Sea captain recalls storm battered era of wooden ships
London near the end of Capt Daniel Jackson's long life recalls his youth at sea and storms that tested his ships. He recounts a voyage to Archangel and to California, losing his wife’s brother’s ship, then settling as a blindmaker in Clapham after fifty years at sea. Now in a nursing home at ninety-something, he speaks of modern steamers and his stubborn pride in a sailor’s life.
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London
Daniel Jackson
Tooting
Hutt
Archangel
Marla
Wandsworth
Ashe
Maria
Captain Jackson
Lyon
Sunderland
Taylorson
California
Mr. Taylorson
Clapham
Nea
Australia
Census Quiz and Population Projections Stir Germany Berlin
The article notes Germany’s census drags on for weeks with 66 million people and a 1905 growth of 4.5 million while the United States surpasses 90 million. It cites Prof von Schmeller’s forecast of 160 million by 1980 and 2196 extremes tied to colonial expansion to absorb surplus.
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Berlin
Germany
Futherland
United States
Kaleer
Prof von Schmeller
University of Berlin
London Clock Habit Prompts Punctuality Predilection
A London article notes a widespread habit of keeping clocks fast to avoid tardiness. Doctors and businesspeople discuss psychology and social pressure behind punctuality, with figures citing the Magoola Time Co controlling 0,000 clocks in the UK and many preferring fast time.
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Busines
Magoela Time Company, Limited
United Kingdom
Proposal Over Phone Wire at Upton Depot
A Kansas City telephone operator received an unsolicited marriage proposal from a caller on the line. The woman, working at the depot, reported the incident after the caller persisted with the request while she did not know the name or identity of the suitor. The exchange ended without incident.
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Kansas City
Upton Depot
Philosophers Rule on Anger and Insight
A dialogue notes that anger signals judgment and urges self-doubt. The philosopher asserts when you are irate you are right you should suspect you are wrong, guiding the student to reflect before acting.
Cure of Psoriasis by Cuticura Remedies Reported
A testimonial from Hiram E. Carpenter of Henderson, N Y, details a twenty year battle with a severe psoriasis case spreading from scalp to body. After trying many doctors with no relief, he found relief using Cuticura Resolvent, Ointment, and Soap, then continued with baths and daily treatments, reporting a rapid return to health and no relapse over decades.
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Hot Springs
Detroit
Lanning
Mich
Ilying
Hiram E. Carpenter
Henderson
Carpenter
Langitude and Dinner Time
Aunt Dinah peels potatoes for dinner and debates mealtime across regions. Miss Nina notes New York is near dinner while the Rocky Mountains are three hours away, prompting a humorous clash over clocks and schedules.
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Dinah
Nina
New York
Rocky Mountains
Mrs Roosevelt and London Fashion Through Gowns
The article notes Mrs. Roosevelt as an economical dresser who keeps gowns for years yet stays stylish while Mrs. Keppell in London favors reusing outfits due to limited income. It highlights frugal fashion practices and social observations on style in domestic life.
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Roosevelt
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Hades
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