Granada and the Dawn of Columbus Great Discoveries
The article traces Granada’s fall to Isabella and Ferdinand and Columbus’s ascent as admiral. It details the 1492 grant, the royal hesitations, Santangel’s loan, and Isabella’s resolve to fund the expedition. The bridge at Pinos de Santa Fe and the Santa Fe camp mark pivotal moments before Columbus sails west, beginning a historic voyage.
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Christobal Colon
Isabella
Ferdinand
Christopher Columbus
Granada
Sierra Nevada
Spain
Cordova
Alameda
Castile and
Aragon
Isavella
Sala
Columbus
Vega
Don Luis de Santangel
Santangel
Castile
Bridge of Pines
Cubillas
Pinos
Sierra de Elvira
Don Pedro
Don Juan
Europe
Convent of
la Rabida
Santa Fe
Palos
Alhambra
Charles V. Isabella
Preze de la Merchenge
Father Perez
Archbishop Talavera
Talavera
Beatriz de Bovadilla
Malaga
Portugal
Ana
Natives Are Regarded as Poor Sailors in Havana Harbor
A Havana harbor walk with a correspondent from Outlook describes Spaniards and Cubans, the labor mix aboard boats, and the lively scene of loading and unloading. He notes many Spaniards in Cuba for sailing work, explains harbor life, restaurants, and two contrasting architectural styles near the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Outlook
Senor
Spain
Galicia
Canary Islands
New Havana Josties
Tropics
Diana
Doans Kidney Pills Advertised Relief for Back Pain
A Shawneetown reader cites Doan’s Kidney Pills as curing her backache, headache, and nervous strain after severe illness. The testimonial claims quick relief and complete recovery, urging others to remember the product name when back pain arises. The ad notes Doan’s pills cost 50 cents and are distributed by Foster Milling Co. Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
C. F. Mace
Madison St
Shawneetown
Ill
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Woman Whips Man in San Francisco Stock Scheme Case
Mrs. Emily J. Russell, widow of Oakland, alternately accuses Schuyler Duryee, a pioneer citizen and candidate for city commissioner, of a stock swindle eight years ago. Duryee reportedly fought back as she horsewhipped him, leaving cuts and bruises while he denied the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Emily J. Russell
Oakland Calif
Schuyler
Duryee
00 Mining Company
Fancy dress ball in garrison town delights troops
A London Tit-Bits note recalls a fancy-dress ball where a soldier dressed as a lady chats with the regimental chaplain. The chaplain praises the attire, and the soldier reveals winning second prize while the chaplain admits no prize, calling it rotten luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Garfield Tea Promises Herbal Remedy for Stomach and Kidney
An inventor touts Garfield Tea as the international remedy for all irregularities of stomach liver and kidney claiming it is composed entirely of pure herbs. A promoter complains friends with money are scarce while noting birds of a feather flock together and may pluck each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Record of a Great Medicine Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Mrs Susiz Templeton of Hooper Nebraska testifies after five years of female troubles. She suffered bearing down pains and weakness but recovered after taking seven bottles. She claims she could work for eighteen boarders and would not trade the medicine for any amount. The notice promotes the Pinkham remedy and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Nebraska
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Susiz Templeton
Pinkham
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Boabdil
Don Fernando
Dona Isabelle
Vorer
Lambra
Couri
Allabra
Alfonso
Oakland, Cal
Bunko
Inventor
Nek Land
Texas
Pat
Soppecasa
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