Mutineers torture captive then Webster saves survivors
Edward Webster endures burial at sea as mutineers plan a brutal death. A storm, rising tide and surf reveal a chance to escape. Webster drags three men from drowning, returning them to a raft and rescuing two more ashore. Confronted, the men confess their transformation from brutes to men and sail on under Webster’s leadership.
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Allda
Edward Webster
Tates
Webster
Hir
Agred
Baward “ Ebster
Our National Growth Room Left for More Population
The census bureau analysis shows the United States grew 20.7 percent from 1890 to 1900, faster than all but Argentina, with Alaska and islands excluded. Growth varied by region, with the west fastest and the middle west nearing a full capacity, while the south gains from southwest development. The north Atlantic shows steady post‑Civil War growth, and overall the nation isn’t near saturation. future growth will slow but continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Bureau
Washington
Argentina
Alaska
Insular
Europe
Canada
Canadian Northwest
Dominion
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
North Central
South Central
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Slope
North Central States
Middle West
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Far West
East
Boston Herald
Italians Breakfast Scene in Washington Station
A Washington Post item describes about 100 Italian immigrants at Pennsylvania Station eating only bread for breakfast. The observer notes the sparse meal contrasts with American workers and suggests Italians are content with minimal fare, reflecting views on immigrant labor and appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Station
Washington
America
Washington Post
Can Presenting at Court Be Allowed for Actors
The Lennon Tatler notes a long standing court rule that actors cannot be presented at court while dramatists composers and theater managers may attend if otherwise qualified. The ban persists despite friendly royal attitudes toward the stage and remains a distinguishing prejudice in royal etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon Tatler
Robbery cure claim in Cavendish man with patent pills
LeQuinn of Cavendish Virginia reports a home invasion theft that disrupted his health by chronic constipation. He credits Dr Kings New Life Pills for arresting the trouble and claims a full cure. The ad also promotes various patent medicines and drug stores, including Daugherty Bros Indiana Pa Homer City Pa and M N Park Marion Center Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Daugherty’ Bros
Indiana
Wm. I Moore
Homer City
M N. Park’s
Marion Center
Freeing From Care and Newspaper Snippets
An assortment of humorous clips from early 20th century papers includes a shipboard remark on fleeting freedom and memory, a breakfast table exchange about Bargen & Co silk ads, and quips from several newspapers noting social scenes, advertisements, and aging humor.
Why He Disappeared and Other Local Notices
In Yonkers a note hints that clothing attracted a wife, while Rev. Jno S Cox of Wake Ark shares a liver cure tale after 12 years of jaundice, praising Electric Bitters and Burdock Blood Bitters. Collectors sought, and rasied notices printed on muslin with small building lining paper offered for sale at the Progress office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imuslin
Progress Office
Real Estate For Sale by Wagner & Cathcart Indiana Pa
Wagner and Cathcart Indiana Pa offer several dwelling houses and lots in desirable Indiana locations. Listings include Creekside properties north of Indiana, plus valuable Pittsburgh area real estate at low figures. A group of well cultivated farms offers special inducements to capitalists. Contact 647 Philadelphia St for descriptions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacner & CaracaRt
Philadelphia St
Indiana
Farming Pays This Man G L Workinger Of Linn County
G L Workinger formerly of Center township now prospers as a leading Linn County farmer in Oregon. His 40 bushels per acre wheat yield is high, other crops are bountiful, and his dairy operation adds to profits. Careful soil treatment and scientific farming drive his success, and friends in the county celebrate his western prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Workinger
Center Township
Linn County
Ore
Reduced Harrisburg excursion rates for Knights event
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania stations to Harrisburg for the Supreme Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle meeting October 13 to 19. Tickets valid Oct 12 to 19, return by Oct 20, minimum 25 cents. Also sale of estate items at Valentine Shaffer farm Oct 24. Autumn Arbor Day urged. schools to plant trees. National Tribune and Progress offer $1.50 for one year.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Valentine Shaffer
Indiana
Cherryhill Township
Osborne
Pennypacker
National Tribune and Progress
Buggies and Fertilizer Offerings Advertised
An advert notes Rex Buggies arriving in two car loads and promises right build quality with high local satisfaction. It invites customers to inspect goods and secure prices on a close margin, while also stating frequent deliveries of fresh fertilizer for those seeking first class product at low prices.
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Brute Go
Ayo
Sadésmiento
Chicago Record- Herald
Bargen & ‘Co
Uszind
Philadelphia
Skrappe
Phladelphia Ledger
West
Winkle
Kansas City Journal
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Kins
Yonkers
Jno. S. Cox
Wake, Ark
Daugherty Bros
Wi. J. Moore
L. N. Park
Burdock
Julia Folbridge
West Cornwell, Conn
Pattison
Philadelphia Street
Pennsylvania. Railroad
Ace AG
Tance
P.m
Esate LY
Twoli
Homer
Blacklick
Fagram Ted
IB. Sya
Bilshravilie Ar
Neavene
Bishraville LF
Earwaee
Alleghany City
Butler Branch
Ler and Sons
Pitybang
Fisande
Fordsiaflea
Watt
Smithfield Street
Pitan
J.B
Ea Poss
R.W. Wehrle
Optician
Pennsylvania Railroad
H. G. Reeger
Penna
J. C. Conner
Tenth Streets
Uli
Orper Horne
W. S. Daugherty
Paz
Water Street
Dover
Bright
St. Vitus
Mactaggart
New York
North Fifth Street
Anderson's Street
Aes
The
New York Life
Bank
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