From the Dark Annaliza to a Hero on the River
A first mate recalls a moonlit Florida river raid where he defended a ship against a slave-state looting party. He led a full crew to protect the planter's family, repelled attackers with muskets cutlasses and hand grenades, and narrowly survived a deadly boat assault before triumphing as a hero. The tale ends with his reputation secured as a man who faced twelve foes and suffered no wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns River
Florida
Cap'n
O’neill
Lottery Wins and Losses at Crosby's Opera House in Chicago
The article recalls the 1807 Crosby's Opera House lottery in Chicago where nearly 100,000 chances were sold at five dollars. Uranus Crosby built the theater at a cost about 600000, but went broke and the project ended with a lottery to lease the building. A prize went to A T Lee of Prairie du Rocher Illinois who later bought the theater for 200000 from Mrs Crosby. the opera house burned in 1871.
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Crosby
Opera House
Chicago
Uranus TV
Massachusetts
Kansas City
Tie
Temple of Art
A. T. Lee
Prairie du Rocher
Ill
Bierstadt
Yosemite Valley
Lee
Dust Dust Dust Prevents Road Dust With Calcium Chloride
Solvay granulated calcium chloride and dystoline are highlighted as moisture absorbing dust suppressants for roads. Methods include wet application and dry spreading, with dust control achieved by retaining moisture and binding fine particles. The piece notes water scarcity complicates sprinkling and discusses efficiency of artificial dust layers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woman’s humor restrained by politeness says Star
The Washington Star quotes Miss Cayenne noting a woman’s humor is suppressed in polite society. She laughs less at her husband’s jokes, practicing restraint to avoid social impropriety.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Temper is a weapon we carry by the blade
A clipped exchange from the Toledo Blade has a Ticket Man noting he will not reveal a patron’s profession if he stays out of line. The quote hints at tension and propriety in a crowded setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Pope
Bicycling World
New York
Board of Trade of
Tartford
Toledo Blade
Not a Celebration in Kioto Ad Event
George Ade witnessed a long funeral like procession in Kioto Japan with banners and mournful chants. The guide explained it was a promotional parade for tooth powder rather than a funeral, shocking Ade with the advertising reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Kioto
Japan
Ade
Sid
Chicago
Stecord-Therald
Comic exchange quoted from Philadelphia Times
Dialogue between bystander and boy features a humorous exchange about worrying over a father and the idea of future sorrow. The line hints at parental concern and a playful boast about the boy’s temperament.
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Philadelphia Times
A Few Words Joke From Witty Exchange
A light gag from the era plays on domestic talk. A man quips that he and his wife spoke little yet repeated words many times, drawing a gentle smile from readers.
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American Press Association
Albert 4. Pope
Father OF
Good Roads
Hartford Park Commissioners
Pope Park
Pope
Startford
Top
Bolttom
Fraternity Glee Club
Monticello
Public Library
Presbyterian Church
Iowa
Wright Brothers
Just
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad
Voorhees Coal CO
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