Somnambulist Boy Rescued Aboard Ship
A Liverpool reader recalls a voyage from India where a 12 year old boy named John Mills slept atop a ship’s cross trees as a somnambulist. Captain and father Mills watched in fear until the captain climbed the rigging to seize the child and bring him safely down. The drama ended with cheers as the ship reached port safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
England
India
Mills
Join Mills
Mr. Mille
John
Local Market Prices And Oddities From Harlem Hydrant Swim
Market quotations corrected weekly list grains oats hay and livestock prices with notes on clover seed and produce. A Harlem street hydrant cleaning caused a rain of perch attracting children and jars. Mary Moore of Salina Ks. leaves obituary notice before death. A fair maid discovers a hornet nest on a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
N.Y
Water Department
Mary Moore
Salina
Dean's Kidney Pills End Back Aches And Kidney Ills
Alma Michigan reader praises relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Testimony notes cures for headaches, dizziness, and lameness with success after prior treatments failed. Ad text lists price and distributor Foster Milburn Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
George H. White
Park Ave
Mich
Dean
Charles Rhodes
Tom
Dewlere Pries
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doun
Lak
Inquiry on Women’s Contributions Across Arts and Science
A fragmented historical note questions women’s achievements in literature, science, and art. It mentions Hue York and Prof. Proilerich Starr at a university, describing a woman who loves height colors, decorating with birds, and perfumes, asking for verifiable female accomplishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jou
York
Proilerich Starr
University of
Busy judges seek timely supplies at the market
They are not skilled in law discussions but efficient in decision making about purchases. They arrive promptly to secure abundant material, noting prices are fair and service is quick.
Butter and Eggs Prices Dominated by Markets
A fragmented historic excerpt lists prices and items including sugar, soap, flour, and baking powders, interspersed with notes on coins, groceries, and local notices. It references butter and eggs pricing, various brands, and a mix of product names, with scattered mentions of dates and figures from a late 19th or early 20th century trade page. The piece also notes Lincoln pennies, Roosevelt coin design details, and a Sunday school fundraising appeal from Gratiot County, Michigan.
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending June 2 1909
Advertised letters include Orlando Clark Edith Davis Cant L M DeWaters C L Downie ROG fisher Franc Fousch Norma Hawkins Susie Jenkins Millard Jewell Selma Krause Atty W A Avera C L O Connor Joepha Post If not called for they will be sent to the dead letter office on June 12 1908 Postmaster Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Clark
Edith Davis
L. M. DeWaters
C. L. Downie
Rog. Fisher
Franc Fousch
Norma Hawkins
Susie Jenkins
Millard Jewell
Selma Krause
Atty
W. A. Avera
C. L. O'Connor
Joepha Post
Jay
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Aly
Ib Sneilen
Guyness
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Buin Hersen
Chicago
Aitorioe Olot B Ray
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Penta
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Wirdour
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No More
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Heen Antu
Jiltheon Humfant BP
Delimety
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Powter Igth
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Wana Th
Dih Grawi
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Arbecwei
Lisovi Gothen
Joe Meivak
Cette
Linlit
Dexther
Seattle
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Regalia
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Oye Ei
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Choco
Rehome
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Walter Seegmiller
Oscar Seegmiller
Merrill Stuckey
Alma, Mich
Lincoln Gent
Victor D. Brenner
Mint
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Andere
Roosevelt
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Easiily Raiwd
State Convestion
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