Start of the Russo Japanese War at Chemulpo Bay
Edgard B. Menefee reports from Manila Bay on March 15 1904 describing Japanese and Russian fleet actions at Chemulpo with the Variag Korretz being sunk after heavy fighting. He lists ships like the Variag Korretz Pascal and Rainbow and notes casualties aboard the Russian vessels.
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Far East
Manila Bay
R. D. Vans
Asiatic Station
U. S. S. Oregon
U.S S. Cincinnati
Albany
Raleigh
New Orleans
U. S. F. S. Kentucky
U. S. F. S. Wisconsin
U.S
Chevoda
Yo Dolimi Island
Empire of Japan
Empire of Russia
Variag and
Korretz
Variag
Talbot
Chemulpo
Urin
Pascal
Variaz
Ela
Russiaa
Edgard B. Menefee
Covington
Arete Sam's
E. B. Menefee
Manila
P. I
Rainbow
Peculiar To Itself In What It Is And Does
An advertisement extols a remedy described as the best blood purifying alterative and tonic. It claims to effect radical permanent cures of all humors and eruptions, relieve weakness and languor, and build up the whole system. The copy emphasizes universal health benefits and lasting cures.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Real Health Gains
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as uniquely effective and affordable. It cites a user from Withers, North Carolina who alleges scrofula and vision problems improved after drinking two then eight bottles, claiming restored sight.
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Hood
Susi A. Harnssos
Withers
N.C. Hood
Coincidences in a London Crossing Story
A London pavement toy seller recognizes a buyer as his own daughter. Two men at Pall Mall crossing meet a destitute boy who walked from the south coast. One man learns the boy has a sailor brother and a signalman named in the Bellero phon. The two men adopt the boy and aid his future as a sailor.
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London
Duke of Edinburgh
Buckingham Palace
Pall Mall
Ife
Bellerophon
St. James Gazette
Wisdom Quotes From Novelists Stir Thought and Wit
A compilation of lines from Anthony Hope Seton Merriman John Bain and J M Barrie offering reflections on life mind politics and love. The quotes contrast humor and insight with social commentary.
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Anthony Hope
Seton Merriman
John Bain
John Oliver Hobbes
Language debasement sparks protest in London Chronicle
The London Chronicle argues against language drift and pretentious forms in official names. It cautions that noun use as adjectives and fake refinements distort meaning, praising direct terms like war office and India office and rejecting colonial style forms.
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London Chronicle
War Office
India Office
Indian Office
Ecolonial
Hungary Holds Forests as Assets and Expands Holdings
The Hungarian government does not sell forest lands and acquires more acreage yearly. Eastern Carpathian woods span thousands of acres, mainly red beech, used for firewood, carriaes, staves, and bent wood. Fires are rare and rarely cause lasting damage. Large resinous forests exist in Transylvania and Marmaros in the northeast, though access is limited.
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Carpathians
Transy Yanks
Marmaros
Proverb Misquoting Over Nail On The Head
Notes and Queries discusses frequent misquoting of the saying about hitting the nail on the head. It notes that unthinking people say the right nail, which is absurd, and that even an expert may miss the nail fairly on occasion.
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Almpost
Neil
Expuriated Article on Ridiculous Menu Title
A Chicago Tribune quirky blurb mocks a cheap restaurant bill of fare calling out a dish described as pollo esque chicken with rabbit bone bits removed. The tone satirizes odd menu naming and diners reaction.
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Chicago Tribune
The Man's Mother's Thonight
A dialog from the Chicago Record Herald notes Mrs. Bagstock questions a marriage match for her son. She remarks the chosen bride must be someone suitable, yet humorously adds a sunrose as a required find.
Phrase on Sacrifice and Self-Discipline
A reflective line on choosing self control and endurance as measure of success. It frames voluntary restraint as a form of achievement rather than defeat.
Big Four Route Offers Low Colonist Tickets West
Low rates to California Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and Utah via the Big Four Route. Colonist tickets sold daily from March 1 to April 30 1904 inclusive. For full information call on agents or address Warren J. Lynch Gen Pass Tibet Agt Cincinnati Ohio.
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California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Utah
BIG Four
Warren J. Lynch
Gen’. Pass. & Tibet Agt
Cincinnati
Ohio
Excursions to the South by Chicago & Eastern Illinois
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad announces winter tourist excursions to Georgia Florida Louisiana Mississippi and West Virginia with tickets on sale daily until April 30 1904 and stopover privileges at various points for travelers seeking southern destinations.
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Georgia
Flexas
Florida
Louisiana
West Virginia
Mississippi
Wabash Railroad Second Class Rates To Western Points
The Wabash Railroad announces one way second class rates from Covington to western and northwestern points from March 1 to April 30, 1904 with sample fares to Salt Lake City Billings Spokane Portland and other cities. The One Minute Cough Cure offers immediate relief for cough croup and la grippe, acting at the source of trouble and aiding oxygen delivery to blood and tissues. Sold by J. P. Buckner.
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Covington
North West
Salt Lake City
Billings
Mont
Spokane
Clover Leaf Route Excursions Low Fares to West and South
One way second class colonist rates to the west southwest and south on December 1 and 15 1903 January 5 1904 January 19 February 2 16 March 1 Lith April 5 and 19 1904. Low round trip rates to all points west and southwest on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
Homeseekers Rates On Monthly Railway Excursions
On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Iowa Central Railway offers homeseekers round trip excursion tickets to Northwest West Southwest South and Southeast at one fare plus two dollars. Return limit twenty one days from sale and stopovers allowed. Special one way rates also available for settlers. Call A B. Cuts G P and T A Minnespolis Minn for full particulars.
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Iowa Central Railway
Northwest
Minnespolis
Minn
Cheap Excursions Over the Clover Leaf
Homeseekers rates on first and third Tuesdays each month for the southwestern territory. Tourist rates daily to Pacific Coast points. Pullman sleepers and reclining chairs on all through trains. Low round trip fares to great lake resorts mid Ontario Thousand Islands and Eastern Resorts in summer 1903. Write C D Whitney Gen Traffic Mgr Toledo Ohio for full information.
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South Western
Pacific’‘Coast
Great Lake
Thousand Islands
C D Whitney
Toledo
A Cure For Headache Pills Advertised By Buckner
A vintage advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a headache remedy for all ages. It claims the pills cleanse the system and act as a tonic to strengthen the liver and bowels. Sold by J. P. Buckner.
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Sheila
DeWitt
J. P. Buckner
Colonist Rates Announced for Western States Trip
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month ending Tuesday April 19 1904 one way Colonist rates will be sold to points in Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Louisiana Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Oklahoma Texas and Wyoming. G C Knickerbocker Agent.
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Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Territory
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Texas
Wyoming
G. C. Knickerbocker, Agt
Ely's Cream Balm Praised For Catarrh Cure
Oscar Ostrom of Chicago and A C G Clarke of Boston report severe catarrh relief after using Ely's Cream Balm. They note no irritation or sneezing and say they are entirely well. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or by Ely Brothers in New York. Mortgage exemption blanks available at this office.
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Ely
Oscar Ostrom
Warren Ave
Chicago
A. C G. Clarke
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Mass
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
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H. Cox
Sotary
Coetsirs
Covington, Ind
Covington, Indiana
acComas Block
N. E
B. Livingood
Covington Banking Company
C. Yount
Washington Street
M. B
Ilber F. Stilwell
Frones
Bestosurranoce Comnies
East Side Public Aquare
B. Martin
Indiana
Bia
Office Mayer Block
Public Square
P. Lewis
Attorney AT Law
Wido
Allen's Block
N. Voliva
Newtown
S. Jones
McComas Brock
Cor. Public Scr
C. H. Ludlow, M. D
U. S. Army
Ald Calle
Ofee
K. of P
Gomer Sewell
Homer Sewell
D. E. J. Falvi
Danville
Ellinois, Optician
Tremont House
Orrest
Kreep
Coleman
J. W. Mack, MD
Physicians and Surgeons
Os & Davis
Grovery
C. W. Cowan
Marne Desiens
Copricants &c
Ss Es
Newsieaoliens
Serta F Bt
Republican
Wisdom OF Novelists
J. M. Barrle
U. S
Wabash R. R
Bears
Astorz
Pez
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