The History and Wealth of American Pearl Fisheries
Charles M. Brown surveys pearl fisheries from the Americas alongside Ceylon and other Old World sources. He details diving methods, depth limits, and dangers, notes Gulf of California and Gulf of Paria beds, and cites early explorers and rulers who valued pearls. He also contrasts American production with European markets and outlines oyster and shell varieties and notable historical pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Raleigh
Virginia
Mississippi
Louis Hennepin
Great Lake
Florida
Americas
Old World
Ceylon
Gulf of Manor
Island of Manor
Madras
Tinnevelly
Greece
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Cleopatra
India
Innglish Corporation
Rana
Dholpur
Australia
Gulf of California
la Paz
Lower California
Mexico
Hernando Cortez
Gulf
Espiritu Santo
Lorenzo Point
Cerrabro
Los Coyotes
Mulege Bay
Gulf of la Paz
Loreto
Tiburon
Lower
California
Nicaragua
Cortez
Buzos de Cabeza
San Francisco
South Pacific
Mexico City
Paris
George F. Kunz
Europe
Austria
Napoleon III
Venezuela
Island
Margarita
Cubagua
el Tirano
Gulf of Paria
Coro
Porlamar
Maracapana
Macanao
Panama Bay
Rey Island
San Miguel
United States
Canada
Unio
New York
Union
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Tennessee
Relics of the Great Revolution Unearthed in Manhattan Exhibit
A new exhibition at the old Jumel mansion displays relics from the Revolutionary War unearthed near Washington Heights Fort Tryon Marble Hill and Inwood. Finds include buttons cannons bayonets and rusted military gear once used by King George IIIs troops collected by amateur antiquarians R P Bolton and W L Calver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Manhattan
Jumel
George III
Messrs
R.P. Bolton
W. L. Calver
Thi Wash
Ington Heights
Fort
Rich Cop Keeps Beat As Oil Riches Pile Up In Pittsburg
Harry Neely 35 a patrolman at Allegheny station receives about 100 daily from oil wealth from a Sandy Creek farm now developed by a Rockefeller agent. He continues patrolling and swinging his nightstick while investing in brewery stock. He considers the three dollars a day for duty still appealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harry Neely
Neely
Allegheny
Sandy Creek
Pine Township
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Sunday Dinner Sparked Fire Rescue Story
A fire in a neighboring town forced residents to flee a building with a clothing firm on the first floor and apartments above. One man escaped in pajamas with a refrigerator, saying provisions for their Sunday dinner were in the icebox and he feared being unable to replace them if burned out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Roosevelt Honors Uganda Hospital Opening Work
In Uganda Mr Roosevelt spoke at the opening of a new addition to the Mengo Hospital. He praised the medical missionary effort and urged practical aid to the intelligent native race, citing visible fruit in the hospital project as a source of pride and value to both the local people and followers from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uganda
Roosevelt
Mengo O. M. 5
Cuticura Remedies Promoted for Skin and Hair Care
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as nearly infallible for skin and scalp afflictions and hair care. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. of Boston will mail a free 32 page Cuticura Book on skin and hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Lazy William Loses Chauffeur Job Over Sleep Habit
Mrs De Payste explains they fired William after a new broom swept clean. He did well with chores and service but habit of midnight sleep and late nights caused him to sleep in the car, seen by friends as the chauffeur snoozing in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Mr. de Payste
Conditional Piety on the Rough Sea
Two Scottish fishermen James and Sandy face danger at sea. Jamie takes the helm while Sandy prays, promising devotion if they reach shore. The storm passes as they land, and Jamie warns not to owe favors to anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Sandy
Jamie
Laying of Foundation Stone At Country Church Event
An amiable old lady shares details with a visitor about the ceremony in town. She points out the duke and duchess, the mayor and mayoress, and the vicar, describing the group gathered for the church foundation stone event.
Why call your paper the Appendix asks rival boss
A political exchange features a rival tauntingly asking why the paper is named the Appendix while a boss defends independence, noting thoughts are private and actions limited by law. The quote frames press power, loyalty, and censorship themes in a historical voice.
Determined Salisbury Woman Finds Cure in Grape Nuts
A Salisbury Missouri woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing sudden cramps nausea and vomiting after failing with other remedies. She reports lasting relief and renewed appetite. Her husband promotes the product to physicians and customers, citing trusted endorsements and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Salisbury
Chicago
Wellville
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Columbus
Isabella
Cariaco
Orient
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Panama
Gulf of St. Michael
Bay of Panama
Iby Charles MI Brown
Montezuma
Egypt
Rome
Indies
Peru
Spain
Hernando de Soto
Cuba
Savannah
Cufitatchiqui
New World
Ponce de Leon
Panfilo de Navarez
Cabeca de Vaca
Coronado
Malabar
Howey
Revolution
Washington Heights
Tryon and
Marble Hill
Washington Heights “Blockhouse
Manhattan Island
Sian
Fusileers
Scots Guards
MacDonald Highlanders
Inwood
Bertha von Hoosen
Medical Congress
International Congress
Association
Budapest
von Hoosen
St. Luke’s Operating Rooms
Mission
Skin Beauty
G. Forster
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