Bre tle Ships Due in Port March 12
Navy department expects Adm Evans' battleship fleet to reach Magdalena Bay by March 12 after a remarkable wireless relay from Pensacola. The Minnesota and other ships are 960 miles away moving at 10 knots, with direct wireless communication to Mare Island.
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Washington
Navy Department
Adm. Evans
Callao
Magdalena Bay
Department
Suez Canal
Alantic
Pensacola
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Mexico
Fir
Adm. Thomas
Bone
Adm
Thomas
Minnesota
Pillsbury
Navigaton Bureau
San Francisco
Elephant attack at Atlanta fair sparks chaotic rescue
An enraged elephant at the Atlanta 200 seized six year old Amy Chestnut during a peanut dispute and nearly hurled her before her father intervened. The child was bruised, her dress torn, and the crowd watched as keepers approached. In Tampa, three men were shot in an ambush near a convent, believed Italians involved. Battie Creek, Michigan floods submerge two square miles with at least one factory damaged.
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Atlanta
Amy Chestnut
Little Amy Chestnut
Cornell President Opposes Early Course Selection
President J G Schurman argues freshmen 16 or 17 are too young to pick courses. He recalls a Freetown tale of an old man who, unable to afford four headstones, inscribed first names on small stones with hands pointing to a large center stone saying for epitaph see large stone.
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J. G. Schurman
Cornell
Schurman
Freetown
Emma
Mary
Hester
Edith
Three Cures of Eczema with Cuticura Ointment
A testimonial recounts eczema relief after three summers of outbreaks and a full cure following use of Cuticura Remedies. Mrs. Miller’s daughter’s cure inspired a Indiana mother to try the product for her child, who was saved from a severe case and remained free of the disease. Reported by Mrs. Sarah E. Lusk, Coldwater Michigan, August 15 and September 2, 1907.
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Indiana
Sarah E. Lusk
Coldwater
Mich
Woman Questions Husband About Admitting Fault
A dialogue note shows a wife asking if her husband ever admits he is wrong. He answers yes often, but she doubts his belief in his own contrition.
Kleptomania Study Stirs Court Lesson In Lynchburg
A Virginia court case features a Black defendant who humorously claims his kleptomania was triggered by hypnotic chickens. The exchange highlights cultural humor and race in a controversial anecdote from a 19th or early 20th century stereotype laden periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg Va
Darky
Jedge
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
The Doctor's Gift Grapenuts Miracle Story
A Pennsylvania patient recounts how Grapenuts cereal transformed his digestion and energy after other remedies failed. He credits his family doctor for introducing the food and notes marked improvements within weeks, with lasting health benefits after two months.
Alberta Wheat Boom Drives High Yields and Prices Across Districts
Reports from Magrath and Spring Coulee Alberta detail large wheat crops with yields from 22 to 60 bushels per acre and per acre values ranging from about $19 to $36.20. Growers describe extensive acreages, volunteer and summer fallow results, and strong returns amid new breaking and western Canada land sales.
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Canada
H. Howes
Magrath
Alberta
J. F. Haycock
J. F. Bradshaw
W. S. Sherod
Lethbridge
Souris
North Dakota
R. W. Bradshaw
Spring Coulee
W. L. Thompson
Revival tale echoes old West African visions in Texas
In a Texas revival tale told by Philip R. Bangs of Toledo Ohio a black man claims visions of Heaven and Hell. The story depicts whites and blacks in Heaven with luxuries and a disturbing scene in Hell where whites supposedly restrain blacks. The piece closes with a quotation about the invincible smile as a defense against provocation.
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Texas
Philip R. Bangs
Toledo
Heaven
Hell
James
Washington Herald
Kidney Pills Restore Salem Man To Health After Years Of Pain
Daniel S. Queen of Burrell Street Salem Virginia recounts lifelong kidney trouble eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes initial slow progress but credits the remedy with restoring his health after persistent suffering and discolored urine. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Daniel S. Queen
Burrell Street
Salem
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Constitutional Problem
A testimonial style ad touts Ball's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy for catarrh, claiming it treats blood and mucous surfaces. It promises 100 dollars for any case not cured and offers family pills for constipation.
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Ball
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ghia
Bold Bae Ge
Také
Predicting Weather and Parlor Prophesies Across Humor
A collage of quips and ads from a vintage page. A diplomat jokes about predicting weather while a wolfish coal man sells walnut-tinged goods. Amid medical ads promising cures for throat and piles, quirky lines spoof language and aging Latin watches.
Magistrate hears proof of domestic assault act
Evidence shows a flat iron and sauce pan were hurled at the husband. Mrs Bulligan Shure states the look on his face as the assailant describes the strike.
Green bluefish joke at New York eatery explored
A humorous exchange describes two diners confronting a bill item labeled green bluefish. The waiter explains it as a heat house bluefish, illustrating a pun on seasonal fish and culinary terms.
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New York
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Maine
Tampa
Fis
Giovanni Grana
John Orfine
Alfonso Mune
Wbor City
St. Joseph's Convent
Mule
Grana
Battie Creek
Sam Jackson
Darkey
Mistah Jackson
Miss Johnson
Splendid Grove
Eolanee Ranching
Canadian West
the Son of
Ham
Mazzini
Allen
Lo Rey, NY
Mean
Perkinses
Brown
Mr. Perkins
New Yorker
Willie Mouse
W.l.douglas
Garfield
Neches
Childaes
California
Gard-U Chemical Co
South Haven
CSA
Kellogg
Ewepaper CO
Adams Bi
S' Patrick
Ireland
ST Jacobs
Naan Hes
Borax
Hes
Esele Ke
Ina
Crete
Elwogehe Co
Ehasce
Les Angle
Cal
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Rairoad F
H. M. Williams
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