Awakening of Japan and the Perry Monument
Rear Admiral Beardslee returns from Japan where he promoted the Perry monument at Gora Hama. He recounts the 1858 landing, the long effort to raise funds, and the unveiling on July 15. He notes Japan’s progress, hospitality, and education while reflecting on Perry’s legacy and friendly U.S. Japan ties.
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Beardslee
Japan
Perry
Gora Hama
M. ©. Parry
America
Tatter
Beardston
Burchanan
Paris
London
Commodore Perry
Mivaion
Desiro
L. A. Beardsler
Iceboats in Holland and Europe a Fleet of Sledges
Iceboats travel across European canals and lakes for business and sport. The article describes Dutch ice schooners loading corn and wood, Finnish and Scandinavian use, and Norwegian Swedish Baltic activity. It notes a modern lowboat costs about $260, measures about 50 feet with 1000 square feet of canvas, and explains the steering, sail dynamics, and speed advantages over wind.
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Holland
Finland
Europe
Petersburg
Baltic
Norway
Great Lakes
Sweden
England
Foa
Scotland
Switzerland
Davos
Skafard
Chicago News
Wives of French officials to be replaced by bachelors in Congo
London Express reports a Paris colonial policy clash over transporting wives to French Congo. A December 1807 decree shifts travel costs to the colonial office, deemed illegal by officials who plan to send bachelors to the colony to fill the gap.
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Congo
French Congo
Colonial Office
Ilegal
London Express
Otto
Orry
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Chansy
Cheney & On
Nnt
Sim
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
W. Gleason
Notary Public
Void Judgment Sale Ratification Rule In Georgia
The Georgia Supreme Court in Tutt v. Roney holds that a defendant who receives from the sheriff the material facts of a sale under a void judgment and retains part of the proceeds effectively ratifies the sale and is bound by it.
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Eherif
Supreme Court of Georgia
Tutt Va. Roney
Calendars and Life Insurance Motifs in a Plucky Exchange
A London quip traces a patron’s question about insuring a specific company. The reply cites complying with the wife’s wishes and adds that she researched insurers, noting the company’s calendars as a witty merit. The exchange highlights social humor about life insurance and prudence.
Rajah Brooke and the head hunters of Sarawak
In Sarawak, Rajah Brooke's campaign against the Muruts ends with the capture of Okong's mountain stronghold after a twelve day march through jungles. Dyak troops plus Malays and English aid defeat the head hunter chief, with the victory celebrated by the staging of heads and prized earthenware rugs. The rajah rules from Kuching with self made laws passed by a council he formed.
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Sarawak
Brooke
Okong
Rajah Brooke
Ricketts
Heras
Kuching
Telephone Fiends Warn of Harmful Phone Habit
The New Orleans Times-Democrat warns the telephone habit can become a disease as people, including drinkers and many women, overuse calls. It notes risks to ear health and voice quality, suggesting long term effects on hearing and appearance if the practice continues beyond reason.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Hatener
Timig
Lecture on American Humor Ends with Humble Claim
Charles Batteroomis, resident of Scotch Plains, spoke on American humor at a small local church. He quoted humorists, praised favorites, and closed by reading several bits he called exquisite. A friend asked who authored the last few quips, and he admitted they were his own work.
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Charles Batteroomis
Scotch Plains
New York Times
Loomis
From a Rolling Mill to a Mammoth Iron Plant
Bernard Lauth began work at 17 in a Pittsburgh rolling mill and by 40 became manager and part owner of a small iron plant. He discovered cold rolled process after finding higher quality metal in a careless workers’ batch. His experiments formed the basis for a major expansion that made him and his partners millionaires.
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Bernard Lauth
Pittabure
Lauth
Sup Cou
Fragmented Odds and Ends From a Dated Page
A damaged OCR fragment mentions household cleaners, sales pitches, and a mix of stray lines about clothing color, Ball Blue, and dubious product claims. It references a Trinity Springs birth and a bizarre note about dog fights versus prayer meetings, reflecting scattered 1900s-era newspaper noise.
Devoe paint ad promises better results next spring
An old newspaper advertisement urges readers to choose Devoe ready paint, claiming superior quality and urging action in spring. The snippet promises free painting advice and features a Chicago-based promotional tone with bold claims about results.
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Devoe
Devor
Chicago
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Awakening OF
Te Mw Bare
Core Mamne
Gori Hama
Twan
Mom
Ono
Irajah
Sir Charles Brooke Conqueror OF
Borneo
Io Rajah Brooke
Barawik
New York
Nieara
Oxong
Murut
Bla
Cme
McCamick
Ty Lake
Elas
J. H Austin
McVicher's Theater
Ili
Sone Gore
Stateg Il
Winchester
Vealden
Jane Mem
Menu
Wolliem Hoye
Girin
Liteulcne
McKinley Memorial
Adame
Jena
Partonaea
Household Quest CO
Gept. B
Onicago
Ill
Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted, le Roy, N
Brooklyn
Garfield Tem Co
Tonob
Plao
Jore ‘Borns
Trinity Springs
Ind
W. Posse
Dour
Kansas City
L. Dougies
Nie
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