Pratt and Esmeralda Fight at Iquique in Chilean Hero Tale
The article recounts Capt. Arturo Pratt of the Esmeralda defending Iquique against the Peruvians in May 1879. Pratt dies inspiring Chilean sailors, while Cmdr Condell of Covadonga and the Chilean crew repel the Independencia, which is wrecked. The battle becomes a national memory with Pratt honored in Chile.
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American Press Association
Paul Jones
Hull
Laurence
Foote
Farragut
Cushing
Winslow
Eilliputian Republic
Chili
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Condell
Williams
Edwards
Leighton
Thompson
Cox
Warner
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Lynch
Wilson
Smith
Wood
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O’higgins
Warecare
Prat
Yorktown
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Nelson
Little Republic
Iquique
Peru
Arthur Pratt
Arturo Prat
Trafalgar
South America
Chile
Quique
Esmeralda
Covadonga
la Dependencia
Independencia
Huascar
Tquique
Gran
Grau
Gray
Lieut
Serrano
Capt. Gray
Point Grueso
George L. Kilmer
Dust is Death to House Plants
Dust harms house plants by clogging leaf pores and reducing light absorption. Regular washing helps clear dust, improve respiration, and boost photosynthesis.
Wealthy Widows Draw Attention Of Society Readers
A New York Advertiser column surveys prominent wealthy widows across the country. It highlights Hetty Green and Paran Stevens, notes regional fortunes, and contrasts discreet wealth with public exposure, while praising widows who manage funds prudently.
The Largest Bell in France Ready for Montmartre
The largest bell in France, weighing about 55,000 pounds and 10 feet high with a 10 foot base diameter, is to be hung in the Church of the Sacred Heart on Montmartre near Paris. Gifted by Savoy faithful, it is larger than any other French bell though not the world’s biggest.
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France
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Rheims
New York Herald
Bradshaw & Thoma
The Man Before the Furnace and the Old Flame
A somber poem verse from the Washington Star depicts a man kneeling before a cold furnace in dawn light. He blows on the fire as his back weakens, reflecting on sorrow tied to a long ago relationship.
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Washington Star
Warned by sudden deaths to heed heart disease signs
A health advert warns that many sudden deaths come from heart disease and lists symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest discomfort, swollen ankles, and irregular pulse. It touts Dr. Miles New Heart Cure and claims thousands saved, with free testimonials at Lindshaw & Thoma's who sell the cure.
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Miles New Jeart
Lindshaw & Thoma’s
Obscure Skinnflynt Faces Pending Subscriptions
Editor notes Skinnflynt, not dead yet, has sent funds to cover five years of subscriptions. The piece hints at an imminent obituary but reveals only the payment, reflecting a mock solemness typical of editorials. The text includes an advertisement for Bradfield's Female Regulator claimed to cure female ailments, sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
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Yankee Blade
Bradfield
Geo. D. Clarke
Culinary Fortune Lost and Found in a Marriage
A witticism from Fliegende Blatter notes Benedick’s line about losing wealth and keeping a cook. The speaker asks what was done, and the reply is I married her. The quip turns on wit and union, reflecting comic irony about money and marriage.
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Benedick
The World’s Best Salve Claims for All Skin Ailments
An advertised salve promises relief for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Clarke and Junkin at 25 cents a box. Venus and Jupiter alignment explained with Venus in line of sight and Jupiter vastly larger at 1 400 times and distances over 400 million miles apart.
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Clarke & Junkin
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
Various Patent Remedies and Odd Facts Advertisements
A collage of product pitches and curiosities: Cubed Cough Cure promises rapid relief from a hacking cough, while many others tout tonics and tonics for longevity. Notices include coil lengths on an East River bridge, Early Risers pills, spavin liniment for horses, and a claim about tiny Providence wire.
Shiloh's Vitaliver Said to Cure Dyspepsia and Liver Ailments
Advertisement asserts Shiloh's Vitaliver cures dyspepsia and liver complaints. Sold by Brad Shaw and Thoma.
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Shiloh
Bradshaw & Thoma
Dr Badger Offers Cure for Nervous Weakness and Moral Vices
The advertisement markets Dr Badger as a top physician treating chronic nervous, skin, and blood diseases using modern methods. It targets youths with solitary vice, promises permanent improvement and full manhood, and offers free urine analysis, confidential treatment by mail, and nationwide service. It stresses no upfront payment for start and urges readers to seek early help.
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Tle
Badger
United States
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