Sailing Ships in the Modern World of Steam and Trade
A National Geographic overview notes the shift from sailing to steam and liner transport. It details how tramp steamers and regular liners dominate world tonnage, while a small group of square rigged ships persists, mainly in grain and nitrate trades, facing insurance and maintenance challenges as they chase rare charters and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
North Atlantic
Cape Horn
Australia
Europe
Suez
Good Hope
New Zealand
Panama
Panama Canal
Valparaiso
Buenos Aires
Talcahuano
Magellan
Tierra del Fuego
Guanape
Lobos
Santa Rosa
Jacksonville
Wilmington
Falmouth
C. B. Pedersen
Atlantic
Hamburg
Padua
Passat
Parma
Priwall
Pamir
Peking
Chile
Elbe
America
Port Adelaide
Cary
Beatrice
Melbourne
London
English Channel
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Archibald Russell
Lawhill
Seven Seas
Red Cross Gifts by Russian Czar The Romanoffs gave fortune
Fortune magazine reveals Grand Duke Alexander says the Romanoff fortune of 100 million dollars was donated to Red Cross and other relief groups two years before the Russian revolution. He notes the funds vanished from London banks and German currency inflation wiped out children’s fortunes by 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Alexander
George V
Fortune
Deluxe
Romanoffs
Bank of England
Russia
Grand Duke
London
Alexander II
Publc
Berlin
Quick acting germ killer promises throat relief
An advertisement touts B and MM Tas Penotmating Germ as a fast, easy cure for throat and tonsil infections. It claims rapid action to stop infections, urges readers to obtain a full size bottle for 1.25 and offers a free helpful checkset, with delivery from FLE Rolling Co. Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLE, Rolling Co
Beverly St
Boston
Mass
Princess Patricia Escapes in Ely Park Overnight
A princess tiger escaped from a cage in a city park at Ely Nevada. Residents kept indoors as dogs panicked and a posse searched the hills all night. By morning the feline returned to her open cage unnoticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Ely
Nev
Being a candidate for office and self discipline
An anonymous Diogenes chapter mocks political rhetoric while urging self discipline. A promotional note for Cole's Carbolisalve claims quick burn or cut relief and scarless healing. The ad targets general readers with product pricing and distributor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford
The First Shall Be Last
A Baltic dialogue quoted in Berlingske Vidende from Copenhagen notes a swap of generations with a father remarking his son is improving and an ironic line about ages reversing as suits are exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Nather
Berlingske Vidende
Copenhagen
A Tight One Mary What You Ye Gae Me for a Big Kiss
Sandy and Mary engage in playful banter with a cheeky exchange about affection ending in a warm hug between friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
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Firestone Oldfiat
Firestone Sentinel
Ford
Chevrole
Erty Ant
Buick
M. Olds
Bile
Auburn
Jordan
Gardue
Marmor
Oaklane
Peerless Stud
Viking
Franklin
Hudson
Cadillac Lincoln
Packard
Firestone
Oldfield
Riveston Oldfield
Bey
Fisastone
BUS
Firestone Service
Romanoff
Portune
Wetec
Tyrese Chorce
Pattyn
Burcovne
Voice of Firestone
Pase
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