Survivor of Apolo mutiny and fever in Java Sea tale
First mate Stacey Wallen, sole survivor of the bark Apolo crew felled by yellow fever in the Java Sea. Ting Wah, last to die, accuses Wallen of a plot by Drink-House Sam to kill him. Wallen recalls a childhood incident, records his death in the log, abandons ship, drifts to Arru where Macknight the Scottish trader helps him, then plans to reach a port twenty miles away despite illness.
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Stacey Wallen
Java Sea
Ting Wah
Galior
Wallen
Sam
Singapore
Arru
Macknight
Atarts
I Stand
Ahend
Monleigh
Helen MacKay
Pobi
Matt
Survivor Stacey Wallen Struggles for Passage
Wallen, exhausted after a grueling trek across a tropical island, discovers a ship near PobI. He reveals his identity as Stacey Wallen, former mate of the Apolo, and learns the Monleigh may offer passage despite his weakness. Helen MacKay and a new crew intrigue him as he hones in on the skipper's intentions.
Go on, sir, go on! The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves
The quotation urges perseverance, claiming challenges will ease as you press forward. It frames steadfast effort as the path to resolution and progress through adversity.
Seasonal dishes and simple surefire recipes for summer menus
The piece offers light seasonal eating guidance with oyster preparations and several recipes. Creamed Fresh Beef Chop, Delmonico Hash, Cheese and Olive Canapes, Moravian Apple Pie, and Russel Sandwiches are described in compact steps. It ends with a moral couplet about judging with candor and aiding the needy.
Frugal autumn preserves and pickling guide
A domestic recipe column outlines preservation methods for vegetables in autumn. It covers Olive Oil Pickles with cucumbers onions and spices, Corn Bellah with cabbage and sugar, Plecallli tomato preserve with mustard and spices, Mint Vinegar with mint and vinegar, and notes on Tarragon and other herbs. mushrooms as catsup, with steps for soaking, mixing, cooking, and canning.
Cascarets Offer Gentle Nightly Digestive Aid
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets as a mild laxative that relieves biliousness and headaches. It claims the product cleanses bowel poison, leaves breath fresh, and works while you sleep without griping or discomfort.
Footpad Confrontation Ends With Jail Threat Over Cash
In a heated exchange, a footpad confronts Smith about money, insisting the amount could land him in prison. Smith returns the cash, acknowledging it won’t save him.
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Piker
Smith
Aspirin for Colds Bayer Tablets Adverts
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in Bayer packaging with directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It claims Bayer is the genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years with handy tins of 12 tablets costing a few cents.
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Bayer
Jones Buys Son A Cornet Sparks Peace on Earth Joke
A playful exchange mocks the phrase Peace on Earth as Jones buys his son a cornet implying a musical take on the season. The quip contrasts festive goodwill with a practical gift, showcasing a holiday pun from a local dialogue.
The Effects of Opiates on Infants and Children
The article warns that infants are highly susceptible to opium and narcotics. Repeated doses can permanently affect cell growth, causing imbecility and mental issues, with later cravings for narcotics. It urges physicians to limit opiate use to one day at a time and condemns nonmedical administration by druggists. It notes Castoria contains no narcotics if it bears the Fletcher signature.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Great Convenience in a Farce of Broken Crockery
Mrs. Flat dweller laments no disposal for broken crockery. Mr. Flatdweller suggests mailing the pieces via parcels post to a fictitious address in the first zone as a clever solution. The exchange shows a quirky street humor about mail and waste.
Freezone Corns Claim Quick, Painless Lift Off
An Adv ad asserts Freezone stops corn or callus pain in moments. A tiny bottle costs little at drug stores and uses a few drops on the affected area to remove the corn or callus root and all without pain.
Popularity Worth While Quote Reflection
A quotation from Lord Mansfield on popularity guiding noble ends, noting that true popularity follows virtue and justice rather than being chased, and that lasting esteem comes from noble means over time.
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Lord Mansfield
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Kidney Relief
An old advertisement warns that kidney problems cause nervousness dizziness back pain and sleeplessness. It claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules cleanse impurities and uric acid, are imported from Holland, and offer prompt relief or money back. Three sizes available at drug stores.
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Haarlem
Holland
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