Duck Steamer Fire Monkey Episode At Sea
On the steamship Alliance bound from Norfolk to Lisbon a fire drill turned comical and perilous. A monkey coated in hot pitch and gun cotton sparked chaos aloft as sailors fought flames and prevented a catastrophe, with the creature repeatedly rolling in the sticky mix before being corralled. The incident ended without disaster, though crew and passengers endured tense moments and awe at the monkey’s antics.
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Norfolk
Lisbon
Portugal
United States
Allance
Ty Bots
Paul
Thad
Duaker
Seth
Grasa
Feariog
Wate
Tolachlet
Monkey
Kingdom Come
Thor
Stanley du Bois
Los Angeles Times
Rule of the Road Explained by a London Policeman
An American traveler learns from a London constable why pedestrians and traffic keep to the left in England. The officer demonstrates with road geometry to show how turning right would obstruct oncoming and departing vehicles, then notes the interviewer’s likely tip.
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London
England
Saya
King's Cross
Tri
Min
Tostiy
Bobby
A Royal Despot and the Napoleonic Surge
A historical sketch recounts Charles Eugene of Württemberg born 1728 died 1793 abused power and sold 6,000 subjects to England. It portrays his tyrannical rule with brutal acts, a dramatic speech to youths, and a claim Schiller heard the tale. it also touches Phil May drawings and Bank of England guards observing from hidden posts.
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Charles Eugene of
Wurttemburg
Fredencka
Vieyrenth
Wurttembers
Hmusband
England
Schiller
Phil May
Jr Sa
London News
Woman Salt of Man’s Lie Quips at Marriage
A brief exchange quotes Michelet on women as the salt of a man’s life and adds that young men are less fresh after marriage. The remark appears in a Boston Transcript dialogue snippet between Mins Keen and others.
History Plavnned The Professor and The Bright Student
Fragmentary clue themed item with references to Leonidas at Thermopylae and a Cleveland dealer phrase. Readable bits suggest a dialogue titled piece discussing roles and a pans issue in a classroom or shop setting.
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Leonidas
Thermopylae
Cleveland
Dean's Kidney Pills Back Aches Exchange Offer
An advertisement claims back pain and kidney ache relief by Dean's Kidney Pills. Oscar Tim of 630 Adams St, Wausau Wis, testifies he recovered after using the pills and returned to work. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Oscar Tim
Adams St. Wausau
Wis
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
After the Grippe Vinal Promises Cure for Coughs
A Maplesville Alabama reader recalls a severe grippe leading to a hacking cough and bronchitis. After trying many remedies, a pharmacist recommended Vinal, which supposedly cured the ailment after three bottles. Vinal is praised as a tonic iron rich fish liver oil product aiding strength in elderly and convalescents.
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Kwrb Hicks
Maplesville
Ala
Capsize risk for vessels under Fundy tides at piers
In Fundy bay and its tributaries, capsizes near piers are common as tides rise forty to sixty feet. Ships rest on wooden shoes fixed at the mud bottom but may slide off during high winds, sinking into chocolate colored mud up to forty five feet beneath the next rising tide.
Engaged Girl at Boarding School Tests Parlor Privacy
A six month plan before graduation leads to engagement with parental and school consent to two weekly visits. Rumors of listening in on private talks arise as a flirtatious exchange prompts a sharp retort about trust. A later joke concerns a fountain pen and a request for tailored overalls as a birthday gift.
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Markat
Dr Turbin L Treat Rheumatism and Rectal Ailments
Dr Turbin offers cures for rheumatism enlarged veins fistula piles kidney bladder lingering ailments and other rectal diseases. He invites all affected to his office to learn his method and assures no charge for consultation with fees for a cure. He appeals to dissatisfied patients and promises safe quick permanent relief and references from cured patients.
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Linvite
Had Helped Herself. English Lodging House in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia reader recalls a lodging house in London described by a visitor. The landlady is said to gouge tenants, with a tale of a guest asking for whisky as his tinderbox? The anecdote notes improvised repair and a running joke about what the landlady charges.
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Philadelphia
Tara
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Stories OF the Sea
Wurttemberg
Bank of England Watchers
Bank of England
Exton Bros., Drugaists
Eee
Sbe
Frank
Kinneapolis Journal
Ming
DR. Turbin
Berlin
Germany
Marshfield
Blodgett Hotel
Stevens Point
Jacobs House
Doctor Turbin
Randolph St
Chicago
Agbof
Guy
Wanin
Ing
M. M
Travis T. C
Considara
Karl Deece Moseah
Aid
Pfttar
Thordin
Wm. Anderson
Aeveral
Shin
Maoler
Locouer
Arp
Auburndale
Gale Vidego
Popels ‘Ananer Airy Lowd
Eave
J.C. Chapwan
Cameron Tow
A. E. Bennett
Crinmoor Town
Dexter Lawn
Bmaraise
Raplae San Ward
H. Leme
Grand Rapids
Frank W
Bena Alanson
Louis Aymundson
Crispenaen
Lincoln
Decke Mirahnel
Wisth
Lebroede
Maranie
Lintemann Cpg
Tenheld Sd Ware
E Fald
ROI
Viguvsbiata Ooh
Jos
Arate
Joseph Kobel Milladore Torn
Mam Hooper
Nehoosa Village
Elchateady
Port
Josuph Rimer
Hanry
Oa Bante Knu
Gov. H. Conkih
Seneca Town
Ewan Dye Tat
Simon ‘Orland
Pelar Angen la Dinee Surenearer
Wood Sauer
Eckes& Eckes
Eckes & Eckes
R. Connor Co
Office
Sexton Brothers
the Marshfield Times
Wisconsin
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