Singular Bavarian locomotive at Paris exhibition intrigues visitors
A Krauss four coupled compound express engine built for the Bavarian state railways shows an unusual design with two pairs of bogie wheels far apart and a third small wheel pair between them, driven by tiny outside cylinders. The mechanism acts as an auxiliary engine that can be engaged to increase power, prompting puzzled reactions from onlookers.
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Paris
Krauss
Munich
Isaac Newton
Oklahoma Statehood Bid Gains Momentum as Population Grows
A congressional enabling act to admit Oklahoma as a state is among the first measures. With about 375,000 residents and over 75 million dollars in taxable property, the territory rivals Ohio in area. Since 1889 1890 the region has added 700 churches and 150 newspapers, with strong rail, agricultural, and educational growth forecasting solid state prospects.
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Congress
Oklahoma
Ohio
Sisterhood of Columbia
Keeping Tab on Foreign Navies
The collection of photographs from life of foreign naval vessels in the possession of the office of naval intelligence is probably not excelled by any similar collection in the world. Through our naval representatives abroad this department has been gathering information for many years past and it is not too much to say that with the information in store here the navy department can inform itself of the exact force of any nation at any designated point on the globe. This information relates to personnel and material and is in the main exact and official.
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Office of Naval Intelligence
Navy Department
The Baby Was Healthy is Homely
Two Irishmen meet at a fair after long separation. O'Brien proclaims he has a fine healthy baby, the pidter of him, while Blake focuses on the child’s health rather than appearances. The humor rests on O'Brien’s boast and Blake's ironic remark.
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Shure
O'Brien
Blake
O’brien
Names in Vienna public schools reveal popular given names
A survey of 500 boys shows Karl as the most common amid 70, with Rudolph Leopold Otto Friedrich Ferdinand and others also listed by counts. Among 550 girls, Marie heads names at 91, followed by Anna Leopoldine and Rosa with varying tallies.
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Karl
Marie Leach
Vienna
Rudolph
Leopold
Otto
Friedrich
Ferdinand
Alfred
Anton
Ludwig
Gustav
Henry
Robert
Wilhelm
Marie
Anna
Leopoldine
Hermine
Katharina and
Rosa
Helen
Therese
Josephine
Johanna
Margaret
Caroline
Emma
Italian emi grants begin annual return to sunny Italy
The annual rush of the Italian emigrants returning home to Italy for the long winter has begun as Mediterranean bound ships fill to mid December.
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Italy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. It states the medicine is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces to strengthen the constitution, urging readers to request testimonials and buy from local druggists.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
dGrugwists
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old style cartridge ad touts 5 DROPS as a cure for Rheumatism Sciatica Neuralgia and more. It claims rapid relief after a day and offers a free trial bottle for 5 cents to cover mailing, with larger bottles available at $1.00 plus prepaid shipping.
Smith's Sure Kidney Cure for Brights Disease
Bright's Disease spares no one and preys on all classes. Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is presented as the guaranteed remedy with a money back offer if it fails to cure, priced at 50 cents and sold by druggists. Some lines suggest frames hung for gifts, hinting at ad copy.
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Bright
Pright
Smith
Texas Farmers' Congress Book Praised As Agricultural Aid
A review lauds the Texas Farmers Congress proceedings published for the 1900 session at College Station The book compiled by Texas A and M College staff with Southern Pacific support offers practical farmer lessons and highlights the railroad lines aiding Texas development The piece emphasizes the Congress as a growing educational institution for sustained agricultural progress and community welfare
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Texas
Texas Farmers’ Congress
College Station
A. and M. College
Farmers’ Congress
Congress
Southern Pacific
Houston
Texas Central
Huntington
S. F. B. Morse
Sunset Central Lines
Patented Patent Medicine Ads and Hints
A string of old time medicinal and household product pitches advertises CASCARETS candy cathartic Russ Bleaching Blue Mra Winston’s Syrup Parxen’s Hare Basil Hindercorns and Dr Kitne’s remedy. The passage includes global price comparisons and testimonials noting memory loss mortgage hints.
Castoria counterfeiters exposed. Centaur warns imitators
The Centaur Company of New York, makers of Castoria, learned imitators were selling counterfeit preparations in St. Louis. Warrants were issued. John Bick and chemist Benjamin Chireaun were arrested and later released on bond. Cases to be heard before Judge Clark in the Court of Criminal Correction.
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Centaur Company
New York City
Castoria
St. Louis
Chas. H. Fletcher
Fletcher
Palestine Drug Company
No. 107
South Second Street
John Bick
Benjamin Chireaun
Clark
Court of Criminal Correction
Mo.) Republic
Tell Your Secret to Your Servant Promotes Master
A proverb-like saying notes that sharing a secret with a servant can elevate them to a masterly status. The line plays on trust and competence influencing social order.
Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps Promoted For Health
An advertisement claims Wolfe's Schnapps relieves rheumatism liver troubles dyspepsia and debility and is recommended by physicians for kidney and bladder issues. It is touted as effective for baby colic and widely sold in drug stores with a warning against substitutes.
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Wolfe
Lifetime of Sir Andrew Lusk, London's elder statesman
Sir Andrew Lusk, London’s oldest ex lord mayor, completes his 90th year. He served as alderman for Bridge Without Ward until five years ago and held the lord mayoralty in 1873 and 1874. He remains active in business.
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Andrew Lusk
London
Bridge Without
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Lynn
Mass
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A. D. Jarret
Belmont
Pinkham
Whitne YO
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Gawyer
Sior Brand
S, Sawyer & Son
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East Cambridge
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Broadway
A. J. Green
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Winchastan Ave
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