Cultivation and Curing of Korean Ginseng for Market
The article details long term ginseng farming in Korea, describing seed sowing in spring, yearly relocation of plots, and vigilant care to deter pests and blight. It explains a government controlled curing process at Songdo with sun drying, steaming in iron boilers, then hermetic drying, producing hard red roots graded by age, with final softening stages before shipment.
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America
Europe
Korea
Song-do
Kiung-ki
Songdo
Far East
Uneeda Biscuit Ad Claims Uniform Quality
An advertisement extols Uneeda Biscuit as uniform in quality and crispness and flavor, noting they are dependable soda crackers packed in an uncommon moisture proof package. The ad emphasizes a five cent price everywhere.
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Uneeda
Ginseng Roots and Early 20th Century Auto Duties
A scanned passage describes Ginseng preparation and uses in China Korea Europe and highlights different forms for various groups. It then shifts to early automotive innovations from 1912 1913 and a 1914 light six promising efficiency and power with new superstructures. A note on a strict English chauffeurs schedule contrasts with modern vehicle life.
Automobiles Shape Roads and Engines in 1914 News
The article discusses how auto use has pushed the shift from wooden to steel bridges due to vibration and heavier traffic. It notes wider road tread in the South, with 60 inch standard versus 66 1/2 elsewhere. It also mentions a reported Italian well yielding pure gasoline and debates on 1914 features like the light six and two-speed rear axle.
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Emilia
Italy
Taft Lost To Cincinnati Former President Taft No Tax Report
Cincinnati reports that former President William H. Taft is no longer Cincinnati’s best known citizen as taxes show no report from him. The board of review questioned Taft at Point-A-Pic Canada and he replied he is now a New Haven, Connecticut resident paying taxes there. Envoy Sdad adds a note about Mexican revolutions and rain checks.
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Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Taft
Board of Review
Point-A-Pic
Canada
New Haven
Conn
Kansas Woman Tells of Pinkham Remedy Benefits
Lawrence Kansas and Burns Montana women credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from long standing ailments including backache weakness and eye/head symptoms. They urge others to try the medicine and allow use of their names for publicity.
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Lawrence
Kans
Sham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joun Francis
Burns
Montana
Bey
Dom
Beers Issues Orders for G A R Encampment Budgets and Plans
Bridgeport Aug 14 The 47th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic nears as general orders outline business session and entertainment arrangements in Chattanooga Tenn starting September 15. Commander in Chief Alfred B Beers urges communications with the Chattanooga Encampment association on accommodations and lists committees and reporting deadlines.
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Eli Torrance
H. M. Trimble
William A. Ketcham
Frank Battles
New Hampshire
S. P. Towne
Pennsylvania
W.S. Mathews
Ohio
Illinois
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Southport Firemen Parade Draws County Teams
Southport prepares for a large firemen parade with plans nearly complete. Dozens of fire companies from across the county expect to participate, led by Grand Marshal Sen. John H. Perry. The procession forms at 12 30 p m and runs a lengthy route ending at refreshment grounds before dismissal.
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Southport
Pacific Engine Company
Bridgeport
Fairfield Hook and Ladder Company
Moose
Springdale Engine Company
Rowayton Hose Company
Compo Engine Company
Fairfield Volunteer Company
Phoenix Hose Company
Danbury
Vigilant Hose Company
Westport
Knowlton
Quinnipiac, Hose and
New Haven
Mayflower Hook and Ladder Company
Norwalk
Ridgefield
John H. Perry
Perry Green
Harbor Road
Rosehill
Main Road
Mill River
Callan’s Corner
John Street
Spruce Street
Center Street
Pequot Avenue
Pavilion
Maple Street
West Main Street
Main Street
Church Street
Eddy's Bridge
West Main
M. R. Perry
Nehemiah Jennings
Richard D. Hatch
Benjamin A. Bulkley
J. Walter Perry
F. E Northrop
American Band
South Norwalk
Bridgeport and Danbury trolley line debated fare cut
A town petition asks the Bridgeport and Danbury company to extend its line about 600 feet north of the present terminus. Locals favor fare reduction from 15 to 10 cents or a transfer service over further private extensions. Stains’ store painted. several residents move or visit. trolley expansion updates include new tracks from Center Bridge to Washington Park and planned route changes with Barnum Avenue and Seardsley Park.
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Bridgeport and Danbury Company
Davis Bros
Stepney
Jenkins
Hawley
John P. McDonough
Naugatuck
Egley Dunning
Bridgeport
Granville Dunning
Center Bridge
Washington Park
William Street
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H. E. Adams
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Detroit
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Fairfield Avenue
Frs Auto Junk & Tires
Jacob Bros
Kossuth Street
Winn’s
Stratford Ave
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Meryl
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