Becoming a Seafaring Man Aboard the Industry
The narrator, Ardick, recounts his shift from a wary landbound upbringing to joining Captain Hoathwick aboard the Industry bound for Mavana in the West Indies. He details meeting the supercargo Tyr, the ship’s armed appearance, and his first rough voyage under sail amid a channel gale while noting Tyr’s furtive, hook-tipped hand revealed beneath a cloak. The scene sets a dangerous, era-spoiled voyage with looming conflict as a suspicious ship advances.
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Portsmouth
Mediterranean
Daniel Hoathwick
Ardick
Aeador
Aime
West Indies
Houthwick
Conte
Tyr
Ana
Anit
Nonsense and Puns Across Aged Laugh Lines
A collage of light quips from 19th and early 20th century papers. Jests range from misheard lines to marriage quirks and quick retorts about elections, meat meals, and a pugilist husband. The snippets mix Chicago Daily News, Punch, Philadelphia American, Cincinnati Enquirer, and Washington Star gags with brief exchanges and wordplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Philadelphia American
Maud
Cincinnati Enquirer
Washington
Bad Man in Restaurant Sparks Tense Scene
A downtown restaurant incident ends with a physical clash as a large man berates staff and threatens other patrons. The proprietor restrains the aggressor, crockery and furniture suffer damage, and the assailant leaves as the crowd watches. An observer notes that some people can be as tough as they look. The piece closes with brief society notes on white uniforms and a light quip about Clara learning to cook.
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Tos
Doyn
Ald
Tsai
Calais
Hun
Casthourur
Tym
Syrain
Alan
Onl
Sels
Selinger
Lepan
Trowthwick Auiswersd
Houthwick
Hiat
John
Anon
Wanita
Merritt
Gen
Greene
Dewey
Seabury
China
Hong Kong
Gen. Aguinaldo
Philippines
Clara
Deck
The Courageous Captain Refuses a Mission
A dramatic field decision unfolds as a captain obstinately declines to lead a hill assault. The colonel pleads appeal to glory, but the captain demands to protect his men and profit from reports. The plan adapts, risking court martial yet aiming to seize the fort with a single decisive force. The piece notes the captain’s later wealth from battlefield reports.
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Rocolanel
Sion
Pawell
Reia
Fonzina
Cleeland
Acer
Ulcerine Salve Healed Child After Long Illness
An 1898 Minnesota affidavit recalls a boy with a bone ulcer who endured four years of pain. After doctors failed, Allen's Ulcerine Salve cured him in about six months, leaving him healthy and active. The narrative includes sworn statements and unrelated clippings from period publications.
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St. Paul
Minn
Allen
Simpa
Ona Ee
Alerine Salve
Laura Pederson
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L. A. W. Bulletin
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Hartman
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Feruna Medicine Co
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ToLeDo
Cad County
Jeney Ankion
Fed
Hall
Cheney
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Milk River Valley
Great Northern Railway
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Q. N. Ry
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Demoort
St. Jacob Oil
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Backach Fc
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Givan
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Winchester Ave
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