Fulton the First: From Ridicule to Nation's Hero
In 1807 the Clermont, Fulton’s steamboat, defied mockery and launched from New York, proving steam propulsion could cross rivers and inaugurate an era of progress. Fulton, once mocked as a crank, became a national hero though his life was marred by lawsuits, illness, and early death at 49.
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New York
England
Robert Fulton
Fulton
Benjamin West
James Watt
Appapaneer Aereratus
Applcons
France
Napoleon
Brest
Europe
Robert Livingston
Watt
East River
Atlantic
Albany
Trinity Churchyard
Samuel Morse and the Telegraph That Bound Time and Space
A portrait of Samuel B. F. Morse, crediting his persistence from early experiments on a ship to securing a $30,000 appropriation, the Baltimore Washington line, and the first 1844 message What hath God wrought. It highlights Field and the Atlantic cable attempts, Morse’s pivotal role, and the telegraph’s global impact.
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Europe
Samuel B. F. Morse
New
Morse
Congress
Baltimore
Washington
Eieland
America
Heaven and Earth
Penni Jess
Patents
Dr. Jackson
English Channel
England
France
Atlantic
Cyrus W. Field
Field
Argentina cattle industry shown as vast export resource
Argentina's cattle ranches cover vast tracts of estancias with large holdings and extensive grazing. About 25 to 30 million beef cattle and 70 to 100 million sheep populate a 2.4 hundred million acre arable land area, with irrigation projects expanding. Beef is exported chilled or frozen, mutton frozen, and ranchers are wealthy estancieros adopting British-bred cattle to raise standards.
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United States
Argentina
Santa Fe
Argentine Republic
Alaska
Great Britain
A Queen of Tears Empress Shielding Russia’s Heir
The Dowager Empress of Russia is famed as a tearful yet protective figure. Her England visits with Queen Alexandra reveal her unwavering resolve to shield her son the Emperor Nicholas II and his family from danger. She comforts victims of Moscow coronation disaster and earns praise for charity and gentleness amid tragedy.
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Europe
Russia
England
Queen Alexandra
Czarevitch
Alexander H
St. Petersburg
Livadia
Crimea
Nicholas
Alix of Hesse
Herson
Moscow
Vkhodinsky
His Mean Revenge Comic Quip Ends A Bitter Engagement
Gladys confronts her friend Marie with Harry Morton’s spiteful gesture after their broken engagement. He sends six boxes of face powder with a note claiming he should return what he carried on his coat since they first met, a petty, resentful act.
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Gladys
Harry Morton
Marie
Advent of the Spineless Cactus Promises New Crop
The U S Bureau of Plant Industry reports spineless prickly pears are here and being studied since 1907. About twenty five varieties exist with ten to twelve promising. 7,000 to 9,000 cuttings will be sent free to qualifying growers. Hardiness remains a challenge. plants require farming like other crops and may develop spines in adverse conditions.
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United States Bureau of Plant Industry
David Griffiths
Department of Agriculture
Keeping Away Flies from Horses with Walnut Leaf Remedy
The article recommends pairing green walnut leaves with soft cold water to make a fly repellent. Soak three handfuls of leaves overnight, boil the mixture for 15 minutes, then cool. Use a sponge to wet and apply the liquid to irritated areas before horses go outside.
Burn Berry Crates Prompt Better Market Price
The note suggests burning old berry crates and using fruit in rice to improve quality. Clean boxes will fetch a higher price, offsetting the loss of the aged crates.
Motor Boats Deliver Groceries
An engineer touring the middle west reports that individual storekeepers and small merchants use motor boats to freight goods. He notes that river and canal country stores can ship from wholesalers and deliver to customers by internal combustion powered launches at lower cost than other conveyances, suggesting renewed value for abandoned canals with limited draft.
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Middle West
Scientific American
Wrigley’s Spearmint Ad Quips and Humorous Texts
A collage of old ad lines and quips appears, including a pitch for WRIGLEY’S SPEARMINT and various humorous sayings. The snippets feature health claims about digestion, a doctor’s name, and a farmer’s joke about college colors, all presented as vintage promotional and social satire.
Allen's Foot-Ease Cures Burning Feet Said to Heal
Local shopper Mrs W J Walker of Camden reports Allen's Foot-Ease cured the burning soreness in her feet. The ad copy notes the product sells for 25 cents at druggists. In a separate vignette a boy negotiates pay with a grocer, choosing integrity over wealth amid a tale of a millionaire starting at two dollars a week.
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Allen
W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
Rogers
Those New Hats
A facetious line prompts a debate over fashion hats as Maud and Fred discuss wearing hats in a playful garden scene. Maud insists on having a hat on her head despite the mood of the moment.
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Maud
Fred
Maudie
Coffee drinkers report dreams fade after using Postum
A reader describes years of insomnia and disturbing dreams from coffee, noting Postum as a caffeine free substitute that restored sleep and nerves. The letter urges others to switch, citing a friend who recovered from stomach trouble after quitting coffee.
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Terhune
Samuel Morse
Time
Herbert W. Mumford
Buenos Ayres
Cordoba
Corrientes
Entre Rios
Republic
Patagonia
Czar
Wrigley
J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Farmer Corn Tessel
Josh
Wellville
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