Outpost of the Lost and the Greely Expedition
The 1881 Lady Franklin Bay expedition led by Adolphus Greely faced arctic siege for two years. Only seven survived of twenty five as the Proteus broke ice to rescue them then and later diaries by Sergeant Brainard surfaced revealing heroism and peril.
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Arctic Circle
Proteus
Pike
Lady Franklin Bay
United States
Greely
Adolphus W. Greely
Fifth Cavalry
United States Regular Army
Frederick F. Kislingbury
Eleventh Infantry
James B. Lockwood
Twenty-third Infantry
Octave Pavy
Jens Edward
Frederik Thorley Christiansen
W. 8. Schley
Schley
Thetis
David L. Brainard
Bobbs-Merrill Company
A. W. Greely
Arainard
Ace
Polar Arctic tragedy ends with relief ship Thetis
In Grinnell Land Greelys expedition endures two winters and a brutal retreat. By October 1884 only eight survivors remain before Norman brings news of relief aboard Thetis. The Proteus failed to return, but Thetis finally arrives with rescue.
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Grinnell
Kane Sea
Smith Sound
Cape Sabine
Littleton Island
Brainard
Lieut. Greely
Beards in Law and Faith Across Cultures
A London Daily Chronicle excerpt notes beards forbidden by law in Afghanistan yet common in religious practice. It cites Jewish adherence and Orthodox rites requiring beards and uncut hair since ordination, with casual mentions of ritual singeing as a workaround.
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London Daily Chronicle
Afghanistan
Kandahar
Where Pleasure Lies Owning the richest treasure in the world
An American Magazine excerpt notes that possessing vast wealth is hollow without sharing it with others. It frames wealth as meaningful through generosity and shared benefit rather than hoarding.
Why Not Ask Them Why Our Dates Bring Colds
London Opinion ponders why every girl brought on dates seems to catch a cold while fever remains rare. The quip contrasts popular adages with social misfortunes in humorous fashion.
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London
Tri-Color Fashion Dominates White Summer Wardrobe
The vogue for tri color ensembles across cotton and silk fabrics shows no decline. White backgrounds with blue red motifs appear in jacketed outfits, printed frocks, and coordinating accessories. Navy beige and black coats complement unlined silk or chiffon jackets as coats stay popular in hottest days.
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Milady-Of-Fashion
Kidskin
Witty courtroom quip on tonsils fuels sharp debate
A judge quips why twins are called tonsils and questions whether fault finding brings satisfaction. He warns that people with power to endure often must use it, suggesting a broader critique of tolerance and resilience.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Eases Indigestion After Big Meals
Many people mistakingly blame indigestion on other problems when an acid condition is to blame. Phillips Milk of Magnesia provides fast relief by neutralizing stomach acid and preventing sourness and gas after meals. It offers lasting digestion support, unlike temporary soda effects.
Advice From a Mother Incentives Herbal Remedy Use
Wetmore Colorado woman Joan Baasses credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with lifting her years of poor health after marriage. She says she has used the tonic for many years and after four to six births it helped her regain energy. Her mother also used the product and recommended it to others.
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Wetmore
Colo
Lydia B. Pinkham
Joan Baasses
Wetmore, Cola
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Elmo Scott Watson
Grant Or
Grinnell Land
Fort Conger
Lieutenant Lockwood
Sergeant Brainard
Pole
Medford
Chicago
New York
Kennedy Channel
Kislingbury
Lockwood
Norman
Colwell
Eben
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Bayer Mani T Monvacation
Brown
Black
Lydia E. Pinkham
N. Y
Cincinnati
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