Naval Mysterious Wrecks from Early American Vessels
George Ethelbert Walsh recounts strange naval disasters from the early US Navy. Veritable enigmas include No. 7 from 1805 never heard after Sandy Hook, Monongahela lifted by a tidal wave at Santa Cruz, and Wateree carried inland to a tropical forest. The Saratoga vanished after a storm near Delaware capes.
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Trent. Ogelvie
Sandy Hook
Santa Cruz
Frederichstadt
Wateree
Arien
Peru
Philadelphia
James Young
Delaware Capes
Young
Yokohama
Bombay
Hurricares
Samoa
Bainbridge
Cape Hatteras
Huron
Norfolk
Saginaw
Pacific
George Ethelbert Walsh
Leslie's Weekly
Coughs and Remedies Featured in Local Ad Notes
A historic fragment shows Dr Bell Pine-Tar-Honey promoted as life saving after long coughs and costly treatments. The snippet includes a testimonial from J B Rosell of Grantsburg and mentions birthdays in Keyyt, an old misspelled note about Lost-A fips and Cheatham's Chill Toni with no reward offered.
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Dr. Bell
J.B. Rosell
Grantsburg
Cheatham
Jackson Drug Co. Nor
Prominent Hannibal Man Credits Dr King’s New Discovery
J E Silly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a severe illness starting with typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with quick relief and recovery from lung trouble, praising its effectiveness and recommending trial bottles at F C Savage’s drug store.
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J. E
Hannibal
F. C. Savage's
Generosity Among Soldiers in War Time
An essay argues war fosters generosity rather than cruelty, noting soldiers share readily and officers show refined manliness even in fierce campaigns. The piece warns against romanticizing war and urges caution in expecting virtuous sentiment from conflict. A subscriber notice from the Star offers a set of coin silver memorial spoons from Quaker Valley Manufacturing Co. for a paid offer.
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Boston Transcript
Quaker Valley Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Cuba
Morro Castle
U.S
Quaker Valley Ofg. Co
Harrison Street
Dee
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Camden
Ark
Benjamin C. Pollocks
E. H. Poe
N. P
Granis
Polk County
Haying
Sontexer
Atk
Zachariah B. Kahii
Charles I. Plowman
Nix
Charles L. Plowman
Rae Dee
Janes B. Hickman
Nfy
Hig
Vandervoort
Fra Oelock
Rexieter
United States Lane
KTV
Boi Alet
B.A. Sontek EE
The Medieval Smith and His Craft
A concise tribute to medieval smiths as artists alongside architects and masons. The piece praises their skill in graceful forges, fewest tools, and enduring works on gateways doors and weathercocks, noting their lasting influence and exemplars in old monuments.
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Smith
No Right to Ugliness Beauty Advice Ad from Savage Drug
A corny 19th century health ad claims a lovely woman stays healthy to remain attractive. It links weak digestion and kidney troubles to pimples and a dull complexion, touting Electric Bitters as the cure for stomach liver and kidney regulation and blood purification. The product promises stronger nerves and a "velvety" skin and costs 50 cents at B C Savage’s drug store.
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B.C Savage
The Savage Bachelor and A Wise Retort
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a quarrel between a Savage Bachelor and a Sweet Young Thing over a will condition. It features satirical dialogue about marriage and benevolence. Also note an ad for De Witt's Little Early Risers claiming to relieve constipation and related ailments. Northern produce at wholesale from E Willman’s commission house.
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Savage Bachelor
Indianapolis Journal
de Witt
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Keyyt
Dackson | Drug Co
United States
Kimball
Hollenberg Music CO
Little Rock, Ark
THE
Mena Bottling Works
Lee and Soda Water
Fred Raush, Mer
Mena
G. B. Glendining
L. G. Baker
Little Rock
de Queen Street
Honert Avenue
E. Willman
Richey EN Enameles
Davisma
America
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Spain
N. D. Thompson Publishing Co
ST. Louis
New York
Orry
Ry, K. Hiram T. Cummings
South Carolina
Elizabeth J. Jackson
Alty
Mr. Cummings
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Methodist Protestant Church
I. CG. Savage
Arthur
BaEoes Zu Ee Ey
Pittsburg
Texarkana
Shreveport
Hornbeck
Port Arthur
D. J. Cavette
W. R- Blocksom & CO
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