Young Eddie Montgomery Sees Flying Dutchman at Semaphore Bay
Edward Montgomery, 18, a seaman apprentice from Hull, recalls aboard the Annie M near Semaphore Bay a spectral flying Dutchman with green yellow glow and red light bar. He describes the encounter during a squall after 10,000 miles from Montevideo to Adelaide and on to London and New York.
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Eddie Montgomery
Semaphore Bay
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward Montgomery
Erie Basin
Seven Seas
Edward
Hull
Gore
HMG
Australia
Montevideo
Adelaide
Cape O' Good Hope
Annie M. Keld
London
New York
Joe Island
Wilfred Denne
Will Langley
All 'Prentices
Mizzentop Halliards
Halliards
Freshman Dipped in Lake Mendota Over Green Cap Rule
Otis Hoffmen, a university freshman, was doused with cold water then invited by upperclassmen to dive into Lake Mendota with clothes on as punishment for violating the green cap tradition. He complied and jumped in.
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Madison, Wis
Otis Hoffmen
Lake Mendota
Master Pianist Harold Bauer to Perform in Seattle
World famous pianist Harold Bauer returns to Seattle for a recital at Moore Theatre on Sunday afternoon November 23 at 2 30 PM. His balanced intellect emotion and technique captivate audiences and music students nationwide seek his performances for educational value.
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Piantata
Seattle
Paderewaski
Godowaski
Rosenthal
Sauer, Hoffman
Harold Bauer
Bauer
Moore Theatre
Gowns and Gauze Roil Social Scene in Hot Springs
At Hot Springs Virginia on November 14 a fashion scene unfolds with gowns bearing crests and eccentric styles. Women in Peacock alley display lampshade shaped outfits, lace and chiffon tunics arranged by young wearers as hoop skirt aesthetics echo historic trends.
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Hot Springs
Peacock Alley
Dog Cries as His Master Drowns
A man jumped from the Canada Atlantic Transit Co. docks into the river after disrobing, his body later found unidentified. A white dog followed to the edge and cried aloud, then stood by the discarded clothes waiting as police arrived.
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New York
Canada Atlantic Transit Co
Frank Williams
Free Parcel Post Map Offer For Six Month Subscriptions
The Seattle Star offers a free parcel post map with a six month subscription renewal or new subscription. A colorful map shows parcel post zones, rivers, towns, population figures, and shipping costs from Washington post offices. Six months by mail cost is 1.80 dollars.
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the Star
The
Seattle Star
Washington
Seattle
Bratty Farm Hog Attracts Attention In Crofton Area
J F Brady, owner of a large animal, attracts interest at the Brady farm near Crofton as word spreads about the notable hog.
Free prescription claims revive sight and glasses fall away
An advertisement touts Optona as a miracle eye remedy. It reports readers reclaiming reading ability and less eye pain after dissolving an Optona tablet in warm water and bathing the eyes daily. The piece urges prompt use to prevent worsening vision.
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Ginasesa
Optona
Ady
Mystery Ravenhaunts City Woman Fears Streets After Dark
A gaunt veiled woman in black is seen nightly in the residence district, following pedestrians then fading when pursued. Residents report growing fear, with many locking doors at 8 p.m. and staying indoors until morning.
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Jacksonville
Edgar Allen Poe
Triplets Born to Caldertons After 21 Years Gap
Port Vue Pa November 14. After an absence of 21 years the Caldertons welcomed triplets two girls and a boy at their home near here. Mrs Philip Calder ton is a mill worker. The couple had a son 21 years ago.
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Port Vue
Philip Calderton
Here
Calderton
Caldertons
Seattle Dentists Offer Porcelain Crowns and True-to-Nature Teeth
The advertisement promotes dental services in Seattle with porcelain crowns priced at 64.00 and extra heavy crowns at 23k. It touts two-hour bridgework, true-to-nature teeth sets mounted on devices from five to fifteen dollars, and claims Polly guaranteed work with various botanical preparations.
Boston Dentists Office Hours and Location Details
The notice lists office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays 10 to 5 p.m. and provides contact Telephone Main 1186. It notes a present location and mentions 11 years of operation.
American impressions by Mrs Tweedle from London trip
Mrs Alec Tweedle reflects on her American observations describing the country as a vast advertising machine. She notes New York offers modern tricks but not consistent manners and calls the land of luxury but not comfort. She complains of butter and air, criticizing American consumption of fatty foods and fetid air.
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London
Alec Tweedle
Arrest of Henry Lounker Ties to Jane Addams Letters
News from Hull House in Chicago reports the arrest of Henry Lounker in New Orleans. He is accused of sending two years of persistent letters to Jane Addams, initially seeking sympathy and later requesting treatment for his conduct. Lounker is described as well educated and well dressed.
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Chicago
Newa
Hull House
New Orleans
Henry Lounker
Jane Addams
Lounker
Tounker
Jad Salts Promoted for Kidney Health and Flush
A local drugstore advertises Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive remedy to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate kidney activity. It claims daily use prevents bladder disorders and related ailments, touting the drink as a grape and lemon juice based effervescent remedy.
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Folke
Thousands of Pennant Collectors Now in Seattle
The Seattle Daily Star began issuing pennants to the public for the cost of handling plus four coupons clipped from the front page. Thousands have started collections as new pennants arrive weekly in four to seven colors priced previously at 65 cents each. Nebraeska pennant is highlighted this week and mall orders are welcomed with five cents extra for mailing.
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Seattle Daily Star
Star
West Liberty Man Sues for Divorce Over Bulldog
Lorenz Wagner a wealthy West Liberty resident sues for divorce claiming his wife used a bulldog to hunt him and keep him from the house. He says the dog forced him to climb an apple tree and stay there all night and that she often locked him out while a trained bulldog stood guard at the door.
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Pittsburg
Lorenz Wagner
West Liberty
Wagner
Emm y Destina Performs With Lions in Berlin
Emmy Destina and two trained lions from Haggenback's circus headlined a moving picture benefit drama in Berlin. The prima donna sang an aria with a lion perched on a piano lid. Destina initially resisted the lion act but accepted after a high fee. handlers stood by but were unnecessary.
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Berlin
Emmy Destina
Hagkenback
Mme. Destina
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
Advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a magical, harmless remedy for lumbago sciatica and backache. A small trial bottle is claimed to ease soreness in minutes with a single use and leave skin undisturbed.
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St. Jacobs Oil
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Boston Sample Shoe Shop
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