Arctic Explorer Interactions With Icebergs and Open Water
Interview excerpt with Commander Schley recounting near-misses with hidden icebergs during Greely relief efforts. He notes 1 500 icebergs off Greenland, the ship’s resilience, and his belief winter stays fail to beat next season’s open water dangers. He argues for early return and rapid use of open seas to reach the pole.
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Schley
Greely
Greenland
New Bedford
New London
Weyprecht
Arctic Circle
Dundee
Fly Screen Pitch From Detroit Man and Frauds Ahead
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a comical street pitch for fly screens. The seller touts 50 percent below cash value and claims benefits from fuel savings to cholera and burglary prevention, while a wary listener questions the promises and the seller departs humbly.
Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup Promoted for Children
Disturbance at night from a teething child prompts a global sales appeal. The ad touts Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup as swiftly relieving suffering, easing dysentery and stomach issues, reducing inflammation, and boosting energy. Marketed as the remedy of an esteemed American nurse and physician, sold everywhere at 25 cents per bottle.
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Henry, Johnson & Lord, Proprietors
Burlington
Irish Jaunting Car Joke Ends With Big Fare
A man travelling in Ireland hires a jaunting car for half a crown and returns to fetch his fat friend. The driver eyes the man’s size and warns him to rise slowly. He jokes that the horse would demand five shillings if it saw the large passenger.
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Ireland
Pat
JovurNaAL Store Ad Offers Choice Cards and Pictures
An ad invites customers to visit the JovurNaAL Store for a selection of cards and pictures. The notice emphasizes available choices and shopping convenience.
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Jovurnaal
Outbreak of cholera in India blamed on Irish agitator
A reporter and Mr O Donovan Rossa discuss an outbreak in India. The reporter suggests cholera spreads from Madras and claims the incident was planned at Rossa s New York office by Irish patriots. Rossa dismisses papers and vows to control it.
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O'Donovan Rossa
New York
Mr. Rossa
India
Madras
Votes Not Reports Settle It In Pittsburg Interview
Chris Magee comments in the Pittsburg Post about Cameron prospects insisting the contest will be decided by votes. He notes Cameron is well and has votes to spare while dismissing reports as unreliable. Calvin Wells is not a legislator and has no vote.
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Eaferybody
Detroit Free Press
Hoe
Ater
Chris Magee
Pittsburg
Cameron
Calvin Wells
Magee
Whitmer and Lincoln Lease Grain House in Coburn Pa
Whitmer and Lincoln of Coburn Pennsylvania state they have leased the Grain House of Smith and Co for a number of years and are prepared to pay cash. Coburn August 1 1884.
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Smith & Co
Coburn
Whitmer & Lincoln
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Brie
SeEeReRee
Pennsylvania
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Knabe, Haines
ARION
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Deininger & Musser
Eas of Bridge
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Nice Street
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Eisner & Mendelson
Race Street
Philotsiphia
Simon Brothers
Boss Clotitiers
Main Street
Lock Haven
A. Simon & Sons
Jun Bulus
BULL
Smith
Viiacizal Olice
Louisville, KY
Coburn, PA
Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
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Jones
Binghamton
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Yerelpon
Front Street
Spigelmyer’s. Millheim
Madisonburg, Pa
Coleman College
Newark
New Jersey
Coleman, Palms S Proprietors
Henry Baxter
Hexby
Johnson & Losd
Burlington, VI
Spigelmyer's
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Our Place
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Ewark Machine Co
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