Water Powers Not Gold Mines
The article argues against the view that water power is a universal money maker. It compares costs of water and steam power, notes that large hydro projects can require high initial investment, and highlights how fuel, usage patterns, and storage affect economics. It discusses monopoly, interconnection, and regional examples like Buffalo and Niagara Falls. It cites low average earnings across water and steam plants and warns against overestimating water powers' profitability.
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Congress
Shields
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Niagara
O. ©. Merrill
U. S. Forest Service
United States Senate
California
Montana
United States
Legislature moves fast as Georgia House passes four bills
In Atlanta on August 2 the Georgia House quickly passed four general bills including the fish and game law revision and the Olive insurance adjustment measure. The session narrowed to one more continuing order as debate on other bills continued and amendments were discussed.
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Atlanta
House
Burwell
Garland M. Jones
Coweta
Connor
Spalding
Campbell
Rules Committee
Olive Fire Insurance
Twelfth District Agricultural College
Chattahoochee River
Columbus
Senate
Stovall
Pickett
Moon
Senator Way
Adams
Georgia
Akin
Byrd Printing Company
The
Printing Commission
Index Printing Company
State House
McCrory
Westbrook
Franklin
Franklin County
Barber
Grady
Estes
Lincoln
Lincoln County
Estes of
Atlantic
Morris
Hart
Board of Commissioners
Hart County
A New Precedent In Georgia House Rules Committee
A new precedent was set in the Georgia House today as the rules committee approved a measure without a dissenting vote. The decision signals unanimous support and could shape future legislative procedure.
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Georgia House of Representatives
Rules Committee
Michael's Shirt Waist Sale Offers Deep Reductions
Thursday at Michael's features a shirt waist sale with waists in silk chiffon crepe de chine radium silk and taffeta. Choice of many styles previously priced up to 7.50 now sale priced at 2.48 and 1.48 with a wide range of fabrics and colors available.
Sale Of Sport Skirts Stripes And Checks
A local ad offers sport skirts in stripes and checks at 4.98 after claiming bulk lots. The sale emphasizes varied prices from 5.50 to 8.50 but promotes a single price for all skirts in the bundle.
Michael's Art Needle Work New Embroidery Articles Shipped
The Royal Society sends a full line of package articles to embroider. Whether at home or away, climbers and boat rowers will find moments for Fancy Work. Visit to see what's new. Prices from 25c and up. Now is the time to buy knitting wools before prices rise.
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Royal Society
Sale of Kimonas at 98c to $2.50
The ad offers Kimonas priced at 98c to $2.50 with a dozen muslin and bath styles. It notes the rack could hold sixty or more, with original prices and a retrospective sale to clear stock. The copy emphasizes bulk sale and space considerations.
Going Away Sale of Ladies Pajamas at 79c
Advertises a going away sale offering 26 one piece crepe pajamas. Regular price 1.50, sale price 79 cents. Describes pajamas as suitable for train, travel, hotel, sleeping and company. Emphasizes safety and sanity of garment for ladies and men.
Cluny Lace Table Items At Half Price Sale
Large selection of Cluny pieces offered at half price with items up to 72 inches. Includes lunch cloths, 4 inch mats to 36 inch centerpieces, bureau scarfs and table runners all in one heap. Many surprises await buyers.
Michael’s White Volles and Wash Goods Bargains
Bargain tables feature Michael’s White Volles in multiple dress lengths and colorful embroidery at 39c per piece. Wash goods labeled as new and fresh promise hot weather ahead with stri ped Voices and awning striped shirtings offered at 14c to 29c, formerly higher prices.
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Michael
House Dress Sale Offers Dresses at Low Prices
A local sale promotes house dresses priced from 98 cents to 1.48 dollars. The ad touts ginghams zephyrs chambrays and other fabrics with choices ranging from 98c to 1.48 for various styles and qualities.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advised Avoid Mercury
An 19th century warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies. The text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It stresses obtaining genuine, prescription free product and cautions against unsafe combinations.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Postponed Inquest Over Multilingual Barrier at Iowa Crossing
A fatal rail crossing accident prompts an Iowa coroner to empanel a jury for an inquest. The sole witness, a Slav laborer, speaks no English or other tested languages, and the coroner concedes he cannot proceed, citing language barriers.
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Iowa
Harper’s Magazine
Satisfied Worker Returns to Normal Life Joke
A young man tells his former employer that being fired was the best thing that happened to him. The boss replies that firing him didn’t hurt the firm at all, implying it benefited both. The exchange ends with a dry, humorous note on career moves.
East Windsor Hill Visit Sparks Quiet Town Exchange
A brief in East Windsor Hill notes a call to visit Risley’s store for a short ten minute chat, a scene described humorously as half the world not knowing how the other half lives. The piece centers on a curious, small town encounter with Uncle Jabez in a light column tone.
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New York
A Smooth Approach
An affable stranger compliments a tired man and jokes about life insurance. The man replies in weary tones as the visitor offers a policy, implying urgency and wit in a brief encounter.
Baby Carriages And Local Banter In Western Town
A store dispute over baby carriages ends with a buyer deeming forty six dollars too high while a clerk touts the carriage as fine. Two locals debate the newcomer’s stay, noting his New York background and suggesting natives provoke him.
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New York
Easy Game
Conversation notes that playfully compare a dog chasing trains to its limited fighting instinct. Dialogue hints at humor about the dog’s focus on trains rather than confrontation.
Seeks a Stimulant in Quixotic Courtship Attempt
Vanessa hints at relationship with Algernon Fitzwhistle while inviting Jack for visits. She suggests a plan for brisk competition to spark romance, revealing a playful, unnamed wager. The dialogue sets a farcical tone of social maneuvering and romantic schemes.
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Jack
Vanessa
Algernon Fitzwhistle
Worth While Quotation From Selected Saying
There is no defeat in life save from within unless you are beaten there you are bound to win. The note recalls a chosen quotation about inner strength and resilience.
Shows Up Defects A Man Who Has Struggled Into The
A fragmented report notes a man facing defects has struggled into public view. The text is incomplete, offering limited details on identity circumstances or outcome.
Balm for His Conscience and a Quick Courtship Gag
A dialogic piece explores feelings at a church wedding and a first barber shave as Balm questions conscience over marrying for money. Sportlove argues that fortune would justify such a marriage if it comes true, while Fuzzby cautions against it.
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Sportlove
Lamp posts from George III era still standing in London
Citizens note in Yeast London that several lamp posts installed during the reign of George III remain in use. The remark highlights locals' fondness for preserving historic street furniture and the city’s aging infrastructure.
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London
George III
British street-car horses decline from 13 000 to 1 500 in 13 years
The article notes a sharp drop in Britain’s street-car horse population over the past thirteen years, shrinking from about 13 000 to roughly 1 500 as motor vehicles rise and horse use declines. It mentions a shift in transport and technology impacting urban animal labor.
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Great Britain
Jill
Beo
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