Night of the fleet aboard Missouri and the two seas
A vivid, sprawling account of a man overboard scare during a midnight fleet maneuver. The Missouri and sister ships halt as lifebuoys, searchlights, and lifeboats activate in an orderly drill, revealing crew duties, naval law, and the awe of a world power sailing at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Uae
Titan
Ohio
Maine
Missouri
Kentucky
Equator
Rio de Janeiro
Justinian Napoleon
United States Naval
Thor
Hig Cat
Cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Grorae Jorpy of Marlton New Jersey says ten years of serious female troubles including inflammation ulceration indigestion and nervousness ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health and sleep and recommends others try it noting many testimonials on file at the Lynn Massachusetts laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
N.J
Lydia LE. Pinkham
Grorae Jorpy
Bar 40
Marlton
Lydia E. Pinkharh
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Homer
Overhead Tale Spirited Canary Disrupts Hungarian Dining
A canary hung over a square table in a Hungarian restaurant. The bird dropped from its cage and swirled toward the orchestra causing diners to recall bird seed in their soup. A separate poker game on the B and O train spilled grips and dress suit cases into the kitty, ending the game in confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncey
Bird Seed
Carnations Sleep Mystery Linked to Luminating Gas
Florists encounter losses as carnations fail to open, a phenomenon dubbed going to sleep. Hull botanical laboratory experiments reported in the Botanical Gazette suggest even tiny amounts of luminating gas trigger the effect on these flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Botanical Laboratory
The
Botanical Gazette
Family Skeletons Spar Over Courtroom Exhibitions
A tongue in cheek exchange from a family skeleton complains about being exhibited in courtrooms where the air is notoriously bad. The joke contrasts audience expectations with the skeleton’s own perspective on public display.
Dodging Work at the Browns Summer Cottage
A wife complains of the heat and decides not to do housework. She suggests they visit the Browns at their summer cottage where they expect to be welcomed warmly.
The Doctor's Wife Praises Grape-Nuts For Health
A nurse endorses Grape-Nuts noting its palatability and suitability for all ages. She describes preparation methods with milk or water, including a protein mix with egg white and fruit, and cites benefits for weak stomachs and nervous or brain fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
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Erichard Baike
Idos Za
Connecticut
Nebously
Pinh
Hractl
Alabama
Hfe
Minnesota
Incehif
Elementa
Ardola
Allence
Tropica
Navy
Tropics
Seaboard
Bridget
G1 International
Magassive Company
Othe
ANS Alley PLC
Tahal
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