Nerve of Persian Chief and Sea Tale Mischief
A Persian chief recounts a white man scar tale with Sir Henry Mortimer Durand as the friend who saved him by a forehead wound from a ricocheting bullet. Lascars aboard a ship near Manila demand a celebratory sheep feast after viewing a dry dock and admiralty fleet, with rites for Uncl3e Sam’s greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Griscom
Japan
Persia
Kansan
Mipfeler Griscom
Henry Mortimer Durand
United States
Maliip Imogen
Madilerra
Dewey
Manila
Tatoma
Lasears
Abdul Ben Hamar
Sam
Tribute to Uncle Sam and the Dewey in Dry Dock
Lascars of the Mediterranean offer sacrifice on viewing the dry dock vessel Dewey. The Lascar crew of the British ship expresses devotion as the scene unfolds aboard the harbor installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Mediterranean
Dewey
Lascar
Ungallant Lion Tamer Accuses Lions Of Dangers
A lion tamer describes scars from battles with lions and lionesses. He says the males cut deep wounds, while lionesses are unpredictable yet affectionate when not provoked. He recalls injuries from both genders in the circus setting and discusses temperaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Fox Terrier Metaphor Overshadows Trainer Story
A vivid description contrasts a fox terrier's lively alertness with a sudden attack, noting a common trope that female cats matter more in trainer maulings than males. The passage emphasizes danger and gendered animal behavior in a dramatic, aphoristic voice.
Silk-Spinning Shellfish and Modern Police Shifts
The article notes a silk spun by a Mediterranean shellfish the puma from a tongue tube, called hyssus, used for fine fabrics. It also describes police reforms in Indian Territory towns like Tulsa and Muskogee replacing cowboy belts and hats with uniforms and clubs as cities modernize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicilly
Fabrica
Indian Territory
Kansas City Journal
Tulaa
Muskogee
Excursions Sunday Lake Shore Ry Promote Low Cost Trips
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway launches new Sunday train service for excursions to various points along its lines at very low costs. Details through hand bills or local ticket agents. Also notes on health tips and city notices about stomach care and tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern Ry
Newbro's Herpicide touted as cure for dandruff
An advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as a scientific cure for dandruff, claiming it destroys the germ at the scalp root and prevents baldness. It notes the product is sold by druggists and offers a mail order booklet for 100 stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit. A. E. Frost promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a versatile remedy for burns, eczema, and skin conditions, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Newbro
Maruels
Herplaide Co
Detroit
Mich
A. E. Frost
Auccessor
H. A. Dykeman
DeWitt
Lal Druggiats
B&O Sunday incursions begin May 27 at low ground trip rates
The B&O announces Sunday incursions starting May 27 offering very low ground trip rates. The brief note emphasizes reduced fares for weekend trips and invites travelers to take advantage of the new pricing.
Help Wanted and For Sale Notices From Local Paper
Classifieds show positions sought and offered by locals including a bookkeeper and stenographer by a young man, a chamber worker for Kimble Restaurant, a printing office job for about 17 year old, and multiple rental and sale offers. Also small items like a lost eyeglasses notice and a found watch along with real estate for rent and sale.
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Worcester
Mexico
Los Angeles
Iold
Peru
Lake Shore RY
Pepsia
Hollister
Keper
L. Rawson
Kimble Restaurant
Kaiser Court
H. B. Hineline
Bath
Washington Terrace
H. Bauke, Jr
Mia
B. Martin
Cheshire
J. C. Hill
John Naiser & Bro
Biyria
R. W. Pomroy
Sharp Block
S. W
Gota
Walting Room
Hazel St
Lodl and
Furnace
Mackinac
D. & C. Coast Line
D. & C. Naviration Co
Wayne St
Mendelson
Hoth Phoses
D&Éwim
Day Wood
West Broad Street
Beeseseseser
Sem
Ey's
Hories
Nylvania
Best
A. R. Champney
Distributo
Hill
Porter
Lace
Battenberg
Special AG Sie U
Harry H. Smith & Company
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Arcade
Elyria, C
Elyria
Orono
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