Captain Blood Battles French Fleet in Caribbean Duel
In a recreated high seas action Captain Blood leads buccaneers aboard the Arabella against Rivarol’s French squadron near Port Royal. The polemical battle sees grapnels, boarding, and torrential cannon fire as Blood’s crew harasses the Victorieuse and Elizabeth while securing the prize. The action ends with the Arabella kept afloat by grapnels as boarding commences.
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Lair
Port Royal
Tong
Lord Willoughby
van der Kuylen
Jeremy
Rivarol
Elizabeth
Arabella
Blood
Port Royal harbor scene shifts as buccaneer ships anchor
The two buccaneer ships sit off Port Royal as sails flap idly under the harbor's lee. They had moved up earlier unseen by the city and by M. de Rivarol's forces, lingering near the shore two hours after arriving.
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Port Royal
M. de Rivarol
Vegetable Compound Praised by Expectant Mother
Spring Valley Saskatchewan letter recounts using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before confinement. The writer, a farmer's wife, reports restful sleep, reduced back pain, smooth labor, and a healthy nine pound baby girl. She endorses the medicine and urges others to try it.
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Spring Valley
Sask
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. Eaton
Voyage From Singapore Delivers Exotic Zoo Cargo
London Zoo welcomes a striking collection of rare animals from Singapore aboard a 25 day voyage. C H Hicks led the crew in managing a cobra, a bullfighting style bear encounter, two sun bears in Chinese bunks, and a turtle death with an inquest amid a scene of lively cargo and zoo staff drama.
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London Zoo
Singapore
C. H. Hicks
Sheila's Brush Holiday Among Newfoundland Fisherfolk
The greatest holiday among Newfoundland fisherfolk is Sheila's Brush, celebrated on March 18. A brush means a storm or blizzard causing a cessation of fishing work, with Patrick's and Sheila's storms tied to St. Patrick and Sheila's birthdays. When arctic blizzards collect outside, homes stay warm and lively for up to forty eight hours.
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Newfoundland
Sheila
Patrick's
Sheila's
Sary
St. Patrick
Canada to ship 5000 peony blooms to Wembley display
Canada plans an overseas exhibition of 5000 peony blooms from W. Ormiston Roy of Montreal at Wembley in July. John F. Roy will accompany the shipment aboard to preserve condition, with blooms likely from Norton of Ayerscliff and rarities like La France and Sarah Bernhardt.
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Wembley
Canada
W. Ormiston Roy
Montreal
John F. Roy
W. Ormiston
Dominion
Krondyke
Mr. Roy
Solange
Enchantresse
Avalanche
China
Mr. Norton
Kellway
Glorious
England
le Cygne
Victor le Moine
Marsha Bulloch
Edward Harding
Roy
Portland
Oregon
One of London's Treasure Houses
A London coin expert William Valentine stores a priceless collection in a tiny high room above a busy street. He began classifying 1200 coins from the Indian Museum of Calcutta a decade ago and continues despite writer's cramp.
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London
William Valentine
Indian Museum of Calcutta
Trotzky Seeks Uncollected Salary From Canadian Pacific
Trotzky formerly resided in New York and left to aid in the Russian Revolution becoming a world figure. He neglected to collect three months salary from the Canadian Pacific Railway for publicity work. The company treasurer wrote but received no reply. he may return to collect.
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Trotzky
New York
Canadian Pacific Railway
Railroad Magazine
Spring Salt residents warned against milk bottle opening
A regional note cautions residents of Spring Salt to avoid opening milk bottles. The message also observes differing reactions to growling by a dog over his food versus a man, implying behavioral contrasts in animals and people.
Removing Salty Taste From Salted Meat Method
An ex naval man shares a recipe from the salt junk era. He suggests soaking salted meat overnight in cold water with about half a teacup of salt per gallon. He claims the morning rinse will remove the saltiness, making the meat palatable.
Bees specialize on one flower say experts
Prof. Von Frisch of Berlin University, expert on bees, says honey gathering bees focus on a single flower type because they react to one perfume. The note ends with a quip about poverty.
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Prof
von Frisch
Berlin University
Giant Hutchinson Cottonwood Tree Rooted From Judge's Cane
A cottonwood planted fifty one years ago by Judge W. R. Brown in Hutchinson Kansas grew into one of the largest trees in the city. Amos Plank, who confirms the tale, recalls the judge twirling the cane and planting it on East Sherman Street.
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Kansas
Hutchinson
Kas
W. R. Brown
East Sherman Street
Amos Plank
Brown
Plank
New York World
Baby's Own Tablets Prove Best for Childhood Ailments
Mrs. Howard King of Truro Nova Scotia endorses Baby's Own Tablets as unsurpassed for children. Thousands of mothers agree the tablets regulate stomach and bowels, relieve constipation and indigestion, colds, fevers, and teething pains. They are guaranteed free from injurious drugs and cost 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Howard King
Truro
N.S
Dr. Wiliams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
New York Broker Adopts Currency Pads to Keep Money Clean
A New York broker receives new currency and has it converted into pad form at his station to store funds without marring or mussing. He calls this method the most convenient way to maintain money in good condition.
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New York
Miller's Worm Powders Useful and Harmless to Children
Miller's Worm Powders act mildly and without injury to the child and have a deadly effect upon worms. They have long been in successful use and are recognized as a leading preparation for the purpose. They have proven their power in many cases and given relief to children who would have remained weak without it.
Longtime Sunday School Teacher Anna Slade Celebrates 102nd Birthday
For 80 years Mrs. Anna Slade of Hastings England has taught Sunday school and is believed to hold a world record. The piece notes her 102nd birthday and notes a product promotion for Holloway's Corn Remover.
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Anna Slade
Iastings
Eng
Baby finds ring lost along the beach by mother
Mrs. Mary Roza had lost her baby ring 21 years ago while at the beach. Her daughter recently uncovered the ring in the sand and it remains in excellent condition.
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Mary Roza
Engineering building contract at University of Saskatchewan
Minard's Liniment notes a new contract for an engineering building at the University of Saskatchewan with work advancing as rapidly as possible.
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Armco
University of Saskatchewan
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