Real Romances of the Sea by George Jean Nathan
A discovered 1906 captain's report from the bark Anjou recounts wreck, survival, and solitary island governance for months, then rescue by the Hinomoa. It notes many similar sea rescues such as the Thornliebank and the famed Fire Woman of the Sea Mrs. Bates with repeated hoodoo fires and near misses.
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George Jean Nathan
American Seamen’s Society
Margetlleg
Ernest Simons
Lke
Sydney
Falmouth
Auckland
Pacific
Island
Kingdom
New Zealand
Mills
Thornilebank
Thornliebank
Glasgow
Smith
Philadelphia
Wellington
Cape of Good Hope
South Cape
Massachusetts
D. B. Bates
James F. Hyde
United States Army
American Seamen's Society
Rio de la Plain
Dundee
Scotland
Vilparaiso
Cape Horn
Mrs. Bates
Republic
San Francisco
Man's Boastful Tastes Include Highballs
A remark noting a man’s set of refined preferences includes a fondness for highballs. The quote highlights his unusually elevated tastes as part of his personality.
Last of the Flock Suitor Plans for Ethel Henderson
A father and mother debate their daughter Ethel's marriage prospects as a wealthy Henderson suitor looms. Mrs Henderson and Mr Shrewdly discuss a dinner with the couple while planning for a potential elopement or farewell. The dialogue flags family emotion and a plan to marry.
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Miranda
Henderson
Ethel
Bradstreet
Bill Smittherson
Bill
Luthel
Puck Sends Affectionate Farewell Note
The fragment shows Puck signing a letter with tears and affection toward a "dear boy" and mentioning a mother’s esteem and plans to see him tomorrow evening. The tone is intimate and personal.
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Puck
Bernard Shaw Praised as Good Fellow at Luncheon
Actress Annie Russell recalled Bernard Shaw’s kindness and absence of ego during rehearsals at a Women’s Municipal League luncheon at the Hotel Martinique. She read Shaw letters praising Russell’s grasp of her Major Barbara role and noting his humor during work.
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Women’s Municipal League
Martinique
Annie Russell
Bernard Shaw
Wisdom on injunction bill in labor disputes debated
The Indianapolis News notes the Senate debates over the anti injunction bill. It argues injunctions protect property and lawful business but may limit court power and requires notice before temporary orders, risking delays and potential rights loss. Reform needed but not revolution.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Indianapolis News
Money Trust Investigation Delayed By Congressional Timing
The Democratic House delayed ordering a money trust inquiry, likely adjourning before June conventions and before any results. Bryan accused the Banking Committee of Wall Street influence, urged a special panel, but the matter stayed with the standing committee. The situation seems tailored to those raising funds for the Democratic campaign this year.
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Money Trust
Democratic House of Representatives
Sun
Congress
Bryan
Standing House Committee On Banking and Currency
Wall Street
Standing Committee
Democratic House
The Presidential Primary Sparks Ongoing Campaigns
The piece argues that presidential primaries will become a permanent fact, with candidates continuing active campaigns before primaries and incumbent presidents seeking renomination joining the broader field, as change is inevitable in politics.
Republicans In Better Position
The article assesses Republican unity and Democratic support, noting deep divisions and intense campaign animosity. It questions whether Democrats can overcome indifference and insufficient votes to form a winning coalition and wonders if harmony among Republicans will suffice.
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Cleveland
Study on Prices Refutes Scarcity Theory of Agriculture
The crop reporting board of the department of agriculture reports that the rise in living costs is not due to reduced agricultural output. Between 1896 and 1910 staple production rose about 8 percent per year while population grew about 1 percent. Animal and cereal production kept pace, and recent price increases are not tied to scarcity. The Chronicle suggests an international study to examine causes and debunk misleading theories.
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Department of Agriculture
China
Nat C. Murray
Crop Reporting Board
Chronicle
Iit
Alt
San Francisco Chronicle
Not Much To Cause Worry About Annexation Fears
The piece argues imperial unionists push annexation fears in Canada over reciprocity with the United States. It notes that Canada is anxious over wheat policy and political rhetoric, but claims Canadian jingoes and English unionists use annexation to stir sentiment.
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House of Commons
Latt
Roosevelt
Canada
United States
Great Northwest
Democratic Hypocrisy in Tax and Pension Debates
The Baltimore American condemns Democrats for risking revenue disorder by passing a guant bill while income tax cuts loom, and for proposing a $75,000,000 annual pension bill to fund a political bribe aimed at securing veteran votes in Congress.
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Senate
Treasury
Baltimore American
Bryan Seeks New Deal Yet Refuses to Take Sides
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Mr Bryan wants a new deal but will not back either side. It questions whether he aims to be the dealer in the political game.
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Bryan
Pittsburg Dispatch
Just and Economical Move Ends Government Employment Age
President Taft approves efficiency commission plan to retire all government employees at seventy on annuities equal to half salary with $600 maximum. Estimated cost $227,000 annually for ten years, with savings in sixteen years. Buffalo Commercial notes the measure’s wisdom and potential long term gain.
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Taft
Commission On Efficiency
Buffalo Commercial
Hearst Eyes VP Nod Amid Democratic Party Tensions
The text suggests Hearst pursues a multi party approach to a vice presidential nomination, seen as a strategic reaction to Champ Clark. It hints at internal party risks and possible self-damaging moves for Democrats.
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Hearst
Champ Clark
Democratic Party
Colonel Bryan Warns of Democratic Voter Excess
Colonel Bryan says many men posing as Democrats are not true Democrats. He asserts strict restrictions to protect Democracy from calamity caused by too many votes.
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Bryan
Factors in Securing Superior Hogs and Scrub Hog Drawbacks
Farmers in Denmark favor small packing establishments to fetch fair prices for pork and advocate dipping hogs to prevent disease. The scrub hog is seen as unprofitable, prone to fence-escaping, and poor at producing meat. better breeding stock and careful feeding improve returns. Emphasis on sound parents, disease control, and balanced rations, with milk feeding aiding ill hogs and careful sow management for longevity.
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Lara
Denmark
Grasn
Superior Oat Seed Essentials by W M Iciqulry
An article argues for high quality plump oat seed to boost germination and yields. It suggests dedicating one acre for seed production, renewing seed every two to four years, and treating seed with formalin to prevent smut and ensure healthy plants.
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W. M. Iciquly
Origin of the Potato and Related Crops
The potato was cultivated in America before European contact and is native to Chile. Spaniards introduced it to Europe in 1580 and 1585, with English traders from Virginia bringing it around 1550. The sweet potato and Jerusalem artichoke are also believed to originate from America.
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America
Chile
Europe
Virginia
Difficulty in growing melons
The article explains cantaloupe leaf blight caused by a fungus. It describes symptoms brown circular spots on leaves that wilt and curl, and notes spray treatment with Bordeaux mixture (six pounds blue stone and six pounds lime per 60 gallons) starting when vines are 12 to 18 inches long, applied every two weeks, ensuring undersides of leaves are coated. success is uncertain.
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Bordeaux
Watch for San Jose Scale on trees
The notice warns to watch for the San Jose scale, a tiny thieflike pest on trees. It explains that the insect is hard to detect without magnification, resembles a clam shell with a small insect beneath, and can be mistaken for Palmer scale.
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San Jose
Horse Axiom on Muscle Balance for Speed and Power
In this note the author cites the maxim long muscles for speed and short muscles for power. They advise against excessive fat and excessive lean as part of optimal horse form.
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