Builder of Panama Railroad Commodore Aspinwall’s Care for Gold Miners
The story recounts Commodore Aspinwall’s actions after the 1855 Panama steamer wreck near Quibo Island. As the Brother Jonathan arrived, Aspinwall ordered passengers and gold aboard, enabling the first eastbound Panama Railroad passengers to reach Aspinwall.
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Commodore Aspinwall
Goil
California
Willian
Aspinwall
Commodore van Gerbilt
New York
Panama
San Francisco
Lfe
Tindiey Jones
Lillie Rock
Ark
Dr. Jones
Fanaina
Casas
Pinama
Carnal
Quibo
Caorsmodore As
Brother Jonathan
Jonathan
Acapulco
Commodore Asninwall
Isthmus
Elot
Edwards
Prophecy of Great Engineer Serrell on San Blas Canal
In a 1919 reminiscence, Gen Edward Wellman Serrell, famed engineer who died in Toul, advocated a San Blas interoceanic canal. He cited Hoosac tunnel experience and Panama railroad surveys as proof of feasibility, predicting private capital would build a sea level canal via San Blas if the government canal favored another route.
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Genera Serrell
Panama
Blas
Edward Wellman Serrell
Toul
United States
San Blas
Panama Canal
Gulf of San Blas
Atlantic
Pearl Island Harbor
Pacific
Ocean
Serrell
William Aspinwall
Atlantic Coast
San Francisco
California
Hoosac
San Bias
Massachusetts
Hoosac Mountain
Isthmus
E. J. Edwards
Rail pioneers and three coincidences shaped early American rail
The speaker recalls James L. D. Layne describing key innovations in railway history. He credits George Westinghouse airbrake, an Alexandrian apothecary’s telescope-shield, and the first English steel rails as pivotal. Tests on the Panhandle line near Pittsburgh established safer heavy traffic practices.
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Dst
Pittsburg
Lee
Mid-West
Pittssburg
Cincinnulli
Panhandle
Steubenville
George Westinghouse
Alexandria
J. Edgar Thompson
The
Pennsylvania
England
Panhaandle
United States
Women’s tea talks shift to husband puzzles
The London Daily Mirror notes a change as women at tea discuss their husbands rather than gossip about other women. Guests compare habits, wars, faults, and devise theories on how to manage and “get around” their husbands, signaling a shift in social focus from women to men.
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London Daily Mirror
Cuticura Cure Clears Severe Eye Complaint
A sister suffering red burning eyes from a severe illness improves dramatically using Cuticura products. After failed treatments from a doctor and home remedies, she sees swelling fall away in a week, mucus and watering disappear in a month, and full recovery within six weeks. The note is signed by Mrs. Julia Csepiceska, dated Aug. 25 1910 in St. Louis.
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Julia Csepiceska
Utah St
St. Louis
Pleasant Pellets Enduring Appeal From Dr Pierce Era
Pleasant Pellets, sugar coated granules, first released 49 years ago by Dr Pierce. They were marketed to regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels.
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Dr. Pierce
Exaggerations Harmful to Public Safety says Ches terfield
A Chesterfield quote cautions that slight exaggerations can do more harm than reckless violations of it. The remark emphasizes careful speech and responsible communication to avoid harmful consequences.
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Chesterfield
Piles Cure Promise From Local Drugstore Ad
Your druggist offers PAZO for quick relief of itching burning and pain from piles. If it fails to cure any case of hemorrhoids in 6 to 14 days the refund is guaranteed.
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promoted for Throat Health
An advertisement touts Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a preventive and cure for sore throat with cleansing healing and germicidal qualities. It recommends a small amount in water as a gargle and notes availability at drug stores or by mail from The Paxton Toilet Co. Also includes a Garfield Tea line and John Wesley quote on cleanliness.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
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