Columbus on the Bahama Islands and Isla Isabella Discovery
Columbus describes lush Islas de Isabella with groves and fresh water lakes. He notes stunning birds, parrots, and colorful fish while collecting herbs and spices for Spain. He hopes to locate Cuba and Bohio as steps toward reaching Cipango the grand khan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain Oriaeat
Iain Eli
Gotti
Ous
Isabella
Columbus
Cape
Spain
Calle
Cuba
Asia
Marco Polo
Cipango
Bohio
Ukewise
India
Quinsai
Bahamas
Guba
Islas de Arena
Macaras Islands
Bahama Bank
Celos
Nuevitas del Principe
Sicily
San Salvador
Africa
Antilles
Columbus Sees Cuba Island and Hopes Near Cathay
The narrative describes Columbus reaching Cuba in late October, naming landforms and rivers, noticing lush vegetation and diverse wildlife, and declaring hopes of reaching Asia. He misreads signals from natives and pins his expectations on Marco Polo's travels, sending envoys with trinkets to a supposed eastern king while seeking gold and spices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlevoix
Thon Ialands
Bahamas
Cuba
Columbus
Cipango
Rio de Los Mares
Terra Firma
Cape of Palms
Laguna de Moron
Asia
Cablai Khan
Marco Pulo
Agia
India
Mangi
Cathay
Hos
Interior
Toscanelli
Rodrigo de Jerez
Luis de Torres
Columbas
Guanahani
Calumbus
Marco Polo
Nervous Prostation Nerve Tonic Ad at Clendenin's Drugstore
A vintage ad promising Nervous Prostation relief with Electric Bitters as a great Nerve Tonic. It declares improved appetite, restored digestion, and healthy liver and kidney action after use. Price 60 cents at Ww Clendenin's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendenin
A Little Girl's Experience in a Light House
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keepers at Sand Beach Michigan describe their four year old daughter who suffered measles and a severe cough then recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery. The ad touts Wollendentin s drug store free trial bottles and promotes a salve for skin conditions and Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of relief and sleep for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Trescott
Gov Yeeibnaae
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr King
Doctor Dye Electro-Voltaic Belt Promises Quick Vitality
Advertises a pamphlet and trial belt from Voutiac Best Co of Marshall Michigan claiming to cure nervous debility. Includes testimonials from Mrs Georgie Judson of Hartford Connecticut and R Franken a Sigourney Iowa druggist praising Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and nose inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dye
Voutiac Bext Co
Marshall, Mich
Ely
Georgie
Judson
Hartford
Conn
R. Franken
Druggist
Sigourney, Lowa
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Yrey
Colmbus
Buacklin’s
Arnica
Wm. Clendenin
Nothers
Tutt
Park Place
J. B. Davis
B. H. Quick
Rapa Sar
Jane
Deere & GO
Moline
Ill
Moline Wagon Company
Moline, Illinois
Pree En
Ryt Tia
Nita
Moe
Vers & Pond
Stassien
J. M. Christy
Cracker Bakery Crackers and Biscuits
Rock Island
BL Brothers
Warren Ste Nex
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