Nanking and Yangtze River Notes From Chinese History
A fragmentary account describes Yangtze River passages near Nanking and Chinkiang, mentioning Taiping era damage, Ming and Yuan dynasties, Sun Yat Sen, and cultural artifacts in New York. It highlights Nanking as capital during transitions, ancient pagoda relics, Ming tombs, and the historic Ming and Manchu periods shaping the region.
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China
Tonlebt
Yangtze
Isibio
Beatink
Noriste Gregor F Ayfou
Nanking
Sdr
Sun Yat Sen
Faimous
Koxinga
Syiinala Tha Walla
Nan
Gotham
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Yung-lo
Henry W. Longtallon
Europe
Atila
Manchuria
Républic
Sun Yat Seng
Posey Chinkiang
Nanikng
Hankaw
Tanta
Golden Island
Golden Mountain
Marsroot Remedy Promises Kidneys Bladder Relief
Dr Carey touts Marsroot as a guaranteed remedy for kidney and bladder issues. Advertises prescription plan and led by pharmacists, with mentions of stores and a promise of moderate price and broad benefits.
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Carey
Trom
Mindo
Arey
Daniel G. Carey Wan Pielbe
Agonte- Aig
Stanningmele Pharmacy
Iblo
Wake All Hours Say Well Known Xenia Fireman
A garbled OCR fragment references a well known Xenia fireman and claims relief from stomach and nervous troubles. It mentions cure likened to a product or drug named Nerv-Worth with refund statements and pharmacist authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Floating British fleets and late 19th century Yangtze trade
Fragmentary notes recount British river incursions in 1843 silencing forts and opening Chinkinne to foreign trade in 1861. It describes Yangtze mudware, an open port, and the river’s shifting course creating dry land. Also mentions a guest in Indianapolis and a Pittsburgh birth, with small social items and a Washington service assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinklang
Chinkinne
Yangue
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Stiles on East Side
Mrs Joseph Stiles of Wile Street received a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening organized by her sister Mrs C F Malone. About thirty six neighbors and friends gathered at her home to celebrate, with a purse among the gifts from the Sunday school class she attends. all enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stiles
Wile Street
Rs. C. F. Malone
Mra. Itiles
Memorial services announced for Council No 156
All members of Ji 0,.U. A. M. are requested to attend the annual memorial services of Council No. 156 at Rivesville Church on Sunday June 26 1921. Gather at Park Hall in Rivesville at 10 AM.
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Rivesville Church
Siday
Kot P. Hall
Rivescille
Pleasant Outing and Local News Snippets
The Home Guards Sunday scout clans from Diamond Street Church enjoyed a Tuesday outing at Morgan Camp near Winfield with nine cars, swimming, and a potluck supper. Also noted: residents visiting relatives in East Park Avenue. homes under construction on Haymond Street and Biaing Street. Miss Leo Lewis of Terra Alta. birth in Grafton road. Christians named at Antioch in 43 AD. Japan’s four cities over 100,000 population.
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Home Guards
Diamond Street
Morgan
Winfield
Persbrais
Agnes Hentry
Bro Donald
East Park Avenue
New York City
Anna Hentry
Thomas Tatricks
Haymond Streat
Fred Crislip
Biaing Street
Howard Baker
Greensboro
W. C. Ashby
Tygart Street
Leo Lewis
Terra Alta
The Ideal Tonic Argo-Phosphate Shown To Boost Energy
A Boston physician hails the tonic as the best for fatigue and run down conditions. Mountain City Drag Store and Hall Drag Store stock the product, advertised as the world's greatest energizer and tonic.
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Boston
Mountain City
Hall Drag Store
Oil of cloves for sore feet in greaseless cream offer
A (clipping) ad claims greaseless Noxzema Skin Cream containing cloves soothes tired burning feet and relieves soreness. The maker offers a larger jar by mail from Noxtowa Chemical Co. of Baltimore upon receipt of this clipping and 100 to cover postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsl
Noxtowa Chemica Co
Baltimore
Aly
Investment lure and land sales in a colonial town
A fragmented message touts cheap plots and houses as a path to wealth. It promises quick ownership of lots priced from ten to one hundred dollars and invites readers to discuss “the sure investment” with the sender, framing prosperity as national progress and personal gain. It hints at future migration and urban growth while critiquing failed gold strikes.
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Bupy
Mada & Elty
Shisftoor
America
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Jos Cannon
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Sterling Riggs
Pittsburgh
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Agnes Michie
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Washington
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Ben Daves
Frances Allioten
Joan de Reszke
Ellen Beach
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