International and domestic notes from the era
A mix of brief items reports a Japanese officer joining a Shanghai Jewish congregation, England’s revival of knee breeches, German workers gaining a noon break, 44 000 U S hotels with over 6 billion invested, 3 500 000 employed. Other notes mention Mars canali reproduced by M A Baumann, Rosa Websted claims tallest woman, European parasite used in California, Cuba’s cattle industry revival, and a hunter in Austria/Germany wounding a duck with grass-stem cautery.
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Rosa Websted
Cologne
Germany
Dairy industry growth noted in railroad butter haul
The article notes slow realization by business men of U S dairy development. It cites butter haul by the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad as 400000 pounds in 1898 and nearly 14000000 pounds last year, illustrating rapid growth.
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United States
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Burns Bible auction highlights age and efficiency debate
A 1766 Edinburgh Bible once owned by Robert Burns sold for 7640 dollars. Its value rested on Burns writings on the title page. The text then argues that American phrasing hinges on whether a person "makes good" and that efficiency determines long term work prospects beyond age 50.
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Robert Burns
John Reid
Edinburgh
Burns
Commander Out of Sight of His Army Behind Lines
Today circumstances place a commander completely out of sight of his army. He sits in a room with telephone and telegraph lines radiating to the remotest portions of the field enabling instantaneous communication with his principal subordinates.
Gifts and Bequests of 1904 Decline Noted in Sages Reports
In 1904 gifts and bequests for charitable and educational causes totaled a little over 46 million dollars, down from 1903 by 30 million and far below 1901’s boom year. The decline prompts questions among newspaper sages, with stock-market reports from much of 1904 cited as an explanatory factor.
Scope of achievement and the 40s in a writer’s life
The passage argues the prime of accomplishment centers near 40, with Dr. Osler quipping that age can invert later. It contends the 20s to 40s are a period of preparation, error, and learning. Through losses and misjudgments one gains self knowledge and learns to apply one’s powers aptly.
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Osler
Remsen
Old Men for Counsel and Young Men for War Axioms
The passage notes the ancient belief that elders provide counsel while youths wage war. It suggests Dr. Osler, though young, may later change his view as he gains life experience. It also observes that many start significant work before 40, yet many later reach their peak after that age.
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Dr. Osler
Roosevelt Begins Second Term Amid Grand Inaugural Riotous Welcome
President Roosevelt is sworn in for a new term as Chief Justice Fuller administers the oath. A 21 gun salute marks the moment while crowds, troops, and officials fill Capitol grounds in Washington. Vice President Fairbanks is also inaugurated as the Fifty-eighth Congress adjourns amid ceremony and pageantry.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Fuller
Capitol
Fairbanks
Senate Chamber
Popu
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mr. Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Committee On Arrangements
Navy Yard
Indiana
Senate
Frye
Edward Everett Hale
Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills Proclaimed Remedy
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as a near miracle cure for skin diseases such as eczema psoriasis ring worm and cradle cap. It asserts broad testimony from the civilized world supporting their effectiveness in relieving itching burning and disfigurement.
Public mockery cited by Chicago record Herald
A light remark notes how public scorn would darken the world if every mishap were shared widely. The quote reflects a newspaper voice on social pretension and collective judgment.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Earliest Green Eating Onion Introduced by Salter Seed Co
The John A Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin introduces the Earliest Green Eating Onion among its new vegetables. They claim it is a winner for farmers and gardeners, offering something valuable and new for the season.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Vast seed offer promises 10 000 plants for 16 cents postage
The notice touts sending 160 to receive 10 000 plants including cabbage, turnips, celery, lettuce, onions, radishes, and flowers with a 26 cent postage add on to obtain Salter's Fourth of July Sweet Corn. It offers “warranted vegetable seeds” and urges return of the notice to participate.
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Salter
E'C
Men who think they know it all lack true investigative worth
A quotation from the Chicago Daily News notes that conceit prevents men from evaluating the real value of their claimed knowledge. It frames intellectual arrogance as an obstacle to understanding.
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Chicago Daily News
Nickel Plate Road Passenger Service Highlights
The Nickel Plate Road offers a splendid passenger service noted for care and attention to travelers including ladies and children. Colored porters in uniform provide service and cars stay clean while Pullman sleepers and an extensive dining service are available at moderate cost. All trains depart from La Salle Street Station in Chicago. contact J. Y. Calahan for tickets and reservations.
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Nickel Pirate Road
Pullman
Allen's Foot Base Promises Comfort for Aching Feet
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot Base cures swollen sweating hot and aching feet. Includes offer to preorder with address A 8 Olmsted and a note about traditional footwear options and substitutes.
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Allen
Talon
Olmsted
Chosen Few Suited for Success Quote
A brief clipping cites a New York Times aphorism about the select few being fitted for success, reflecting an editorial note on achievement.
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N. Y
Man Says People Get Used To Anything With Relatives
A Puck quotation notes a man claiming people adapt to any situation, remarking that adjustment seems unlikely when the subject involves relatives.
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Puck
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertising Claim
A historical advertisement promotes a product for piles promising cure within six to fourteen days with a money refund if it fails. It includes a quoted Colton line about applause as spur of noble minds.
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Colton
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Kansas City Leader
Miss Nellie Davis of 1216 Michigan Ave Kansas City Missouri a society leader writes praising Doan's Kidney Pills for a quick cure of kidney troubles after a cold She reports severe back pains headaches and misery ending with a complete recovery after using a few boxes Foster Milburn Buffalo NY offers trial free and sells for 50 cents each Authorized by the company and signed Nellie Davis
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Nellie Davis
Michigan Avenue
Kansas City
Doan
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
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Iowa
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Shanghai
England
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M. A. Baumann
Zurich
Europe
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Cuba
Austria
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Diplomatic Corps
Count Cassini
Congress
Lincoln
Cal
President Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Chief Justice Fuller
Chicago Tribune
St. Jacobs Oil
Price
Kemp's
LE Roy
Carters
Garters
Virtue Iver
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Acre
John A. $Alzer Seed CO
EL Wis
Charles F. White
Rochester
Fitzgerald & CO
Washington, D.C
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo, Ohio
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