A Girl of Grit chapter shows pursuit off Plymouth coast
The narrator and a British officer plan to intercept the French yacht Fleur de Lis near Ushant after a surprise arrival aboard the Jacob Silverton. They track the yacht toward Morlaix and St Pol, weighing risks of war in neutral waters and possible French interference.
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Lfords
Admiralty
Plymouth
Swete Thornhill
R. A
Wood
Joe
Paddington
Willie Wood
Charlatano Club
Willie
Willie Svood
Souyzer
Fleur-de-Lis
Brittany
Ushant
Lannion
Roscoff
St. Pol
Morlaix
Brest
St. Guignon
King
Dodd's Kidney Pills Heralded By Ontario Man
Gelert Ontario resident Samuel Kernahan recounts a long illness deemed incurable by five doctors. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills, he recovered fully and remained well for years. He cites prior relapse in 1893 1894 and declares lasting cure since 1894. The letters testify to the pill's efficacy.
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Dodd's Kidney Pills
Dodd
Samuel Kernahan
Baby's Own Tablets praised for infant relief and safety
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as a quick safe remedy for stomach and bowel troubles in babies and children, noting no opiates, powder form for infants, and mail order availability. It includes a Toronto Ontario testimonial and price details. It also discusses the International Harvester Company's formation and its expected benefits to farmers through consolidated production and lower machine costs.
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George W. Porter
Thorold
Ont
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Schenectady
N. Y
International Harvester Company
Cyrus H. McCormick
Charles Deering
George W. Perkins
Harold F. McCormick
James Deering
Wm. H. Jones
John J. Glessner
Richard I. Howe
Champion
Deering
McCormick
Milwaukee
Plano
Canada
Hair of Mohammed At Delhi Mosque Attracts Visitors
A single red hair claimed to be from Mohammed’s mustache is exhibited under glass in a Delhi mosque. Visitors may view it for about 25 cents.
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Delhi
Mohammed
Parsnips vs Sarsaparilla Claims Questioned by Scientists
Scientists contend parsnips possess nearly the same virtues claimed for sarsaparilla, challenging traditional beliefs about herbal tonics and countering long standing claims of medicinal superiority.
Spinach Heralded for Medicinal Qualities in Bold Claim
A claim circulates that spinach offers medicinal benefits equal to all blue pills ever produced. No clinical evidence is provided and experts caution against replacing prescribed medications. Researchers urge careful interpretation and more trials before endorsing such comparisons.
Man Proposer Overlooks Loss of Control Risk
A remark notes that when a man proposes marriage he may fail to recognize the potential for losing self control. The observation highlights caution in romantic proposals and personal restraint.
U.S. Railway Mileage Surpasses Two Hundred Thousand
The United States now exceeds 200000 miles of railway, a figure more than two fifths of the world total. This milestone highlights American rail expansion and its dominance in global rail networks.
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United States
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Promote Health Claims
A testimonial from Mr J L Price promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a liver and stomach cleanser that prevents bilious matter and ague. Queene Martin Co. of Indiana reports trying a box and calling them the best fever and ague medicine she has used.
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Parmelee
J. L. Price
Queene Martin Co., Ind
Ohio woman delivers husband’s funeral sermon
An Ohio woman preached her husband’s funeral sermon, asserting she was bound to have the last word. The event highlighted her role in the service and sparked local discussion about tribute and closure.
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Ohio
Baby Girl Born Yells For Clothes Habit Forms Early
A newborn baby girl immediately cries for clothing and apparently never outgrows the habit. The behavior is described as a lifelong tendency to demand attire as soon as she makes noise.
No Russian May Return if Religion Has Changed Abroad
A ban prohibits a Russian from returning to his homeland if, during exile, he converted to a different faith. The policy applies to those who altered their religion while away.
German East Africa to add motor car system to rail network
The German government decided to start a motor car system in German East Africa to supplement the main railway. Local officials expect improved transport and logistics across colonies as colonial administration expands infrastructure.
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German East Africa
Topsy Turvy Room Near Paris Described in Lively Tale
A correspondent recalls a 60 room topsy turvy arrangement near Paris where guests slept through a Sunday night in a party. In a morning reveal a man wakes to a ceiling scene with suspended furniture and a blooming flowerpot. a chamber decorated to appear to fall from the floor.
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Paris
Heais
Arizona Kicklets and Farce from the Editor’s Den
A satirical note from 1902 mocks local officials and a boastful Major Harper. The piece jokes about a Lone Jack coroner recording inquests under the Johnson name to dodge work and recalls Harper’s boastful claim to “eat of the soil.”
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Lone Jack
Johnson
Major Harper
Paradise Flats
Bon Ton apology corrects previous murder claim
The Bon Ton poker parlor family notes a correction concerning George Hopson. He did not murder his wife in New Mexico as previously reported. instead he allegedly broke his brother's neck in Utah.
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George Hopson
Bon Ton
New Mexico
Utah
Climber Comes East to Seek Grizzly Hunt
In March an eastern man named Climber arrived to hunt a grizzly in its lair. With Nimrod's trail lost for four weeks, it is inferred he may have found a happier land. The bear, however, shares half the fun and expenses.
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Climber
M. Quad
Furniture Polish Mix With Alcohol And Sweet Oil
A simple furniture polish recipe recommends mixing one-third alcohol with two-thirds sweet oil. Apply with a soft cloth and finish with another cloth for polishing.
Pigeon killed on Cardiff street trolley incident
A pigeon was struck and killed in Cardiff Wales when entangled between a street trolley and a power line on the rail track. The accident occurred on a busy street where maintenance crews were alerted to clear the area.
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Cardiff
Wales
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R. F. Fenno & Co
Parrcit
Mer
Siuyzer Continu
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Sara
Frida Fairholme
Joe Vialis
Plysmouth
Her Majesty's Service
Sam
Charles Coffingham
Jacob Silverton
Een
Minard
Arizona Kicklets
C. B. Lewis
Arizona
Norway
Nor Way
Gue
Price Crux Pur
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