Antarctic Explorer Survives 39 Days on One Dog
An Arctic expedition memoir recounts a crewman’s 39 day ordeal after abandoning ship in a snowbound crevasse. He survived on a single dog for 31 days, endured a waking snowstorm, and faced thoughts of ending it all before rescue or return to Hobart in 1913.
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Coulpien
Weil
Bir Pouglig Mawsell
New York
Liverpool
Assellie Liege
HHS
Diuel Chiscotie Allchay
Ninnes ‘Crovirese
Abel Pat Amstiing
Sue Tee
Nivisiees
Tyne
Ninnes
Ledelog
Deanne
Emery Dowie
Cme
Rome
Tie Lee
Avicore
Port Stanley
Falko
Tier Nord
War News Oddities From Beeneh And Ghent To Copper Shortages
A jumble of wartime items notes a Beeneh hospital mishap, Ghent taxation shifts, and a Belgian bachelor tax set by occupying forces. A Marls swords fund for the king of the Belgians wins support, while a sculptor designs a nude youth motif. London trench meeting minutes pass to Paris, copper wire shortages loom as Germany conscripts copper telegraph wires, with acetylene proposed as a substitute.
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Beeneh
Ghent
Marls
London
France
Lancia
Gereuoy
Liner Decks Witness Air Battle Over Fog Shrouded Thames
Passengers aboard the liner Minnehaha witnessed a fierce air battle above the river near London as German planes and British fighters clashed Christmas Eve. Dense fog hid the combat until bursts of gunfire and exploding bombs illuminated the sky as British craft pursued enemy planes. Passengers reported moments of danger and uncertainty while the Minnehaha lay close to the scene, observers described heat and smoke, and the outcome remained unclear as the engagement unfolded overhead.
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New York
England
London
Sheerness
Leon
Sind
Rica
al Wat
Minnehauy
Wandertig
New Chinese Dollar Proposed by Yuan Shih Kai Era
A damaged text notes a proposal for a new Chinese dollar bearing Yuan Shih Kai likeness and features a political and economic context. It mentions Dr N T Woo and Alfred B Mond, a chemist, with references to currency fineness and Chinese characters on the reverse.
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Yuan Shih Kai
N. T. Woo
Tanking
America
Tne
Seayer
Alfred B. New Mond
Peking Government University
China
Fainting Wake Ups Town At Athens Plant Incident
Michael Graspe, a watchman at Eureka Taking Company in Athens N. 4, fainted in the boiler room while passing through. He clung to a whistle rope as it sounded, waking residents of Athens. The volunteer fire department rushed to the plant to find him unconscious but revived after medical help.
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Michael Angel
Michael Aseels
Eureka
Athenie
N. 4
Jaen
Atheoia
Angelo
President to Review Fleet for Panama Canal Opening
President Wilton will review the Atlantic Fleet in Hampton Roads and San Francisco ahead of the canal opening. Plans call for a parade of foreign warships, with Argentina, Spain and others sending vessels to join the ceremony aboard the New York and escorted by the Texas.
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San Francisco
Wilton
Isthoves
Panam
Josephus Dattels
Navy
Manyton Roads
Swann
Virgiol
Directa
Congress
Swanson
Diniels Hisgh
Hampton Roads
Watson
Panata
New York
Texas
Hampton
Mareh
Colon
Genagene
Daniels
Rit
Atlantic Beet
Borla
Guantenamo
Guacanayabo Bay
Guba
Mn 17
Georgii
Desas
South Carollo
Minnesota
Hampray Roads
Panwma
Houpton Fields
Washington
Calan
New Orleans
Norfolk
Gaurntepano
Detuin
Catan
Pana
Canal
Tis World
Coton
Orecon
Obpuipla
Dirminghim
Hixte
Arethusa
Athintic Fleet
San Francia
Pensacola
Guantanamo
Argentina
Morena
Adintract
Caoba
Cuba
Portal
Alvoiranteets
Cinca de Ontohre
Spain
Don Raton Estrads Catelya Bee
Poppies for Lincoln Way Beauty Plan Described
Eastern tourists traveling the Lincoln highway will pass miles of California poppies next spring. Foothill boulevard in Oakland will gain a blue spruce fringe to contrast the yellow blooms, enhancing the route’s scenic appeal.
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Lincoln Way
California
Lincoln Highway
Oakland
Their Ambition as Suffragists in Early Voter Debate
A Chicago Record-Herald quote contrasts a politician's remark about women voting with a suffragist retort. The exchange predicts that once women vote, men will adapt, as women will live safely and independently with protection from no one.
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Luoeh
Imoch
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago News Mixed Up Quote Sparks Confusion
Fragmentary exchange shows confusion over Bob and Jenoust with playful insult and misheard phrases. No clear context or event. text reads as garbled dialogue attributed to Chicago News.
Fragmented Poem Snippet Mentions Electric Lights
A damaged page fragment quotes a jumbled line about electric lights and control from a room. It references “St Louis Globe Democrat” and “Washington Star” with mentions of a piano graph and a request to hear the words “Good Night Dear Heart” as a song, yielding a cryptic, literary news item.
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Finn
St Louis Globe Dermocrat
Willie
Washington Star
Perris Church News and Cemetery Society Meeting
Perris notes include visits by Mrs. and Mrs. Willan Skinner of Chicago and Wallace Grimm of Auburn Michigan. W P Murray assists evangelistic services. Rev W T Murray to preach next Sunday. Ferris Center Cemetery Association met with discussions on ground improvements. next meeting at Mrs Mora Chalmers home. Visitors include Miss Maria Dyer hosting sister Mrs Cok of Saginaw.
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Willan Skinner
Chicago
W. BE. Wheeler
Mi. Pleasant
W. P Murray
Church of Christ
Mise Braman
Pine Grove
Wallace Grimm
Auburn
Mich
F. A. Bailey
W. T. Murray
Mt Pleasant Wit
Perris Church
Thyerk
Association
Mee
Mora Chalmers
Thera Neilsen
F. C. Hare
J. M. Wilson
Gertrude Thompson
Local social notes and visits span nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Tommy Lucas visited James Covell's on Sunday. Miss Ethel Miller returned from Grad Rapids and Grand Haven. Edward Ethel and Zelma Miller visited aunt Mrs W C Perkins in Winn last Friday. They returned Sunday. Ted Crum sleighed to Riverdale for skating Saturday. E French er traveled to Lapeer on business. William Ball of Summer and Eden Mathewson of Elwell were seen on Tamarack City streets. Mr and Mrs Michael Shang of Alma visited their son. Mrs William Shang made a business call in Alma. J R Huntley remodeling a house for F C Colister of Elwell. D F Abbott suffers asthma, Dr McLaughlin of Blewell attends him.
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Tommy Lucas
James Covell
Ethel Miller
Grad Rapids
Grand Haven
Edward
Ethel
Zelma Miller
Winn
Mrrc
W. C. Perkins
Ted Crum
Riverdale
E. French
Lapeer
William Ball
Summer
Eden Mathewson
Elwell
Tamarack City
Michael Shung
Alma
William
William Shang
J. R. Huntley
FC. Colister
D. F. Abbott
Dr. McLaughlin
Blewell
Quieting title suit in Gratiot County Mich January 1915
In Gratiot County Court a suit by William B Harrin and Sarah M Snook to quiet title against Edward J Bement and Leroy Harris or heirs on lands in Ithaca village described as the southeast quarter of section twenty three and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter in range two west. The complaint shows Edward G Rement resides in Windsor Canada and that service and diligent inquiry are being pursued.
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State OF Michig
Gratiot
County of Gratiot
Chanery
William 8. Harrin
Sarah M. Snook
Edward J. Bement
Leroy
Harris
Hell
Court House
Ithaca
Said
Eton
Kelly
Sears
Creal Jude
William B. Mareis
Sarah M. Spook
Edward G. Rement
Michigan
Windsor
Dominion of Canada
Range
G. Tuttle
Ithica
State OF Michigan
Gratio
Chancery
Edna Drexler
Joseph H. Drexler
Mouge
Enid County
Lafontant
Jacoph Drexler
Hill City
Minnesota
O. G. Tuttle
Quiet Title Action in Michigan Lands Dispute
A court orders Leroy B Harris and G Bement or heirs to appear by June 10 1875 in a case to quiet title to land in Michigan. Publication of order in Alma Record or personal service required. complaint asserts unsettled ownership and possible wills or heirs across sections 23 and 26 township 12 north range 5 west.
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Leroy B. Harris
O. G. Tuttle
Ward G. Bement
Hill
Avitik
Alma ‘Record
Raid
Kelly
Sears
Estate of Fannie Smith Hearing on Claims
Probate court in Ithaca Michigan sets four month period for creditors to present claims against the estate of Fannie Smith deceased. Hearing on those claims scheduled for May ten o'clock in the forenoon with publication in Alma Record for three weeks prior. Judge J L Potts and Clerk Belle Jenne preside.
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Fannie Smite
State OF
Michigan
Granigt
Ithaca
J. Lew Potts
Fannie Smith
Thomas Smith
Alma
Tite
J. Lee Potts
Belle Jenne
State OF Michigan
Gratiot
George Farrough
K. Ludwig
Michian
Ti Ie
Alma Record
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Antarctic
Douglas Mawson
Panama
Pass
Ganal
Oregon
Boston Globe
Bob
Chicago News
Crue
Buitty
Globe
Perris
Mille Center
Ut Tvs
King’s
J. F Cox
Joliet
Joseph HY. Drexler
Kelley
R. E. Hughes
C. G. Tuttle
Ammi W. Wright
Gratiot County
A.D. Na
Alma State Savings Bank
Bell
Union
F. C.thornburgh
State Street
E. G. Sluyter
R. McNabb
V.S
B.v.sc
Vibber
Alma, Mich
the College Barber Shop
C. A. Button, Prop
John D. Spinney
Pollasky Block
Rowland & Johnson
Rowlasi Real Estate
Margaretta Valentine
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