Holton of the Navy A Story of the Freeing of Cuba
Lieutenant Holton of the Scorpion receives a Washington assignment on Cuban trouble as tensions with Spain rise. Roosevelt urges close contact, while Holton aims to glean Cuban plots, watch a key Cuban figure and a young woman at a Willard ball, prepping for action and possible danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonaider
Spain
Navy
Holton
Army
Dewey
Mr. Roosevelt
Reyoire
Horton
WBY
Willard
Potlatch festival explained in Pacific Northwest tribes
The term potlatch derives from an Indian word meaning festival of gifts. At a patshad celebration generous gifts increase a person’s status in the community and raise expectations for future exchanges. The event features mausia dancing and feasting.
Niagara River Power Potential and Civic Efforts Highlighted
The Washington Post reports on civic associations aiming to preserve scenic beauty while noting Niagara River power could light and heat New York, with only a fraction harnessed. experts like Mdwin W. Trimmer discuss existing development and the potential for commercial use along the gorge and falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara River
New York
Mdwin W. ‘Trimmer
United States
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Shoreham
Niggara
Lbs Gorge
Niagara Falla
N. Y
Lewiston
Ot Road
At & Blanco
Washington Post
Toast Proposal At Manchester Firm Dinner
A nervous packer at a Manchester firm dinner was asked to propose a toast to the firm. He began awkwardly with a stammering salute to Mr. Chalemann and Jenon, then tried to prop what he called a health of top top will be, very bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaual
Manchester
Uipon
Ama
Chalemann
tJenon
Gentle laxative tonic touted for elderly bowel health
An old paragraph promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for seniors. It claims to strengthen digestion, reduce constipation, and avoid harsh purgatives. A sample offer and prices are listed, with a money back guarantee and a free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Mary A. P. Davidson
University Mound
Rome
San Francisco
Cal
Faniliea
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Figuring Out the Schedule at a Countryside Stop
A farmer and bystanders wait for an interurban car in the countryside. A man outside a house asks if he will take the car, while his wife inside estimates ten minutes to readiness. They expect the train in about nine and a half minutes, with no other car due for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
Washington
Trost
Rooshvelt
Frost
Horton
Bis
Bot
Dobby
Prost
Bobby
Koke
Front
Halton
Jesla
Ralios
Metropolitan
Lotlor
Aesistant
Navy Department
Nalton
Capitol
O'Glock
Ugaletant Eegretary
Secret Service
George
Willard
John
Cleveland Plato Center
Gretna Green Ceremony in Beotland Witnessed
A young couple arriving at Ber wick last Sunday wed in Scottish fashion near two bystanders. They declared their intent and, unable to use the usual method, married themselves with a signed document and two witnesses present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna Green
Berwick
Beotland
Min
Senator Pittman Comment Sparks Tonopah Street Dispute
Senator Key Pittman spoke in Tonopah about two lobbyists who fought in the street. He dismissed fear of serious harm and compared them to Bluff and Steff, noting Stull emerged as the one who had started the altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Pittman
Tonopah
Bluff
Steff
Postum Promoted by Doctor for Daily Enjoyment
A lady doctor extols Postum as a daily beverage replacing coffee. She reports better sleep and steadier days after switching, noting weight gain and calm nerves. The notice invites readers to request the booklet The Mood to Wellville from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Grogera Bell
No, said the captain, barque misread as bow wow
In a reading lesson Wille misidentifies a vessel type. The captain corrects him saying barque is the proper term, and the teacher repeats it sharply. Willie looks unsettled and repeats bow-wow in a tense classroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
White
Willie
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Thomes Holton
Sorption
Flotila
Bobby" Frost
Iava
Newport Newa
Scorpion
Totia
Key West
Crim
Iaatidlova
Newport News
Tieine
USA
Havana Harbor
Jay
Pleasant Daya
Naval Academy
Maine
California
Osgood
Glda
Frederick Funston
Cuatils
Aragon
Paar
Tere
Havana
le Worth
Lawrence Mence Parry
Mluatr Elewo
Mary A, P. Davidson
Farmer
Miothe
Fletcher
U. 8 Ho
Pict
Ella Blume
Bright
Dean
Indiana
Gamvel Haley
Gamvel Haley, Grocer
W. Mace Bt
Portland
Ind
Foster Milsurn &Co
Buffalo
Carter
Aters
Lech Sanatorium
Indiananolls
Luis Papery
WN. Us
Des Moines
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