Panama Voyage Admiration Elevates Mayflower Officer
Washington reports Lieutenant Commander Vogelsang praised by navy officers as a capable, experienced leader. Born 1867 in California, he served aboard ships in the Spanish American War, led gunboat duties, and commanded turrets on battleships. His Panama voyage under President Roosevelt boosted his nomination to command the Mayflower.
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Washington
Navy
Car 'T. Voxelgossig
Ine of Pines
Cape Horn
Capt
Barker
Philippines
Kentucky
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Loulelann
Panama
Roosevelt
Vorelgesang
Mins Shephard
BE. M. Shephard
A Hunting Parson at Berkswell Church
A Warwickshire parish tale recalls a priest who preached astride a saddletop stool fitted to resemble a horse. Worshippers rode to flooded services on horseback, then preached outside the church as the water rose, preserving the Sabbath with hymns and sermons.
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London
Berkswell
Warwickshire
Australia
Min Inter
McCarthy Seeks San Francisco Mayoral Victory
San Francisco memo outlines P. H. McCarthy as the next mayor candidate boldly claiming Sam San Francisco's next mayor. McCarthy, longtime head of the Building Trades Council, vows to lead a strong labor-led campaign and restore confidence, with Gompers possibly supervising the effort.
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San Francisco
P. H. McCarthy
Winton Labor
Eugene Schmitz
Vinygan
Sam San Francisco
McCarthy
Building Trade, Council
United States
Parrot Swearing Dispute In Baker Street Sale
A buyer complains about a parrot sold by Dyaler to a madam who says the bird swears badly. Dyaler replies the parrot is very young and will improve with time.
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Dyaler
Little Scheme Claimed Over Daughter's Hand in Dowry Talk
A humorous dialogue fragment shows a stern parent questioning a suitor about marriage and dowry. The youth cites insufficient salary to cover rent, while hinting at parental negotiations guiding the match.
The Parable of Daedalian Dreamers in 1807
A satirical verse by Byron William critiques educated men who boast of knowledge and renown yet fail to act. It mocks idle bragging at the corner store while families work, and portrays a narrator’s dramatic funeral tribute for a would be genius who missed opportunity and wealth.
Rag Time Reflections on Love and Luck in Life
A collage of whimsical quips and anecdotes on love, money, luck, and daily life. Jokes poke at drunkenness, wealth, gambling, and marriage, ending with a nostalgic vignette about a woman choosing stability over romance.
Miss Hattle Leaves For Rockford To Take Student Post
A Chicago man notes in a desk notice that Misa Hattle, described as one of the intelligent and attractive local girls, departed Tuesday for Rockford to begin work as a student in the colluge. The item praises her popularity and mentions thanks to John B. Tineh for a tobacco supply.
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Misa Hattle
Near Here
Rockford
Miss Hattle
John 8
Tineh
Washington (Mo
Times
Martins Revenge Drives Sparrow From Nest
A farm attic hosts two house martins nests each year until last spring when a sparrow moved in. Upon return the martins blocked the nest hole and a boy opened part of the nest to find the sparrow dead, killed by being walled up by the martins for intruding on their home.
Admiral Walker Advocates Marriage For Sailors
In Washington a naval officer recalls Admiral Walker promoting marriages for sailors and shaming nautical bachelors. A New York stroll with a ship-broker shows Walker praising wedlock as he jokes about the broker’s belt and finances. A widow later touts her late husband’s good traits to another victim.
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Admiral Walker
Washington
New York
Victim No
Postum letters defend healthful beverages in papers
A 1907 correspondence from Brooklyn letter writers defends Postum Cereal Co. claims against yellow journalism. Anna Reeves praises Postum’s digestion relief. John W. Pritchard endorses the letters as evidence. The exchange emphasizes health benefits of Postum as a coffee substitute and urges publication.
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Christian Nation
New York
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pritchard
Postum
Anna &. Reeves
Mexico's Indian Women Beauty in Modern Mexico
The article notes Indian women in Mexico as a natural beauty and a darma of the country. It contrasts urban decline with rural and village grace, praising fine eyes and Caucasian-tinged features, intelligent expressions, and dignified carriage in both women and men across peon classes.
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Mexico
Eluding the Teacher
Willie arrives at school with a cap and bananas. The teacher forbids bananas, he exits and returns injured, revealing he hid the fruit inside himself.
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Willie
Cure-all Catarrh Remedy Ad Presented for $100 Reward
The text promotes "Mans Catarrh Cure" as a constitutional remedy claiming to cure catarrh by internal action. It offers a $100 reward for proof of failure to work and requests testimonials. Advertising copy includes testimonials and mentions of the Toledo company and a Toledo address.
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Ware
Aditee FJ. Ohesey & O
Toledo
O. Hotd Tyci
Derinitiatete
The
Takoilai
Weston official seeks fresh air tonic from new doctor
A Weston official known for English standards visits a physician new to town. After a checkup the doctor prescribes fresh air as a tonic, prompting the purist to ask what in the shape of fresh air means. In a cartoonish exchange the two men joke about wartime fashion and women’s hats.
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Weston
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GC. T. Vogelgesang
SCE
Ing
Schmitz
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
Pym Carth
Byron William
Lok
Wile
Ehirke
Chicago
Kings
Wings
Ings
Detroit
John W. Pritchard
McDonough St
Postum Cereal CO. Ltd
Ectecis
Ely
Califoornia G Syrup Co
Sheng
ASH
Sleen Light
Dewebie
Axalnat
Jaques Mfg. CO
State St
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
New York City
Admiral Dewey
Ae Hay
Chapple Publishing Company
Dorchester Avenue
Roston, Mass
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