Bradley Allen Chooses Sea Life Over College
Bradley Allen, nearing seventeen, rejects college for a seafaring path aboard Captain Titcomb’s vessel. Facing looming poverty, Miss Tempy and Miss Prissy debate finances after learning their Boston savings and bond funds are nearly exhausted. Bradley asks Captain Titcomb for a three month voyage to earn wages and help the family, risking social scorn but pursuing independence.
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Brad
Bo Long
Titcomb
Bradley
Ostable Company
Tempy
Gus
Prissy Allen
Miss Prissy
Lempy
Miss Tempy
Boston
Long
Harniss Bank
Tve
Captain Allen
Boston Savin's Bank
Harniss
Tompy
Orham
Father
Trissy Aten
South Orham
Mics Tempy
Torr
Tempry
Otis
Abigail Mullett
Ostable
Elsisdell
Priseau
Bradler
Bradler Nickerson
Cap'n Titcombs
Cap Titcomb
Prissy
Miss. Tempy
Miss ‘Tempy
Cap'p
Cap'n Titcomb
Ezra
Capa
Allen
Sampson Fund
Sampson
Cradley
Byrney Small
Miss. Prissy
Water Forest of the Spree Reveals Canal City Charm
In the Spreewald near Berlin, a network of canals links villages like small Venices. Boats carry daily life from post delivery to church rituals as bridges and land strips support commerce and travel through the season from spring thaw to autumn.
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Avery” Building
Lead Pencils and Their Rise in American Industry
The piece traces the evolution of pencils from early lead mentions to modern mass production. It notes Germany’s role in manufacture, New York imports, and the shift to cedar forests and graphite. It mentions enormous daily output and large advertising campaigns by salesmen.
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New York Press
Germany
New York
Birthplace of Napoleon in Ajaccio Corsica
Ajaccio Corsica holds historical weight as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte on August 15 1769. The Casa Napoleon dominates the old town with three stories gray walls and wide windows. Visitors reach it via guides while glimpsing rooms used by Napoleon and his family preserved with period furniture.
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Ajaccio
Corsica
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Paoli
Busy Chinese official’s long daily schedule
A member of China's cabinet and privy council is described as starting work at 2 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. daily, with duties at the palace, war department, board of punishment, and foreign office. He also serves on special boards or commissions.
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China
Privy Council
War Department
Board of Punishment
Foreign Office
Intelligent Dog Beats Me in Song Says Willie
Willie Wishington notes his dog howls whenever he sings. Mise Cayenne agrees dogs rank high in intelligence and contrasts human speech with canine response in a quirky Biray Stories item.
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Willie Wishington
Mise Cayenne
Stationery quality shapes office efficiency and respect
The passage argues that individuality and style demand attention in correspondence. It asserts that up-to-date high class stationery earns prompt attention in business, and that this is a universal truth across the business world.
Reporter Job Department Offers Up-to-Date Stationery
The Reporter Job Department presents fully equipped stationery at reasonable prices. Central office offers samples and quotes. customers are urged to inquire today for needed items and pricing.
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Central
Rawson
Electro-gen Patent Medicine Ad Claims Blood Cure
The Electro gen Co offers Electro gen a liquid remedy for blood disease caused by germ infection. It claims stomach relief and natural digestion with no belching or sourness. Sold at fifty cents to one dollar. a 56 cent bottle free offer is available through Fremont Ohio. Eady Drug Store is listed as a sale point.
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George
Electro Gen Co
Fremont
Ohio
Eady Drug Store
Local Market Prices For Meats Produce And Wool
Market notice lists wholesale figures for dairy cheeese eggs poultry and dressed poultry meats lard and sausage with per pound per 100 weight and per crate prices. Includes vegetables potatoes onions lettuce cabbage tomatoes celery and squash with track and car lot pricing and varying quality grades across meats and wool prices by grade and weight.
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Valle
Virginia
California
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Newbro
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Mich
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