Navy Plans to Sink Derelicts and Focus Shipbuilding
Washington officials consider using Admiral Bunce's squadron to destroy derelict ships between Bermuda and Cape Hatteras, reducing hazards to shipping. Meanwhile Newport News Shipbuilding lags on gunboats and battleships, drawing criticism for prioritizing large vessels over smaller craft.
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Washington
Admiral Bunce
Bermudas
Capeatteras
de Stroyth
Hydrographic Office
Navy Department
Cape Hatteras
Cape
West Indies
Europe
Indiana
New York
Brooklyn
Maine
Cooper
Naval Academy
China
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Newport News
Althougl
Virginia
Iactims
Cramps
Union Iron Worker
Bon Francisco
Newport News Bhipbuilding Company
Union Tron Works
Experiment in Conperntiud at Atlanta railway study
The Titnels Railway Company experiments with stock ownership as a plan to satisfy employees. In 1888 the president learned many employees desired stock, proposing a plan to grant shares for effort, with an expected 4 1 2 percent return for those joining, contingent on feasibility.
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Conperntiud
Atlanta
Titnels Railway Company
Ratiromls
Arran
Phowilar
Woolen underclothing linked to winter illnesses
A 19th century medical discourse argues that heavy woolen garments raise body heat and trap moisture, increasing cold risks. It suggests lighter, looser fabrics like cotton for comfort, while noting wool’s heat retention and poor perspiration absorption as factors in health.
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New York Worth
Haniel
X ray for sight and the Whindler experiments
The piece surveys attempts by Edison and physicians to restore sight using X rays. It highlights Dr Henry Whindler of Baltimore, his apparatus, and mixed results on two patients with opaque cornea and cataract. Edison’s case of a Newark teen shows temporary visual impressions but no clear restoration.
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Charles Broadway Rouss
Edison
Henry Whindler
Baltimore
United States
Ile
Revling
George Reuling
Baltimore Medical College
Apen
Menlo
Beavis
Athe
Dreken Wine of
Ohio
Wrens
Miss Jackets
The Busy Store Santa Claus Headquarters Opens Holiday Sale
A long promotional notice for a Christmas emporium invites families to tomorrow’s opening event. It promises a mammoth stock of toys, games, dolls, and festive goods at low prices with plain figures, free storage, and convenient delivery.
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Santa
Norfollk
Crib and Bed Berth Offer Amid Navigational Puzzle
Fragmentary OCR text hints at travel or vessel accommodations with mentions of crib single bed berth cushions and extra sleep options up to S500. Several garbled terms obscure details and entities, but the core suggests passenger or shipboard lodging options with unspecified rates and amenities.
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Cauge
Lavree
Unscrutable OCR item yields vague historical note
An unreadable OCR fragment offers few decipherable proper nouns or facts. The text lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to anchor a concise summary card.
Embroidered Ribbons and Taffeta Fabrics Offer Variety
A garish mix of white embroidered flannels and ribbons appears in new stock. Items include white embroidered fie and florid patterns, polka dot ribbons, plain taffeta ribbons in 3 inches, and 4 inch Venere Linas, with price notes like S100 for select pieces and multiple color combinations.
Fragmented OCR reads like stray historical notes
Disjointed lines reference New York, cities, and various people in a garbled stream. The text appears as OCR gibberish with scattered proper nouns, places, and phrases lacking clear narrative or context.
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North Atlantic
The
Shipbuilding Company
Lennmenv
Bate
Ayannah News
Wilea
Lori Ta Metead
Gus Miller
Miller, Rhoads & Co
Santa Claus
Mer
Yanai
Angel Extra Larice
Leuny
Tossel
Amd
Lore Ertisis
Elie
Burke Slye
Heo
Wes
Wixi
Perrins
Dresn
Wallin
Min
Tor
Siow
Rhoads Vt CO
PUNTO
Mara Bormhss
Bet TV
Merety
Bhec Buniy
Pelues
Amedus
G & Briggs & Coo
Noe Sree Paleng and
Sudden ET Nscent
Bute
Oren Daiy
O A. Mieg P. MA van Telburg Hofman
Gample Banks
Price
St.cc
M. Rillen
Filbert Street
Philadelphia
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