The Zero and the torpedo boat duel at Solent
Sub lieutenant Richard Drayton on the cruiser Zero commands a night long chase against a flotilla approaching the Solent. After a misread signal and marshaled gunnery, the engagement tests nerve and skill as the crew fight torpedo boats, sustain a bullet wound, and watch a risky pursuit unfold under a heavy sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Drayton
His Majesty's Navy
Senor
Ieutenant
Mangru
Ves
Zara
Drayton
Seemet
Remein
Nightfill
Gagehip
Dick Drayton
Fine
Portsmouth
Crumser
Solent
Brays
Hints for Weather and Health Mentioned by Surgeon
An old fragment cites a surgeon discussing weather and health, mentioning debility from nervous exhaustion and indigestion. It touts beans as a remedy to improve digestion and nervous strength and notes beans are sold by chemists and shopkeepers in various box sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertas
AL Baring Artie Sen
Waradsfiekeottoet Hays Liea Wien
Memler Bas Awagn Ileteaty Baillisee
Srung
Corjme
Lomak
Uae
Nile
Cycling News from Melbourne to Open European Races
The article discusses British and Australian cyclists, Major Taylor, Don Walker, and Robi and Dickendmann, with plans for competitions in Melbourne and New Zealand. It notes Sydney and Adelaide figures, promoter bets, and machine parts firms like Carbine Myce Co and Dunlop Tyre Co expanding in Australia. It also mentions road dust control trials using petroleum oil and motor cycle business growth in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Stobl
Germany
Dielland
Brest
Naples
Pac
Ag Expecta
Ani
Uiotor Pac 1
Taudeins Itwal
Wotur Hieyeles Jw
Robi
Dickerconian
Evope
Mie
B. Thomon
Adelaide
Melbourne
Notoriet
Lonse
J. Megson
New South Wales
Nypisny
Megson
Tran
Don Walker
Sw Ws
Joriths
ELA
Taylor West
Sach
Walker
Nihe
Martin
New Zealand
Marta
Kobl
Dickendmann
Eles
Zealand
Matt
Ieoney
Cyelina
England
Carbine Myce Cor
Ocher Grune
Australia
Dunlop Tyre
Delicate Iron Boyhood Reflected in Frank Whitman Memoir
Fragmentary OCR of a 20th century diary style piece references a boyhood, family, and social context. The text includes disjointed phrases about childhood, discipline, education, and personal growth with scattered names and places, revealing a reflective narrative tone.
Harley's Ease Drug Claims Cure All Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Harley's Ease as a universal remedy for stomach disorders dysentery fevers and various pains. It promises dramatic cures for many ailments claiming strong success and offers mail order from Ocker with Stockdale Mount Sout London address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Hauer
Stockdale
Landa
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Bnéf
France
Dover
Heames
China
San Francisco
Fairleigh
Tee
Olin
Ron
F. & E. Grubb
Furanis
Beat
Hlinds
TRYFE
EH. Grubb
Manchester
Scotch Goode
Grocery Department
Braginost Fetpicenet
Compas
Woodyatt & CO
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T. H. Waite’s
Latis
Meillinery
T. H. Waite
Draper, Beot and Shoe Merchant
Franklin Street
T. H. Row & CO
Lare Row Axe
Land. Financial
NOU Ait Ch
Assurance & General Agents
Franklinsteet, Travetron
Vauraton
Porcodon & Lancashire Fire
C Nations
Mutual Life Assurance
Amsocn
Norwich Cuion Fire
Decas Accident and Guarantee Society Corporationary
Temperance and
Mutual Life
Vicwria Building Society
Adamson, Strettle and Co
Lcldsbrough, Mort and Co
Australian Mutual Life Stock Tr
Isrance Society Dairy Mediiorrs
Crousle
al Rogei
Seenevaares Ros
Rhone
Arsulus Malaaa
A. French
Vista Traralgon Yortaheally
Sen Nate Olaw
Walker's Grand Jesupios
Bot ET Laranisa
TVS Chemier
Drews & Melinnurnn
Au Dstry Tiis
Mila
Aif
Cycling
Clements
E. Arnelex
Tata
Gure Mente
Madina
Farling
Balinent
Force
Peneten
Entili Entreyd
Gippsland
Fidetveateln
Abe
the Mutual
F. Trelear « Son
Fmond Street
Sale
Dani
Thamberlain
Cali
Wences
Feerempr
Peiwel
Amy Aedicwe
Milligan
Peepie
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