Island of Tutuila in Samoa Described by Traveler
The narrative portrays Tutuila as the least known Samoa group island, thirty miles south of its neighbors, with Pago-Pago harbor as its safe hurricane inlet. The author recalls treaty-based U.S. possession, the importance of a coastline trade and a cowling station lease, and details the island’s rugged topography, anchorage scarcity, and friendly native villagers as the party visits by boat and considers overland travel to Leone Bay.
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United States
Pacific Ocean
Atervals
Tutuila
Samoa
Pago-Pago
Leone
Tuiuile
South Pacific
Apia
Leone Bay
Abd Ar
Rowront
Anerica
South Sea
Navy Department
B. F. Tilley
Gollier Abavenwia
Paza-Paga
Ufaira
Samony
Tilley
Pugo-Pugo
Missionary ties and island paths in Tutuila tale
The account describes a voyage to Tutuila and Pago Pago with a native guide, rough climb to a ridge, and observations of the island’s geography. It notes 1500 residents on Tataile with a single chief Gum and a devout Christian culture shaped by French missionaries, plus Navy plans for colonial administration and little native interference.
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Bila
Leone
Yale
Bnt
Pago-Pago
Tataile
Taland
Tataila
Mangum
Samown Talands
Steyn and Miss Fraser Tie Amid Feud and Fringe Rumors
In Bloemfontein, President Steyn of the Orange Free State wed Miss Fraser, once betrothed to a farmer go-between amid rumors of a duel. The tale recalls Steyn as a struggling law student. rivals and families watched the romance.
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Steyn
Orange Free State
Mias Fraser
Bloemfontein
Mias Braver
Misa Fraser
Europe
Miss Fraser
Philadelphia Post
Irish Wom Servant and a Clever Washing Trick
A mistress bribes her maid with a ruse about washing the face in hot soapy water to become beautiful. Bridget, the maid, responds with humor and quick wit, turning the suggestion into a playful exchange in Our Dumb Animals.
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Bridget
Boer entrenchments shaped as letter S hinder artillery impact
Reports from Boer prisoners claim English artillery has little effect because Boer trenches are formed in an S pattern rather than straight lines. The curved layout, adopted from Basuto methods and used by Boers, allows freer movement and better protection, reflecting influences from Turkish tactics.
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Loudou
Good Coffer in Boerdam Dutch House Guest
A Dutch house guest is shown appreciation by loading his coffee with extra sugar, highlighting a peculiar custom in Transvaal hospitality. The scene depicts a social exchange centered on a cup of coffee and a guest’s reception.
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Transvaal
Whay Guest
Fragmented text from an old issue with scattered quotes
A corrupted OCR page presents a collage of excerpts and phrases across topics. The readable fragments mention names, songs, and social commentary, but lack coherent narrative or clear event. The text preserves a patchwork view of a newspaper page with scattered dialogue and captions.
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Savait
Hamoan Islamis
Tutuina
Boerdam
the Jokers
Tima
Thane
Lossong
Gatiziteg
Sursrisa
Tony
Tsabeelli
Pearson
Paul Mane
Ste
von Shinies
Bens
Sponders
Phil
Baston
Manu
Art
M. Beardsley
Studium
Young Building
First Ave
Third St
Academy of Design
N. Y. City
Pratt City Loat Co
Monel
Wytas
T. M. Allen
Alayama
Nabhville
C.F. Atmore
Toe
EC. DeWitt &Co
Chicago
J. V. Brown & CO
R.F. Lovelapy
Vann Brothers
First Avenue
Pratt City
ALA
171St Street
Avenue F
James
K “Ballard
Louis
R. F. Lovelady
J. H. Davis
Alabama
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