Drydocks and the ships healing in hospital ports
An extended exposition on drydocks as ship hospitals detailing the process of docking, blocking, bracing, and pumping out water to lift ships for inspection. It explains how barnacles and parasites threaten hulls, the shift from copper sheathing to iron, and the ongoing search for an ideal protective coating. The piece closes with notes about Liverpool docks and local medical remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iun
Ses Bys Greas
Liverpool
Washington
Hustler Joe Klein Impresses General Schofield in Keokuk Wedding
In Keokuk Iowa Major General Schofield marries Miss Bilbourne. Joe Klein, a hustler and business manager for comedian John Cree, pressures the groom to subscribe to The Gate City. The general declines the daily but agrees to a $1.50 weekly subscription, securing the paper’s regular delivery to his household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanity
Golder
Schofield
Beokink
Miss Elbourne
Arthur Clarke
John Cree
Mr. Clarke
Keokak
the Gate City
Joe Eblein
Joseph
Miss Bilbourne
Balbourne Homwstead
Mr. Kiem
Joe
Mr. Blein
Keokuk
Lst
Gate City
Towa
Klein
Bear and Umbrella Duel With Wild Black Bear
Mrs F Latham at Oak Lodge on the Indian River peninsula Florida faced a wild black bear within six feet. She opened and closed an umbrella to deter it as the bear charged and then fled into palmettos. The incident ends with the narrator labeling the bear savage and aggressive and notes the encounter was near St. Nicholas on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Latham
Oak Lodge
Indian River Peninsula
Brevard County
Fla
Mr. Coon
W. T. Roraaday
Si Nicholas
Emery Wher Is. In The Production Of Solid Emery Wheels
Cassier s Magazine describes the cement cap by epiplored binding emery wheels with strength to resist centrifugal strain at high cutting speeds. It notes no softening glaze or brittleness, proper grain retention, even mixing, no hard or soft spots, and tempering to suit different metals, stressing careful selection of pace and strong chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassier
Depths of Misery and a Reliable Aid
The ad touts Stomachs Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and related symptoms. It claims deep misery from indigestion can be relieved, with permanent cure possible, and extends to liver and bowel issues. It urges steady use rather than occasional doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Aimbo
Cure for Headache Promoted by Alectne Bitters
An advertisement touts Alectne Bitters as a universal headache remedy and permanent cure. It claims relief for habitual constipation by toning the bowels and urges readers to try two bottles, priced at fifty cents, available at Albert L. Pearre's Apothecary on Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Pearre
Ararat Peak Amid Eternal Snow in Century's Odd Trek
In a Century account by Messrs Alen and Satchten, two young Americans recount climbing Ararat. They describe twin eastern and western tops, vast snow fields, and no sign of the ark or crosses, while the view reveals distant peaks and bare horizons as clouds drift over the extinct volcano’s summit.
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Mount
Ararat
Messrs
Alen
Sachtleben
Parrot
Chodzko
Noah
Aras
Ab Ghez
Bayazid
Caucasus
Erzerum
Lake van
Casrian Sea
Im Aramuats
Fragmented commentary on trade shifts and opium in China
A letter discusses English merchants facing reduced trade and lower prices, competition from Germany, India, and Japan, and China growing opium while tea exports fall. It notes kerosene adoption and government support for silk over tea, with smuggling laws tightening and domestic tea gardens neglected.
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China
India
Japan
Ceylon
Do you know said Dicky Byrde on poetry
A club conversation features Dicky Byrde and Miss Twilkens discussing poetry and the effect of a sonnet. They claim she learned to appreciate poetry after reading it and note there is nothing like contrast to help form an opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky Byrde
Knightly Tournament Draws Large Crowds at Oak Grove
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE describes a Tuesday tournament at Mrs. Claggett's Oak Grove with a large crowd. Hon. John Morrison led the knights, paired with prominent locals, including Claggett, Hilleary, and Garrett. Miss Maud Claggett crowned winners amid a lively coronation, followed by dancing and praise for Brunswick musicians.
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Rev
Ditmar
Jefferton
Tilzhman
Hilleary
Patersville
W. 5
Elgin
Brunswick
Marshall Hilleary
Catoctin
Roy Wenner
Potomac
John M. Boteler
Olive
Hezekiah Boteler
Lone Star
Hammond Gress
Mountain View
Russell Hilleary
Oakland Grove
Thomas J. Claggett
Merryland Tract
Warren Garrett
Weverton
Farryland
Maud Clagcott
Nora Hardy
Burkitsville
Annie Wenner
Washi ‘Ington
D. C
Knights
Ronor
Maud Riley
Brooklyn
John Ritchie
Frederick
Bronewick
Selbert
Brunswick and Vicinity
Seibert
McCallon
Bolington
Loudoun County
St. Mary's R. C
Bridge progress and local notices amid late summer floods
Weather worsened yesterday as a festival is planned by the ladies of Pitat BUl Church for the 16th and 17th. Newton Whipp lost another hog to hydrophobia. Masonry on the new bridge advances rapidly and is expected to be completed soon. Efog suffered a heavy loss threshing wheat, fire consuming about 800 bushels. brave neighbors saved the barn and crop. Buxton’s death near Clarksburg marks a well regarded local figure’s passing, with funeral held at the M E church conducted by Rev. J W Steele. Quarterly Montgomery Circuit meeting praised, Rev. Wilson presiding, with resignations and long service noted. Rain improves fall plowing. visits by Rev. Dulaney to Weasley Grove camp meeting recorded.
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Pitat Bul
Newton Whipp
E. D. Efog
Clare-Buhg
John
Buxton
Taz Neas
Clarksburg
M. E
J. W. Steele
Montgomery
M.E
L. B. Wilson
Washington
John N. Soper
Isaac Davis
Aued
M. E. Church
J. H. Dulaney
Southern Methodist Church
Weasley Grove
Howard County
Scratching and Swearing Not Cure Skin Ailments
The advertisement promises a cooling healing preparation for eczema dandruff and related skin diseases. It claims to penetrate clogged skin and dissolve scales with a permanent cure, noting some cases improve in days while others take longer. Priced at 50 cents at drug stores from Foster Medicine Company Baltimore. Also mentions Easter German Army and Navy Capharah Cure with Bay Fever cold in head and nasal inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confort
Foster Medicine Company
Baltimore
Eoster
Train Schedule Fragments for Multiple Cities and Lines
Partial OCR shows a complex rail timetable with daily and weekend limits. It lists connections among Baltimore Philadelphia New York and other hubs with varying departure times and venues. Key stations include Way Stanone Sandy Hous Philadelphia and Chicago with multiple exceptions.
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Defibitess
Bettimore
New Yorkarc
Sandy
Winchetle
Haeverstown Ata
Daisy
Philadelphia
New York
Washingon
New Fork
Keyser
Lezington
Hacones
Chicago
Teacue
Baltimore
Way
Philsdelphis
Sandsy
Heperstead Merciysburg
Cranberland
Louie
Cincininai
St. Louis
Washington
Anc
Wayne Philadelphia
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Xren
Hells
Howard Prumpiks
Minneapolis
Minn
Albert L. Peetre
Frederick W. Rody
Mt. Airy
Rosefiel
Qenet de
Conner Mead
Sxteen
Culord
Tor Jagunt Ararat
Henry Clay
Risewood
Ashtand
Jane
Cert
Borisine
Alpheus D. Hasans
Paxville
Lorday
George Galloway
Annie Pryor
Amy Grambine
Estelle Brandenburg
Russell Brandenburg
Greensburg
Lutheran Sunday School
Graceham Band
Effie Galloway
Annie Sturdevant
Waynesboro
Alvey Brandenburg
Daysville
Garber
Sim
Liberty
William Fraver
Pennsylvania
James Boon
Rebecca Rhoderick
Rainbowshey and
Market Street
John Dintermar
Lasst
F. E. Michael
Warner
Smith’s Grove
Island Park
Park Mills
Anc 2
Buffalo Express
Alabama
Bors
Atlantic Monthly
England
Quintus Cartz
Adelzade Otter
Kansas City
Social Science Federation
Borneo
United States
R. A. Kemp
Remington
Catalozone
W. T. Delaplaine
Frederick, Ma
Remeny
WMD
Espa Pices Bss
Mail Nocingelss
Goqok Remedy CO
Duchess
Lovell
J_ tres
Ae ‘Wicholas Co
Uiil
Featherstone
W.T. Delaplaine
Frederrich, MD
Ohio
R. BR
Jonathan
Ego Cary & Fall
Jonathan Biseh
Third Street
Frederick, Md
Frederick D
Norte
M.p
Jerick T
Woodsboro
Walker Bruceville
Arcivin Frederick
Carto Co
TED
Tri
Aelphis
Hanover
Gettgebor
Ing
Gettysbarz
Lous
Norrs
Paeie
Ae Express
LABL
News Express
Sid Geek
Chicago Express
Daly
Chicago St. Louis
Fepreas
Dat Westen
Southwestern
Dai Ae
S.M. Prevost
Jrody
General Manater
General Ps
Os Merle
P.& RE
Shippens
Gettysburg
Mersfolk & Western
Jetons
B. & O. Railroad
Hagerstown
Cherry Hun
Sacer
B.N.C
CIA A
Rm Bagerstown
Chewsville
Ini Tm
Smithsburg
Edgemont
Blue Mountain
Pen-Mar
Buena
Bien Highs
New Oxford
Larnve
Feltg Gore
Rove
York Park
Lesve
Taane
Rive
Union Bridge
Linwood
New Windsor
Westminster
Emory Grove
Snopp
Pon Bridee
Breceville
Frederics
Baltieure
Corderland Valley
Hacerstown
Staton
TOD m
Shippensdare
Hareret
Ridge
Emmitedurg
Emmitapure
Rocky Ridge
Braceville
Taneytown
Lilliestown
Columbdis
Piedmont
Intermediaté
Pessengers
Cine Gunati Limited
Hancock
Sanson
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le Expeseencers
Waly
Banoar
Brood B. H
Griswold
Frea't
Gen'l Maosyer
Gen
Pass
South Wak
Adelphi
York Town
Bua
Ace Mall
Ace
Frederter
Woods
Poe
Tanevtosa
Littlestown
Hsnover
Tron Eidge
Rik
O.p. m
O Philadelphis
York
Anteck
Throne
Rétznin
Town
Act Mail
Columbia
Wrightsville
Bellam
Sree
Garity Campbell
Higstead
BTS
West York
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