CRISP BILLS Printing Engravers and their Precise Roles
Engravers who cut steel plates for government currency and postage stamps specialize in portraits scroll work and lettering. The original plate is too hard to reuse, replicas are produced for multiple presses. A numbering machine prints consecutive figures, and vault security uses a three combination lock with three officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
Post Office Department
French Farm Life Seen Through an Artist Eye
An artist describes rustic French farm villages where dawn stirs activity and fields hum with harvest. He notes hard work, tandem wagons, and couples gleaning as the day’s quiet pace settles, reflecting traditional rural life in vivid detail.
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France
Metropolitan
Character of the Czar observers differ in estimates
A compilation of opinions from William T. Stead and other journalists on Tsar Nicholas II. Stead lauds his quick wit, sincere soul, and charm, while Bralyer Sledgetts Dillon note calmness in crises. Charles R. Flint, Lewis Nixon praise intellect, Andrew D. White and Count Telster offer sharp critiques of apathy and superstition.
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Russia
William T.s Stead
Nicholas II
FE. A. Brayler Sledgetts
Stead
Dillon
London
St. Petersburg
Sha
Charles R. Flint
Lewis Nixon
Andrew D. White
Facts and figures from a bygone era
A mosaic of trivia and statistics on topics from global trade and demographics to science and culture. It notes cod exports from Newfoundland, Irish immigration, lion counts in Dublin, education in Munich, tuberculosis deaths in Canada, and rail receipts in Japan, among many other disconnected items.
Oddities and Notices from Around the World
The passage surveys quirky customs such as Spain's sedan chair and public kissing bans in Russia, notes only two Oriental rulers hold the Order of the Garter, and mentions UK politics with Monmouth House prayers. It also tells of Indian music preservation efforts and a London fried fish shop owner who resists a South African magnate’s offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Garter
Persia
Japan
Hrouse of Commons
England
United States
Russia
Polly Nathan
London
Polly
Have You a Friend Afflicted With Asthma
Hank S. Archibald of West Swan zey New Hampshire describes five years of constant asthma and nervous strain from teaching. After trying many remedies he used White Wine of Tar Syrup and found a remarkable improvement. he recommends it and invites inquiries about his case.
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Hank S. Archibald
West Swanzey
N. H
Hinsdale
Mann
Animals Wear Spectacles in Nature's Adaptations
Describes the third eyelid in animals such as an eagle and the spectacled bear Ursus ornatus. The third eyelid folds over the eye, aiding sun protection and vision. The spectacled bear is native to Chile, black in color with pale eye rings resembling spectacles.
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Chill
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Burns in Ten Days
In Eminence Kentucky Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist recounts a severe attack four years ago. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve bought at Frank B. Jones’ drug store and says it cured him in ten days with no trouble since. It’s advertised as a quick healer for burns sores cuts and wounds. Price 25 cents.
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Major Hamm
The
Constitutionalist
Eminence
Frank B. Jones
Ancient diet beliefs span from cannibal notions to modern fads
A historical critique traces enduring diet delusions from cannibalistic fears to modern fads like the mush diet. It cites Nero’s nightingales tongue banquet and Ojibwa beliefs that eating animal parts confers those traits. The note links such ideas to ancestral practices, including cannibalism, once labeled long pig by South Sea Islanders.
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Nero
South Sea Islands
Woman fears wrinkles then fears again with tea
An old advertisement promises a solution to wrinkles with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It asserts the product will prevent and cure facial lines, claiming a bright, smiling face after use. Priced at 35 cents for tea or tablets by D. MacFarlane.
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Hollister
D. MacFarlane
Sea Wall Safe in Galveston and One Man's Cure
E W Goodloe of Dutton Street Waco Texas says he relies on Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption for five years keeping him well and safe after a long cough. The ad claims it cures chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and prevents pneumonia. Pleasant to take and guaranteed at Frank B Jones drug store with a bottle priced at 1.00 and a free trial bottle offered.
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E. W. Goodloe
Dutton St
Waco
Texas
Dr. King
Frank B. Jones’ Drug Store
Half Rates to Wisconsin State Fair Excursion Tickets
Excursion tickets to Wisconsin State Fair priced at one fare for round trip from Sept 8 to 14 with return limit to Sept 15. Tickets available via agents of the Chicago and North-Western Railway.
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Sold by D MacFarlane
In this state it is not necessary to serve a five days notice for eviction of a cold. Use the original laxative syrup Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. Neopiates. Sold by D. MacFarlane.
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Kennedy
D. MacFarlane
Very Low Rates to Toronto Grand Lodge Tickets
Tickets to Toronto Ontario go on sale September 12 to 15 with favorable return limits on account of I O O F Grand Lodge. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Toronto
Ont
North-Western
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Chicago & North-Westrn R’y
Half Rates to Minnesota State Fair Excursion Tickets
Excursion tickets to the Minnesota State Fair from Hamline St Paul and Minneapolis via the North Western Line are one fare round trip for Sept 1 to 8 with return by Sept 10. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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Minnesota
Hamline
St. Paul
Minneapolis
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Czar Plans Sale Of Imperial Forests To German Syndicate
The Russian czar seeks to dispose of vast crown lands and forests to a German syndicate for 250 million dollars. The move follows peasant land demands and bank resistance to peasant land purchases, with agents in Berlin already negotiating terms under imperial authority.
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Czar
Russia
Siberia
Douma
Nicholas II
Berlin
Nature reveals secrets as family fears grow
A doctor notes nature yields secrets reluctantly while a professor bluntly suggests drastic action to protect the family, warning that many secrets are being uncovered in these days. The exchange hints at looming dread and moral peril amid scientific curiosity.
Egyptians Had Incubators
Archaeological findings confirm ancient Egypt used large incubators for hatching eggs. About nine feet high structures with galleries held eggs, heated by a central oven. Some 400 incubators have been uncovered in Egypt.
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Egypt
Father naps as boy reports asleep nose
A humorous scene where a mother asks the child to check if his father is sleeping. The boy returns with the line that papa is "all asleep but his nose," highlighting a playful misinterpretation of rest and the father's breathing. The anecdote captures family warmth and a child’s blunt humor.
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Papa
Did She Mean It In A Canoe Moment On Shore
From her seat in the bow she turns and smiles roguishly toward him. He replies if not in a canoe he would kiss her. She answers turn me ashore at once.
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Ovec
Largest Navigable Stream
The Mississippi and Missouri rivers combined form the longest navigable stream in the world. It is wonderful what Interest the gos sips take In a woman whom they occa sionally see in tears.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Probate Notice for Conrad Carlson Estate in Gogebic County
The Probate Court of Gogebic County Michigan announces six months from August 20 1906 for creditors to file claims against the estate of Conrad Carlson. Claims must be presented to the Probate Office in Bessemer for examination and allowance by February 21 next, with hearings on January 21 and February 21 at ten in the forenoon, Curtis Buck Judge of Probate approves the notice.
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Gogebic
Conrad Carlson
Bessemer
Curtis Buck
Emma N. Carlson
Electric Bitters praised by Bear Grove man
The End of the World of troubles that robbed E. H. Wolfe of all usefulness came when he began taking Electric Bitters. He writes Two years ago kidney trouble caused great suffering which he would not have survived had not taken Electric Bitters. They cured him of general debility and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Price 50c guaranteed at Frank B. Jones drug store.
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E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Frank B. Jones
Requirements for Citizenship Under the New Naturalization Law
The old path to full naturalization for minors is repealed. Applicants must declare between two and seven years before filing, file in the County Clerk's office ninety days before court hearing, sign in their own handwriting, provide two citizen witnesses, prove five years U S residency and one year in the state, and speak English. Filing fee is two dollars with another two dollars for certificate, total four. New arrivals receive a Bureau of Immigration certificate to accompany the petition. The act takes effect September 29, with the last chance under the old act at the August Circuit Court term beginning August 27.
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United States
Bureau of Immigration
U. S
Circuit
Moulay
Probate Notice From Gogebic County Court 1906
The Probate Court of Gogebic County on August 20, 1906, granted six months for creditors to file claims against Emma N. Carlson, deceased. Claims must be presented to the Probate Court by February 21, 1907, and will be heard January 21 and February 21, 1907, at ten in the forenoon. Dated August 26, 1906.
Probate Notice Hearings on Estate of John W Morse
In Gogebic County Michigan Probate Court on August 2 1906 Judge Curtis Buck chaired the matter of the estate of John W Morse deceased Effie Morse widow and proposed administratrix and guardian seeks permission to sell real estate Hearings set for August 27 1906 at 10 am at the probate office Public notice to be published for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald the county newspaper
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State of Michigan
Gogebic
Bessemer
Said
Curtis Buck
John W. Morse
Effie Morse
Bessemer Herald
Notice of stockholders meeting for Chicago and North-Western Railways
Public notice announces a stockholders and voting bondholders meeting at No 215 Jackson Boulevard Chicago Illinois on October 18 1905 at noon. The agenda includes election of directors approval to increase authorized capital stock to two hundred million dollars par value and authorization for the board to issue common stock as needed. Signed by board members and officers with seal dated June 6 1906.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway Company
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ilinois
F. W. Vanderbilt
Cyrus H. McCormick
David P. Kimball Jrs
C. Fargo H. McK. Twombly
Henry C. Frick
Byron L. Smith
Ste Oara Chauncey
Zenas Crane
Oliver Ames
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Ydeaszojne
Seay
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
the Czar
Asia
Washington
Newfoundland
Baltimore
Dublin Zoological Gardens
Munich
Shakspeare
School of Agriculture
Lima
Peru
Canada
Salvation Army
Berlin University
America
Europe
Australia
Sandwich Islands
Molokai
Paris
Five Civilized Tribes
Puck
New York Press
Spain
OR. S. D. Bland
Brewton, Ga
Monsetete
Edney
Druggteis
Swarzon Rutumatic Cure Company
Dept
Lake Street
Galveston’s Sea Wall
Milwaukee
Iron-Oz Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
D- MacFarlane
Marvin Hughitt
E. E. Osborn
Alex Strom
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