary Dash Delayed By Funds Shortfall For Polar Expedition
Peary delays northern polar mission citing insufficient funds and planned auxiliary expedition from New York in July. He estimates a need for about 200000 dollars to cover all costs with over half subscribed yet debt concerns persist. If start is postponed a year, he plans to load the ship and send a strong crew to the north with provisions and furs for the pole.
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Rapis
Pticns
Levent
Ate. Veat
Peary
Mec Peary
New York
iStah
Littleton
Bakimes
Pole
Wade
Ows
Makig
Tari
Mi’ Phileman Frat Wingis
Hivgix
Boutell
Tilking
Ireland
Niagara Falls
Ineland
SoWell
Chick
New York Tribune
Peruna Tonic Helps Nervous, Emaciated Women
A Pittsburgh resident Mrs Bertha M Rush reports severe lassitude loss of appetite and nervousness improved after taking Peruna tonic. She credits the remedy with regaining flesh appetite and much improved health after a run-down condition caused by a cold. The testimonial explains initial doubt followed by steady improvement after multiple bottles.
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Bertha M. Rush
Pittsburg
Rush
Perma described as vital nerve and vigor tonic
An advertisement extolls Perma as a universal tonic rejuvenating the nervous system, restoring appetite and sleep, and benefiting overworked individuals. A customer named Mrs Kassatt of Des Moines testifies to renewed strength after using Perma, noting improved health and periodic use twice yearly. The piece touts widespread benefit and urges readers to try Perma for weak nerves and fatigue.
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Verma
Ferma
Meruna
Hn Kassatt
Des Moines
Petun
Mre Kassatt
A Chilly Mule Tale in Thibet Mission Dispatch
A Thibet mission correspondent recounts a mule tale showing the animals endure extreme hardship. One mule fell into a lake after crossing a dam lose its head above ice, was dug out by pickaxes, and survived. The narrative also notes a medicine ad for a vegetable cure and a shopkeeper teaser about Easter shoes and straw hats.
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Thibet
Accproy
Trix
St. Janes
Kaiser's New Motor Car Described By Press
A London Daily News snippet notes the Kaiser’s new motor car, built by an English firm with ivory blue and gold hues, crimson leather interior, and a look matching the imperial train, amid other rail and locomotive mentions from Rome and Washington DC sources.
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He Gerram
King Adwani
Aid
London
Kx Press
Binrow's Routing Attracts Gate Debates In Early 1900s
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a gate, wind‑cured remedies, and a Faceless Dyes claim. It mentions over 13,000,000 enrolled in Sunday schools, a public school enrolment near 090,000 with a 3,000,000 or so increase, and a Formosa‑excluded Japan population around 40,000,000. It also cites an Irish Parliamentary Fund for 1903 at 645.
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Japan
Formosa
Peruna Advised To Seek Hartman Guidance For Health
If you do not receive prompt results from using Peruna write to Dr. Hartman at the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio. He will gladly offer valuable free advice after you present three clear facts about your case.
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Hartman
Hartmean
Heartman Sanitorium
Columbus
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Pitteburg
Jain Society of Methodist
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Tarrax
Elene
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Rome
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Binrow
Face Buss
Putnam
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Peer Tee Nee
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Indianapolis
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