A Naval Duel with Ajax and Indomptable Courage
Narrated reminiscence of Admiral Sir Peter Hawhabaw’s nephew during a sea fight aboard the Ajax against the Indomptable and the Xantippe. The crew, led by Sir Peter, endure heavy fire, loss, and fear, yet persevere to seize a prize worth nearly a million sterling. Glory and prize money follow the battle, with Sir Peter’s celebrated cocked hat vow and a lasting day of glory marked by church attendances with Lady Hawkshaw.
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Peter Hawhabaw
Monty
Yaden
Ajax
Hia
Clas Versun
Themes Vernon
Heme
Nepthey
Andy Arithel Vernon
Pruip Overton
Thomas Vernon
Terraplal
Vernon
Overton
Kowk
Anabella
Ship of the Line
Pots Hawkshaw
Order of the Bath
Fr. Goxton
Sir Peter
Peter
Mr. Buxton
Ester Wr
Portsmouth
Poor
Burton
Bir
Gibraltar
Paselog
Tas
Guilford
Xaotippa
Giles Vernon
Sir Pater
Swain
Mr. Burton
Giles Veron
Leutenant
Sita
Lady Hawkshaw
Rabbits Fend Off Ferret in Pub Battle
In a Chestnut Street pub a seasoned ferret attacked a top-eared buck rabbit defending his den. The rabbit sprang over the ferret and kicked it away with powerful hind legs. The ferret failed thrice to grip and retired, beaten by the rabbit's defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut
Ferret
Pearson
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Fort Bealt Man Recover
Gained 57 pounds after using Doan’s Kidney Pills for a kidney stone. Patient CJ Hammonds of 517 S Hill St Fort Bealt Kansas reports relief from pain dizziness and headaches as stone partly dissolved and sediment passed. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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C.J. Hammonds
S. Hill St
Fort Bealt
Kansas
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Rabbinical Wit in a Timely Parable
A humorous exchange features an English rabbi advising placing a clock outside the synagogue to gauge arrival lateness. Two rabbis discuss envy and paradise, with one quipping that the original paradise had one serpent, but this congregation has many.
Help for the Artists Umbrella Joke Sparks Rainy Day Wit
A man hurries through the rain with an umbrella raised as acquaintances in a doorway joke about borrowing it. The scene captures a lighthearted moment reflecting how people poke fun at everyday questions and misused umbrellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero
Ag Acquaintanes
Who He Belonged To
A country paper scene shows a sharp matron denying a young reporter access and declaring she is the party the man belongs to, asserting identity over inquiry in a terse exchange about political affiliation.
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Politioa
Ehe
Editor's vow to truth and a Tuberculosis victory note
A front page style dialogue quotes a new editor pledging to tell the truth as he sees it and warns about bias. The piece reports Dr Willam Osler on tuberculosis progress, noting substantial mortality reductions in some regions and ongoing hope. It includes testimonials praising Postum coffee substitute and a family story about health improvements after switching.
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Willam Osler
Postum
Enow Bentum
Wellville
Gulf Coast
Texas
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Riggs
Mercedes
Texas Gulf Coast
John Sebastian
Rock Island-Frisco-C. & E. I
LaSalle Station
Chicago
Frisco
St. Laie
Unstable Looks At Dinner Tales From Betfington
Gen Adalbert R Betfington in Madison New Jersey recounts Civil War humor describing Gen Mahone thin and nap on a cold December morning. Uncle Davy the colored sentry supposedly tips the cot causing a chase across the frozen ground ending with Davy pleading for mercy in ragged slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adalbert R. Betfington
Madison
N. J
Mahone
Davy
Mars
William
Tired Tom Gives Clue About Plodding Pete
Sherlock Holmes style dialogue reveals Pete, called Mr. Automobile by some, is nicknamed Stick in the Mud. The club comments show Pete’s slow pace and a hint of struggle at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guoner
Old Foggman
Automobile
Guyer
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Quick Soothing Relief
An archaic advertorial piece touts Marine eye remedy as a cure for red weak and watery eyes. It claims expert physicians compounded it and that it complies with the Pure Food and Drug Law. The text includes erratic language and unrelated phrases about Mary gold and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Backache Relief Promised by Lydia E Pinkham Ad
Rockland Maine reader reports long back and side pain solved after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ad claims backache signals female weakness and promotes the remedy as safest, with Mrs Pinkham offering free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Rockland
Maine
Lydia I. Pinkham
Rod
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinklam
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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Richard Glyn
Siehe
Glies Vernon
Tndi
Arizona
Daily Rattlesnake
Hla Marter
Sherlock Holmes
Tom
Andiy
Patch
Mal
Pete
Mary-gold
Lewis
Jaa
Wate Pon Iti Wabash Manufacturing Company
Pallet
Wabash, Indiana
Uae
Lund
Orien
Binion
Pref Pamuinlet
Axon
Tareke Jepaow
Mighes Ladd
Luckney
Sofiia
Buran
Cita Iloek
Dexter
Miechabpaill
Sk Kanllerpheer
Wis
Grog
Defiance
William Jennings Bryan
Ong
Eanz
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