Daring Civil War Naval Actions Tell of Alabama and Merrimac
The narrative recounts the duel between the Confederate ram Alabama and the Union steamer Kearsarge off Cherbourg, Winslow's victory and rescue, Hobson’s Merrimac mission at Cuba, and further exploits including Somers’ Tripoli attack and Cushing’s Albemarle operation, highlighting heroic deeds, strategic daring, and scarce casualties.
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Sbontédaracy
Bemmes
United States
South Atlantic
Indian Oceans
Cherbourg
Kearsarge
John A. Winslow
Flushing
Erlean
Winslow
Plushing
Semmes
Sally
Deerhound
Kinglishman
Lancaster
Brance
Alabama
Cloge
Alabamia
Shipa
Kemseres
Engilahman
Wine ‘Low
England
Kearsargs
Richard P. Hobson
Eevyen
Bandago de Cuba
Hila
Zampson
Hiérella
Morro Waste
Hoi
Sandler
Motorman Faints Twice After Run Over Straw Weyler
A Brooklyn motorman at 1 40 a m ran over a straw effigy of General Weyler. He fainted first from fright and again after realizing no real person was harmed. Passengers revived him, and he resumed service, believing he had killed someone before the truth emerged.
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Weyler
Brooklyn
New York Herald
No. 779
Powell Straet
Those Daring Dostonians and the Genesis Rewrite
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a man blamed for polemical acts. one refers to Kipling, another jokes about rewriting the first chapter of Genesis in two words and correcting the Lord's Prayer.
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Kipling
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cold Shoulder Origin Origin of Phrase from France
The article explains that a host in France once served a cold shoulder of mutton to an overdue guest, establishing the origin of the phrase to give the cold shoulder. The anecdote ties language to a dining custom and social signaling.
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France
Siberia's ancient folds reveal copper and coal deposits
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Siberia in vast terms and mention discoveries along a fold with references to copper, bituminous fields, and other minerals. The text is unclear, but indicates geological findings across an expansive region labeled as Siveria.
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Siveria
Siberia
Washington Revised Example Seeks Clarification
A fragment from a Washington item references revision or inquiry. The readable portion mentions example and revisir, suggesting a note about a revision or clarification process pending.
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Washington
Beatrice Shay Recovers After Pink Pills Testimonial
In Freeport a mother recounts Beatrice Shay’s sudden meningitis and paralytic stroke in September 1406. After doctors failed to help, Beatrice improved dramatically following Dr Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People, with repeated claims of restored walking, rosy cheeks, and full night sleep. Pills sold by druggists nationwide.
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William Shay
Cook Aventiné
Freeport
Nolao
Shay
Beatrice
Pba
Jpesoh
Jwipuy Sasady
Dr. Williams
Williams
Droggiata
Death by own action shocks Denver crowd
A Denver man recalls the dying act of a girl who sat near him at the theater, linking her death to missing dues in the Don't Worry Club. The excerpt then pivots to a Cascarets advertisement promising blood cleansing and beauty benefits with cheap prices.
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Hobson
Aksighed
Atartmard
Merrimac
Bainbridge
Philadelphia
Baebaw's
Ceen
Denver
Incidentally Crusty Party Exchange at City Office
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune shows a character turning his head and questioning a superior. A man with a bill inspects critically, stating he cannot say more and only wants to see if he can collect a small amount.
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Bill
Chicago Tribune
Perfect complexion with Agno USA Cobmo Buttermile Soap
An advertisement heavy note touts Agno USA Cobmo Buttermile Soap for a clear healthy complexion. It claims the product is sold everywhere and encourages readers to study advertisements for bargains and value from local advertisers.
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Agno USA Cobmo
Novel Lo Man Fifty Cents Guaranteed Tobacco
An eclectic OCR fragment mentions NovLo-Man tobacco advertised at fifty cents promising strength for weak men and other items like blood pirate 60c and a line about drugs. It references Bennie and a baby, with scattered phrases about a judge and a hospital-like product. The text remains fragmented and unclear.
Open Letters Highlight Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Readers share medical concerns from infertility to ovarian trouble and chronic pain. Letters praise improving health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, noting relief from backache headaches dizziness irregular menstruation and fatigue, with thanks to the remedy.
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Jensin B. Greix
Denmaris
Own
Henny Harpy
Mooraide
Jows
Gay
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Spaniak
Cary Fi
Ith Bay
Cushing
Pogalcie
Lieut. Hobson
Menna
Navy
Tripoli
Prabla
Somers
Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow
Plymouth
Roanoke River
Lieut
Navy Department
New York
Albemarle
Leutenant
Sind
John M'Dermatd
Bennie
Baby Slater
Mammnu
Cama
Coe
S. Winslow
Tua
Ae He Joon
M Sin
Jennie 2
Green
Harry Hardy
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