Officers Recall Maine Disaster and Heroic Moments
An interview recounts the explosion of the old battleship Maine and the minutes of its wardroom crew. Officers describe floating debris, the captain’s calm orders, and Anthony the orderly who kept cool while the ship sank. The tale blends war memory with curious folklore about toads and bones said to affect crowds.
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Maine
Dliverwainwright
Hattlendl
Anthony
Madntrenay
Eixen- Cayitain Siesbea
Marine Arps
Tipping Habit in 18th Century Society
An 18th century tipping custom is described as a widespread vice in Edinburgh and beyond. Clubs forbade tips to servants, a practice later echoed by other societies. In a banquet scene Lord Taaffe and others tested tipping norms, with guests offering or withholding gratuities as demonstrations of status and amusement.
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Thandt
Edinburgh
Society of Clerks
Lord Taaffe
Wus
Pierce
Aia
R. V. Pierce
Ruifato
N.Y. Rt
King Gustavus III's Swedish Court Trick Revealed
A historical anecdote recounts King Gustavus III of Sweden visiting Mecklenburg in 1733 and being entertained by two performers Peyron and Desvouges. They portrayed him and his minister Auroq Sparco, securing their roles and receiving honors as he enjoyed a private moment elsewhere with Mecklenburg ladies.
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Gustavus III
Sweden
Seliwerin
Germany
Micklenburg
Peyron
Desvouges
Duchow
Auroq
Sparco
Sucy
Gustavus
Blowself
Richmond Castle and Its Ancient Origins
Fragmentary notes trace Richmond Castle to early founders and noble lineages. It mentions Anna Ratus and the Duke of Brittany, Saxon ties, Tudor era passages, Margery Beaufort, Henry VI, and a curfew toll from Richmond’s tower dating to William the Conqueror.
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Richmond Castle
Richmond Cnatte
Anna Ratus
Ans
Thie
Brittany
Ruppreaston
Holwond ‘Tudor
Margiet
Henry vi
Benry
Custon
William the Conqueror
Landon
Manchuria Game Notes Mention Tigers and Wildlife
In Manchuria a long paired tiger is noted to roam hilly country while plains remain sparse. The text also lists other animals such as bears, wild pigs, lynx, and rare species like sikador roedear serow. A classroom scene references a teacher and pupils discussing these creatures and a travel note from London Field appears.
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Manchuria
Minocuria
Bag
London Field
Desirable Six Room Cottage Plan For Small Family
A reproduced six room cottage suited for a small family features a large front living room, dining and living areas in red oak and brown tones, birch floors, and a bullet-sideboard in the dining room with stained glass. Exterior appeals with belt courses and brown shingles, white siding, green roof, 26 by 28 feet, estimated construction cost 2200 dollars, plan available via the paper editor for 15 dollars.
Retirement and staffing changes in Rural Delivery division
The article reports that Conaueut Clarke has tendered his resignation as assistant superintendent of the Rural Delivery division. Robert H. Prender will succeed him as Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, with Robert M. Pindell designated as Clarke’s successor. Postmaster General Hitchcock notes Clarke’s long service and the growth of rural delivery from its origins to a staff of over 300 and 41,080 rural carriers, amid substantial budget increases for maintenance and expansion.
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H. “Conaueut Clarke
Bureau of Ye
Mr Clarke
Robert H. Prender
Hitch-cock
Robert ‘M. Pindeh
Maryland
Census Bureau
Prender
Pindell
Glanke
General de Graw
Clarke
Avhen
Posterce
Wanamakera
Gary
United States
Universal. Postal’ Union
Father of rural delivery service identified in early regulations
Fragmentary OCR note cites Clarke as a key figure in shaping early rural delivery service regulations. The text suggests colleagues regarded him as the practical founder, with phrases indicating extended service reach to the present and ongoing regulatory development.
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Clarke
Gas supply fears voiced at West Virginia public works hearing
West Virginia officials heard alarming testimony on dwindling oil and gas supplies. Theodore M. Tews of New York cited state output averaging two barrels daily, while Edwin Robinson of Fairfield Garland and Light Co. described rapid depletion of gas and the need for more wells and plants to maintain supply. The discussion noted former high gas pressures dropping from about 1,000 psi to 60 or 80 and the company’s shift to gas purchases last winter.
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West Virginis
State Board of ‘Public Works
Gor
Theodore M. Tews
New York City
Benard
Edwin Robinson
Faremont Garand
Ens
I Notance
Gag
Apppir Faihmont
Land restoration in Charles County farm yields progress
A letter from J M Reeder describes West Matton farm in Charles County as a thriving project. Erle Laddeen, a Swedish immigrant, has transformed the property, installing drainage, modern buildings, and a full farm infrastructure. The narrative contrasts past neglect with present ambition and hints at broader value of Southern Maryland lands for agriculture and beauty.
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Hatton
la Plata
Chaves
Charles County
Kansas
Maryland
Darkey
The
Waal
Erle Ladeen
la Pinta
West Matton
Ladcon
Kanans City
Sweden
Thia
Ling
Han
Ladecen
Lidoon
Laden
Erie
Need
Ladeen
Gouthern
Mary- Imi
Marylinders
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