Maine wreck project in Havana harbor outlined
The plan to raise the battleship Maine involves a cofferdam of twenty cylinders sunk around the wreck to form an enclosure. Workers will pump out water and mud to expose the hull, then attempt to patch and float or sever and remove the vessel with Cuban cooperation and government engineers guiding the effort.
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Havana Harbor
Maine
Uncle Sam
Congress
Havana
Arlington National Cemetery
Havana Bay
Regia
United States
Casa Blanca
Cabana
Success and resilience quotes from Phillips at Princeton Club
The late David Graham Phillips spoke at a Princeton club dinner in New York saying success is never easy and many magazine stories were rejected before his first novel. He compared success to skating and recalled learning by getting up after every fall in Madison as a boy.
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David Graham Phillips
Princeton Club
New York
Mr. Phillips
Madison
Sidestepping Dons Look for Trouble Years Ago
A fragmentary exchange hints at a conversation about age and past trouble, with one speaker noting that they no longer guess ages and recounting having faced trouble years earlier. The lines suggest a cautious, deflective tone in a wary interaction.
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Dons
Peculiar after effects of grip this year
Doctors nationwide report grip leaves victims run down with kidney distress and urinary trouble. Swamp-Root claims to heal and strengthen kidneys after grip, with free sample offers from Dr Kilmer Co to readers of this paper. Regular bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00, available at druggists.
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Grip
Bright
Kilmer
A Fale Return
A brief dialogue shows a minister waking in a barber shop after a long service and thanking the barber for a refreshing sleep. The barber jokes about the nap being a fair return, while the minister recalls the text from the sermon.
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Barber
London
Facing the Futura and a Woman Suffrage Debate
Mr. Meekton cites reform needs as Henrietta gains the vote. He argues ballots must be reorganized so she can stay home while he handles voting and errands, reflecting tensions over women's participation and household duties.
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Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
Notable Exchange Sparks Family Dinner Conversation
In this brief dialogue, Tom laments losing five dollars and feeling despondent. Tess replies with a terse invitation to involve their father, who is nearby in the library, implying a familial intervention.
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Tom
Tess
Father
Trask's Ointment Endorsed for Catarrh and Inflammations
A sales pitch for Trask's Ointment claims it relieves catarrh and inflammations. It urges readers to ask their druggist and others who have used it. A cryptic line about a spinster and widows wearing veils appears as a proverb-like note.
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Trask
Allen's Foot-Hase Antiseptic Powder Ad
Tired achy feet gain relief with Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder. This trusted remedy promises rest and comfort for swollen feet and anxious walkers. Sold nationwide, sample requests should be sent to Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Frem
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Marine Eye Remedy and Other Domestic Medicines Ad
An assortment of household medical products is advertised including Marine Eye Remedy in aseptic tubes with a new size of 26c and Marine Eye Remedy Liquid priced at 60c and 260. The ad mentions Wizard Oil used in hospitals and urges readers to keep a bottle at home. A quoted religious note emphasizes faith expressed through deeds.
Charity and Chewing Gum in Mission Talk
Miss Mary W. Kerr of Harrisburg spoke to the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Washington on Frenzied Finance in Missions. She quipped that for every $3,000 given to charity, $17,000 is spent on chewing gum, a remark that drew quiet attention and pointed to charitable contributions.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Presbytery of
Washington
Mary W. Kerr
Harrisburg
Distemper Cure Claims Widely Sold with Spohn Medical Co
An advertisement touts SPOHN S DISTEMPER CURE for horses and dogs of all ages with cases cured and prevented. It asserts over 600 000 bottles sold last year and lists price 50 cents to 1 dollar. Agents wanted, makers in Goshen Indiana.
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Ita
Spohn
Agerts
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
United States
R. V. Pierce
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Prest
Buffalo, N. Y
Brother Hopes to Recover After Pole Vault Incident
In a brief exchange, a person confirms a brother was hurt during pole vaulting last night. He expresses hope for a full recovery and returning to competition soon.
Public notice fragment mentions E W Grov signature in Vino Day
Fragmentary OCR notes reference E W Grov leading a world property or bureau in a Vino Day event. Limited readable facts show a signature line and possible formal notice context.
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E. W. Grov
Language Barrier and Remedies in a Humorous Adage
A woman who speaks one language talks enough for two. For a disordered liver, Garfield Tea from druggists is recommended as a laxative. The idle curiosity is described as the busiest thing in the world.
Rindlaub Ad Offers Teething Syrup and Garfield Tea
An ad from an eye ear nose throat specialist promotes Lavater Arrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and Garfield Tea for constipation and biliousness. It notes 25 cents for a two bottle deal and lists Garfield Tea as available from all druggists. A quip about a man of few words appears at the end.
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Winslow
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Copferdal
Him
Howell
Powell
C. W Wendte
Lavater
Pla-Mate Shoes
Goodyear
Williams, Hoyfaco
Rochester
N.Y
Ulverdale Ave
Eeslet
New York City
Sparta
Hudsor
Nisg Bangs
Misc Whitop
Fargo
DR. Pierce
Rick
Dean
Alfred J O'Brien
Sterling Cola
Baltimore Marine Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Omaha
Enos Shearer
Yew St
Centralia
Wash
Mrs Shearer
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Foster-Mil Purn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
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