Christmas Tragedy Aboard the Mary Ann at Cape Horn
On Christmas Eve 1807 the Mary Ann battles a gale near Cape Horn as Rob Jones, a sailor long away from home, is swept overboard by a broken strap. The crew conducts an improvised auction in the forecastle to raise funds for his family, beginning with a straw pillow and a linen collar, while the ship presses on through heavy seas and long odds.
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It Was Cor Jones On Deck After All
A maritime tale recounts Bob Jones swept overboard during a voyage. The mates auction off worn clothes and kept letters from home as keepsakes until Dick purchases one, reading a note from a waiting sweetheart. Bob vows to return home to his mother and San Francisco girls, aided by Dick’s Bible and Christmas money.
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Cape Horn
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Liverpool
New York
San Francisco
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Leewant
Philadelphia Ledger
Mosquito Control Debate Tied to Musical Tactics and Prophophones
Regtime Annoye Mosquitoes and related powders were discarded by the fall canoelsta of the Charles River at Boston in favor of prophophones as a method to keep mosquitoes and other insects at bay. The liveliest music is chosen, though no trial proves it most effective for repelling pests.
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Charles River
Boston
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Lexington Resident
A Lexington reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and rheumatic stiffness. The testimonial notes five to six years of weakness, dull back ache, and relief after using the pills as directed. Sold by Gorrell's drug store with a price of five cents. Foster Milburn Company, Buffalo, NY, is sole agent.
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Lexington
T. C. Irwin
E. Malo
Doeu
Lexinton Prople
Gorrell
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Wise Men Visit Bethlehem Reflecting King of the Jews
A Christmas lesson from Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the promised heir to David's throne. The wise men follow a supernatural star to Bethlehem, present gifts, and worship the child, while Herod plots, and the text notes true saving faith lies in receiving Christ, not mere knowledge.
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Ron
Bears
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the Gazette
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Sunday Sun
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Uae
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Seat Ous
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L. G. Jahnke& Company
North Main Street
Santa Claus
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OUP, Baptist Church
Lexington, VA
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Virginia
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Jerome
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Surrey
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Louieville
Michigan
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Novia
Rocky Mountain
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Hever
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