Pirates at Sea Aboard the Revenge and the Amanda
Captain Bonnet and his pirate crew seize the merchantman Amanda by Ben Greenway’s quick daring. Abner Marchand and passengers are spared as Bonnet writes letters to his wife and daughter while Big Sam plots to flee with spirits aboard.
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Big Sam
Bonnet
Europe
Cuba
Planter
Ben Greenway
Capt. Bonnet
Revenge
Master Bonnet
Abner Marchand
Amanda
Bridgetown
Ben
Marchand
Barbadoes
London
Kingston
Greenway
Warren
Church of England
Bennet
Scotchman
Capt
Master Newcombe
Jamaica
Marehand
Ben Grenway
Rascal
Sam
Poor Men Overlooked In Wedding Demeanor Rant
A Washington reader criticizes wedding etiquette for grooms, argues that brides are guided while grooms must improvise. He jokes about a groom’s frozen grin and crowd reactions, calling for practical hints for men to look enthusiastic without seeming ridiculous. Brooklyn Eagle.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
Unique Battle Creek Building Opens Advertising Center
Opening remarks by C W Post highlight the Grandin Advertising Agency Lt in Battle Creek, the Postum Cereal Co Ltd accounts totaling around one million dollars yearly, and the role of sunshine in growth through publicity. Attendees from New York and Chicago praise merit, truth, and the power of advertising in expanding audiences and Battle Creek’s fame.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Grandin
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
New York
Chicago
Post Tavern
C. W. Post
The County Chairman star turned political cautionary tale
Maclynn Arbuckle, famed for eastern theater, recalls his failed bid for political and judicial honors. In a Theater Magazine reminiscence he describes legal poverty, campaign struggles, bribery temptations, voter fatigue, and ultimate defeat as a young aspirant.
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Maclynn Arbuckle
Eastern
George Ade
Mr. Arbuckle
Dickens
Micawber
Rip van Winkle
Courts of Justice
Red River
Maclyn Arbuckle
Justice of the Peace
Wagner's
Hoom’s
Holmes
Wilkins’ Woods
How to Make German Pie
A historic recipe describes a crust risen overnight like bread, then rolled to about an inch thick in a pan. An egg set in the morning, sweetened, peaches or substitutes pressed into the dough with sugar and grated lemon, yielding a fruit pie with variations using apples or huckleberries.
Patriotism of Japanese War Relief Unites Nation
The article notes Japan organized societies to aid families of soldiers. Citizens contribute money goods labor and made wartime bandages. A country boy earned two yen by weaving straw sandals, and even prisoners sought to donate earnings. Government bonds doubled subscriptions, with the imperial household leading by 20,000,000 yen.
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Japan
Nobushige Amenomori
Atlantic
Imperial Household
The Color of Hair
A professor who studied hair color argues chestnut haired schoolboys tend to be cleverer and top the class while fair haired girls show greater studiousness. He notes mathematical ability in these groups and adds brown haired students may stand out in individuality, with red or auburn hair least likely to excel.
Politest Man in the Country Meets a Sharp Retort
In Seattle after a fiery speech Congressmen James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago bowing through the aisle encountered an elderly colored woman who snapped back I is not yo mammy you ain't nothing but just your white trash This exchange reflects a sharp rebuke amid a crowdsourced moment in public life.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Seattle
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Houston Post
Kate Bonnet
Frank R. Stockton
D. Appleton & Co
New Tors
Capt. Marchand
Maj. Bonnet
Planter-Pirate
Brooklyn Eegle
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