Destruction of Martinique and St Vincent Sparks Global Alarm
A columnist reflects on the catastrophe in Martinique and St Vincent, noting the proximity to Atlantic ports and the fall of St Pierre. Martinique's population of about 185,000 includes 25,000 whites, with St Pierre once home to 29,000 residents and Fort-de-France at 15,000. Mont Pelee’s eruption devastated St Pierre, reshaping the Lesser Antilles perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
St. Vincent
Java
Borneo
Iar
Bornes
Lesser Antilles
Leeward
Windward
Santo Domingo
Porto Rico
Guadeloupe
Dominica
Barbados
S. Lucia
St.Vincent, Grenadine
Grenada
St. Pierre
Ital
Fort-de-France
Mont Pelee
St. Pierré
Destenen
Caribbean Sea
St. Lucia
la Soufriere
Kingstown
Mount Pelee Threats and Saint Vincent’s Glorious Past
A vivid portrait of Martinique and St Vincent, describing Mont Pelee’s beauty and the island’s lush landscapes. It recounts historic eruptions of La Soufriere, the geography of Kingstown harbor, climate, soil, and health, and notes the Caribs’ extinction and colonial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Soufriere
South America
Amazon
Venezuela
Guianag
St. Vincent
Windward Islands
Barbados
Grenada
Tobago
St. Lucia
MME CAMBON VISITS WASHINGTON FOR FRANCE ROCHAMBEAU UNVEILING
Mme Jules Cambon wife of the French ambassador visits Washington for the Rochambeau monument unveiling on May 24. It is her first U.S. trip, delayed by sea fear and their child’s health, with a six month stay planned and an introduction to Washington society on May 1 at the French embassy reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Washington
Mme. Jules Cambon
Mme. Cambou
United
Rochambeau
America
Diplomatic Corps
Senator Miller
California
National Capital
Clovers
Connecticut Avenue
Richardson Clover
Maryland
Naval Academy
Navy
Court Journal
Elixir of Life Claim Promises Free Remedy for All
Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a free “Elixir of Life” that cures diverse diseases. He cites witnesses and claims rapid, lasting recoveries from rheumatism neuralgia headaches paralysis and many others, offering the remedy by mail with no cost or risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Kidd
When Nerves Crave Blood Power from Dr Chase Pills
The passage extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as nourishing the blood and calming hungry nerves. It links nerve pain to weakness and claims the pills restore strength, steadiness, and calm, ending with a promotional assertion of their superior effects in restoring normal nerve function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Nerve Pills Praised By Local Residents In New Albany
West Seventh Street residents Ed Cannon and David Williams report relief from nervous prostration insomnia and dizziness after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills sold at Crecelius Drug Store. They urge others to beware imitations and note the genuine box bears the doctor’s portrait and signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cannon
West 7Th St
New Albany
Ind
A. W. Chase
Crecelius Drug Store
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Washington St
Buffalo, N.Y
David Williams
No. 17
Dr. A. We Chase
Crecelius
Coronation revels for sailors and a Panama canal debate
The London coronation season will feature social events for European squadron officers, hosted by Mrs. Richardson Clover. Meanwhile critics question the Nicaragua route for a proposed canal, citing volcanic risks and seismic history, arguing the Panama path poses similar dangers but should still proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Richardson Clover
Clover
United States
Park Lane
Martinique
St. Vincent
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Costa Rica
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
The Curious Powers of Plants and Animals in Nature
The article notes extraordinary leaps by the common flea and remarkable jumping feats of a cheese mite. It also describes experiments on plant growth, including a squash harness that lifted progressively heavier weights, reaching 5,000 pounds by day nineteen.
Was Wasting Away
A Salem Missouri man, Robert B Watts, writes that five years of kidney disease left him weak and sick. After trying many doctors and remedies, he used Foley's Kidney Cure and claims a full recovery in less than two bottles. He asserts renewed health and vigor. Sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Watts
Salem
Foley
Desperate Partings and a Kidney Cure Ad
In Suffolk a girl leaves for her first service with family farewells and flowers, the journey likely short, while Foley's Kidney Cure claims to restore kidney health. Sold by O. D. Knoefel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
London
Eastern Counties Magazine
Washingtons Name on Natural Bridge Seeks Park Status
The Natural Bridge in Virginia, famed for Washington carving his name, is proposed for national park status by Congressman H D Flood. The 2000 acre site on the Blue Ridge western slope offers 1500 feet elevation, carriage roads, walks, and bridle paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
H. D. Flood
Congress
George Washington
James River
Blue Ridge Mountains
Washington
Marshall
Monroe
Clay
Burton
Jackson
van Buren
Sam Houston
Natural Bridge
Cartorita Ad Slogan Repeats The Kind You Have Always Bought
A vintage advertisement proclaims Cartorita with The Kind You Have Always Bought. It mentions three clauses. Henry Thomas Buckle is quoted on human intellect, noting three classes of conversation: persons, things, and ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartorita
Henry Thomas Buckle
Fo Leys Honey and Tar Relief Endorsed by Asthma Sufferer
Daniel Bante of Otterville writes that after years of asthma and trying many cures he found immediate relief with Fo Leys Honey and Tar. He recommends it to all and says he will never be without it. Sold by QO D Knoefel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bante
Otterville
Jaws
New York
Foley
QO. D, Knoefel
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St, Vincent
Kingstown, ST. Vincent
Mme. Cambon
Mme
Jules Cambon
Sige
James W. Kidd
Baltes
Fort Wayne
West Seventh Street
Yates
Chicago
Boston
MHS
Castoria
Nemure's
Wea
O. D. Knoefel
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