Putumayo Rubber Country Told By German Explorer
German explorer Georg von Hassel describes the Putumayo region, its hostile jungle, native Huitoto tribes, and brutal rubber trade. He details forest life, marriage customs, social codes, weapons, and the use of the mangare drum to relay tribal orders while noting health risks and the limited, six-month tapping season.
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Putumayo
Kansas
Amazon
Roger Casement
New York
Peru
Metropole
New York Tribune
Herr von Hassel
Republic of
Peruvian
Someames
United Shoe Machinery Ad Promotes Machine Made Shoes
An advertisement from the United Shoe Machinery Company of Boston argues that machine-made shoes cost less than other goods. It cites low average costs per pair for using all machines and royalties, comparing to a two-cent postage stamp, yeast cake, and five-cent cab fare, and invites readers to write for more information.
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United States
United Shoe Machinery Company
Boston
Mass
Adv
Blundering Groom Sparks Irish Barroom Quip
A gentleman angrily scolds his new groom for mishandling a task. The groom, new to the job, apologizes with a shy retort indicating his inexperience.
Sealing Fleet Reports Strong Start in Newfoundland Waters
The steamer Stephano reports a catch of 36 000 seals as the first fleet operator in Newfoundland waters. Nascopie 27 000 fish, Florizel 22 000, Lagona 23 000, Eagle 12 000, Ballaventure 10 000, Bonaventure 8 000, and Adventure 7 000. Four Gulf of St Lawrence ships report mixed luck but overall season looks promising.
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Stephano
Newfoundland
Eagle
Adventure
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Glasgow to Nelson milestone monument anecdote
Thrifty Scot recalls 1807 Glasgow magistrates asking Sir John Carr for inscription advice on Nelson’s monument. He suggested the line Glasgow to Nelson, with others proposing Glasgow to Nelson nine miles to double as milestone and monument.
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John Carr
Glasgow
Nelson
Marquess of Sligo in Indian Mutiny
Lord Altamont became marquess of Sligo after his father’s death. His family endured sieges at Bankipur and Monghyr during the Indian mutiny. The infant heir was hidden by a loyal nurse and passed as her son until safe return. The new marquess recently marked a silver wedding with a telegram saying Twenty five years without regret.
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Marquess of
Sligo
Lord Altamont
Indian Civil Service
Bankipur
Lord Sligo
Monghyr
Scotland
Postum Cures Coffee Ailments, St Paul Park Incident
A reader recounts relief from long standing health issues after quitting coffee and switching to Postum. She cites improved heart and stomach symptoms and says headaches, dyspepsia, and constipation diminished. Testimonials from other women praise Postum for asthma and heart relief.
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Postum
His View. Do you believe every man has his price
A dialogue on motive and price asks if humanity can escape greed. The exchange suggests skepticism about universal integrity and hints at the ubiquity of personal incentives.
Unavoidable Jane and Mary Exchange on Marriage Inferiority
Jane asks if she would marry a man who is her inferior and Mary contemplates marriage at all, revealing conflicts over status and commitment.
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Jane
Mary
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Arkansas
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SUM Nir Co
Kan
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Renville Co
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