El Dorado quests in early South American exploration
The piece recounts 16th century expeditions led by Gonzalo Pizarro and Fernan Perez de Quesada pursuing El Dorado. It notes brutal conditions, European and indigenous casualties, and the ill fortune of these searches, including Von Hutten's 1541 venture with the Omaguas and the mythical city of gold near the Guaviare and Caqueta regions.
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Gonzalo Pizzaro
el Dorado
Indiana
Ie Andes
Quito
Ordillera
Pizarro
Bing
Ind
San Pedro
Ovellana
Pizzaro
Amezon
Victora
Jeater
Cubagua
Verezucla
Saya Lomara
Amazon
Padre Ee
Oretit
Gonio
Canela
Orellana
Spain
Fernen Perez de Quesada
Belcalcazar
New Granada
Gonzalo
Tunja
Bozota
Cordillera
Colombia
Sierras
Caqueta
Quesada
Coro
Venezuela
Philip von Hutten
Augsburg
Charles V
Tierra Firme
von Hutten
Barbu
Papamene
Japura
Popayan
Ghogota
Timana
Papayen
Guaviare
Thiat
Maenton
Oviedo Y Banos
Nuestra Senora
Capes
Macatoa
Caquefa
Wallace
Rib Guaviare
Quarica
Omaguas
Mas
van Hutten
von Trntten
Pedro de Limings
Nustra Senora
von Butren
Pedro de Limjias
Doraddo
Fuides
Equator
Henreé
Amaguas
Mistaken Kindness Leads Briggins to Dress Runaway Runner
Briggins, known for his charitable nature, intervened with a youth sprinting in marathon attire. He attempted to show sympathy by offering a proper suit of clothes, sparking further trouble.
So You Are Going to Europe This Summer
A humorous exchange reveals Mrs Gottalotte plans a summer European trip with her daughter. The friend comments on not having clothes made locally, hinting at their departure. The dialogue captures everyday social chatter.
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Europe
Ringworm Cured By Resinol Claims
A 1912 Chicago testimonial reports rapid ringworm cure in a child after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. Another Pennsylvania woman says the product cleared multiple ringworm sores on face neck and body after tentative remedies failed. Both signed testimonials from Mrs Emery Skelnik and E. Gilnd urge readers to obtain samples from Resinol Chem Co Baltimore.
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Chicago
Ill
Emery Skelnik
Gresham Ave
Nessville
Resinol Chem. Co
Baltimore
O Briens Mistake in Wrangle Over Courage and Recklessness
The text reviews O Briens mistake and notes Doran Oi values courage yet rejects recklessness. Horan Oi warned O'Brien on a similar moment when testing bravery in a fight with his wife.
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Doran
O’brien
Face a Sight with Tetter
Mrs J Brooksher of Moberly Missouri describes a two year skin ailment. She reports a pimple that spread across her face and neck causing severe burning itching and visibility. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a month she says she was cured. Sample free by writing Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Moberly, Mo
J. Brooksher
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Curious child studies natural history lesson
A conversation notes a young boy crying about his lesson to natural history. He wept over learning the difference between a wasp and a fly, surprising an astonished listener and prompting remarks on his focus.
Castoria Reminder for Mothers to Check Bottles
Mothers urged to examine each Castoria bottle for safety and the signature mark. The advertisement touts over 30 years of use and encourages children to cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
A Year Hence Aero Surprise Hint
A girl asks if Harold will call for her in an airplane while Miss Dunningham-Mamma notes he has been linger ing near the skylight with a club all afternoon. The dialogue hints at an imminent aerial summons in a domestic scene.
Kopp's Baby's Friend remedy marketed by Dee in Eminia
A vintage advertisement claims Kopp's Baby's Friend soothes teething and bowel troubles after other remedies fail. Mrs. RK. B. Dee Eminia Jerome Michigan reports use and lists 25c and 60c prices with druggists and direct sales via Kopp's Baby's Friend Co. York Pa. Free samples offered on request.
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Kopp
RK. B. Dee
Skeptic Questions Ghost Belief Amid Dark Silence
A quoted exchange shows a skeptic denying belief in ghosts unless alone in darkness, highlighting a cautious stance on supernatural claims and personal comfort in solitude.
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Willie
Prohibition Proposals and Teething Remedies Talked
An essay style snippet riffs on gender norms and marriage while noting babies crying at night and mock tax on older bachelors. It then shifts to an ad for Ree Cross Ball Blue claiming value and a Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, priced at 25e per bottle.
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Molina
Angles
Amazois
WATT
Aleve
O'Brien
Tetter
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