Samoa 1889 Harbors Shipwrecks Warships and Kava Tales
A traveling correspondent recalls the 1889 Samoa hurricane wrecking ships and changing island life. He describes the harbor chaos, German and American warships, king Mulietoa, and the political tensions. He notes missionary influence, Sabbath observance, tattooing as a manhood badge, and Samoa’s shift toward trade and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Legation
Mulietoa
Busin
Thesearriors
Bethel
Jacob
Pacific
Fay Islands
Voyage With New Zealand Imagery From Enthralling Sea Tale
A vivid narrated journey across the sea to New Zealand describes life aboard a steamer, famed captain remarks on ocean ecosystems, and passengers pondering whales, sharks, and octopi. The piece blends curiosities of marine life with reflections on ancient Egyptian beliefs and astonishing night vision stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Oceania
Gabilan Valley Canyon Described as Scenic Rival to Yosemite
A San Benito county canyon named Gab Gan or Gabilan Valley receives high praise from Professor Gilbert of Stanford as a potential Californian rival to Yosemite. The piece details its arches basalt walls, 250 to 1400 foot rocks, a 23 story rock mass, three caves with pools and trout, stalactites, and the landmark Thumbs crags. The valley lies 125 miles southeast of San Francisco, with Taos Pinus as the nearest settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yosemite
Yosemite Valley
San Benito County
Cal
Gilbert
Stanford University
Lovers of
Gab- Gan
California
Gabilan
Taos Pinus
Gabilan Range
Lowe
Valley of the Gods
Wein
San Francisco
New York Post
Music as Medicine Proves Sound Affects Heart and Nerves
From Chambers Journal and Philadelphia Record, two reports show music can quicken heart action and raise blood pressure or calm the nervous system. The piece notes individual idiosyncrasies and cites experiments on both men and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drogon Chambers
New York Girl Receives Artist Shirt Souvenir
A New York girl owns a rare keepsake, the dress shirt of a great artist, given by his wife. It was worn at a stag dinner where many famous painters left notes and signatures on the fabric, including the line We all love penned by an anonymous host. It is described as peculiar yet valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulieton
Epworth
America
United States
Malietos
Samoa
Bostop
New York
Liverpool
Pacific
Phese Islands
Samosa
Lyons
Paris
Paule
New York Mail and Express
An Onthu Zast
A Poet's Fire and the Craft of Hat Remodeling
The piece recalls a dry witted anecdote about the poet Thomas Campbell and his brother critiquing verses, followed by a discussion on hat remodeling. It explains that many so called remodeled hats are new, unsold stock reshaped to appear fashionable, then resold by retailers who trim, block, and reprice them for quicker sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Campbell
Campbell
Mrr. Campbell
Tom
Bonmot
Reforms Move Slowly Amid Tire Law Debate
In Haverhill Massachusetts the editorial argues that broader wheel tires should be mandated by law. It reflects on the paradox that the most urgent reforms often progress at the slowest pace.
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Rm. Talmage
Islands
Avra
Cour
Leipsic
Trenton
Vandalia
Olga
Adler
Central Park
Transvaal
Philadelphis Timm
Mab
Great Pyramid
Jesus
God
Phou
Home Magazine
THE
Jordan
Palestine
Atlantic
Jersey City
North River
Philadelphia Record
Dallas News
Hoods
John T. Lewis & Bros
National Lead Co
Lewis & Eros. CO
Philadelp
Eliza
Hood
Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Ivy
Berning
Bure
Brymyons
J. C. Faenwax
Bax
Scott
St.ence
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
A. L. Pearre
Frederick, Mo
Martin Gillett & CO
Baltimore
Kohler
Kohler Mfg. CO
Baltmore
T. Delaplaine
the News Office
Frederick, Md
Eos
Harwood
N. J. Wilson & Sef
Excelsior Stove House
East Patrick
W.L. Douglas
A. R. Yearle
Frederick, Mnd
Hartley
Pearre
Draggist
South Market Street
Patrick
Steiner Beros
Druggtista
North Market Street
Williamson
Chaches
Montague
Worthi
Nhe
Laa
Hall, Headington & CO
N. Charles St
W. Fayette St
Maryland
Virginia Pailitary Institute
Exington
Remington
Hacuestows
Ad ‘Rink Bottls
Ufe
St. Phila
Rambdger
W. T. Delaplaine
Drehive
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