The Panama Canal Saga and the De Lesseps Scandal
The piece recounts the long dream of a Panama canal, early efforts and surveys, and the rise and fall of de Lesseps and the French company. It covers early advocates from 1499 to 1885, the 1880s collapse, the 1890 ceremony, bankruptcy, and the transfer of rights to the United States, with note of deaths from yellow fever and malaria and remnants of French equipment left along the isthmus.
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Nalbon
Marion
Te Houthern
Philip II of
Spain
Heotehman
Matterson
Jan Oma
Nicaragua
Latin America
Frain
United States
Atlantic
Nice Mave
Agra Povernment Borane Leape Tient
Lucien Napoleon Penaparte Wee
Finad Eclers
Ferdinand de Lemepe
Albert Edwarde
Thas
de Lecerpe
Ala Company
Sues
Lte
Pation
Congress
de Lessepe
de Leesops
France
Colon Crumerd
Panama
Shaary 1
Doguta
Haubary &Clnnce
Eawards
Pasama
de Loewse Ps
New French Canal Company
Us Concore
Marty
de Lesappe
Cristobal
Anvoon
Colon
Usele Sam
Lethmus
Chicago
Atlantc
Cullebra Cut
Tuberculosis Fight Aims To Reach Public At Once
A 1920s public health plea outlines the fight against tuberculosis. It cites the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis and calls for state actions, urging early funding and public awareness. The piece weaves in anecdotes and quotes about relatives and social impact, framing prevention as urgent and widely everyone's duty.
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Nate
He Na Tional Association
Lee Wilatitesch Heerlen
Syralnia
Staten Potle
Deletriet
Olumbta
Eczema Spreads Over Body in Infant Case Report
A two week old boy developed widespread eczema with pimples and severe itching. Despite initial treatment his condition worsened, prompting use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment as described in a public notice, with remarks on care and possible remedies. The report notes dramatic skin involvement on the cheeks and arm.
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John White
Park Riot Sparks City Meeting To Plan Calm
Unclear text reports a disturbance in a park scene with references to a riot and rising tensions. A public meeting is called by city officials or residents to discuss steps to calm the area and address safety concerns. Names and exact locations are not legible in the fragment.
Fragmented critique on a dinner opera debate exchange
The text critiques a person’s responses at a dinner and at the opera, comparing behavior to an iceberg where only a fraction is visible. It suggests the subject, dressed in an evening gown, is useless for attempts to judge.
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Minefrorene
How He Would Have Them How Will You Have Pour Ges
A garbled exchange recalls a St Louis trade booster visit in which a caller asks about cooking methods for a product and whether it affects cost. The reply references cooking on a slice of bacon as proposed by the customer, amid a flustered tasting and promotional chatter.
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Levenworth
Kern
Wonderful remedy for wounds and skin diseases advertised
Railroad surgeon proclaims a universal antiseptic solution for wounds burns sores and many skin conditions. Sold by Paris Medicine Co 2622 Pine St St Louis MO with sample jars available and money back guarantee.
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Merce
Paris Aedicine Co
Pine St
T. Louis
Unclear text from Srmail Souls diary entry
Fragmentary OCR reads like a dialogue about enforcement and crime, mentioning Mr Rhy and a plan to deter wrongdoing. Specific names, places, or dates are not discernible, making precise summary difficult. The item resembles a stray, damaged record rather than a coherent news item.
Women’s equality clause echoed by speakers at event
A speech event quotes a speaker declaring women were created to match men, asserting equal status and abilities. The remark inflamed audience discussion about gender roles and opportunity, with attendees signaling support for parity in work and public life.
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Ferdinando de Lemeps
Pacific
le Grand Francas
Dream of
Moe
de Lesseps Palace
Golumaus
Gristoral
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Fee Emilee
Cee Tyree
Atlantic Wonder
J 8 Tyree
Washington
Ade
ANP Chemietry
Lahden
Charles
Charies
Cutieura
Pont. Eard
Arther
Krfose
THE
Coca-Cola Company
Atlaxta, Ga
Arethia of
Ela
Libby
Seville
Neill
Argention
Breen
Tewits
Sage Bink
St Louis
Man
Reyat
Porter
Srmail
Doeton Singlatt
Mr Rhy
Nestea Seileal
Tree Absoraene JR
Temple of Springfield
Moog
Kline
Pele
WN. U. ST. Louis
Grove
Strerethon
Deluliiv Ami
Pale
Sicily
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