Spain Fails to Show Naval Mastery Across Centuries
The piece critiques Spain as a non major sea power since Lepanto, noting its naval defeats by England and Trafalgar, weak gunnery and engineering, and unlikely reversal of long-standing maritime misfortune within the past two decades.
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Spain
Lepanto
England
Holland
Drake
Minneapolis Times
Italy
Europe
Central
South America
Trafalgar
Nelson
Lahore and Their Grievances
Sailors’ complaints at entry ports are often exaggerated. Violence with purgatives harming the liver stomach or bowels is condemned. The advertisement urges Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahore
Insatiate Woman and the Self-Written Letters
A passerby tale cites a man who dismissed his typewriter girl, learned to write his own letters to please his wife, and now faces demands to raise his allowance by the funds saved. The exchange ends with a playful if terse remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'hain
Indianapolia Journal
Hall's Cataract Cure and Grain-O Coffee Ad Log
Classified notes include Hall's Cataract Cure priced at 73 cents and Grain-O coffee substitute promoted as a stomach friendly alternative. Also mentions a Nickel Plate Road excursion to San Francisco, a North American Turners convention ticket sale, a Greville quote, and Brazil etymology.
Cough Remedies and Travel Deals in Aged Text
A collage of old ads and notices includes Kemp’s Balsam promises instant cough relief, Piso’s Cure for Consumption praised by a Mrs. Mulligan, and cheap medicine bottles. It also lists travel fares via Nickel Plate Road to Portland and events like the Knigts of Pythias gathering in Indianapolis and a Congregational Churches council with generic dates and agent notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Vregman
Oregon
Nickel Plate Road
Jane
National Council of Congregational Churches
Woman tells of cure for neuralgia with Pink Pills
Mrs. Nancy Flynn of near Goshen Indiana recounts a near fatal heart neuralgia attack in fall 1892. After doctors offered little relief she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, taking twelve boxes to a complete cure. She credits the pills with saving her life and cites widespread doctor and pharmacist recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Nancy Flynn
Dr. Williams
Insomnia Jokes Stir Pittsburg Chronicle Telegram
Dialogue from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph shows Mr Dukane and Mr Gaswell joking about insomnia. Dukane says insomnia haunts him, Gaswell quips the problem is himself, leaving readers with a witty exchange in a local paper.
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Mr. Dukane
Turners North American Convention Ad from Nickel Plate
An old notice promotes the Nickel Plate Road service to the Turners North American Convention in San Francisco with daily fast express trains, vestibuled sleepers, and unmatched dining car service. Rates advertised as lower via Nickel Plate Road. agents asked to inquire.
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Niekel Plate Road
Ask
Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Pista Road
Farm Homes Along Chicago & Northwestern Line
Of Interest to Homeseekers invites buyers to farm homes in Western Minnesota and South Dakota at low prices and easy terms. The region along the Chicago and Northwestern Railway is growing wealth from crops, dairy, and stock. For homeseekers rates, contact W. B. Kniskern, G. P. and T. A., 223 Fifth Ave., Chicago.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Minnesota
South Dakota
W. B. Kniskern
G. P
T. A
Fifth Ave
Chicaro
Nickel Plate Express Trains Link Fort Wayne to Chicago
A seamless Nickel Plate service runs daily in both directions with three fast express trains. All trains arrive at and depart from Van Buren Street Union Passenger Station in Chicago. Agent K. J. Hain Ton of Fort Wayne, Indiana, handles bookings via phone.
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Fort Wayne
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
van Buren Street Union
KR. J. Hain Ton
Fort Weyne
Ind
Omaha Exposition Promises Greatest Show Since World’s Fair
The Omaha Exposition runs June 1 to November 1 and is billed as the era’s premier spectacle. Attendees are urged to consult WABASIL for event guidance and ring information.
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Omaha
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Massa
Esta
Baker’s
la Belle Chocolatiere
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Thos
Gillared
Elgin
Lil
Chiongs
Rantecal
New York
Hall
Tom
Philadelphia Bulletin
Greville
San Francisco
Cal
Brazil
Nevius
Mexico
Peru
Kn Gnts
Pythias Supreme Lodge
Indianapolis
San Franceco
Nickel
California Fig Syrup Co
Calffornia Fia Synur Co
Canfornia Fie Syrup Co
Pamc
San Francicos, Oal, Laubville, Ky
Rew Teng, 3
Lane
Emerson
Berne Young People’s Union
Jare
Nickel Plate
Wabash
Palaea
Pyiatos
Leeaoteer
Moville
Sapolio
THE
Indiawa
United States Navy
East and West Indies
Maine
Havana
Chicago Newspaper Union
South Jefferson St
Chicago, Lil
Ww. UY
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