Notable figures review breadth of human progress
A composite survey features Secretary Wilson on Agriculture, Senator Depew on Politics, Russell Sage on Finance, Edison on Electricity, Dr. Peters on Religion, General Meritt on Land Warfare, Admiral Hichborn on Naval Warfare, and Al Smith on Sports, presenting a wide-ranging panorama of progress across fields.
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Agriculture Wilson
Chauncey M. Depew
Russell Sage
Thomas Edison
Madison Peters
General Meritt
Admiral Hichborn
al” Smith
Cuba pamphlet illustration in press raises interest
In Cuba and Porto Rico themed pamphlet from the Queen and Crescent Rome Cincinnati, plain to receive a free copy by mail with a 2 cent stamp. Also mentions Patterson jokes and a cold cure touting Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with Grove's signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Woc
Junearson
G. Pla
Queen and Crescent
Rome
Cincinnati
Porto Rica
Atcones
Hicks Beach blamed for Britain’s war readiness delays
English critics pinward parsimony on Sir Michael Hicks Beach as the cause of underfunded forces and slow transport to the theater of war in South Africa. Adelbert S. Hay appointed US consul at Pretoria to aid Americans there. Also notes dining car improvements on the New York Central and a quizzical love scene description from a popular magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Michael‘ Hicks-Beach
Isr
Bik ‘Higes
Mike
Adelbert S. Hay
Hay
United States
Pretoria
Macrum
Transvaal
New York Central
New York Commercial Advertiser
Notable Wealth and Gossip From Circulation of Rumors
A jumble of celebrity wealth and society gossip notes James R Keene's stock winnings estimated at 5 million with his wife inheriting half and growing richer by 2.5 million. The Duchess d Uzes famed for Cliquot vineyard and champagne inherits wealth and influence in France. Rev J J Axtell of Royal Oak Mich gains notoriety after a prize ring encounter with Gus Dondero and the Detroit Womens Christian Temperance Union reports approval of actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Keene
Wall Street
Duchess d'Uzes
France
Cliquot
Duchess Duzes
Rochebouart-Mortemart
J. J. Axtell
Royal Oak
Mich
Gus Dondero
Grain-O: a nourishing grain drink for children
A vintage advertisement touts Grain-O as a healthful substitute for tea or coffee for kids. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, costs about a fraction of coffee, and is sold by grocers at 15 cents.
Government payments on soldiers and creditors totals
Records show the war department paid 2.658 billion for soldiers from 1861 to 1899 including bounty and pensions. Treasury data show 5.768 billion paid to creditors and bondholders over the same period, more than twice as much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Treasury
Health Ad Claims for Cascarents and Laxatives
An old ad page promotes Cascarets as a cure for constipation and internal sewers of the body, urging gentle cleansing and quick relief. It also advertises Kemp's Balsam for coughs and Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children, with brief, generic claims and prices.
Grain-O replaces coffee in new grain drink
Grain-O promotes itself as a coffee substitute made from pure grains suitable for children and adults alike. It comes in a rich brown bag and is priced 15c and 25c per package, sold by grocers. Also notes a New England Thrift anecdote and mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Pugilism and Odd Medications in a Quirky Notice
A jumble of phrases notes leveling pugilism and a Springs man, with odd quotes about being brought to the level of the floor. Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowels aid health, acting on liver and kidneys, curing sick headache for 25 and 50 cents. Also mentions cowhide horseshoes in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoliss Journal
Lane
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J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
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Lowell, Mass
Pulman
Florida
Emerald Cucumberlie la Crosee
Selzer
Salzer
Earth
C.n.ngee
Bull
Bulls
ELY
Steller
Mall Ely
Warren St
N.Y
Sir Gol Siva Giveata
Joe
Bo Dings
West Lake Street
Chi
Arters Ink
Food For Thought
Capt
O'Preebly
Ponaten
Washington, D.d
Cecil Rhodes
Diamond King
Kimberley
Miss Kuess
Mamma
Grandmamma
Eward
Hall
Nature
Bend
Cheney &Co
Toledo
Drugeists
Indiana
the Congregational
The
Detroit “Women’s New
Axtell, Christian © Temperance ] Union
Sterling Hennedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New York
George Eliot
Kemp
Johnson
Asheville
Me Joe Drors
Peete
Thecype
Ole Dr Samuel Pitcher
AIG
Avtore
RSS
Bears
New England
W. M. Taylor
New Orleans
Australia
Hood
Sro Sfaar
J. T
Aki
Atateas
Genfine
Iba
Washburn
Remington
Regina
Presenta
Continental Tobacco CO
St. Louis
Thompson
Eye
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