Treasure tale of the De Braak and anchor of Burgoyne’s loot
An aged mariner recalls diving near Mud Creek and Brandywine to locate Burgoyne’s coins. He claims the De Braak sank June 10, 1789 with hundreds dead and vast treasure, recounting pilots, squalls, and failed 19th century salvage attempts. He predicts turning a hundred and notes lasting intrigue around immortality wreaths.
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Burgoyne
Nege
de Braak
Iairfax
England
Lewis
Del
Iox
de de Braok
John Brooks
John Sanders
James Drew
Sanders
Cape Henlopen
Brandywine
Engushernment
Fox
Philadelphia
Amaranth Cultivation Touted Near Toulon Province
Fragmentary text describes amaranths as flowering plants associated with mortality and glamour. It mentions a ten acre field near Toulon along the road to Marseilles where amaranths grow unevenly in a rugged landscape. References appear to note glue production and aromatic herbs in the region.
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All Mall Gazette
Toulon
Marseilles
Chrysum Orientals
Ever Blooming Hardy Climbing Rose Introduced
The Impress of China climbs vigorously and hardy, blooming from spring to late autumn and enduring winter safely. It forms dense green foliage, bears large full blossoms with sweet fragrance, and suits pillars or walls. Enthusiasts praise its continuous display and year to year expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Boy near total blindness linked to candy binge
Louis Clark, a ten year old in Meriden, suffers almost total blindness, traced to excessive candy intake after his father opened a city candy store. He weighed about 130 pounds at entry, rose toward 200, and doctors tied the eye condition to stomach health from overindulgence. A doctor treated the stomach, improving sight but not full recovery.
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Louis Clark
Clark
Young Clarke
Meriden
Conn
Dispatch
The
New York Herald
Alagara Falls and Return 613 Excursion Details
The first Niagara Falls trip of the season departs Norfolk on Tuesday July 6 at 6 10 p m by steamship to Washington then Direct via Pittsburg with B and O railroad. Price from Norfolk is 12 00 for round trip. For full particulars apply to ARTISTE G LDW1s Southern Passenger office Atlantic Hotel.
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Niagara Falls
Norfolk
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
Alleghany Mountains
Southern
Sant Minder Atlantio Hotek
Love That Makes the World Go Round Poem Verse
A fragmentary verse recalls love’s power to move the world. A maiden and youth reflect through ages on how affection drives people and history, with lines about eyes meeting and the world spinning. Attributed to Gustav Robbe in Harper’s Weekly.
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Pworld
Gustav Robbe
Harper's Weekly
Swiss Farmmen Trade Wife Over Money Pact
Swiss neighbors Jacob Zellar and Brecht Yanne rented a farm near Alliance Ohio two years ago. Zellar offered his wife for $100 to return to Switzerland and Yanne agreed promising to take the children, after which money was exchanged among witnesses. Zellar then left Alliance for Switzerland today.
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Jacob Zellar
Brecht Y Yanne
Switzerland
Yanne
Brecht
Zellar
Jacob
Allance
Swiitzerland
Alliance
New York Times
Secretary Sherman Cites Bright Cabinet Talk
Washington letter reports Secretary Sherman defending his mental sharpness while Cabinet meetings discuss a planned Gan Miles trip to observe Greek military operations. A past debate suggested the war would end before arrival, but Sherman quips he will still be in time to “set them distribute the pensions.”
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Sherman
Gan
Miles
Greece
Washington
Chicago Record
The World on Wheels book offered to readers
A new cycling guide titled The World on Wheels provides practical information for all riders. It covers beginner guidance, women riders, touring tips in the US and Europe, care and repair of bicycles, training notes from riders, and a complete list of road and track records. Copies are available free to readers who mail a request with a self addressed stamped envelope and two two cent stamps to Cyclists Publishing Company, Philadelphia.
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Cyclists' ‘Publishing Company
North Sixteenth Street
Philadelphia
Owe Pape
Norfolk's Busy 2Store Attracts Shrewd Shoppers
Norfolk's two summer shoppers and a nearby store enjoy a close friendship. The free, low prices and trusted goods draw shrewd women of Norfolk and surrounding areas, strengthening ties and boosting mutual benefit.
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Norfolk’s
Norfolk
Miller, Rhoads & Co Black Dress Goods Sale
Miller Rhoads & Co promote a in store sale on black dress fabrics with heavy discounts on brocade suitings serges and silk lustre materials. The ad lists numerous fabrics with reduced prices including 25c 38 inch brocade, 39c silk lustre mohair 59c 45 inch all wool grenadine and more aiming to draw shoppers Monday through Wednesday.
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Miller, Rhoads & Co
Lansdowne
Hermsdorf
Dimity
Ladies' Suits and Accessories Sale Highlights
A long catalog lists reduced prices on ladies suits skirts and coats in various fabrics and styles, including T''an Covert Cloth, Eton and black cloth outfits. Bathing suits, parasols, umbrellas, gloves, hosiery, underwear, and haberdashery accompany the sale with notable discounts and factory sample lines.
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Eton
Dress Goods Sale Offers Deep Discounts Across Styles
A large assortment of black and colored dress goods will be sold during this sale regardless of cost, featuring a wide range of fabrics and patterns to attract shoppers seeking bargains.
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Mariner
Parla
London
Dr. Houses
Germany
Rone
Dallas
Texas
the Cross
Bethlehem
Tps Divine
Elizabeth Rundie Charles
Kansas City Star
Édardhn of
Roy
Thos. Bowers
Deitt
D. G. Sterling
J. M. F. Trotter
R. L. Walker
Brambleton
Truett & Smith
Berkley
Alagara Falls
Self
Congo
Madagascar
H.S
H. S
Empire
Lisle Union
Sears
Rhoads
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