Prophecy of Sieur La Salle guides region canal dreams
A 1916 Fort Wayne account argues La Salle foretold a lake Michigan to Erie canal linking Chicago Toledo and Fort Wayne. It cites La Salle’s 1689 Chicago letter predicting eastern markets, a Great Lakes Mississippi route, and a canal network to unite tributaries and boost commerce. Referenced figures include John Paul Jones and Thurlow Weed.
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Miesla- Ripp
Lake Erle
Abani
Mazunés
Wabash
Ohio
Lesaile
Ohio River
Fort Creve Ceem
Hlineis
Charles 5
Best
John Paul Tones
Oledo
Mawmes
Lasalla
LaSalle
Alte of
Chicago
France
Tri Gronna
Modest Creek
America
Amplia
Mississippi River
Nohmet
Maumee
Cago
Fort Wayne
Fort ‘Wayne
Toledo
Dore Wayne
Tieleo
Bergen
Lake Michigan
New York
New York State
Hudson River
New Yorke
A. Triter
Mur
Capat &T
Burts
Cleveland
Dean Richmond
Great Railway
Thurlow Weed
Weed
Richmond
Furg
Great Northern Railway
Bendla
John Paul Jones
Ladies hair, nails ad with local phone and address
Notice threatens action in the settlement of the estate of John Griffith. Attorneys Grabill of Monroeville Indiana file details. The ad invites appointments at 130 Washington Blvd for grooming services and manicures. Contact 1110 by Twowary 2i. Prompt service, no waiting.
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Washington Blvd
Appoane Watts
John Griffith
Thomas
WM. Griffith
Grabill
Monroeville
Ind
Milady Caches Fido In Her Sleeve Mystery
A fragment describes a fashionable practice of hiding a delicate dog inside a woman's sleeve or muff to keep it warm during winter outings. The curious scene portrays shivering malt dogs as treasured, too precious to leave at home, tucked away in attire.
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Milady
Fido
Kerries
Petra Rock Fortress and Pharaoh’s Treasury Described
An article summarizes Petra in the Jordanian rock city, noting Pharaoh’s Treasury and other rock-cut buildings. The citadel housed about 4 000 people, spans 200 feet diameter and 130 feet height, with access via a two mile gorge. The city thrived as a commercial center before declining after the sixth century until rediscovery in 1812.
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Fhardon
Petra
Wuersig
Solla
Pet
Hastings
Clo Petra
Neells Us
Petts
Pheragh
Patra
Burgkhardt
Japan Civilization Not Fully Civilized Says Foreign Observer
A foreign observer argues Japan lags in civil behavior amid urban decay and lax policing. Describes street scenes in Yokohama and Kobe showing indifference to crime, public decorum, and the lingering practice of thugs known as soshi. Notes police impotence during riots and a social climate favoring impunity.
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Teno
Japan
Ilfa
Ingen
Thanavida
Aniate
Wo- Mahood
Kobe
Coursa
Fental
Ture
Tlie
Mites Bishi Company
Nogoyx
Kobs
Thongs
Tokyo
Durable fence posts from creosote treated woods in open tanks
Open tank creosote treatment lowers costs for fence posts and extends life. The method suits various woods including willow and sycamore, with costs varying by region. A twelve square foot tank can treat forty to fifty six inch posts per run, and properly treated posts may last twenty years.
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Saltan
Vast
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain Staten
Coreat
Hholer
Len
Murphy
Leg
Classified Ad Digest From Old Newspaper
The fragment notes various items including a forest service circular, a tip about obtaining publications in Washington, a Jewelry ad, and a Want ad promoting privacy, speed, and better price. It also mentions many renters in the city and the steady flow of “To Rent” advertisements.
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Sieur DE Lasalle
Maurice E. Griffith
Washington
Marcus A. Hanna
Senator Hanna
Golden
Wu Pee
Tam-o
Wayne
Anewel
Golden — the Hatter
Libbey and
Hoskins
Spain
Yokohama
Jinricksha
Botten
Seoul
Far East
Tourasenlad
Indiana
Sixteem Presses
Fort Wayne Printing CO
Queenie
Tian
Tucker
Fort Wayne, Ind
Boeodal and
Bright
Oferbourg
Bandar Hous
Dr. A. IF
Calhoun ST
Wenger
The
Forest Service
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