Titanic Disaster Eyewitness Summary of Loss and Inquiry
A 1913 World dispatch outlines the Titanic sinking with figures on survivors and casualties. It notes 700 escaped in lifeboats, describes the “women first” rule, bulkhead failures, and crew efforts, while reporting on captain and officers lost and ongoing questions of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
P. Hurd
Eporter
World
Pulitzer
New York
Ocean
Bec
Smith
Self
Captain Smith
Murdock
Moody
Lightoller
Pitman
Bothall
Lowe
Remarkable Titanic Heroism and Women First Rule
Survivors recount sea tragedy with scenes of courage and caution. Notable figures like John Jacob Astor and Isidor Straus faced fate as lifeboats filled and the Carpathia neared, while the ship’s band played Nearer My God to Thee amid the freezing Atlantic night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Astor
H. J. Allison
Montreal
Arthur Peachen
Isidor Straus
Allison
Titanic
Health tips for women emphasize digestion over cosmetics
The article urges women to pursue real health through regular bowel and digestive function rather than cosmetics. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild tonic laxative that strengthens stomach and bowels, with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar and samples available from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Bible Stolen Case Centered on Family Bible Find
Grand jury heard a tale in which a Bible played a key role. George W. Seibert recalled keeping a family Bible given by his mother when he married and later discovering two $50 bills tucked inside. The Bible remains in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
George W. Seibert
Mr. Seibert
Indianapolis News
Editor's charitable take on Lafe Dabsack death report
Farmer Hornbeak reads a village paper noting a linotype error in the obituary of Lafe Dabsack. The editor comments that the deceased was generally regarded as highly forward rather than entirely bad, a line meant to spare relatives from hurt feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Plain Dealer
Hornbeak
Lafe Dabsack
Puck
A Slight Mistake After Breakfast Food Search
A report notes an odd miscue as Katie cannot locate any breakfast food while Chevings explains a mistaken action involving sawdust for ice on the pavement. The exchange suggests a simple domestic mix up rather than a formal incident.
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Katie
Quotations Spark Debate in Unknown Scene
An exchange includes a warning to a man to leave the house and a promise of a kiss as one character departs. A remark about sentimentality over pickle-eating adds a curious, domestic note to the moment.
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Carpathia
Rostron
Hughes
Teacher credits Grape-Nuts for rebuilding energy and health
A Terre Haute chorus teacher describes three years of exhaustion from teaching and illness. After trying tonics and medicine with little help, she reads about Grape-Nuts and cream and experiences renewed energy, appetite, and weight gain. She finishes the school year without tonics and remains healthy.
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Terre Haute
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Eiver
Not Resentful Overland Explorer Disputes Landing
An excerpt shows an explorer replying to doubts about his landing status. He counters skeptics by noting the longer the debate, the more remunerative the discussion becomes.
Castoria Ad Advised For Infants and Children
Public health notice urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the genuine signature and to trust Fletcher's Castoria as a safe remedy used for over 30 years, with children commonly crying for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Suffragist Speaker Heckled by Geese at County Fair
A witty courtroom exchange recounts a suffragist speaker being heckled by geese at a county fair. The judge notes the humor as a playful dig at woman suffrage during a light moment in the proceedings.
Foota Base and Garfield Tea Ads From Era
Niche patent cures and beauty claims flood the page with harmless health remedy pitches. Allen’s Foota Base promises smaller shoes while Garfield Tea is touted as a blood purifying laxative. A sly jab at horse trades mirrors a retailers pitchy tease.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Satisfied Women
Letters from Mrs Henry Leisleberg and Mrs G B Whittington praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for recovery from female complaints. The Pinkham Medicine Co says thousands of grateful letters are received and offers confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia B Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
G. B. Whittington
Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Mass
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Berg
Cara
California
Henry B.harris
Jacques Futrelle
Queenstown
Sanders
Straus
Astor
Osiendhistor
Butt
Hays
Stead
Archie Butt
Charles M
Marconi
South Atlantic
Iice
Arthur ‘Ryerson
Chicago
Elizabeth Isham
Uchicago
G. Lewy
Oravefaro Gfz
Qulentis
Atlantic Ocean
Women and Health
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
John Kennedy
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
West
Ottawa
Can
W. W. Bennett
Bee Bidz
Omaha
Reb
Carters
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