China Railways Progress From Peking To Hankow
The Belgian line from Peking to Paoting fu spans about 150 kilometers with standard gauge. Trains run mainly during the day at roughly twenty two miles per hour average, using European rolling stock and private cars for hire. Third class cars seat or squat passengers, with baggage stored at feet and legs, and night service is planned to shorten travel time to under forty hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoting-fa
Peking
Paoting-fu
Chill Province
Indo-China
America
China
Europe
Hankow
Rivertea
Cana
Pekin
Elephant Weights and Letter Frequency Facts
The text notes that a full grown elephant weighs about 7900 pounds while the smallest modern elephant was 172 pounds. It also states EB appears 13/7 times per thousand letters in English, with T as the next most frequent letter.
Opium Most Valuable Drug Ahead of Mercury Quinine
The statement ranks opium as the most valuable drug, with mercury and quinine following. It reflects an assessment of relative worth among common substances.
Fallon Florist Offers Fresh Bouquets for Roanoke
Advertising copy from Fallon Florist Roanoke Virginia promotes weddings and bouquets featuring roses lilies valley orchids and sweet peas with prompt shipments and guaranteed satisfaction. Contact by phone or mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ur.de’s
Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Wage Increase Restores Old Rates in Pittsburg Mills
In Pittsburg on June 1, the iron and steel mills across the district raised wages by about 10 percent for some 35,000 workers, restoring the pre April wage level amid growing orders for iron and steel products. Republic Iron and Steel and other independents are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iron and Steel
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Exposition Opens With Splendor At Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Fair
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opens in Seattle with Taft pressing the opening button in Machinery Hall. Governors, mayors and dignitaries attend a grand program as thousands cheer the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific displays. The fair features vast permanent buildings, the Pay Streak amusements, totem poles, a 12 000 seat stadium and a $6000000 total cost.
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Nadeau
Innes Band
Chicago
America
Bishop O'Dea
Séattle
James J. Hill
Congressman Rodenberg
Taft
J. E. Chilberg
White House
Alaska
New York State Building
Seattle
Mt. Reinier
Mt. Baker
Traciers
Cascade Mountains
Cascades
Geyser Basin
Cascades and
Hawaii
Agriculture Hall
Midway
Lake Union
Lake Washington
Oregon
Michigan
Washington
New York
California
Missouri
Arctic Brotherhood
Chehalis
Spokane
Philippines
University of Washington
Idaho
Northwest
Remount Depot Trains U S Army Horses At Fort Reno
The remount depot at Fort Reno Oklahoma trains army horses for cavalry and artillery. Capt. L Hardeman commands with Lt. W P Ennis as assistant. Horses are bought young, trained under gentle methods, and come from Montana Kentucky Missouri Colorado Texas and Oklahoma. Civilians train on 30 dollars a month plus board lodging and medical care.
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Geo. J. B. Aleshire
United States Army
Aleshire
United States Cay
L. Hardeman
Quartermaster General's Department
W. P. Ennis
1St Field Artillery
Capt. Hardeman
Montana Range
Remount
Fort Reno
Hardeman
Montana
Kentucky
Missouri
Colorado
Texas
Oklahoma
Port Reno
Kansas City
Star
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
There is no substitute for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney and bladder ailments. They relieve backache rheumatic pains and urinary disorders. A free trial box is offered by mailing your name to KECC DeWitt Co Chicago. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Kecc, DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Old Roman Beauty Rules And Habits From Antiquity
A fragmentary account describes Roman women using honey in wine with anise to freshen breath, nail care by slaves or barbers, and cosmetics. It notes foot adornment with sandals, skin whiteners like Asses' milk, body baths, hair washing, perfumes for rooms and attire, and heavy slave labor behind fashion. It condemns cruelty tied to beauty standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen of Troy
Pliny
Gosted
Slidver
Camp Kettley in the Army in Germany
Report mentions Camp Kettley in the Army operating in Germany. It notes an approach inspired by Russians and Swedes using kettles covered with a nonconducting substance to retain heat. Fire heat lasts about twenty minutes to finish cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettley
Germany
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
A newspaper note promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure, directing readers to send for testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
7Ic
Of Interest to Farmers and Mechanics Chamberlain's Liniment
Farmers and mechanics meet with accidents and injuries causing time loss. A cut or bruise may heal in about one third the usual time when Cham berlain's Liniment is applied as soon as the injury is received. The text suggests use for rheumatic and related complaints as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Cham berlain's Liniment for muscle and rheumatic pains
The text notes Cham berlain's Liniment relieves muscles and rheumatic pains and prevents blood poisoning if applied before inflammation. Sold by West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End Pharmacy
East End
Bluefield
Notice to Contractors Mullins West Virginia Residence Bids
Notice to Contractors bids will be received until June 20 1909 to erect a two story residence at Mullins W Va in either brick or frame Plans and specifications may be seen in Mullins or at A F Wysong architect office Princeton W Va after June 5 1909 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. 6 1 18t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullins
W. Va
A. F. Wysong
Princeton
Chamberlain's Remedy Promises Quick Aid For Diarrhea
If you are of moderate means and cannot hire a physician during an attack you can use Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One or two doses may cure diarrhea and has long been trusted. Price 25 cents. Sold by West End Pharmacy East ud Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Pharmacy
East Ud
Bluefield Pharmacy
Trouble Makers Ousted by Dr King’s New Life Pills
A sufferer with stomach trouble finds relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills. They banish dyspepsia and indigestion and improve appetite, nerves, and vigor as stomach liver and kidneys start functioning properly. Price 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Cure for sore nipples with Chamberlains Salve advised
Mothers told a cure may be effected by applying Chamberlains Salve as soon as nursing ends. Wipe off before the next feeding. Many trained nurses report best results. For sale at local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Barmacy
Bluetent Pharmacy
EMPU
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Ohio Railway
Clinchfield
Eastern Standard
St. Paul
Johnson City
Marion Bosticard Air
Charlotte Monroe
Wilmingtor
Tenn
Wilmington
N. C
J. J. Campion
Johinson City
Iijukewester
Norfolk
Andoab
Pullman Sleeper
Hagertown
Pullman
Richmond
Rossoke
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Mond
Keneve
Columbus
Pointa Wast
Col@mbus
Cincinnati
Cafe Care
Pullmen
Coombes
Cafe
Norfolk and Weeters Railway
W. B. Bevill
GO. P. A
Roaeotre
Virgie
Gun Place
Blumfield
D. B. Baldwin
Ofan Tinea Tea Rane Thin Jeng Tistanen
Trewase
DeWitt’s
Hutton
Im. E. Hay
Yukon Trail
Rock Mountains
Forestry
Yukon
Hanna
Eureka Hardware Go
Reynolds & Shor
Keystone, W. Va
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TH. Whirl
Hawley Merchandise
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