Prosperity boom after Taft win reported by Chicago Record Herald
The Chicago Record Herald asserts that after the Taft election a nationwide revival of industry is underway. It cites one million men employed, mills reopening, textile overtime, wage gains, railroad construction, shipbuilding projects, and a booming real estate market across the nation with increased demand for luxuries and staples alike.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Republican Party
the Worlds
United States
William H.taft
W. H. Taft
Electric Bitters Endorsed For Indigestion And Female Health
Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco pleads the virtues of Electric Bitters for acute indigestion and liver troubles. She calls it the best remedy on the market and notes its tonic effects, blood purification, and assistance with female weakness. Sold for 50 cents at Frank B. Jones drug store.
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Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
Law
Frank B. Jones
Random Facts From A Century Ago On Life And Industry
A compilation notes quirky and diverse claims from the era including left ear preferences of telephone girls, a squirrel bite, a $10,000 painting of the Forth Bridge, broad animal vision, iron rust behavior, a whale’s underwater time, mite hair counts, property ownership in Abyssinia, aging, militia strength in New York, Icelandic life expectancy, beetle strength, orange tree yield, long lived whales, rising New York living costs, Nürnberg housing from the 1500s, global fish candies, malaria deserts, crocodile hunting, infant safety, US land area, Britain and Ireland land area, London's forest purchase, felling and regrowth, female marriage statistics in Ireland and India, Thames tunnel costs, timber exhaustion near the Great Lakes, and Lake/ship tonnage records for 1907.
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Forth Bridge
Abyssinia
New York City
New York
Nuremburg
Alaska
Ceylon
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
London
Hainault
England
India
Thames
Stepney
Rotherhithe
Great Lakes
What George Means Business in the East Room News
A scene at the evening paper's East Room wedding announcements prompts a daughter to wonder what George means. Her mother interjects that George means business, hinting at a practical suitor amid a page of social notices and quotations.
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George
Willian
James
Mother
Quote on Ignorance and Explanations
A terse aphorism notes that most men prefer remaining ignorant to being explained by someone they dislike. The line underscores human resistance to unwelcome instruction and authority figures.
Pleasing Information for Michigan Taxpayers
State figures show eighty Michigan counties to receive more from the state treasury this year than their 1906 state tax apportions, primary school payments, and excess disbursements. Officials list include H. L. Hs dale, Doughton, Huror, Akona, with totals such as 193,422.93 indicating excess state tax apportionments over county obligations.
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Alcona
Allegan
Seeseereres
Ygema
Outonagon
Orsego
Ntawa
Presque Isle
Roscommon
Saginaweeeeeetenseee
Sanilae
of Schoolcraft
Shiawassee
St. Clair
St. Joseph Coneeerene
Tuscola
Eseseeree
van Buren
Washtenaw
Wayne Eeneeeneeereere
Weaford Eeeeeeanee
Water hyacinth menace floods Texas and Gulf coast
The water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant, has spread from Florida and Louisiana into Texas clogging streams and threatening navigation. Authorities note rapid growth, costs to eradicate exceeding $200,000 in Louisiana and Florida, with Mexico also launching control efforts. A Texas bill to ban cultivation near navigable waters and a large state appropriation are being pushed to combat the pest.
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Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Sabine
Grange
Orangea
Sam Houston Park
Ship Channel
Buffalo Bayou
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Chapala
Swater
Gardens of the World in the Missouri Valley Speech
In a House speech Robert Lamar of Missouri extols the Mississippi Valley as the garden spot of modern civilization. He contrasts ancient wonders with Ozark autumns, praising the region’s sunsets, hills, and the simple joy of nature sung by morning birds and bright air.
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Robert Lamar
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
House of Representatives
Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
Lotus‘eaters, of Which Tennyson
Raphael
Rembrandt
Angelo
Reynolds
van Dyke
Galuator
Ozark Hills
Beethoven
Mozart
Mendelssohn
Handel
Wagner
Ancient coin hoard found in Groveley wood England
Two earthenware crocks unearthed in Groveley wood contain Roman period bronze and silver coins. The find highlights local archaeological interest and may shed light on ancient trade routes in the region. Authorities are likely to catalog the coins and assess preservation.
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Groveley Wood
England
Gems and their stones in ancient lore and lore
The article describes diamonds as pure carbon that burn in blue flame, and notes rubies emeralds sapphires and pearls with origins in Burma Ceylon Egypt and Central and South America. It covers cat's eye turquoise opal and their uses in jewelry while mentioning superstition surrounding pearls and opals.
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Burman
Ceylon
East
South America
Egypt
Central
West Indies
Malabar
Persia
Europe
Hungary
East Indies
Alligators Treated as Docile, No Pickaninny Diet
Smithsonian observations by Prof. Albert M. Reese in Florida and Georgia show the American alligator is docile, not a voracious predator. Despite legends, it rarely preys on children, and some coastal towns report tame gators. The species is said to be declining due to habitat loss and the demand for hides for belts and satchels.
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Smithsonian Institution
Albert M. Reese
Everglades
Florida
Okefenokee Swamp
Georgia
Reese
Prof
Gator Swamp
Bill
Frank W Williams Co Seeks Permanent Sales Agent
Sales agents wanted for large picture and frame reuse operation in America. $36 per week or 6 percent commission. Free samples stationery and art catalogue. No experience needed. Provide sales plan and capital for permanent, profitable position. Send for particulars catalogue and samples. Frank W Williams Company 194 W Taylor St Chicago Ill.
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Frank W. Williams Company
W. Taylor St
Chicago, Ill
Used Second Hand Heating Stove For Sale
One good second hand heating stove at a bargain. Call or address R. Kitto, Basto, Bessemer, Mich.
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Callon
R. Kitto
Bessemer
Mich
Seven Years of Proof Dr Kings New Discovery Ad
W V Henry of Panama Mo testifies seven years proof that Dr Kings New Discovery cures coughs colds sore throat chest and range. The world has thirty eight years proof that it treats coughs bronchitis asthma hay fever and early consumption. Prevents pneumonia with timely use. Sold at Frank B Jones drug store 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
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Dr. Kings
W. V. Henry
Panama
Dr. King
Frank B. Jones Drug Store
Wanted experienced woman for general housework
An experienced woman or girl is sought for general housework in a private family. Wages are 8 per month. Inquiries should be made at the Herald office.
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Herald Ofice
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