Pilgrim Autographs and Mayflower Records Explored
The piece surveys Pilgrim autograph relics and Mayflower records, noting Winslow’s portrait as the only authentic likeness and detailing provenance from Bradstreet era documents. It highlights John Robinson’s autograph as a scarce relic and recounts the Pilgrims’ Leyden journey and leadership decisions.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Amaley AM
Relles
Angels’ Whit
William’ Brad »Ftord
Mourt
Brad
Ford
Joe
Fowler
Low
Massachusetts
Dorothy May
Ae Bradford
White
Peregrine White
Cape Coed
Edward Winslow
England
Winslow Waselt
Igane Winslow
Bae
Aliea
Pilgrims
Leyden
Dettet
John Robinson
Berooby
Liletary
Amsterdam
America
Robingon
Wiliam Ioe Tn Wae
Eee
Robly
Rotingen
Pilgrim documents traced through Leyden and Boston figures
Readings reveal Leyden signatures on debt acknowledgments by Brewer Robinson and Jepson for seven hundred forty four guilders. William Bradford’s roles and the Mayflower Compact’s journey to Massachusetts are traced via translations by Van Laer and Hoar’s account of recovering the manuscript from Fulham palace to the Massachusetts state house library.
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British Museum
John Dove
Hdwin’ Sandys
London
Charles Deanes
Cambridge
John Robingon
London Graphic
John Robinson
Beekhof
Robinson
Thomas Brewer
William Jepson
Brewer Post
Azid
Faith
Leff Holland
Speedwell
William’ Bradford
Leyden
Hebbof
John “Robinson
Pilgrim Fathers
Ignac
New England
England
Boston Transcript
George H. Sargent
A. J. F. van Laer
New York
St_ig
Robinsen
Brewer, Robinson
Jepson
Jan Jacobaz
van Tethrode
Willem Corneligz
Buryman
Bijinaburch
George Frisble Hoar
United States
Massachusetts
Roger Sherman
William Bradford
Hoyland
Canterbury
Queen Victoris
Hoar
America
Antiquarian and Historical Societies
Temple
State House of
World’s Greatest Tunnel Described in Alpine Passage
The passage notes the immense Bimplon tunnel under the Alps as the world’s greatest, detailing water flow from the southern end and the use of steam to power drills. It references refrigeration and effort to retrigger and advance the tunnel construction.
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Alps
Steels Mountain
Masy
Semiramis Fleet and Early Shipbuilding Ideas
In a historical note the article discusses Semiramis of Assyria and her reported fleet of 8,000 whips used to conquer, carried on camel backs from Syria to the Indus. It contrasts ancient shipcraft with modern vessels, suggesting early craft seeded a major civilization industry.
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Semiramis
Assyria
B. C
Indus
Sytia
Henley Regatta
Great Britain
Whitehall
Gezettes
Hubby Put Mouse In Woman's Bed in Divorce Case
Mrs Gladys Mae Marsh testifies in Superior court that her husband Clyde Marsh placed a live mouse in her bed after she returned from work. She recalls fear and describes the incident as brutal while her husband reportedly laughed. Judge Sabath indicated he would grant the decree.
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Hubby
Mouse
Chicago
Gladys Mae Marsh
Marquette Boulevard
Hidge Sabath
Superior Court
Clyde Marsh
Mind Reading Girl Nellie Corden Gains Cincinnati Attention
Nellie Corden aged nine, famed as a mind reader for five years, traveled from Kentucky near Middlesboro to Cincinnati to perform on stage. The oldest of five, she could read minds and even tell time by reading a person's thoughts. Her father, unemployed with five children, hopes for stage riches while Nellie remains in the fifth grade and awaiting a theater manager’s letter.
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Cincinnati
Nellie Corden
Middlesboro
Nellie
Kentucky Mountains
Dog Dies Rather Than Leave Horse
In Kansas City Kansas a garage fire trapped a horse pulling a small ice wagon. The dog, a daily visitor and friend to the horse, refused to be removed and perished beside its companion after rescuers could not reach them due to flames and explosions.
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Kansas City
Kan
S Mall
Rade
California Fig Syrup advertisement misleads mothers
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a universal cure for constipation and illness in children. It promises rapid bowel cleansing and a playful, well child in hours, urging mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup and warning against imitations.
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California
The Engine's Ears and a Child's Question
A traveling salesman tells his five year old son about his journeys and the idea of engines having ears. The boy insists engines do have ears, prompting a playful exchange about engineers and trains.
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Smith
Fei T
Tran
Johnny
Sonny
Daddy
London
Love letters prompt purchases at the shop counter
A young lady asks for two hundred sheets of note paper and envelopes while caressing the notion of writing love letters. The shopman questions the intent, and she blushes, admitting the letters are for romance. The clerk responds that envelopes should suffice for now.
Man Arrested With Scotch Seeks Top Lawyer
In a tersely reported exchange a man held for possessing liquor asks about the town’s most eminent attorney. He learns the lawyer will take the case, prompting speculation on how the prominent counsel will handle the matter.
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Hia Possezalon
If You Need Medicine You Should Have the Best
Advert Dr Kilmer Swamp Root advert claims kidney liver and bladder relief backed by sworn statements and customer testimonials. Promotes home postage offer for sample bottle from Kilmer Co with ten cent request. Ends with ad punchline about choosing a man whose dog will follow him.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, N. Y
May Color Gems Through Radiation at Reno Bureau Lab
The Mining Congress Journal reports experiments at the Reno station of the Bureau of Mines aim to color Western gems using penetrating radiation from taltium. A Colorado topaz colored yellow showed light exposure colors fading. researchers seek color grit-proof results to boost western gem values despite current low market due to perceived flaws.
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Reno
Bureau of Mines
Mining Congress Journal
West
Colorado
Are You Pale or Sickly What This Woman Says
East Alton area reader testimony praises Dr. Pierce’s Discovery and Golden Medical Discovery for improving health in a pale, ailing boy and a grateful neighbor. The notice urges readers to obtain these remedies from local druggists.
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East Alton
Dr. Pierce
Tayote
Love for dog is fatal
New York report says Gladys Coulver killed her pet dog deemed old with poison then took the remaining poison herself. A little brother and sister found the poison, gave it to a sister who drank it. Before dying she cried to her mother asking why she did it.
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New York
Gladys Coulver
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