British Steel Trust Formed To Fight Global Competition
A proposed mammoth British steel trust comprising nine large firms with 13 million dollars capitalization aims to counter German and American rivals. The largest member already absorbed 36 independents, and the merged group could control a large share of UK steel output. Critics warn of price regulation and output control modeled after German trusts, while some blame tariff policy in the United States for fueling such consolidation.
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John Bull
Great Britain
America
American Protective Tariff League
Wilbur FL Wakeman
League
Des Moines
What Caused the Hard Times
The Lewiston Sun argues currency caused the hard times of 1893 not tariffs. It links 1894 panic to the free trade Wilson bill, which it says closed mills by forcing competition with Europe, and credits the Mingley law of 1900 with sweeping improvement.
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Lewiston Sun
Congress
Europe
Augusta Journal
Question on German Agreement and Negotiator Valuation
The statement argues that if the German agreement fails to curb undervaluation and fraud, German negotiators deserve an institution for the feeble-minded. It then asks where American negotiators belong if the agreement does promote such deceit.
Hadn't Reached That Stare In Conversation
A dialogue between Miss Gushing and Mr. Wright reveals playful banter about authorship and earning a living by writing. The exchange highlights curiosity about the writer's craft and the allure of a pen man's life.
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Miss Gushing
Mr. Wright
Outlook for 1907 Crops and Tariff Debate
The Department of Agriculture projects 1907 grain yields with wheat near 854 million bushels and corn around 2.56 billion, oats at 73 million, barley 163 million, with mixed prospects for others. Prices may rise for consumers. tariff reform faces sectional clash, delaying any broad revision. Improvements in surgery cut amputation mortality to about six percent.
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TNT Cove
Tzsaheley
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Wilson
Old gentleman praises Billy's self made success
In a Chicago Daily News excerpt, a veteran mentor extols Billy's self taught speech on success and frugality. He warns against laziness and peer pressure while lauding the young man's early integrity and industry. The mentor ponders if Billy internalizes the praise or resents public opinion.
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Billy
Marche
Higville
Chicago Daily News
Takin Antelope Ties to Antelope Lineage and Musk Ox
The takin, found from Mishmi in Assam to western China and Tibet, links antelopes to cattle goats and sheep. It shares horn shapes with gnu musk ox and chamois while resembling saiga and Wallachian sheep in some features, suggesting a mixed ancestry among horned ruminants.
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Assam
Brian Hodgson
China
Pete David
Thibet
Burdorcas Taricolor
British Natural History Museum
Arctic Circle
Linneus
A Great Polyglot Solomon Cinsar Malan Echoed in Language
Solomon Cinsar Malan spoke many tongues with ease writing in thirteen languages by age 15 and translating works from Arabic Persian Syriac Ethiopic Hebrew Coptic Armenian Georgian Mongol Chinese Korean Japanese Greek Russian Welsh and Gothic. He once dictated in Hebrew when his son recited a psalm and preached in Georgian to a Georgian congregation in Khutais Cathedral.
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Solomon Cinsar Malan
Solomon
Ife
Khutais
London Saturday Review
Ancient Trees Span Centuries Across Continents
The text notes Brazilian coconut palms living 600 to 700 years, date palms reaching 200 to 800 years, Wallan's oak over 700 near Paisley, eight Mount of Olives olives known since 1099, Fountain Abbey yews dating before 1182, a Posey redwood, Africa’s baobabs over 5,000 years, and Chapultepec cypress of extreme age.
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Paisley
Scotland
Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
Fountain Abbey
Yorkshire
Mariposa Grove
California
Africa
Chapultepec
Boarding house romance cited in Houston Post note
A brief quote from the Houston Post describes a young couple at the next table growing "thick" in affection while staying at a boarding house. The exchange implies their romance faces social constraints and gossip in that setting.
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Houston Post
Premature Burial Fears Highlight Conversation
In a dialogue between Percy and Alice, he confesses a lifelong horror of being buried alive too soon, while she dismisses the notion as impossible. The exchange underscores anxious superstition about death and confinement.
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Percy
Alice
Jam of Nawanagar Installed Under East Emphasized Traditions
Prince Ranjitsinhji, newly installed Jam of Nawanagar, underwent a ritual with a red robe and a cocanut during shastras readings. He traveled in a silver carriage under an elephant arch to assume power, then sat on a solid gold throne guarded by courtiers. A Trinity College England alumnus, he is a liberal-educated cricket star who promotes the game in his realm.
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Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Beckham
Goebel
Louisville
Jefferson County
Powers
Taylor
Indiana
Tidiana
Supreme Court of the United States
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Orient
Nawanagar
Ranjitsinhji
Tere
Trinity College
England
Secrets of Savages and Their Marvels Unearthed
The Times-Democrat article details Dyak head reduction lore and other claimed savage secrets. It highlights fire making by rubbing twigs, fish skin suits from Siberian natives, temporary death and revival practices, and asserts savages produce superior blankets baskets canoes and dyes.
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Siberian
India
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Health Trip Considerations Spotted in Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes travel options for health reasons with mentions of Europe Canada and medical advice. The dialogue hints at physician recommendations and legal opinions guiding travel plans. The piece frames health as a motive and shows uncertainty about destination.
Favorite Prescription Ad Promises Relief for Female Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening invigorating and regulating the female system especially pelvic organs. It cautions against miracles and surgery stating it may prevent tumors when taken timely and invites long standing patients to write for confidential guidance. It also offers a free medical adviser with stamps.
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Pierce
Doctor Pierce
R. Y. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Blue Ribbon Mixup at Temperance Meeting
Mrs. Philpots hurries to a temperance event, dons a blue ribbon with gold lettering, only to discover at supper it matches her son’s first prize bantam ribbon from the Atlanta Poultry Show. Laughter greets the mistaken identity as the family learns the mix up.
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Temperance Society
Harry
Atlanta
Coincidence in pulpits and a Chinese eye on junks
A New York pastor reading a hymn about someday meeting the Lord was struck by paralysis and died moments later, a similar 33 year earlier instance in the same pul pit. The note adds a claim that Chinese boats paint eyes on both bows to guide them.
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New England
St Joseph (Mo
Himalayas
JAM OF
Canada
Louleville Courier-Journal
New York State
Postum Food
Wellville
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