Balloon ascension sets world record in 1908 flight
Dr Erudurick J Fielding recounts a daring balloon voyage from Chicago to West Shefford Quebec, detailing a 20 000 foot peak, a near wreck over lakes Ontario and Huron, savage cold, gas loss, and a dramatic landing. He claims the longest distance and longest stay, winning multiple cups and prizes.
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Frederick. J. Dletting
Chicago
Weiler Daily Light
San Antonio
Tex
Quebec
Lake Michigan
Benton Harbor
Lake Duron
Caplan Honeywell
Lots Michigan
Lake Huron
Tarento
Canada
Lake Ontario
Thousand Islands
West Shefford
P.Q
Moriay Morstug
Monteal
Caglin Honeswell
Wit Pag
Differynee
C. A. Coay
Tony
Erudurick J. Fielding
M. D
Favorite Prescription Promoted For Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, non patent medicine for pregnant women designed to prepare the system for childbirth, claim ing easier and nearly painless labor. It emphasizes full ingredient disclosure and a non alcoholic formula, offered with endorsements and a booklet upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Plaree
R. V. Mores
N.Y. Piorco
Tanyafydates
Guo He Enue
Ron Onea
Burial Permits From a Fractured Notice
Fragmentary obituary notices list several burial permits with names Gustev Frederick Sigmund and Sandaro Sanchez aged 21, and Sturth Blix, all tied to interments in Texas cities. The text includes hospital death causes, dates in July, and scattered street addresses and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustev Frederick Sigmund
G. O
Sandaro Sanchez
Tubereutosia
Meeting of Royal Houses Stirs Anglo Russian Ties
Somerset July 4 The piece recalls Sebastopol days and describes a cordial royal encounter aboard a British naval yacht. The czar and empress greeted by English and Russian fleets amid cheers from children and a festive scene. The article notes English nurses’ influence on Imperial children and hints the visit may return soon.
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Lady Henry
Somerset
Lawton
Sebastopol
England
John Bull
Tsarskoe-Selo
Precinat
Wm Smtling
Tiklezareviteh
Mamenit
Raya
Russia
Reyal
Hugland
Ing
A. Hedronm Odar
Tim
Ita
Nicholas Cowes
Miss Ton
Ile
Moxaner II
Would-Be Sailors at Naval Recruiting Station
Applicants flock to a naval recruiting station on the third floor of the federal building after the opening. Md Matthews, in charge, expects Lt Stith and a surgeon to arrive next week from Dallas to examine applicants. An incentive is an increase of salaries by ten per cent, with monthly pay now ranging from 17 to 77 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherua
Alexander
United
Alligator in San Antonio River Attracts Local Interest
A report recounts a baby alligator seen in the San Antonio River near Guenther Street. August Zuercher captured the three foot reptile, built a wire cage, and speculated it may have drifted from the Gulf region. Local residents are urged to verify the sighting.
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Antonio
Atrbam
Sauriana
San Antonio
August Zuercher
Guenther Street
Zuercher
Guercher
Gulf of Moxled
Staat Sit
Bau
Pedra Springs
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Ban Anéa
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Blood Cure
San An Manto
Botanic Blood
Blood Balm CO
Absata
Hones
Carter-Mullaly Transfer Co
Houston Stre
Phiohes
Menger
San Antonio, Tex
Alamo Plaza
Rklean
Mudge
Aiaiaiaia
Texaa
Bed Rock
the Bell Jewelry Co
Weat
Commerce Street
TEL
Southern Ige Company Dent
Aca Magey
Hansen ‘Bros
Ustin Street
Fenney & Company
Germanta Fire Inc. Co
ATTA
C Packett
WATEN
Undertaking
Banheimers
Fielding
Batiste
Hatiste
Kimonas
Copenhagen
Drassex
Henry Somerset
Edward
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Tone Star Crug
Thompson
Momnetos
Ana Cois
MeElroy & Trowo
Beld
Bexar Drug Co
Gatorin River
Misa Jillette Chatta
Tor
Houston
S.S.S
Calarrh
SWIFT
Atlanta
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