Ostia Ruins Spellbind as Rome’s Distant Port Of Egypt and Trade
Ostia, long buried by silt and malaria, preserves a vivid polyglot harbor life. Trade thrives along riverbank warehouses despite silting, while temples and theaters reveal Vulcan Cybele Mithras and Yahweh worship amid a busy port of Rome’s empire.
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Ostia
Tiber
Civita Vecchia
Augustus
Claudius
Trajan
Paul V
Rome
Trajen
Ain
Trajauio
Jain Steelé
Vulcan
Romana
Metropolis
Aphrodite
Honorius
Signor Vaglieri
Italy
Disease of conserved food linked to Antarctic expedition medical notes
Dr Jacques Lioutville of the expedition staff labels a new affliction the disease of conserved food. He cites alienation in blood composition due to deficient health elements and symptoms of drowsiness and breathlessness easing once fresh meat becomes available.
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Jacques Lioutville
Makady
Inventor’s Tire Earns Smear of Mexican Rubber Joke
In a witty exchange, Slather asks why a new tire is called Mexican. The inventor replies the name reflects its durability, capable of many revolutions without wearing out, per the judge’s quip.
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Slather
Caution Notes From A Cautious Mrs Wetmore
A fragmented dialogue hints at Mrs Wetmore as unusually cautious mentioning a striking day in the kitchen and fears of what might occur. The garbled text suggests a cautionary stance and personal anecdotes rather than a clear news event or substantial details.
Witchcraft tale marks old Esperance village history
In Esperance New York once called State Bridge a French widow dubbed the Grenadier woman was accused of witchcraft after a Napoleonic era move to the Schoharie hamlet. Shot with silver bullets she died near her cabin, an evergreen marker and a stark memory kept by later residents. The tale ends noting a postmaster appointed by Andrew Jackson and removed by Grover Cleveland in 1885.
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Henrietta
Esperance
France
Schoharie
Andrew Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Reach U. S. After Hardships Immigrant Family Reaches Denver
Mary Skimnek and her three children Edna Josef and Anne traveled from Bernum Bohemia to Bremen then by steamer Neckar to the United States. After years apart and months of hardship they endured hunger and exposure in transit before being admitted, with the mother carrying a small balance for fare to Denver where they hope to start anew.
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New York
Mary Skimnek
Edna
Josef
Anne
Bernum
Bohemia
Colorado
Beraum
Bremen
Denver
National Dairy Show Spurs Dairy Progress in Chicago
The National Dairy Show in Chicago runs October 24 to November 2, showcasing 1200 to 1400 head of dairy cattle judged by experts. The event aims to educate farmers, link eastern and western practices, and promote best breeding, feeding, and dairy marketing methods. Railroads and dairy press bolster support as the seven annual expo highlights modern machinery and production techniques.
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America
Agricultural and Dairy Press
Chicago
Ady
British Metropolis Leads In Mud
L Meerson Clancey of St. Louis now in London says the British metropolis has more mud than any other major city he has visited including Paris Berlin Vienna New York Washington Baltimore St Louis and Milwaukee.
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L. Meerson Clancey
St. Louis
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
New York
Washington
Baltimore
St. Loula
Milwaukee
Kopp's Baby's Friend Sold for Teething Relief
A Rockland Me mother credits Kopp's Baby's Friend with soothing her three month old who cried day and night. She praises its use during teething and notes it cured her child. Sold by druggists in 10c 26c and 60c and by mail from York Pa. Sample offered on request.
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Kopp
L. P. Plummer
Rockland
Druggista
Baby's Friend Co
York
Adv
A Hint Miss Vocolo breaks into song in banter
A fragmentary dialogue shows Miss Vocolo singing while Bright Young Man jokes about getting the key. The odd text mentions a colonist rate, paths, and a broker-like line to write F. P. Parnin, T. P. A, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
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Vocolo
Ratea
Picket Path
Many Pointe
F. P. Parnin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Motorist Escapes Fine By Proving Constable’s Watch Fast
In court the motorist claims the speed limit fine was invalid as the constable’s timepiece ran fast. The judge heard that an expert or attorney demonstrated the clock’s inaccuracy, leading to the dismissal of the fine.
Soothing Syrup for Children Teething Relief Sold
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winstow TM Soothing Syrup for children eases teething gums reduces inflammation and wind colic and soothes pain. The copy includes a cryptic remark about belief in wisdom compared with a late Mr Solomon.
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Mra. Winstow
Mr. Solomon
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Pompeii
Latium
Datta
Roman Empire
Heri
Tan Soas
New York State
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Hope
State Bridge
William North
North
U. S
Carter
Lt Os
P. Remedy
West
Liggett
Myers
Duke
Virginia
North Carolina
Liggett & Myers
Liggett& Myers
Myers Duke
S. Fountalionie
Peleauntain
Myo Selonse Maar
W.l.douglas Shoes
Douglan
Douglas
L ~—— Jality
Ido
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mase
Riga
Ranka
Britain
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