Novel Invention Aids French Navy Against Rough Seas
A. M. Thacara, American Consul at Havre, reports to the State Department on Baron Benvenuto d Alessandro of Paris who claims a floating net device outrigged to protect vessel entrances harbors and light houses from waves. The system relies on a thin floating crust that restricts water movement to shelter structures at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Thacara
Havre
State Department
Baron Benvenuto d’Alessandro
Paris
Rue Bossiere
Floating Net Shows Calm Water Effect at Havre Harbor
The net tested at Havre uses a hemp fiber mesh 1.57 inches square and 0.12 inch thick, waterproofed with cork and rubber. Constructed by Societe Industrielle de Telephones, it measures 360.9 by 49.2 feet in four sections, centered by a 295.27 by 164 feet opening. Buoys and heavier anchors secured the device off the jetty, demonstrating the water inside the net remains calm even under heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Societe Industrielle de Telephones
Paris
d’Alessandro
Mr Newlins Lecture on Birds and their Value
A May 18 lecture at Friends church by Mr Newlin on birds and nesting habits inspired attendees to explore the woods. The talk covered bird calls, bird protection, and how birds aid vegetation and pest control, noting legal protection for scientific study and urging seasonal nesting support and water provisions for birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Newlin
Agricultural Department
Oma
Preach Describes Chronic Illness and Elixir Trade
A brief note shows a speaker claiming over twenty years of stomach affliction with little relief. He cites Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pep as beneficial after taking a bottle, claiming improvement though the text is fragmented and garbled.
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Dr. Caldwell
J He
Stationery samples offered in engraved and steel-die designs
An advertisement notes solid two to five quite lots of artistic boxes and invites calls to view tomiest line of Stationery embossed for Visiting At Home Birthday and Business Cards. It states that any design engraved or cut from steel dies can be the exclusive property of the purchaser.
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C. A. Snow & Co
United States
Washington
D. c
West
Florida
U.S
Gulf Conet
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Louisville
To Cure a Cold In One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement claiming a one day cure for colds via Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Promises money back if it cures. Signature of E W Grove appears on each box. Price listed 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E W. Grove
Postmaster General Smith Denies Cuban Diplomacy Ties
The text claims the Postmaster General and Cooper chair an insular affairs committee denying any official concealment in Cuba graft probes. It notes Director Rathbone faced removal, Bristow’s role, and claims of shielding by the administration. It mentions Neely’s trial prospects and Senate actions on Philippines policy and a Kentucky governorship dispute.
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Senator Platt
Conn
Gen
Leonard
Washington
Platt
William Mc
McKinley
Cuba
Smith
Cooper
Tha
Hay
V. Ing
Post Department
Cyber Rathbone
Fouth
Bristow
Cunha
Agre
Cong
Neely
Spooner
Senate
Philippines
Congress
Beckham
Kyput Kentuekas
Baseless Man Syrup Promotion By Coffin Co
An old advertisement offers a free sample bottle of Baseless man Syrup and a house for one family to trial Boschee’s Germ for throat and lung issues. It claims nationwide endorsement by physicians and widespread sale decades ago, urging purchase through druggists in civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Remedy CO
Indianapolis
O. S. Coffin & Co
Carthage
Indiana
Atlantic
Pacific
Weekly Tribune
Coffin & Co
Boschee
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Vitality Revival
An old advertisement touts divine healers and a health tea claiming to restore vigor and mental energy. It references the Post Office Department and Illinois statistics, noting declines and mass reception of a tonic product as a remedy, with appeals to Bloomfield and a May 30 cent offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Advertises Digestion Aid
A fragment notes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin marketed to ease indigestion and stomach trouble. The ad mentions a trial bottle offer and references Joe McCarty & Son as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Joe McCarty
Gaere' Player Frank oP WOW Wilcoxon Fatally Injured
Reported last week Frank oP WOW Wilcoxon of Gaere likely fatally injured by a ball during play. Authorities have not released a formal statement and further updates are awaited from local officials.
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Frank Op Wow, Wilcoxon
Gaere
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W. M. Edwards
Opleta
Knightstown
Ind
E.C. Dewitt & Co
Chicago
Cothin & Co
Dr.j.h. McLean Medicine Co
ST. Louis
O.S Cottin & Co
New York
Washington, D.C
ACME
Thos. C. Day & CO
LAW Building
D B Cargile
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Brewer
Serofata
Ben
O S Coffin & Co
Aenleysbros
Nashville
Great Central Southern Trunkline
Kentucky
Alabama
Mississippi
Daily Tribune
Prionely Illustrated
the Record!arthage, Ind
Johnston
Michigan
Mich
PasiGuji Mills
Mr Newlin
Nile
Chamberlain
O.S. Cotin & Co
Engraving and Stationery Department
Washington, D. C
Yee
Cresse
South Africa
W Means
House
Ilinoisin
Inca
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