The Sea Scourge aboard a pirate brig
On the brig Sea Scourge a new crewman Burnington joins Marl Laroon. A cunning plan unfolds as the pirates recruit a one eyed, missing leg sailor and prepare a voyage toward Silver Bay while tensions rise among the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geld
Marl Laroon
Laroon
Min
Jane Eve
Mme
New York
Parmiittan
Dbulfo
Larcon
Laronn
Ssud Tarreaty
Lenge
Bufo Burnington
Tie
Lirroon
Bornington
Leutenant
Tuto Burpington
WEDS TO SAVE HER FARM INDIANA WIDOW MARRIES ON SPUR OF MOMENT
Mrs Burlingham of Preble, a widow with two children and a large farm, marries Howard Allen of Staten Indiana after a sewing machine salesman arranges a match to help the struggling farmer. The ceremony took place at Preble with justice of the peace and a small wedding party.
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Howard Allen
Staten
Ind
Sewite Machine Company
Anmuda Burlingham
Preble
Corthind
Binghamton
New York
Llerall
Wolf
Macried
Howdish
Mer
Alen
Corthund
Sewing Machine Company
Bowdish
Buelingham
Aten
Justice of the Peace
The Potato Discovery and Its European Spread
A historical overview notes Raleigh’s role in introducing the potato to Queen Elizabeth in 1568, while acknowledging earlier, lesser known introductions by Hawking and Francis Drake. It traces the name origins to batata and potate, explains Irish cultivation, and cites the potato’s rise as a major crop in France and Germany, with roots in the Chile-Mexico highlands and a nightshade family classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Raleigh
Hawking
Sir Francis Drake
England
Raleigh
France
Germany
Chile
Mexico
Sure Cure at Laat. Kidney Pills Put to Proof
Lawrence County reports new testimonials for Cold's Kidney Pills. Mrs. L. K. Baggett of Monticello says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her Dropsy and kidney troubles, restoring her health. The ad asserts kidneys cure impurities in blood and claim the pills are the greatest tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laat
Monticello
Miss
Lawrence County
L. K. Baggett
Brazil Has a Fine Tea
United States Consul Ayme writes from Para recommending yerba mate tea a Brazilian beverage made from roasted pulverized leaves of an evergreen tree. Mate is popular in Paraguay Brazil Argentina Uruguay and parts of Chile with exports to Europe the United States and Canada. Improved drying methods could yield a more delicate product and the tree could grow in southern California Texas and the Philippines.
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Brazil
United States
Ayme
Para
Paraguay
Brazilian States
Argentina
Uruguay
Chile
Europe
Canada
Paris
California
Texas
Philippines
Coffee blamed for sick headaches in Connellsville case
A Connellsville woman recounts decades of migraines tied to coffee. She stopped coffee, started Postum, and says headaches vanished and overall health improved. Her story mirrors a friend’s similar experience, with Postum praised as a tastier alternative.
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Connellsville
Aye
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Jen Martin
Manila
Luzi
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Lomse
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Sargeant
Larcan
Paul
Japan
Hell
Jack
Old Madaline’s
Tlarcon
Marl Larcon
Ily
Ogether
Burnington
Odie Bimuiehe
Piaak Laroon
Mael
Bentio
Burlington
Marl
Duffo
Silver Bay
Goodles
Langley
An Te
Phe
Lumington
Jaaroon
Colin di
Steve
Meath
Coluabis Bree Press
Rhyone Smith
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