Kings and islands turn to private rule in Pacific dream
A discussion of Pacific islands Fanning, Melville and Washington as potential private domains for ambitious rulers. The piece notes the British Crown claims, American discoveries, and the allure of adventurous kingship on uninhabited or sparsely settled isles, with historical anecdotes and ownership claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennain
Turkey
Melville Island
Isat- Mhite
Australia
Niles
Port Darwin
Meataters
Bristol Channel
Washington
Bandon
Rely
Fanning
South Sea
Fanning Island
Wies
Melville
Keanand Fanning
Efawail
New Zealand
Cates
Pocerosa
Austra
Great Britain
Dpaeltic Bible Board
The Wind Poem Fragment by Robert Louis Stevenson
Fragmented OCR text presents a poem describing the wind as a force that lifts kites, blows birds, and whispers unseen, with repeated questions about the wind’s nature and whether it is a beast or a playful child. The passage names poet Robert Louis Stevenson and contains irregular capitalization and garbled lines.
Lone bachelor seeks sewing help amid a domestic tale
An old narrative fragment centers on a bachelor asking neighbors to mend dresses for a doctor and Claire, as a mysterious prize game unfolds. The story blends loneliness, social pressure, and a vow to repay kindness with a dramatic ending hinted by the doctor’s plans and Claire’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Ib
Uso
Dore
Claire
Geo
Bart
Dorter
Wit of the Youngsters
A classroom scene shows exchanges about naughty behavior and gloves, weighing babies by the pound, gender jokes, tripe meals, and a teacher asking what an impression is, with a student defining it as a dent in a soft spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Harry
Mary
Bessie
Elsie Monona
Bora
Johny
Johnny
Teenan
New Wonder of the World Bridge Proposed by Canadian Pacific
The Canadian Pacific Railway plans a steel bridge over the Belly River at Lethbridge Alberta to shorten the line between Lethbridge and Mine Lead. The project aims to be a world famous structure on a mile long span with tall piers and a two-tier design. Officials in Montreal and Winnipeg discuss funding and construction timelines for the ambitious crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Bridge
Tyone
Enghand
Robert Stephensom
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pactic
Lethbridge
Alberta
Githenley
Taseney
O New
Teibek
Mitelead
Stephensernts Bridge
Are Stolen Melons sweeter than Kiesem
A curious question puns on stolen fruit and a fictional Kiesem rival, exploring whether theft or taste makes melons seem sweeter in a tongue in cheek note.
Old Sailor Rides Repeatedly At Denver Post Amusement Park
A gruff elderly man with a long white beard buys ten tickets at the box office, rides ten times across cars, then buys five more. An astonished attendant notes the pattern while the man explains the ride stirs seasickness from his sailor days, yet he enjoys it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
Eliteh’s Gardens
Denyver Post
Heritage of Civil War Kidney Trouble Cited by Captain Ely
Captain John N. Ely of the 17th Ohio, now in Newton Kansas, recalls chronic kidney pain from Civil War service. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills, used since 1901, with curing his back and kidney distress. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box. Local veterans urged to consider the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Ely
Ca. E
17Th Ohio
East Second Street
Newton
Kansas
Fly
Doanw
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
New Electric Light Promises Cheaper Russia Lighting
Austrian chemist Dr Hang Kuzel develops the Syrius hump a cheap substitute for filament wires that could drastically cut electrical lighting costs. The invention uses plastic metal trails forming thin uniform wires. claims include one quarter current and stable brightness for long burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Hang Kuzel
New York Tribune
Kuzel
Syrias
Nostretel
Perfectly Digested Ibreakfant Nerve Builder for the Day
A daily teacher testifies that a simple breakfast causes nerve calm and weight gain, praising Grape-Nuts and Postum products. She recounts indigestion from Trait toast and egg, finds relief with Grape-Nuts with cream, and links easy digestion to steadier nerves and daily performance. The testimonial cites two years of improved well being and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Reek
Mich
Wellville
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St Lawrence River
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Antivest
Montreal Star
Justin
Lawis Stevenson
Boece
Tibet
Tess
Jrases
Miss Chave
Whit Lo
Ant
Ned
Whys
Norning
Ositid Wynne
Gane
Ae Holy
Sttesman
Huo
New York World
New York
Oesevelt
Brest
Piaid
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Abou Ben Adhem Waa
Chicago ‘Tribune
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