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In 1870 a British warship block at Ningpo sparked a mutiny and desertions by Haynes and Bruner, two Americans who joined a Frenchman Supry to seek a pirate treasure aboard a wrecked junk off the Minnan islands. The crew faced Chinese officials, brutal punishments, and a long pursuit that ended with most loot looted, the wreck cleared, and Haynes and Bruner imprisoned for years before Bruner died and Haynes was rescued.
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T. C. McClure
Ningno
Haynes
Bruner
Shanghai
Minnan Islands
Ningpo
Middle Island
Supry
Surry
Srntier
Webb
Besceen
Piration
Old Chingtao
Chingtao
Lkely
Brouer
Hynes
Piles Relieved by Proven Remedy Says Helena Ad
Strikes at the prime causes of piles indigestion congestion of the liver and constipation are removed for good Get a bottle today and see how well it proves the truth of this statement For dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness catarrh of the stomach and kindred ailments its the greatest remedy that has ever benefited mankind When these troubles are taken care of and cured piles will be a thing of the past Dr Pertin Medical Co Helena Mont
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Pertin
Helena
Mont
Awkward Parade Incident Cited By Morrell
Congressman Morrell recalls an odd parade episode with Third Pennsylvania marching down Broad Street near Walnut. A fat man blocked reform efforts as a private tried to move him, prompting musket butt guidance amid a crowded urban spectacle.
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Morrell
Philadelphia
Third Regiment
Pennsylvania
Broad Street
Walnut Street
Tin
Corn Roots and Root Growth in Typical Field Conditions
A. M. Ten Eyck Kansas expert explains corn roots grow deeper and feed through more soil than wheat corn or sorghum. He notes roots require no artificial soil preparation before sampling and warns against cultivation too deep to avoid breaking large lateral roots.
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A. M. Ten Eyck
Kansas
Corn planting depth and cultivation impacts root growth
The text explains that hill planting creates deeper surface rooting while level planting forms surface roots. It states roots develop uniformly at certain depths, with surface roots forming in level plantings and caution against near-hill cultivation. Deep cultivation is favored in hot dry climates to protect roots.
Early season soil mulch and cabbage patching tips
A rural New Yorker piece discusses soil mulch to conserve moisture, deep mulching for corn, and a cabbage patching method using bran mash and water to protect roots. It also covers cherry tree budding on Mazzard stocks, timing for budding in July or August, and notes on stock size and development.
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H. BE
Hemiu
New Yorker
Misleading Trail and Classifieds Mixup in Old Notice
A puzzling excerpt blends a fictional detective line with a misprint about cabbage and tobacco smell. The item also includes brief old notices: reduced excursion tickets by C M St Vi to multiple cities from May to September, a sewing machine ad, and a greenhouse sale with bedding plants at a discount. This collage mirrors a late era newspaper fragment.
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Hal
Chicago Daily News
Delavan
Waukesha
Madison
Olduwrd J
B Sway
Agenr
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Rockford & Interurban Railway Co
Rockford
Harlem Park
Freeport
Mentabiel Waale
Veruluul Prom
WM. Neese
Agt
Freeport Gaslight & Goke Co
Japan
Brown
Fred S. Sandmeier
Albert Fitchner
Adams St
Oregon
Washington
Chicago
Missouri River
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Pullman
Compartm
Vicky Is
Inormatten
Jan Knhelik
John I. Cox
Tennessee
T. Dallas
Leavenworth
Representative Biedler
Burton
Mr. Burton
Cincinnati
Minneapolis Journal
West Sixty-eighth Street
Mt ‘Thomson
Xene
eWell
Fio
Min
Sam
New York Sun
Panatr
A. W. Chase
Mahulity
Sumer
WM. Walton
Stephenson St
Atton
EL Pronto
Albert Schwarze
Roy Melnick
A. W. Place
A. H. Reiger
George Wolf
Edward Emrick
Dr. Matter
George Hornberger
Ss. F. Roche
William Keeler
C. W. Harden
A. W. Ford & Son, Jewelers
Wheeler & Wilson
Forse Stioe Care
Bic
Wal Jhut Hill
A.C. Knorr
Rice Building
Geo
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