Prosperity Widens Wages Across Northern and Southern Mills
The piece notes broad wage increases in New England cotton mills and the American Woolen Company, with Georgia mill workers set to gain on January 1. It links higher wages to protectionist policy and rising U.S. employment, citing strong Western growth, mining discoveries, and record business activity in South Bend amid McKinley era prosperity.
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American Protective Tariff League
New England
American Woolen Company
Augusta
Georgia
North
United States
Prosperous New Mexico Advances Under Republican Prosperity
The territorial newspapers praise rapid progress across New Mexico with mining expansions and full-capacity operations. Towns report business growth, new buildings rise, and railroads, ranches, and schools show prosperity, awaiting continuous Republican prosperity and statehood.
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New Mexico
United States
Albuquerque
They Tell a Cheering Story From South Bend Tribune
The South Bend Tribune reports strong business health in Northern Indiana’s thriving city. Local merchants note growth driven by factory demand and an influx of workers, boosting population and economic activity amid a favorable local climate.
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South Bend
South Bend Tribune
Indiana
Tribune
Nebraska votes shape Bryan’s fortune in national race
In Nebraska the Fusion ticket gains praise for prosperity under Mee l Winley policy while Bryan’s policy is blamed for prior misery. The piece argues Nebraskans may praise a popular son now but will vote nationally against Bryan in 1900. The editorial also credits national prosperity to sound money and protection.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Meel Winley
Mr. Bryan
McKinsey
Admiral's Answer sparks race mix remark after Dewey jest
In Singapore the Olympia rested as a diverse crowd gathered including Malays Javanese Chinese Japanese Parseves Indians and Europeans. A British official quoted to Admiral Dewey called the city the most motley gathering extant and Dewey quipped Otis could spare thousands of them.
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The
Independent
Singapore
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Gen
Otis
Advertising scheme leads to peculiar courtroom ploy
A southern firm used a buy below cost tactic to boost sales. The junior partner filed a warrant against the senior, seeking postponement to prepare. the judge released him after a brief delay. On leaving, the junior declared the sacrifice would go out, the public got wind, and business improved. When recalled, no plaintiff appeared and the charge was dismissed.
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Bull
Philadelphia Call
Horrors of U S Army Cruel Punishments Revealed
A historical account recalls harsh Army discipline in 19th century posts. A captain at an Arizona outpost ordered a soldier buried to the neck in sand with ants and guards over him, triggering reform of the punishments then in use.
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Arizona
United States Army
Impressive Initiation Into Mysterious Lodge Ceremony
A man admitted to a secret society called the Ancient Order of Queer Fish goes through blindfolded entry, a solemn lodge-room procession, and endurance tests including blanket tossing, emerging declared initiated and welcomed by brethren.
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Order of
The Log and Bull Ring Punishments in Army History
The article recounts harsh disciplinary practices at old military posts including log carrying, guard house duties, and the bull ring exercise. It details punishment methods such as log burdens, rotating ring work, bucking and gagging, and tying soldiers to a spare wheel with severe force, noting reforms after incidents and a Wise Answer section with moral reflections.
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United States Army
Jess
Pete
United States
Misfortune Brings Odd Exchange Over Cork Leg Request
A Philippine War soldier writes home asking for $100 to buy a cork leg after losing his left leg. His Georgia father replies with humor about his own wooden leg lost in a blizzard, noting a thief took it for firewood. The piece also observes Dutch smoking habits among Hollanders and boatmen who measure distances by smoking.
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Philippines
Georgia Pines
Atlanta Constitution
Holland
Jerusalem Population Surges to 45000, Hebrews Lead
Jerusalem's population is rising rapidly and now stands at about 45 000 with 28 000 Hebrews. The zestful urban mix underscores demographic shifts as locals debate law and marriage wit.
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Jerusalem
Jumping plague of 1381 sparks Echternach procession
The piece recounts a German outbreak in 1381 described as a ritiderpest that forced victims to leap in the air until exhaustion. In gratitude, locals started annual Whitsun processions at Echternach, where thousands perform three jumps forward then one back. Some collapse or crawl to the church, others hire helpers to jump for them.
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Germany
Rhenish
Prussia
Echternach
Treves
Grain-O: A Grain Drink to Replace Coffee for Children
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing, coffee-like drink for children made from pure grains. It claims Grain-O costs about as much as coffee and provides health benefits when served properly. Available from all grocers for 25 cents.
The Doodle Farm Vote Plot in Molina Georgia
A tiny Molina Georgia farm known as the doodle farm is owned by a small block company of five or six men. A politician deeded the land to enable these freeholders to influence elections, including a liquor vote requiring two thirds of the vote. The antis manipulated the deed to secure the outcome.
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Molina
Block Company
Coughing Leads to Consumption
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a immediate cough remedy claiming it prevents consumption. It urges readers to visit their druggist for eight free samples and to buy 25 or 50 cent bottles at once.
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Kemp
Proof Positive Tea Question Sparks Dream Over Willie Waldorf Astor
A clerk assures the customer the English breakfast tea is genuine. The customer recalls drinking a cup the previous evening and dreams of hobnobbing with Willie Waldorf Astor.
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Willie Waldorf Astor
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
A vintage ad style note promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds if it fails. Each box bears FE. W. Greve's signature and a mail offer for a Nickel Plate Read calendar from Cleveland. The piece mixes quotation and moral aphorisms with the ad copy.
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W. Greve
Nickel Plate Read
Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland, QO
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