Global miscellany on war, science, travel and society
A long roundup notes wireless stations planned by Australia, European political shifts, royal courtesy in Britain, a trans Siberian express upgrade to Peking, the destruction of Verona's Capulets palace, and various anecdotes from crime to academia. It comments on suffrage, education, and business efficiency in Atlantic shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohammed
Europe
Tower of London
Archbishop of Canterbury
Lambeth Palace
The Natural Life on a Fourth of July Bay Cruise
Solomon Pratt narrates a Fourth of July trip aboard the Dora Bassett with Van Brunt Hartley and Lord James, chasing a quiet retreat for the Heavenlies. A crowded Eastwich fair follows, featuring a greased pig race that draws a colorful crowd, local dignitaries, and comic misadventures as the group observes carnival stunts and townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Pratt
Nathan Scudder
Poward van Brant
Martin Hartley
Agnes Page
Hear
Tone Alory
Hannah Jane Purvis
Dredds
Berco
Sol
Pratt
Skipper
Hartley
Van
Martin
Scudder’s
Nate
Mr. van Brunt
King of Chiny
Grand Panjandrum
Nate's
Hastwich
Dora Hassett
Lord James
Eastwich
James
Dora Bassett
Byena
Elshum
Delanceys
Agnes
Bassett
Addie
van Be
Fair Grounds
Hertley
van Brunt
Bis Chum
Caesar
Garley
Barry
Trumet
Gaudi
Andrew Jackson
St. Maj. Philander Phinney
Eastwich Selectmen
Issachar
Peruna Patient Reports Relief From Catarrh
Oklahoma City man William F. Vallberg writes that one Peruna dose eased his stomach catarrh after failed doctors and other remedies. He intends to continue use and recommends Peruna to readers as a lasting cure, noting widespread daily testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. F. Vablberg
William F. Vallberg
Oklahoma City
Okls
Imost
Mean Joke Name Baby Tetanus Causes Shock
A caller contesting a baby’s name, Mrs. Lapsting defends naming the child Tetanus. The exchange notes the word’s meaning lockjaw and mentions reactions from others. The damaged text also references Red Cross, dubious ads, and a saying about time and money.
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Kansas
H. S. Givler
Pub
Wakeeney
India
Bertin
Paris
New Jersey
Peking
London
Boston
George M. Boynton
Amazon River
Charolles
Macon
France
Stearmehiy Lines
Brooklyn
Princess of Wales
Turin
Abruzi
William Frear
Pennsylvania State College
Harrisburg
Rear. Pees Iicinetane
Joseph C. Lincoln
Aurea
Panthers
Carrerceri
Brent
T. D.pmecvar
Wapatomac
Ike
PONT
Red Cross Dalline
Stee
de la Thoy
Dodds
Canada
United
Stas
Eatrat
Ventere Canale
Durant
Chicago
Crawford
Th Street
Kansas City
Misscort
Maxer Trlog
Gunther
Thompson's
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