Sun Wilted Crops As Heat Drought Ravages Midwest
Government weekly crop report shows intense heat and drought across central valleys and the Rocky Mountain region. Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska suffer most while Iowa and the middle Atlantic districts show mixed conditions. corn prospects worsen in several states though Illinois and Ohio report some favorable moisture. Harvests progress with oats and hay, while premature ripening and moisture shortages threaten yields and pastures. Drought losses tally in Kansas and Nebraska at around 900 million and 70 million respectively, with other state totals listed.
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The
Weather Bureau
Middle Rocky Mountain
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Lake
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Rocky Mountain
Texas
South Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Middle Atlantic States
Northwest
New York
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Minnesota
Lake Region
New England
Illinois
Springfeld
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Cece Ease Eeee
Suffer Despite Rain Brings Little Relief to West
Rainfell across several states failed to ease drought in the sun scorched West. Kansas Missouri and Nebraska saw no rain while Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota reported showers. Heat records shattered in Missouri and Kansas with crops suffering. rain in the plains raised hope for smaller losses and a brighter outlook for wheat and other farm products.
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Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowan
South Dakota
North Dakota
Gulf States
Corn
Middle West
Colorado
Argentina
Jingland
France
Germany
England
India
Russia
Dakotas
United States
Heat Maps Show Greatest Temperatures Across Cities
A list of city names with numerical values follows the header Sedatia to Decatur. The figures appear to be temperatures or measurements, presented in a dense OCR style across multiple states including Indiana Illinois Kansas Missouri Nebraska Kentucky and others. The data likely reflects a regional weather or climate summary with varied readings per city.
Proclaims Free Trade and Civil Government for Porto Rico
The proclamation by President McKinley declares free trade between the United States and Porto Rico and proclaims the organization of a civil government on the island. It follows the Foraker act requirement that local taxation be enacted and notified, after which duties between the US and Porto Rico cease.
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Thursdau
Porto Rico
United States
Foraker
William McKinley
Congress
Legislative Assembly of
Torto Rico
Dewey to head court for Schley inquiry
Secretary Long announces the court of inquiry into Admiral Schley's conduct in the Spanish war. Admiral Dewey will preside, with Rear Admirals Kimberly and Benham as members. It will convene at the Navy Department in Washington on September 12, with open proceedings and witness latitude. Schley may be represented by counsel.
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Leng
Schley
Board of Inquiry
Wach
Dewey
Manila Bay
K Kimberly
Benham
Population figures in early 20th century cities
An old New York Spectator item cites NYC population around a century ago in May at 60 4838 and Philadelphia at 68 752, reflecting lower metropolitan counts of the era. The fragment preserves names of two major cities and a snapshot of census-like data from the period.
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New York Spectator
New York City
Philadelphia
Victory for the camera in the Turkish harem
A Baltimore Sun inspired note on the rise of amateur photography in Constantinople where women, confined by seclusion, take photos of household life including the sultan’s favorite. The piece mocks old illusions of the harem as photographers show reality, stirring envy among men and provoking gossip and tempers in Turkish households.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Vereneh
Baltimore Sun
Kidney Pills Report A Remarkable Local Cure
South Bend Indiana July 29 Six doctors treated Mr J O Landeman of this place for Kidney Trouble. He had been ill three years and despaired of recovery. After two boxes of Dodd s Kidney Pills he is completely cured and his general health is better than in years. The case has caused great local sensation and boosted Dodd s Kidney Pills advertisement.
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South Bend
Ind
J. O. Landeman
Dodd
Landeman
Tie
St. Joseph County
Col Scott and a Travel Offer from Nickel Plate Road
Lieutenant Colonel ant Te Scott of the United States Volunteers famed for Indian sign language knowledge and a remembered wedding incident, plus a Nickel Plate excursion offer to Denver, Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, Ogden, Salt Lake City, Hot Springs South Dakota, St Paul and Duluth with sale dates June 18 to Sept 10 and return by Oct 31. Contact C A Asterlin or R J Hamilton in Fort Wayne.
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Ant Te Scott
United States Volunteers
Seventh Cavalry
Col. Scott
New York
Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Col
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
The Little Logician and the Jam Closet Key Request
A playful dialogue between Bessie and Mamma from Vliegende Blaetter. Bessie asks for the key to the jam closet to entertain a friend, stressing past trust in the cook who has served with them for six years.
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Bessie
Mamimia
Mamma
Cook
Piso's Cure Extolled by Indiana Resident
William O Endsley of Vanburen Indiana credits Piso's Cure with curing throat and lung ailments in a February 10 1900 testimonial describing the medicine as the best ever used for those conditions.
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Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your Shoes
Advertisement for Alien's Foot Wase powder priced 25c offered at druggists and shoe stores. Claims to relieve tight new shoes, corns, bunions, swollen hot and sweating feet. Sampler sent Rae Address Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
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Rae
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Old Gentleman and Suitors in The Smart Set Teaser
A dialogue teases marriage plans with a sharp exchange about love and sanity. The fragment hints at social satire from The Smart Set, mentioning marriage, family expectations, and humorous misgivings. It also adds a consumer note urging printers to use Eagle Linen Paper for letter papers and a note on godmother duties from August Ladies' Home Journal.
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Dudeleigh
Ladies’ Home Journal
It Made Him Hot Free Shines And More
A bantering tale from a New York Post item describes cigar dealers offering free soda water with every cigar and free lunches with each bar visit, cake with baking powder, and soda water costs. A customer asked for flavors, a dealer replies we give favors, and a man mixes soda with whisky from a pocket flask.
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New York Post
Burglary tale and stamp trade ads from Fort Wayne
A distorted clipping shows an excited man claiming burglars missed $4 000 in his cupboard while insisting only $32 of silver was left. The piece also advertises stamp supplies, printing outfits, and a Pan American Exposition rail deal via Nickel Plate Road with Fort Wayne contacts.
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Ino
Boston Herald
Pan American Exposition Rates To Buffalo via Nickel Plate
Tickets on sale at all stations one and one third fare for round trip good returning in 16 days. Write wire phone or call nearest agent. C A Asterlin Fort Wayne T P A or R J Hamilton Fort Wayne Agent No 85.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
June Island
A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
iInd
R. J. Hamilton
Ind
C. A. Asterlin
Lacking in Melody in Jones Van Pounder’s Bald Music
Boston Herald notes Jones Van Pounder’s latest music is described as bald and lacking melody. Critics wonder why the style is so sparse and say it needs an air restorer to improve fullness.
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Jones
van Pounder
Smith
Boston Herald
AIR CUSHION RUBBER STAMPS All kinds of stamps and printing outfits
The notice advertises rubber stamps and printing outfits for sale and invites inquiries. It also states the total value of Canada’s forest produce exported last year was 29 954 688 dollars.
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Canada
The Literal Mind Query on Wars
A humorous exchange from the New York Herald where a child is asked how many wars the United States has been in. The boy responds with a count that misreads the question, triggering a playful linguistic twist on history and numbers.
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Tommy
United States
New York Herald
Wow to Be Happy Though Moving
A Chicago Tribune assignment explores objections and remedies for transitions, offering practical tips to stay optimistic during relocation. It frames moving as a chance for fresh beginnings, with strategies to manage stress, adjust routines, and cultivate positive outlooks amid change.
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Percolum
Spacer
Chicago Tribune
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Extracted Text
An OCR fragment advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children claiming it softens inflammation eases pain and cures wind colic at a price per bottle. The text also notes an otter tail used as a rudder and propulsion resembling a screw propeller.
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