The West Wind and Canastota Sailors and a Cat Saga
A 9,000 ton United States Australia Freighter West Wind and the Canastota tale of a perilous voyage from Brisbane to New York. Captain Abbott recalls a 30 hour gale off Newcastle with engines strained and anchors dragging as Sinbad the ship’s cat miraculously returns aboard the Canastota’s fate remains unknown.
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United States-Australia
Charles A. Abbott
Brisbane
New York Harbor
Army Base Wharf
Fifty-Ninth Street
Brookton
Keelson
Ian Typhoon
Neweawle
N.S. W
Brisbane Harbor
mii-Varine
Panania
Pulpit Point
Sydney
Sinbad
Hut Sidbwil
Slip
Canistota
Sinhad
Seven Seas
New Zealand
New South Wales
Vacuum Ol Company
New Jersey
Wellington
A. W. Lockie
New York
Montreal
Havre
Mersey
Newcastle
Auckland
Captain Abbott
Simpson Street
Bron Mong
West Wind
Stockton Bliht
Sydney Barker
Lunrert
Sparkos Enraenkt
Jess Ajartas
Dalgetty’s
Willans
Orector
Novication
Elf
United States
Newenadle
Palpit Point
Willie Hodgson
Ghipt Tre
Orkney
Brittah Port
Hodgson
Sintnin
Delow Theeks
Hodg- Son
Cannstate
Kalapot
Chronos
Adeline
Melbourne
Ocean Island
Ajax
South Pacific
Abbott
Austrati
Parkes
Varkes
Sydeney
Navigation Department
Albott
Nell
Shibad
Tut
Bo Hong
Ahe
Pitcairn
Strtnut
Regardless of Spirits and Minsters Misread Travelers Tale
A muddled humorous text describes a traveler misinterpreting a minister’s remarks about spirits not dampening gatherings. A traveling man jokes about federal agents. The piece then shifts to a note on Daniel Boone’s identity, stating multiple nationalities claim the famous namesake and suggesting more investigation.
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Boone
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boones
Peru Stone Forest Draws Tourists Amid Andes Mystery
A fragmentary transit note describes a natural park in the Andes near Lima. It mentions a stone forest in Peru and a rafting trip along a presumed route, with uncertainty about how an ancient terrene formation formed.
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Volorade
Peru
Lima
Shane
Ventriloquist and Animals In a Noisy River Scene
A ventriloquist entertains withTalking turtle and a talking basket as a town scene unfolds describing odd dialogue and a display of wit. The old darky character observes the strange antics and a chrome ore deposit is noted in the background. The piece preserves local color and rhythm.
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Andre Drenpel
Turtle
Fled
Juileo
Darky
Ithodewla
Jonah Mission Message and Nineveh Mercy Opened
Dr Gray's Commentary highlights Jonah's first flight from God's call, Nineveh's swift repentance, and God's mercy. It links Jonah to Israel's history, noting lessons for missionaries, ministers, and Sunday teachers in delivering God's word. The piece emphasizes repentance, mercy, judgment, and global mission.
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Nineveh
Mappy
Uley
Israel
Jonah
Ife
Dumah
Dr. Gray
No Room for Doubt in Prophetic Judgment
A quoted excerpt argues there is no room for doubt as judgment is personal to every child of Adam. It asserts prophecies refer to man as Sieh and claim the future dispensation is tied to rational and moral being, with warnings about maturing before it is too late.
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Adam
William Archer Butler
Apostles Work Wonders and Death in Life Passage
The fragment quotes apostles deeds and martyrdom themes from early Christian text. It references Acts F124 and a paraphrase of Second Corinthians about life in Jesus and death at work in us. The relic contains archaic phrasing and religious exhortation.
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Jesus
To Wear Cotton Fabrics Resembling Georgette Crepe in 1922
A fashion note outlines cotton crepe fabrics and woven embroideries that mimic Georgette and Crepe de Chine. It highlights Rudolphs wool mark, Organdi cotton crepe with colored floral embroidery, and Swiss muslin in many shades. It notes embroidery using black and gold threads, vivid organdies, and stamped argunites with floral and geometric designs.
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Wells
Pirls
Suuurturers
Cullen
Rudler
Sil
Kitchen Recipes From The Plaisance Pantry Era
Recipes for preserves and confections include Apple Butter With Raisins Prune Marmalade Polychrome Conserve Harlequin Marmalade and Fig Marmalade. Also offered are Lime Beans bake and serve, Prune Souffle and Oysters With Rice, Raisin Drop Cakes and Cottage Pineapple Salad with cheese and cream.
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Ain
Evening gown trend with hoop skirt revival
A white lace over white crepe evening gown showcases the season's modern hoop skirt interpretation. Bodices feature white baronette with pastel brocade accents.
Cravats for Street Suits by Kenny Promotes New Separate Collar
Kenny debuts a bold cravat designed for street suits. A soft material collar wraps the neck, crosses the back, and knots at the front with knee‑length streamers and embroidered ends under the coat. Colors match the suit, often black velvet or belge satin.
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Kenny
Bur New
Jenny
Of Interest To Women Styles For Spring Garments
Smart new blouses use dimity trimmed with gingham. Favorite house dresses feature percales and plain or checked ginghams. Spring coats and wraps show varley trims, braids and embroideries with applique. The seven to nine inch skirt remains standard for comfort. Hats favor medium crowns and medium brims with a fashionable front brim.
Ribbon as Dress Fabric Adds Flair to Evening Gowns
Women embrace ribbon as a dress material and trim with gowns featuring finished edges for easy home sewing. Brocaded ribbons highlight panels and trains, while satin, crepe de chine, and silk linings pair with ribbon borders for ornate ensembles.
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Stith
Silk Scraps Turned Into Crazy Quilt And Hats
Readers are advised to repurpose silk scraps into a simple five inch block crazy quilt using black featherstitching and a black reverse with a matching border. Home milliners can craft stylish hats from crowns and bandings, with jet and cut steel accents and new cellophane fabric by the yard for smart headwear.
Organzaed Spring Trimings Highlight French Firm Collection
French firm showcases spring wear focusing on trimmings or organza items. The range features triangular and rectangular tab designs, contrasting blacks with light colors, and trims called trangenits made on a special machine to cut labor. Late winter frocks emphasize slender lines, high waists, and distinctive sleeve details shaping current fashion.
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Slollor
Fon
Copenhagen
Taxhlon
Manuscript sets price records at New York sale
The largest sum for a modern manuscript was paid in New York for Thackeray’s The Rose and the Ring, written and illustrated by the author for a child friend. It last sold for $23,000. A five cent look may have felt large to shoppers in the day.
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New York
Thackeray
the Hose and
the Ring
Ano
Inen
Mdn
Tnitile Express
Fleeing Wicked Dialog Fragments From Wagside Tales
Fragmentary dialogue from The Fleeing Wicked and Boston Tram script Intertwined lines discuss quick feet and early training Incomplete quotes reference towns and an interviewer with playful banter about wickedness and luck
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Boston
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Council of Sea Lawyers
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Wall
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Les
Lei
Iam
Tan
Jonah Lissie
Leach
Idabinet Ee
Wordsworth
O. Tomes
Kiesen
Wits
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