Torpedo Boats Compared With Armored Cruisers
A New York paper notes that torpedo boats offer cost and speed advantages yet face weaknesses in construction and defense. It cites armor, nets, lights, and rapid-fire guns as limiting factors while European use grows. Pneumatic and submarine projects divert attention and may shape future U.S. naval policy. Spain’s submarine experiments could renew interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Herreshoffs
Europe
Spain
Abolish Mourning Clothes and Its Social Effects
Lady Habberton argues in Woman's World for ending mourning dress by including a will clause to keep relatives in ordinary clothes. She says grief is better shown in everyday attire and questions the value of relatives feigning distress, noting it burdens the living to honor the dead.
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Lady Habberton
Isaac Thompson
John Lb. Thompson
Iby
Moody's
Moody &Co
Cincinnati, O
Leopold of Belgium: Hatless king and anti tobacco activist
The article portrays King Leopold II of Belgium as a fervent anti tobacco advocate and headgear avoider. It highlights his simple lifestyle early rising, light breakfasts, and habit of walking hatless in open air. It notes his vegetarian sympathies, linguistic pursuits, and interest in painting despite disliking music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Belgian Anti-tobacco League
Adam
Beers Sought After in Backwoods Mississippi
A man on horseback questions an old mountain resident about Tony Beers a wanted horse thief from Texas. The talk veers to time quirks and a likely setup as the resident hints at aiding Beers’ escape while planning to depart quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Bill
Sal
Bob
Galler
Tony Beers
Beers
Tony
Texas
Arkansaw
Chadwick
Humina
Theodore Holland
Philada
Nation Granian Detective Bureau Co
Arcade
Cincinnati
B. F. Johnson & CO
Main St
Richmond
M. B
Pease
RF. & Co
Summer Breakfasts And Luncheons From The Home Table
Practical guidance on summer meals emphasizing variety and fruit at each meal. Describes breakfast ideas such as oranges with poached eggs and veal, fried chicken with accompaniments, and lunch options using leftovers, meat, vegetables, and a simple vinaigrette dressing for salads. Includes notes on frozen milk and a standalone fact about water-power lighting a tower in Segorbe, Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Magazine
The Grand Prerequisite of Vigor Advertising Copy
This passage promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as essential for vigor by improving digestion and blood formation. It claims nervousness insomnia and poor appetite stem from weak digestion and asserts the Bitters can overcome these issues and aid in treating mataria, kidney and liver complaints, constipation, and rheumatic trouble.
Fresh Wonder At Bank As Editor Opens Account
A bystander teases an editor who deposits money for the first time, sparking disbelief about editors and finance. The scene plays for humor as friends marvel at the unlikely event and ponder future gains. The Arkansas Traveler voice notes the astonishing moment and its moral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squibbs
Chummy
Arkansaw Traveler
Mamma's Gittin Better and the Remedy for Womens Ailments
In many homes the shadow of illness darkens life but Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is urged as a universal remedy for women's weaknesses and diseases. The advertisement touts cures and a $500 reward for incurable catarrh claims, priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Bathing Suit Found Clinging to Desk Stamp
In a witty scene Mrs LaMode laments a missing bathing suit as Marie searches the desk. A postage stamp triggers the discovery, the suit sticking to the back, prompting a moment of relief and joy as the judge presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. LaMode
Marie
Railroad Excursion Trains Announced For Southeast Trips
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois lines plan five escorted excursion trains to Tennessee Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana with one lowest first class round trip fare. Tickets valid returning within thirty days and details available from J B Morrell in Chicago or William Hill.
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South
Florence
Ala
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Evansville
Northwest
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. B. Morrell
L R.R
First National Bank
Chicago
William Hill
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Purifying Cure
A testimonial ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for impure blood loss of appetite and headaches. M A Steinman of Grand Rapids credits it with relief and strength gains after using the remedy. Sold by all druggists at 1 dollar per bottle or six for five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
M. A. Steinman
Grand Ave
Grand Rapids
Mich
C. L Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
We Have Been Frank Yes An Arkansas Traveler Tale
A shuffling man and a well dressed stranger exchange blunt confessions about drinking. They trade frank statements on last night and money for a drink. The brief encounter ends with a polite farewell and a hopeful note about the world improving.
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Arkansaw Traveler
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London Court Journal
Belgium
Segorbe
Greenland
America
The
Zoological Society of London
G’ake
Housband
Dr. Smith
Brooklyn
Ely
ELY Brkos
Warren St
DR Perkins Medical CO
A. Lehmann
Washington, D. C
Tor
Atent Nts
Mra. Co
Centy St
E. T. Hazeltine
Warren
Smith & Wesson Arms
Smith & Wesson
Qwmith & Wesson
Springfield
Masa
Shim & Wesson
Bradfield
Asec
MLRE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta GA
Thayer
St. Jacobs
J. C. Stout
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Holly
Dyertisirg
Caton
Wybermiess
Valon
Boston
Wen Warrio
Hichland Park
Ill
Northwestern Military Academy
Government Academies
Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
Ohio
Webster
Webster Pn
Gov't Printing Office
U.S. Supreme Court
G. & C. Merriam & CO
West
Chicago Ledger
Chicaco, Ill
Mark
C.N. A
G. H. Ingraham
M. D
Amsterdam
D. BR. Dyche & CO
Druggiats
Sover
Doe Mass
J. Tower
Simmons St
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