Rise in 1909 U S cross ties purchases by railroads
Washington reports a 10 percent jump in wooden cross-ties bought by U S steam and electric railroads in 1909 over 1908. Oaks remain leading material with southern pines and Douglas fir following. total cross ties 1900 123 754 000. 1908 112 463 000. 1907 153 700 000. Average tie cost near 50 cents. 93 percent of purchases by steam railroads.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Durand
William M. Steuart
J. E. Whelchel
Division of Manufactures
Census Bureau
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Wes
Hair Regrowth Promise From Parisian Sage Ad
Sensible warning about thinning hair prompts readers to visit H. R. Palmer & Son for a 50 cent Parisian Sage bottle. Claims include stopping dandruff, preventing further baldness, and growing new hair if roots are alive, with money back guarantee. Product marketed with American makers and mail order details.
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H. R. Palmer & Son
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Cotton Market Report Faces Frost and Cold in East
New York reports frost in the west and rain and colder weather in the east push cotton prices higher. Spot sales none as quotes rise thirty points. Bluewine with fresh orange lints for the morning, noon or night.
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New York
King a Murderer. King’s New Life Pills Promise Prevention
An advertisement extols King’s New Life Pills as a cure and preventive against constipation and related ailments. It claims the pills gently stimulate the stomach liver and bowels to avert illness. The copy mentions a price and brands such as W. J. Smith & Bro and L&Gons.
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King
Chile
Paarl
Advertising as the lifeblood of modern business
A Midwestern or Southern period piece extols advertising, arguing that business needs bold, proactive promotion rather than clinging to old methods. It compares ancient storytelling to modern commerce, asserts advertising builds lasting reputations, and claims mass media shape national habits through persistent, costly promotion.
Secretary Medical Association Condemns Expulsion of Dr. Brown
Atlanta, Oct 7. The Fulton County Medical Society expelled Dr. George Brown for alleged advertising, stirring medical circles. Brown, head of Pine Ridge Sanitarium and tuberculosis expert, also served in the Fulton County legislature and helped fund a Mt Alto sanitarium. Secretary of the American Medical Association, Dr. Geo H. Simmons, opposes the expulsion. Brown and allies say the motives were personal, not ethical violations.
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Medical Association
Dr. Brown
Atlanta, Ga
George Brown
Fulton County Medical Society
Atlanta
Pine Ridge
Brown
South
Fulton County
Mt. Alto
Geo. H. Simmons
American Medical Association
Colonel Roosevelt Speaks in Knoxville Chronology
Colonel Roosevelt speaks at the Appalachian exposition in Knoxville Tennessee drawing record crowds from the city and nearby states. He arrives by train from Bristol with cheers as decorations and a citizen reception greet him. He heads next to Rome Georgia to visit Berry School before continuing to Atlanta for a weekend stay.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Rooevelt
United States
Chilowee Park
Gay Street
Walnut Street
Wall Avenue
Roosevelt
Bristol
Exposition Grounds
William J. Oliver
Heiskell
Colonel Roosevelt
Rome
Berry School
Mountain Boys
Atlanta
Bludwine with fresh orange at founts Ge wit
Bludwine with fresh orange is mentioned as a proposed beverage at Founts, Georgia. The note references a curious trial or suggestion to mix the drink with citrus, hinting at local taste experiments and informal discussions.
Knights of Pythias Meet in Saginaw Grand Lodge Session
Michigan grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias held its annual session in Saginaw with an attendance of members from across the state. The item notes the gathering as a highlight of the season and references Bludwine drink offerings at five cents.
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Michigan. K
P. Saginaw, Mich
Michigan Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Many Automobile Tours Planned for Atlanta Meet
Atlanta Ga Oct 7 Last fall a half dozen tours arrived for the Speedway meet. This year two automobile clubs have announced runs to Atlanta and more are expected. Clubs from Nashville and Chattanooga already plan trips to reach Atlanta a day or two before the fall race meet opens. Parties from New York are also motivated to attend for November 3 4 and 5 events.
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Atlanta
Nashville
Chattanooga
Georgia
New York
Presiding Elder Announces Final Round Itinerary
Presiding Elder W. L. Pierce completes the district circuit with the last round of the conference year. He lists itineraries for Madison October 9, Athena October 12, Center October 13, White Plains Siloam October 15, Sharon October 16, Watkinsville October 23, Union Point October 23 morning, Greensboro October 23 afternoon, Princeton October 27, West Wilkes October 29, Lexington Center October 30, Rutledge November 5, First Church November 6 morning, Oconee Street November 6 afternoon, Little River November 12.
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Methodist
W. L. Pierce
Madison
Athena Ct
Center Ct
White Plains
Siloam
Sharon
Watkinsville
Union Point
A. m. Greensboro
P. m. Princeton
Weat Wilkes
Lexington Ct
Rutledge
First Church
A. m. Oconee Street
P.m. Little River
TERN CONSERVATION CONGRESS AT SPOKANE
Spokane Wash Oct 7 Delegates from many states attend the Western Conservation League meeting opening today Governors and other prominent men will speak over the two day session Hoarseness in a child prone to croup warns of an approaching attack Chamberlains Cough Remedy given at once or after onset can prevent the attack Contains no poison Sold by all dealers
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Ulysses
Homer
Horatius
Spokane
Wash
Western Conservation League
Navy Medical Director Retires in Washington
Washington D C Oct 7 Medical Director John C Wise a veteran of the navy medical service was placed on the retired list today after reaching the age limit for active duty.
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Washington, D. C
John C. Wise
Medical Service of
United States Navy
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Medicine for Children
A notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe child medicine that contains no opiates or harmful drugs and urges customers to buy only the genuine product in the yellow package.
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Foley’s
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Stededna
Ecee Acne
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