First Vessel Passes Across Panama Canal From Atlantic
A writer narrates a hypothetical voyage on the first ship to traverse the new Panama Canal from Colon to the Pacific. The account details Gatun locks, Gatun lake, the Culebra cut, Miraflores locks, and Balboa, noting the dam, hydroelectric station, and surrounding towns, forts, and scenic features along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cojon
Panama Canal
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Atlantic
Great Canal
Canal
Panama
Porto Bello
Colon
Mediterranean
Margarita Island
Toro Point
Colon Harbor
Bay of Limon
Washington Hotel
Uncle Sam
United States
Europe
Latin America
Cristobal
Columbus
Eugenie
San Blas
Limon Bay
Gatun
Gatun Lake
Tiger Hill
Lion Hill
Chagres
Bohio
Frijoles
Chagresito
Tabernilla
Juan Grande
Gorgona
Gamboa
Chagres River
Culebra
Culebrayond
Gold Hill
Cucaracha
Pedro Miguel
Miraflores Lake
Miraflores
Pacific Ocean
Ancon Hill
Tobago Island
Japan
Ocean Channel
Practical Fashions Waist and Dress Patterns Advertised
The notice describes a waist with front and back box plaits and a front closing, trimmed with a wide collar and deep cuffs, suitable in Madras or voile. A frock pattern 6069 for ages 6 to 12 features a yoke, back closure, optional necklines and sleeves, with pale blue cashmere or black velvet accents.
Captain Turns Away Visitor At New Battleship
A new superdreadnought is opened to visitors when the captain spots a familiar foe at the gangway. He orders action to deter the intruder and refuses entry, while the visitor jokes about the ship and the captain stands firm against boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap’n
Eczema Relief Prompted by Cuticura Remedy
Mrs H D Clabough from Maryville Tennessee reports her three month old son suffered severe eczema on face and head with hair loss and sleeplessness. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child improved quickly and hair began to regrow. Sample available via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Tenn
H. D. Clabough
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Let Them Wear Them
A Pittsburgh Dispatch editorial advocates personal adornment for men, suggesting bracelets earrings and even nose rings as a truly American custom. The piece mocks restrictions on male fashion and defends individual choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Altering Model to Fit Picture by a Prussian King
Frederick William of Prussia in later years suffered gout and irascible temper. While painting to distract himself, he used soldier models. A grenadier posed long. after finishing the work the king asked for his opinion. The model replied his cheeks were redder than the king’s. The king retorted and painted both cheeks bright red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William
Prussia
Didn’t Know Where to Stop
A terse exchange quotes a judge in a dramatic moment about great men being dead while beautiful women remain. The woman jokes about present company as the man agrees to escort her to her husband, highlighting social wit and restrained humor.
SIXTY SIX PRESCRIPTION FOR MALARIA AND FEVER CURES
A period advertisement column promotes a malaria and chills remedy labeled This is a prescription prepared especially for Malaria or Chills and Fever. Five or six doses will break any case and used as a tonic the fever will not return. Also mentions Hicks Capucine as a headache remedy and includes juvenile humor snippets.
Family Trees Defined in Odd Parables and Signs
A playful reflection contrasts the elephant’s straightforward lineage with a chorus girl’s tangled ancestry. A deaf neighbor’s sign language hints at happiness, suggesting she holds a secret on hand in a lighthearted, metaphorical slice of life.
No Intoxicating Bliss and Soft Drinks Permitted
A playful exchange notes a legislative bill described as a joker. The permit limits the party to soft drinks only and the bill is not expected to pass, being set to go by rather than enact.
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad Promotes Wound Care
Vintage ad copy promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and heals wounds. It cites price points 26c 50c and 1.00 and mentions Hanford’s Balsam of Myrrh for poisoned wounds. The tone concludes with a wry line about men loving their wives too much to tell them everything.
Father’s consent seals engagement with witty reply
A young man asks his future father in law for his daughter’s hand. The father questions income and support, the suitor claims sufficient funds and an adequate allowance for his future father in law. The father approves, saying she’s theirs.
Burduco Liver Powder Ad Promotes Digestive Health
An advertisement targets business women, touting Burduco Liver Powder as a 100 percent vegetable preparation that relieves constipation sour stomach indigestion and liver torpor and aids nature without salivation. Priced at 25 cents per screw top can, manufactured by Burwell & Dunn Charlotte NC. The piece closes with a quip about medical science and a physician’s wry remark.
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Burwell & Dunn
Charlotte
N. C
Tetterine and related remedies advertised in 19th century ad
An endureingly fragmented advertorial page lists Tetterine cures for itching piles eczema boils and other skin ailments with mail order details from The Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga. It promotes Tetterine 50c and Tetterine Soap 2c and mentions Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a hot weather booster. It also references Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Hanford's Balsam as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ful Scou
Kansas
Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Tetterine
Shuptrine
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman
Texas
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Columbia
Cholly
Hanford
Libby
M¢Neill & Lib
Chicago
Chicago Woolen Mills
Dept
W. Jackson Divd
Doan
Mr. Sweet
Connecticut
Sfortwoske
Cmmerereie
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N.Y
JOHNSON’_ TONIC
Stockdell Myers Company
Petersburg
American Typewriter Exchange, Inc
E. Main St
Richmond, Va
Tata Co
Paseo Rha
Daisy Fly Killer
Meat Express
DeKalb Ave
Brooklys
Adolf
W. Mein Street
Folk
Venus, Bath Co
Dawson, Fayette Co
Kodak Aesae
Bani Subject
B Wooller
Sisanr
Kodaks
Icine
N. A
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