The Mighty Tuna Nets of the Mediterranean Sea
A vivid account details ancient and modern tuna fisheries in the Mediterranean. Fishermen cooperate along coasts to trap large tunny in vast square nets, then small boats swarm the confined mass with spears and knives, fighting fierce silver fish in a red, chaotic sea. The spectacle draws coastal towns for food, work, and trade, with roe and salted fish valued highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean Sea
Adige
New York Press
Looking Into A Shotgun Hold Up Feels To Victim
An eye witness recounts a stagecoach robbery on the Arizona route. Bandits halted the carriage with a cocked shotgun, ordered passengers out, and collected a coins and arms while the crowd complied. The witness notes little resistance and compares past hold ups to the incident.
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Bendic
Saes Gettieniso
Ratiroyd
Bamyguired
Wiles
Tomlatune
Cos
Tim
Arizona
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Dinner Etiquette and a Navy Salute tale
Edward Bok discusses why formal dinners unsettle guests, noting Americans prefer ordinary meals and that hosts focus on tableware and servants rather than guests. The piece contrasts the pressure of a formal company dinner with the warmth of family dining. Ensign Eames then loses a wager after saluting his dignified naval commander while treading water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Eames
Emma Eames
Harold
United States Navy
Leghorn
Soong Eames
Model's Bath Trial and Tortoise Shell Craft Notes
The article recalls a painter Millais facing a lawsuit after a model Miss Siddal suffered cold water exposure during a large bath setup. It contrasts rough tortoise shells with finished color after acids and likens seashell finishing to diamond cutting. An ad for DaWitt’s Early Stool is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siddal
Oxford
Millais
Siddsi
Sir John ¢Milaia
India
St Logis Globe-Democrat
Senate and House Week Primer On War Policy And Appointments
Washington opens a thin week with no House program and a focus on war policy and funding. Senator Beveridge and Senator Morgan plan speeches on the Philippine problem and race questions, while the Roberts case awaits week-end progress. In the Senate, finances and memorials dominate as talks begin with various resolutions and anticipated statements from Secretary Gage and other officials. Separately, a railroad collision near Detroit injures several, and General T. H. Stanton, U.S. Army, is critically ill in Omaha. A London case reports Mile Masset’s execution looming, and Toledo pursues a possible Jones Senate bid as reform efforts gather momentum. Numerous notices and medicine ads appear amid the uneven front-page mix.
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Treeat Detelemc
Biltsptmias Xearay
Washington
Jan
Vontein
Army
Philippines
Gage
House
Allicg
Roberts
Senate
Petligeon
Seoator Morgan
South
Beveridge
Tate Vice Presiden
Hobart
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New England
Maine
England
New South Wales
Java
Othe Emery
Romes
Little
Island
Narca
Greece
DaWitts
J.H. Keller
Dragetst
N. Market Te
Raihway
Detroit
Clemens
Cattleley
Reuy Alle
Mr. Clemens
Cit Amdinuiser
Frank Notes
Frank Elso
ML Clemens
Stanton
Omaha
T. H. Stanton
London
Matthew White Ridley
Mile
Louise Masset
I Public
Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
A. L. Pearce
Druggtat
DeWitts
DeWitt's
J. H. Keller
Drageist
Market St
Tutt
Mmich
Newell
HB. Heire
Jones St
Slocs City
Keatreat
New York
Chicago
Beetreal
Matl
Nervita Medical CO
T. Clinton and
Jackson Sts
Chicago, Til
Clinton E. Main
N. Market St. Frederick
THE
Buffalo
Bartholomay
Charles WN. Hauer
W. Patrick St
Ft. J. Biser
Dragcicix
Exprem
Patterson Institute of Osteosathy
Losa & Trost
Ennyroval
Cadekeweers Boson
Dragan
Eraead
Inter
N. Hos & Brontine
Abtott, Moody , Co
J. Hi T. Consies
George A. Gilbert
Rough Riders
Sorosis
B. Rosenour & Sons
Rogers
Central Hardware Company
WM. S. Miller & CO
Wee
Weaver
Marksi Cham. Co
Union Briggs, Me
Teo
Carty
Carty’s
Carty’s Furniture
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Md
Peerless
Saperme
Jae Tolle
Great Southern Pie, & Mfg. Co
Frederic City
Ieee
Potacnsa
Albert L. Pear
Eee Es eSeete Schem CO
BE. Frederick
Elly Brothers
Warren St
New Fork
Scalesta &. Hay
Saes
J. T. Pyles
Patrick Street
Frederick, Mid
Keeley
Meeley
N. Capitol Sc
Columbia
B. H. Blackston & Son
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Etchison
W. H. B. Etchison
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