Commodore Jones Frees Wilson After Court Martial Farce
In 1781 off Philadelphia aboard the Ariel Commodore Paul Jones presides over a court martial for Ben Wilson and Thomas Wright. Wilson receives 100 lashes but is released after Jones forgives him. Wright is punished and later killed attempting desertion.
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Philadelphia
Ariel
Paul Jones
Ben Wilson
Jack Tar
Susan Gray
Thomas Wright
Wilson
Susan
Ben
Wright
Jones
Commodore
Dolphin
Nick
Lamps of all ages and the evolution of lighting
A column traces lamp history from neolithic origins through Greek and Egyptian forms to Roman and medieval devices. It notes shifts from lard and grease to sperm oil kerosene and electricity, alongside candle making and rush lights, with references to ancient and colonial practices and a modern quip about starch products and fashion.
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Herodotus
Bucks County
Canon Greenwell
Grimes Graves
England
County Galway
Ireland
Wilson's sobriety marks a turning point for Susan
After a decisive change, Wilson never touches another drop of alcohol, greatly pleasing his wife Susan and signaling a new chapter in their life.
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Wilson
Susan
Feminine Pioneers in 1808 Newspaper Found in Archives
A curious 1808 issue titled l Athe nue des Dames purports to push for women equality with men. The piece notes female authorship and cites La Fronde as a successful women run paper in its third year, while only one copy of the Athene des Dames survives.
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l’Athenee Des Dames
la Fronde
Czar to Visit Siberia for Amnesty Tour
Russian Novosti reports Czar plans late July tour through Siberia visiting convict prisons and settlements. He is expected to grant a liberal amnesty to political exiles during the visit.
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Nicholas
Siberia
Novosti
Pe-ru-na touted by Nebraska reader for relief from catarrh
Mrs Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska says catarrh plagued her for years but since taking Pe rina she feels strong and well She urges others to try Pe ru na She used Pe ru na and Man a lin during menopause and believes they relieved all ills Col Hamilton of Columbus Ohio also endorses Por yo2o Yirrep and a free Health and Beauty book offered by Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio
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Mathilde Richter
Doniphan
Neb
Col. Hamilton
Columbus
Hartman
Ohio
Peruna Promoted For Summer Catarrh Cure
Dr Hartman claims Peruna is a universal remedy for cholera morbus cholera infantum summer complaint bilious colic diarrhoea and dysentery. He cites forty years of practice and offers a free copy titled Summer Catarrh from Columbus Ohio for those seeking details.
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Hartman
Columbus, O
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Drummond
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