Drowning Fallacy and Rescue Gratitude Examined
A long feature argues that gratitude fails in most drowning rescues. It recounts cases at Prison Point bridge and Tudor's wharf where survivors abused rescuers or recovered with little thanks. The piece refutes the myth that drowning is easy and includes a personal rescuer's near-death account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story
Prison Point Bridge
Mr. Story
Tudor's Wharf
Charlestown
Highland Lake
Norfolk
Cornelius Roach
Wittinger’s Wharf
Loston Herald
Richard Rowley Hero of Kearsarge Story Recalls Alabama Sinking
A Cincinnati Commercial recall notes Richard Rowley, Kearsarge gun captain, wholar sacrifice and bravery when he tossed a burning 100 pound shell into the sea near Cherbourg. Lincoln thanked him, Congress awarded a gold medal, and President’s generosity followed.
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National Soldiers' Home
Togus
Richard Rowley
Kearsarge
Alabama
Cherbourg
France
Rowley
Capt
Winslow
Quartermaster Rowley
Congress
Lincoln
China on the brink of becoming a modern state
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues China is shifting toward modernization as the conservative block loses power and railway building becomes national policy. Peking will be connected to Tianjin by a major road, signaling reform and development across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
Tien Tsin
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
How is business, good natured humor from a traveler
A traveling man asks a companion about business. The reply shifts from a surface question about business to a playful reminder that “good natured” means well. The exchange reflects light newspaper humor from the New York News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York News
Keeping at It and the Power of Steady Work
The piece argues that great achievements come from spirit and persistence, not only strength or luck. It cites Charles Darwin as an example of extraordinary energy amid illness, showing steady effort and focused work produce lasting impact. It notes success is a matter of character and willingness to pay the price of self denial and hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noman
Charles Darwin
Darwin
Christian Union
Hood
C. I. Hood &Co
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
The Cicada Emergence and Other Briefs From Harper's Weekly
A detailed account explains the seventeen year cicada cycle from underground burrows to emergence and mating, including egg laying by females, molt to final color, and predator risks. Other short items note a thief who stole over a thousand umbrellas, walls lowering in suburbs, and memorials for John Brown's children in Richfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Burdette
Brooklyn Eagle
A Coffin Peddler Comes to New Mexico Towns
A new job described as a coffin peddler travels New Mexico in a mule wagon carrying about twenty cheap coffins of various sizes. He pauses at homes, asking if they need coffins, and advises readiness for contingencies when elderly, ill, or many children are present.
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England
London Telegraph
Boxen Brown
New Mexico
Boston
Williams Australian herb pills advertised by Gale's
An antique advertisement promises that women with sallow skin and dull eyes can regain vitality by taking Williams Australian herb pills as directed. It claims the pills will banish languor, brighten eyes, and make the user feel like a different woman, priced at 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale’s
Real Estate Booms with Statehood and Rail Growth
Statehood and new rail lines spur property value increases as major improvements attract buyers. Prospectors urged to act now, requesting a free map pamphlet and price list of lands for sale by James H. Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statehood
Sioux Reservation
James 5. Foster
Bradfield Regulator Said To Cure Suppressed Menses
A Water Valley Mississippi customer's daughter suffered from suppressed menstruation. After using one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator, her health was completely cured. J W Hellums of Water Valley reports the remedy cured her and directs inquiries to the Bradfield Reg Co in Atlanta Georgia. sold by I Seallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
J. W. Hellums
Water Valley
Miss
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta Ga
8. I
Seallin
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Col
Harper's Weekly
Europe
London
United States
Kensington
Hammersmith
Charles Sumner
Longfellow
Killarney
Earl of
John Brown
Pioneer Cemetery
Richfield
Summit County
Mary
Charles
Austin
Peter
Sarah
Magazine of Western History
Central
First National Bank
Philadelphia Press
John
Daybook
New York Sun
Minnie
Minneapolis
Miss Minnie
New York
Mark
THE
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Vane
Wali, Papherr
Mitchell
Paint and Paper Co's
Whtchell National Bank
PIP
W.G. Davison
N. L. Davison
Cashier
L. N. Seaman
Ht. G. Chandler
J. S. Terwilliger
the Security Bank
Dakota
M. A. Rowley
Pras
J. ON. Kratz
Geo
H. Rathman Cash
Krank Weller
James S. Foster
Kellogg
D.D. Ss
Callat
Mitchell, Dakota
F. M. Duncan
Third
Lawler Streets
GALE
America
Cincinnati Corrugating CO
Ouro
Aaa
Cath
St Trea
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