Poem echoes naval power across ages and oceans
A fragmentary poem recalling great sea battles and naval leaders. It weaves lines about Nelson Farragut Rodney Hutson and Dewey, with echoes of Drake and the Spanish Armada. The speaker proclaims the oceans belong to English speaking powers and the ships that pull together across centuries.
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Atlantic
Don
Manila
Drake
Cadia
Iron Dewey
Nelson
Sarragur
Rodney
All
Bellamy Storer
House Hunt Tries for Ideal City Home
Mrs Bradkiya’s sister Miss Leslardi and Bee search for a damp, hoped for city house. After a hopeful start, the group debates rents and future plans as Mrs Franklyn contemplates leaving to avoid Lawrence. A new prospect promises a bright, though costly, future if they secure it.
House deal sparks family intrigue and a New York trip
In a melodrama in the Millard Square house pursuit, Bee Lessardi and Julia push for a purchase while Mrs Franklyn negotiates a price of 2000 yearly, with a rival bidder possibly at 2500. The plot thickens as Lawrence faces family tension and a lawyerly stance to secure the home amid shifting offers.
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Mr. Franklyn
New York
Bee
Miss Lessardi
Mrs. Franklyn
Julia
Ave
Ao Tarabis
Lawrence
Tee
Talia
Millard Square
Franklin Rose
Inglena Ron
Son
Miss ‘Lessardi
Stiall
New York News
Debate Over Boer War Command and The Breakhorst Battles
A mid nineteenth century critique argues British defeat blamed on leadership. cites Breakhorst Spin, Tyetoria, Potchestroom and Laing's Neck engagements. It notes Durban 1848 and Doornkop as sources of British failing tactics and suggests courage and leadership as key factors beyond generalship.
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Colley
Breakhorst
Tyetoria
Potchestroom
Durban
Natal
Doornkop
Boomplatts
Laing's Neck
Jowett
Co. Deane
How They Endure Heat in Iron Foundries and Ships
Report describes workers in foundries and steamships enduring extreme dry heat with low clothing. Humidity is absent so temperatures feel less oppressive, yet sweat and vitals are strained by air that is 94 degrees with 80 percent humidity missing. The piece notes the unusual effect of dry heat on the body.
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Savane Nui News
United States
Mas
Roe
Steve
Baer
Gay
A GOOD SUBSTITUTE FOR A HOT SPRINGS WOMAN
A Hot Springs woman went to her pastor to complain about her husband. After hearing her long list of delinquencies the minister asked if she wished to heap coals of ice upon his head. The remark left her in hot water.
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Arkansaw
Thomas
Imus Mayor Missing Suspected Rebel Defection
Ab Manila the mayor of Imus has disappeared. It is supposed he joined the rebels on the promise of receiving a generalship.
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Manila
Imus
Ttig
Tolan Smyth Co Catalogue Promises Quality Goods for Families
Important information notes the Tolan M. Smyth Co at 1 West Madison Street Chicago as a trusted supplier with a vast illustrated catalogue covering every household article. It highlights the firm’s years of fair dealing and extensive reach, claiming over half a million Chicago homes furnished. A sample illustration features gentlemen's overcoats as proof of extraordinary value from the Smyth catalogue.
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Tolan M. Smyth Co
Madison Street
Chirasa
Enbury
Chicago
Sloue
Tso
John M. Smyth Company
John C Aubinger and the Keokuk Pioneer Leader Hubinger
John C Aubinger profiles John Hubinger of Keokuk Iowa a Progressive leader in the Midwest noted as a multi mill ionaire inventor and philanthropist with French and German roots born in New Orleans Tennessee later moving to Keokuk His career spans patent driven manufacturing ventures and a shift toward marketing a new starch product Ned Gross Star sh Uled Cross and Shakespearean views appear in the promotional material highlighting Hubinger's public spirited ventures and local influence in Keokuk and Minneapolis directories.
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Midle West
John C. Hubinger
Hubtoger
Tan
Ken~ Lugby
Mubinger
Uuvinger
Rommeres
Ned Gross
Thubinger
Sineet Mailiigs
Cheetrie Valig Phants i Valley Telephone Ci
Sudeert
Minnerpolis
St. Parl
Uhrlinger
Eirele
Progressive ad marketing from a century old laundry ad
The text touts continued enterprise and market leadership with claims of superior merit and pricing. It promotes a RED CROSS laundry product, a free calendar, Shakespeare pictures, and a Century Gist Calendar, plus a coupon book offer. Various historical notes and advertisements follow, listing schools, products, and curiosities from Oshkosh Wis, 1867 onward.
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RED Cross
Childrgn
Mubloge
Parchment Talks On Cuban Postal Accord
Negotiations proceed among Cuba and four other nations under a proposed convention. The United States and Germany play key roles with Postmaster General and German official Foy von Schwarzenstren named in the talks.
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Cuba
Vranee
United States
South
Gerr
Foy von Schwarzenstren
Germany
Mrs Col Richardson Saved By Mrs Pinkham
In a testimonial style fragment a claimant credits Mrs Pinkham with saving her life after a near grave condition. The text references medical symptoms and treatments but is garbled, leaving unclear details about dates locations or specific outcomes beyond survival.
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Col. Richardson
Pinkham
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Winghester Repeating Arms CD
Winchester Avenue
New Haven
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Ely
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Arter
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Fwo
Hite
Jatia Lessardi
Bradkiya
Clapper Per Hinds
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Franklyn
Dudia
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Aula
Seeren
Rome
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Mammoth
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Baker
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Ingage
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Majala Hill
Gotslack
Tour
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Mambu
Tus
Luc Pesntt
Aftican Review
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Ongtt
Serine
Athena
Atlantic City
John C. Aubinger
Neil
Prsident Cannon
Chase National Bank
Northwest
Aton Witslong
Editdrem Jonshing Softies
Settle
Havina
Vircame
Spencerian Business and Shorthand College
Milwaukee
Oshkost Business Colege
Wall
Récley
Arctic
Lieut
Peary
Jert Sizfoun
Fhnewiating
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Sable
Michigan
Campbell Ot Lick Observatory
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