Memory of heroes and a navy birth origin report
An old Confederate memory recalls a deserter execution and a captain’s final order, then a Washington Times summary shows Spanish American War navy enlistment by birth origin. It lists native born versus foreign born counts across petty officers, other enlisted, and apprentices, with citizenship and intent statuses.
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Northern Virginia
Louisville
Yankees
Seven Pines
Ike
Jack
Navy Department
United States Navy
Washington Times
United States
Salute at Mount Vernon by Dolphin Naval Party
A Dolphin naval crew salutes Mount Vernon as the ship nears the home of Washington. Officers and crew stand at attention on the port side while the ship’s bell marks a twenty one gun saluting routine amid reports of rapid German machine gun development and deployment details.
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Mount Vernon
United States
Dolphin
Naval Academy
Washington
Knot symbolism in Babylonian wedding rite described
The piece explains that the knot in Babylonian nuptials signified binding union as a priest tied threads from the bride and groom, then presented to the bride as a symbolic bond. It also notes J Edward Simons addressing Cuban delegates at a New York Chamber of Commerce reception with hope of Cuba joining the sisterhood of nations.
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Cobe
J. Edward Simons
New York
New York Janitors Form League Against Lampooning Cartoons
Janitors in New York City formed a league to counteract the frequent lampooning by cartoonists and comic papers. The aim is to remove mistaken impressions created by humorous writers and artists.
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New York City
Malaga Grapes Misnamed in Local History Note
The article explains that Malaga grapes are a misnomer in the area once famed for them. Blight in past years killed most vines, and the fruit is now largely grown in other parts of Spain rather than locally.
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Malaga
Spain
Four Doctors Say She Would Die Then Dodd's Kidney Pills Help
Aldrich Missouri May 27 Mollie Moore suffered nervousness and kidney disease. Four doctors warned of death before she began Dodd's Kidney Pills. She improved rapidly and has remained well. The claim praises the remedy as curing many so far incurable cases.
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Aldrich
Mollie Moore
Dodd
Counterfeiters and a Patchwork of Phrases from An Old Ad Page
A fragmented OCR snippet runs through a collage of dubious health claims and ad copy. It references cures for eczema, itching, ulcers, and various tonics, along with boastful lines about brand names and sales tactics. The text mixes humor about ignorance with advice to buy patent medicines and household products.
Empress of Japan Praised For Vigorous Life and Polo Skills
The Javannese Empress praised the Empress of Japan for ardent admiration of Iogiish and American culture. Married thirty years with five children, she remains vigorous and trains daily in a private gymnasium in Tokyo, reputed as one of Japan’s most skilled horsewomen.
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Japan
Palxpo St Tokio
Pearson Resigns Threats Roil Cumberland County Sheriff Race
Reverend Mr Pearson the Cumberland county Portland Maine preacher elected sheriff after a liquor enforcement nomination faces a pressure offer to resign or depart for Europe until his term ends.
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Pearson
Cumberland County
Portland
Maine
Europe
Wine as Farm Animal Ration Speculated by Society
The Herault Agricultural society will probe a farm practice of mixing bran with wine as part of regular animal rations after a farm test suggested possible advisability. A committee from the society will inquire into the subject and report findings.
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Herault Agricultural Society
Love Letters in Models Trap Maid for Theft
An English woman’s maid was arrested for stealing love letters she had written to the mistress’s husband during their engagement. The servant claimed the letters were superior to any model letter writer and planned to copy them for her own sweetheart. A theatergoer exited before the final curtain and missed the end.
Private Mating Card by Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Private Mating Card features colored views of scenery on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Sent on receipt of ten cents in stamps to F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago
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