Peruvian Mining Tales Warn Americans Off Peru
A California miner recounts harsh Peru mining conditions and scams that lure Americans with promises of gold. He describes fever, dangerous 24 hour shifts, brutal transport, high altitudes, and poverty among native workers while stressing that profitable mining is not found for outsiders in Peru.
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Pern
Foster
Orercon Fertiletins
Rela Wolnr
California
Cooney Saree
Marie Edad Fron Pernie
Peru
Modader
Sonerews
Pennsylvania
Gndlao
Hualagayer
Nevada
Trujillo
Pheephyal
Wowk
Ander
United States
Hualagayoc
Javinto
Hualagayie
Pert
Hanne Waal
Candle Making in Sweden and the Wax Industry Aftel
Harwood examines Swedish candle making detailing the shift from old fashion methods to industrial chemistry. The piece describes materials, processes, and effects on supply chains involving tallow and stearin, noting influences from Africa and South America and describing factory routines and candle appearance.
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Sweden
Ale
Harwood
Hiphaing
JoUreriNe
South America
Amlal
Ehippal
Ching
The Fateful Thirteen and Global Superstitions
A detailed discussion traces the fear around the number thirteen across cultures from Paris to Turkey and the Americas. It notes dining customs, lottery taboos, and the thirteen club in New York that dined on the thirteenth of each month, alongside London imitations and the broader social persistence of superstition.
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Paris
France
Deouth
Turkey
Valhalla
Loki
Judas
New York
Exres
England
London
Voluckus
Valueable Dogs in Alaska Slowing Sled Power
The text reports on dogs in Alaska affecting sled efficiency. Robert Krook, the Klondike figure, notes Bequimin dogs may reduce load by two pounds per dog, summing six dogs to aid supplies. It hints at sled friction issues and the possibility of using freerunners to mitigate drawbacks, referencing Exquimau dogs from last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacinta
Colorado
California
Hingayee
Manlaenyou
San Felipe
Weetefal
Andes
Marende
fleArin
Sweden
Wien
Owen
Jean
Kool
Swellen
Tim
Evert
Robert Krook
Klondike Niner
Bequimin
Oman
Lewena 'Lg
Exquimau Doga
Alaska
Dyea
Yukon
Nent
Sal
St. Bernards
Great Silk Sale Promises Bargains for Dressmakers
Silk selling revs up with brisk cutting of dresses and waists as silks move fast. The shop advertises massive discounts on all silk types from 29c to 76c per yard, promising limited time offers through the sale until stock is exhausted.
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Webster
Black Silks Bargains Listed by Price and Quality
A catalog of black silk fabrics with yardage and widths. Items include Black Japanese Habutai at 39¢ yd, Black Brocaded Gros Grain at 58 yd, Assorted Black Bengalides and Armures Faille at 59¢ yd, Black Satin Duchess at 7% yd, and Black Figured Grenadines at 69¢ yd. Prices claim values up to $1.75 yd and promise bargains.
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Lyons
Black Dress Goods Sale Prices Cut Remarkably
In a grand sale the store slashes prices on black dress fabrics. Highlights include 28c per yard black brocaded mohair and brill antines, 45c per yard non shrinkable serge of 52 inches, 63c per yard bayadere and jacquard effects, 43c per yard crepans, plus mohuwk and wool crepons at strong value points.
Desperate Yukon Dreamer Confesses Deep Fatigue and Loss
A weary man recounts failed schemes and failed connections in Alaska. He laments health, isolation, and the toll of trying to secure aid and material, while pondering resilience and a glimpse of fortune in a brutal environment. The tale shows hardship, apathy, and a stubborn search for opportunity.
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Yankees
Devon
Menador
Pixarra
Lesen
Mor
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Lima
Miettry Meige
Voin
Vina
Wallinue
Tive
Micrehal
Dee
Wwe
Coimton
Meadmapailp
Engliewr
Porgy
Troitie
Susgerepeliand
Face Humors
Sethetts Pet
Mra
He Fandon
DS and
Silks DE
Anthony Hope
Stas
J. W Rie
Man IN Black
Stanly J. Wein
Beatrice Harraden
Jerome K. Jerome
the Dynamiters
R. J. Stevenson
Charles Garvige
Cole
Artis Sewell
Marvel
Man
Antony Hope
Ouida
Crockett
Hall Caine
Marie Corelli
Rita
Laura Jean Liber
Rudyard Kipling
the Duchess
Charles Reade
Mrs Alexander
Walter Besant
Fdna Lyall
Rosa No Carey
Jonas Long
Pao
Phat
Bo. Rem
Wellington
Sulao
Sig
Pet
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