Sailing ships fade as steamers dominate world trade
The article notes a shift from square-rigged sailing ships to steamers with regular schedules, reducing voyages around Cape Horn and altering global cargo flows. It highlights remaining wind ships in nitrate and grain trades, their slow voyages, and the economics of odd cargoes versus usual liner routes.
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National Geographle Society
Woshington
D. C
North Atlantic
Cape Horn
Australia
Europe
Suez
Good Hope
New Zealand
Panama
Panama Canal
Valparaiso
Buenos Aires
Taleahuano
Magellan
Tierra del Muego
Guanape
Lobos
Santa Itasa
Jacksonville
Wilmington
Salmouth
C. B. Pedersen
Atlantic
Mamburg
Padua
Passat
Parma
America
Port Adelaide
Beatrice
Melbourne
Tondon
Russian czar gave $100 million to Red Cross before revolution
Fortune reveals the Romanoff fortune was donated to Red Cross and other relief groups two years before the Russian revolution. Grand Duke Alexander says by 1915 there was no czar money left in London or other banks. He notes vast costs of maintaining imperial arts, theaters, palaces, and dowries, leaving the czar pressed for funds.
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Red Cross
Alexander
Inst Czor
George V
Fortune
Bank of England
Russia
Grand Duke
London
Alexander II
Berlin
Imperial Ballet
Germ Killer Ad Promises Fast Action for Sore Throats
An advertisement touts B. & M. The Penetrating Germicide as a dependable remedy to halt throat and lung infections. It claims rapid bacteria destruction, easy application, and urges readers to obtain the product from their local druggist or mail for a full-size bottle and a free booklet.
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F. BE. Rolling Co
Beverly St
Boston
Mass
Princess Patricia Escapes in City Park Night
A princess, described as African loness, slipped from her cage in a city park at Ely Ney and triggered a night long search by posses and frightened residents. She returned to her open enclosure by morning unnoticed.
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Patricia
Ely
Ney
Boss Yourself Learn to Lead by Self-Discipline
Advice urges readers to become their own manager by mastering self discipline. It warns against shiftlessness greed and selfishness as obstacles to reaching the pinnacle of success.
Don’t De Disfigured. Cole’s Garboli salve ad
Keeps burn or cut pain from starting and aids healing with no scars. Available at all good druggists for 30c or 60c or from J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois. Advertisement.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Ill
Diogenes Loses Temper In Mock Campaign Speech
A man describing himself as a candidate for office admits he will say anything to win votes, confessing he will forget promises once in power. He explains the display of hot air is to match rivals who do the same, as truth would lose him votes.
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Diogenes
The First Shall Be Last in Copenhagen Notice
A brief note from Berlingske Tidende in Copenhagen cites a saying about reversal of fortune with lines suggesting a son gaining status while the speaker once wore the son’s old clothes. The piece frames social mirror and generational role change.
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Beringske Tidende
Copenhagen
A Tight One Mary-who Ye Gae Me For A Big Kiss
A playful exchange unfolds with Mary asking what she gets for a big kiss and Sandy replying with a hearty hug. The dialogue hinges on warmth and teasing between the two speakers.
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Sandy
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Jordan
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Alle
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Lincoln
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Firestone
Firestone Sentinel
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Ordor
Firestone Service
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Voice of Firestone
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