Colors of Buoys and the Gimple Code of Navigation
The article explains buoy colors and signals used in U S navigation including red and black buoy patterns indicate channel sides with even numbers on starboard and odd on port, white and black bands mark obstructions, and special buoys like bell and whistling types used in hazard areas. It notes government coast charts and annual lists guiding mariners, and describes buoy designs from wooden spar to iron can and the dangers from ship strikes and collisions.
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Suelgallon
Huhihoure
United States
Maine
Morida
New England
Channale
Bara
Shoala
aKioaia
Hinard
Rma
Plemak
Swinburne Profanity and Pittsburg Legal Notices
Fragments describe Swinburne’s profanity habits and hotel stay plus a Pittsburg July notice charging violations of an ancient Pennsylvania law. Officials issue warrants targeting prominent political and sporting figures with reference to antiquated statutes.
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Pittsburg
Fennnylvania
National Tube Working
P J. Mothemery
Little Willie and the Arctic Explorer Pronunciation
A fragment from a family conversation about how to pronounce the first name of an Arctic explorer. The father and son joke about whether the pronunciation matters, reflecting a humorous rural tale with misheard names and playful exchange.
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Willie
Tan Minsson
Attack at Scranton Damages MacDonald Crew
July 8 report from Scranton describes a mob of around 150 laborers assaulted men at MacDonald Construction Company who were repairing a crushing plant. They beat several workers and forced some to quit, causing serious injuries to three men and substantial damage to equipment and facilities.
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Scranton Scranton
MacDonald Construction Company
Utone
Must Believe It Endorsement for Deans Kidney Pills
A Corry resident Mrs. H A Gordon Testifies that Deans Kidney Pills relieved her kidney complaint and backache after years of spells She bought them at Ames & G ra Drug Store and urges other kidney sufferers to learn of the remedy Remember the name Doane and take no other.
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Corry
H.A. Gordon
South St. Mory
Dean
Ames & G
Amie
Rao 60 Enti
FALSE LOVER SENT TO JAIL FOR WEDDING FRAUD
Weston Bohol, 30, formerly of Philadelphia, living in Rittersville, is sentenced to two years and months hard labor in Ashland County jail after pleading guilty to larceny and impersonation. He had posed as an officer and engaged in entangling schemes with several women including Margaret Hite, Hills Risksur, Nora Heinley, and Janie Gangewere, planning marriages at their expense. Detected before a July wedding, he was arrested by Detective Zigler as part of his alleged deception.
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Lareeny
Allentown
Weston Bohol
Phila
Rittersly
Asligh County
Jareeny
Schell
Margaret Hite
Hills Risksur
Nora Heinley
Janie Gangewere
Aueiolous
Finn
Sowald
Zigler
Bahl
Himsalf
Fog
Governor Wilson Plans Backstage Campaign Moves
The text suggests Governor Woolrow Wilson contemplates staying home rather than attending the Chicago constitutional committee event. It notes saving Robert Hudspeth of New Jersey as a key ally and personal representative to shape the national chairmanship and campaign structure.
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Witton
Daly
Woolrow Wilson
Chicago
Uiltimne
Robert
Hudspeth
New Jersey
BATTLESHIP RAMMED BY STEAMER IN MASSIVE COLLISION
The steamer Commonwealth collided with the battleship New Hampshire off Newport on July 4. Captain W B Appleby steered the Commonwealth after departing Fall River and rammed the New Hampshire, causing extensive damage to both vessels but with no casualties among crew or passengers. Repairs and underwater inspections are planned for the hulls and bow sections.
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Commonwealth
New Hampshire
Newport
Vail
Narragansett
W. B. Appleby
Fall River
Joe IL Oliver
Norweg ian storting election and Portugal naval move
Sunday papers report Norwegian storting voting estimates around 8 million dollars and Lisbon government sending a warship to Oporto after disorders in northern Portugal. Senate closes Torlmer controversy stage as McCumber and Dillingham defend the Minors. California Progressives aim to win electoral votes for Roosevelt after Sacramento conference. Orozco orders forces toward Sonora coast to seize ammunition. A final effort to endorse woman suffrage at the San Francisco convention is suppressed by Mrs Philip N Moore.
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Storting
Portugal
Lisbon
Senate
Torlmer
McCumber
Dillingham
California Progresslves
Sacramento
Roosevelt Itwan
Orozco
Cief
Duilie
Sonora
San Francisco
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
Young Woman Holds Police At Bay In Fashion Wardrobe Standoff
Providence officers confront Currie a 23 year old accused of larceny in a diamond ring case. At the Four Ink stores on Broadway she refused clothing and barricaded herself inside a room, bolting when questioned. After hours of standoff, a friend helped persuade her to dress.
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Providence
Dateceves
Currie
Annie
Dreas
Morse Tramples Arm Off at Stable in Harrowing Incident
Ahamokin Pennsylvania July report says Rosa 22 was feeding a horse when kicked to the floor. The hoof tore his arm away at the elbow, his father intervening to remove him to safety. He remains in critical condition as medical staff tend him.
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Honington
Ahamokin
Willum Rosa
Stanlegton
For Your Kidneys Sake Health Remedy Advertisement
A vintage advertises Thompson's Barasma as a vegetable liquid claimed to purify kidneys, ease dropsy and rheumatism, and restore health. It lists N I Antes & Co and Thomas Downey as distributors with refund promises and urges readers to request testimonials via postal card. The piece stresses no opium, urges caution about constipation and mentions price points of 5 cents and $1.
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N. I. Antes & Co
Thomas Downey
St Mint
Thompson
Thompson Medical Co
Tituavilte
Eye Strain Eradicater Promises Trusted Glasses
A local eye care provider promotes long experience and daily testing to relieve eye strain with correct glasses. The ad warns against eye glass peddlers and offers children’s eye specialty. Located at Ajax Building, Corry, PA with moderate charges. Responsible for extensive business built on recommendations.
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Omice
Ajax
Corry Pa
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
Advertisement offers a $100 reward for proof of a catarrh cure, claiming a glandular blood purifier and a patent remedy sold by druggists. Warns against fake cures and promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
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Toledo
Tee Ren Walding
Toledar
Hall
Soap makers cited for yellow soaps and poor ingredients
A fragment describes soaps as yellow and cheap due to grease rosin and caustic, causing staining on laundry. It mentions dealer H Weiss at 450 Delaware Street near W Wayne, with Bell phone 283 a8, promoting Talk Bono as a pure white soap.
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H. Weiss
Delaware St
W. Wayne
Bell
Wilkop & Holman Store Offer For Home Purchases
Readers are invited to visit Wilkop & Holman at 111 West Main to learn how to buy in bulk and have items delivered by car or train. The notice promises about 20 percent savings and urges prompt delivery with contact 269-W.
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Wilkop & Holman
Wast Main
Aorta
Nots
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