Sailor Slavery on the Seas Aids Big Business Yet
A long critique argues American seafaring remains a chattel slave system under law. It cites crimp recruitment, blood money, and forced wages, plus cramped forecastle housing, desertion penalties, and inferior living conditions. It notes foreign flags and crews dominate, with higher ship losses among U.S. vessels and growing use of nonAmerican sailors in merchant activity.
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Ello
Henry
San Francisco
United States
America
Irons
Mediterranean
Rhodes
Rome
North
Europe
Barcelona
Hanseatic League of Cities
Hanseatic League
Bea
Iitation
Goa
Congress
High Seas
Oregon
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Cf Navigation
Pacific Ocean
United States Commissioner of Navigation
Tpaige
China
Japan
Titoe
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promises Dentals Savings
An advertisement urges Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a germicide to protect teeth. It claims whitening tartar removal and decay prevention, reduces dentist bills, and deodorizes false teeth. Sold by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston with 25 and 65 cent prices and free samples.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Tuberculosis Fight Intensifies in Japan
Japan health association mobilizes over 200000 local members to lecture nationwide as tuberculosis rises. Professor Kitasato of Tokyo cites factory industrialization and rapid modernization as factors in worsening the health challenge.
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Japan
Japan Health Association
Kitasato
Tokyo
Noted Poet Loosened Grip Amid Rivalry Feud
Mabel jokes about handling matters as a lover tried to throw out a football player in a tense exchange. Scribbler notes poets avoid fights while Mabel reveals the man’s affectionate regard for poetry. The dialogue hints at a romantic conflict and a protective father figure.
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Mabel
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Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound praised by Graniteville reader
In a Graniteville Vermont letter Mrs. CuAs describes relief from nervousness and other symptoms during menopause and credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health and strength. She urges other women to publish the testimonial to help others and notes Mrs. Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Graniteville, Vt
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
CuAs
Barclay
R.F.D
Graniteville
Lydia E
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Northwestern
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Duluth Street Railway Company
Carmen Gan
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