Bathing Customs At Sea Spark Odd Talk On Deck
A travel party returning near a Manbeltan bench nightfall discussed salt water bathing rituals. An Englishman described women from Ulav Terra taking dips apart from men while West garments used by white townsfolk appeared. A traveler named A. Froyeton joked about drowned feet and heat in the sea, with dubious methods and a crude exchange about bathing etiquette.
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Manbeltan
Ula
Lve
Dapedl
Wiley
A Quick Recovery Note From Topeka Resident
A garbled request from a Topeka Kansas address asks for a quick recovery and thanks a person named Whitley Pijju. The message references a delivery or box of Termedy and mentions a signed endorsement by Sats 0 and LU MGAIOONESG A VRE TRIATA. For sale by all dealers at 60 cents.
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C. J. Bursgardner
Donals Whitey
Lerure
Addresa Master-Mo Miura Co
Tbuttijo
World’s Fair Contest prizes announced by St Louis firm
A damaged item notes prizes for a World’s Fair contest in St Louis with cash deposits and bank assurances. It mentions a $5,600 total, payments to near-value claimants, and that prizes are listed by the World’s Fair Contest Company of Delmar and Adelaide Bvannes. Contest ends October 1.
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Petses
Bny
Valiinathngs
Miasouri ‘Yruat Companys
St. Tila
World’s Faircontest CO
Qalmar
Adelaide Aves
ST. Louis
Fragmentary History of The Recouns and Misa
A garbled OCR tale references encounters with Misa, a confusing exchange about age, and a parlor scene with a Bible in hand. It mentions travel routes like New Wagh and Via Michigan Central, plus place names such as Chicago, Central Station, Adams Street, and Park Row.
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Beaton
New Wagh
Michigan Central
Mie
Miayarn Falla Ronto
Mhenagh Sleepers
Chicago
Omee
Adama Street
Central Staton
12Th Street
Park Row
W. IL
Wynart
N. W
Fragmented 21a Founalence song notes mystified audience
A garbled fragment lists a song title and lines about pains and winds, with stray names and phrases. The text appears as a jumble of misread characters and partial words, offering no clear event or person to identify.
Sunday School Review on biblical figures and prayer
The piece critiques a church lesson on Elijah and Elisha, Moses and John the Baptist, outlining the power of prayer, faith, and obedience. It questions readers about personal prayer, wisdom, and spiritual focus while summarizing prominent biblical events and linking them to practical faith lessons. It also notes church and clergy news and mentions educational and religious topics.
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Hilo
Wiliah
Ibis
Hoshia
Terasafey
Ein
Chod
Moses
Edlind
Satnik
Witah
Abeahran
Samwvel
Daevil
Feaih
Devoutinh
John the Baptist
Christ
John the
Way
Sin Baeleil
Pepi Bogbuer
Theaugl
Joho the Baptist
Hhimes
Agaii
Hujah
Dames AM
Wholiyin
Tidin
Vurker
Parker
Judke
John Loht
Jomlunety Corporation
Jolund
Dave
Talnuge
Talnuge. Commer Courdsucker
Salvation Arms
United States
Che
George W. Andrews
Talkadega College of Alabama
Benjamiun My Nyce
Tackport
Avbot Prangia
Aidan Gasquet
Dagueh Bana Wedhnes
Guar
Far West
Wa Omilh
Loule
Paul
Chicago Train Held Up by Bandits in Rail Robbery
A Chicago to Kansas City express train was robbed by five bandits who blew a safe and dynamited the car. The robbers fired a fusillade to deter passengers, forced the messenger to open the door, and looted the contents before fleeing toward Colum bitte Junction. The engine was cut and the train left standing two miles from the junction as the robbers disappeared.
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Chicago- Kanaea
Whisky Hollow
Tihonk
Abe
Nhe Hall
Kaawa
Pexna
Pobherny
Isia
Wwe
Tay Enginn
Cie Express Cir
Csieafe
Vitra owitedHe Cig Wna
Settger
Latty
Columbitte Junction
Six weeks for Lena to repair before final departure
The Hussias travaport Lena received six weeks to undertake necessary repairs and boiler work. If not completed, the vessel must depart from Ban Iranelaco port. Officials cite safety risks and possible broader disaster, with the Japan consul pressing for immediate departure.
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Ban Iranelaco
Prutrie
Sam Francises
Dean
Japan
Vranciaco
San Prencisco
T. iv
Maine
Cur
W. OG. Bearbert
Maine Republicans claim Govenor Cobb in tight race
In one of the era’s most vibrant campaigns Maine Republicans elect William T. Cobb of Rockland as governor by a 31,000 plurality over Cyrus A. Le vis of Waterville. The GOP also gains four Congress seats Allen Littlefield Burleigh Powers and county officers in Androscoggin. Democratic gains noted in some counties, with sheriff results shifting in Port hland and Frye’s home county marked by changes.
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Republicana
Maine
Willian T. Cobb
Rocklntin
Cyrus We
Laevis
Waterville
Pherethrus
Allen
Littlefield
Burleigh
Powers
Tvo
Stal Powers
Thendroscoggin County
Frye
Ning Yenes
IBER
Oysa
Wheat prices surge as Chicago Board options rally
A chaotic session at the Chicago Board of Trade sees May wheat hit 1.158 a bushel while sellers refuse to drop offers. Bears rush to cover as shorts push prices higher, with frost in the Northwest adding to the surge. Traders describe the pit as a frenzied scene of eager buyers and anxious sellers.
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Northwest
Indiatricta
Forples
Labor Bureau reports rise in wages and living costs
Marrall D Wright Commissioner of the Labor Bureau presents the eighteenth annual report. It covers 519 wage groups across 67 industries in 3 420 establishments with a 10.6 percent average wage increase. Living costs rose with 2 607 families surveyed in 33 states. average income 827, expenditures 768. food 42.54 percent. rent 12.95. clothing 14.04. taxes and other items 14.81 each. Beef cost 50 for 212 pounds. Prices show the lowest food price in 1896 and the highest in 1902. Freight rates and other transport rulings by the Interstate Commerce Commission are noted. A new report on aliens in confinement shows 28 939 males and 35 448 females not citizens, with 4 995 in prison for graves crimes, 5.68 percent for minor crimes, 20 270 insane, 14 604 paupers. New York leads in percentages. The government plans summer outings costing 3 million for federal employees only. sick leave and annual leave provisions are described. Navy enlistment policy shifts begin, restricting aliens to those eligible for re-enlistment and certain Atlantic station assignments.
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Marrall D. Wright
Labor Bureau
Bureau
JBCG
Commissioner General of Demigration Sargent
United States
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Nerves Cured on the Sea aboard a Small Cruiser
A Boston Journal piece extols life aboard a small cruising craft for nervous sufferers and dyspepsia. It urges philosophical calm, practical work, and prudent seamanship. Readers are told to avoid overreacting to storms, maintain simple meals, and keep variety through canned goods and fresh meat when possible.
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Atiall
Sauoe Wiiar
Authenia
Stewart
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