Agriculture as science urged for young men at Canton
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson told Stark County Agricultural Society that farming has become a science with profitable, limitless potential. He urged study of agricultural education, noting demand for experts at high salaries abroad and at home. He cited American exports and rising farm prices as signs of progress and urged Americans to educate themselves along agricultural lines.
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Wilson
Stark County Agricultural Society
Canton
Ohio
Daily
Discover- Sacer Wilson
Queensland
Africa
United States
May Yet Go Free New Trial Sought for Mrs Botkin in California Case
Following the California Supreme Court decision granting a new trial to Albert Hoff for murder in San Francisco, supporters of Cordelia Botkin serving a life term for poisoning Mrs. John T. Dunning hope the same path will open for Botkin and her lawyer George A. Knight.
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Botkin
California Borgia
California Supreme Court
Albert Hoff
San Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
John T. Dunning
George A. Knight
Botkin case urged for new trial by defense
The defense argues that Mrs Botkin deserves a new trial. They claim the previous conviction cannot be justified if revisited. Mrs Botkin remains hopeful of a favorable Supreme Court ruling.
Crone and Albertyn Figures in San Francisco Death
A report notes Mrs Crone and Mrs Albertyn among mourners in San Francisco after the death of a famed gambler once known as Honest Joe Stuart who died penniless yet gave fortunes to charity. Ruth Stewart of Harlan Kentucky was acquitted in the murder case tied to Vi mah Daniels. A large crowd attended a shirtwaist hop at Larchmont New Hampshire as H Ott, 65, of Allentown Pennsylvania, hanged himself.
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Honest Joe” Stuart
California
San Francisco
Ruth Stewart
Harlan, Ky
Vimah Daniels
Stewart
Mutiny in Bilibid Prison Kills Four in Manila
War Department cables recount a deadly mutiny by Filipino prisoners at Bilibid prison in Manila on July 16. A life term inmate sparked the outbreak, guards were attacked, Maj. Rogers and reinforcements fired, four prisoners died, fifteen wounded, and American prisoners aided in recapturing fugitives. MacArthur reports other unrest in nearby towns and Indicated moves against insurrection. The Secretary of War orders discharge of volunteers in San Francisco as they return from Manila.
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Manila
War Department
Bilibid
Maj. Rogers
MacArthur
Bohol
Pedro Samson
Tagbilaren
Carmen
Ubnay
Seback
Secretary of War
Shafter
Department of California
San Francisco
Duke of Abruzzi Reaches Christiania Beats Nansen Record
The Duke of Abruzzi returns from the north pole voyage to Christiania, surpassing Nansen by reaching a point nearer the pole. The Stella Polaris drifted to 80 degrees 33 minutes after eleven months in ice and later sank. One dog died and two Italian sailors perished. others endured the cold with limited injuries. The main expedition under Captain Cagni endured 104 days and reached latitude 86.23. Cairns were left to honor the dead. scientific results were positive.
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Duke of
Cagni
Cairns
Rail traffic trends and personnel shifts across midwest lines
Scealpers disrupt east bound rounds from Chicago amid ticket issues. Illinois Central Evansville office resigns and closes. New York trunk lines resist rate changes at 18 cents per 100 pounds. Santa Fe handles 2500 cars daily, up 200 from last year, with Alton expanding coal and livestock traffic. Chicago Great Western shows a $1276.16 weekly earnings gain. Town Central Railroad plans heavy upgrades to cut costs. Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul reports rise in gross earnings by 3.57 million, with expenses up 4.46 million. freight gains 2.45 million and passenger gains 0.92 million.
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Istrict
Palmer
Ilinois Central
Evansville
Ind
New York
Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
Alton
Chicago Great Western Road
Town Central Railroad
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
With Rod and Gun in Arkansas and En Route to the Southland
The General Passenger Department of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad issued two free booklets. One covers hunting and fishing on the St Francis River in northeastern Arkansas with game, fish, wild fowl, deer and bear. The other describes points of interest from Chicago to Nashville, plus Illinois Indiana and Tennessee legends. Send address to C. L. Stone in Chicago for copies.
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Arkansas
Southland
General I
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
St. Francis River
Chicago
Nashville
Illinois
Indiana
Tennessee
C. L. Stone
G.P
TTA
C. & Bir
Life's Trials Amid Small Tasks and Humble Chores
A dialogue contrasts patience with daily exertions as two men joke about smoking a stubby cigar while washing dishes. The wry exchange underscores endurance in mundane labor and the comic weight of ordinary duties.
A Map of the United States for 15 Cents
An 48 by 34 inch mounted map showing territorial divisions from the Revolution era. It highlights the original thirteen states, Louisiana Purchase, Texas Annexation, Gadsden purchase, Mexican cession, and Northwest acquisitions. Sent postage prepaid on receipt of 15 cents. P. 8. Eustis, General Passenger Agent, C B Q St R, Chicago Ill.
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America
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Gadsden Purchase
Mexico
Northwest
Discovery and Settlement
Eustis
General Assenger
Chicago
Ill
Spring Fancies Edith coyly in spring poet say
A playful verse fragment questions a young man's fancies in spring as Puck’s quip shifts to a teaser about personal matters and a sly invitation to let the tailor handle the rest, reflecting lighthearted mischief.
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Edith
Puck
Caret-based bowel remedy promotes natural relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a universal cure all for ailments from headaches to cancer. It claims the remedy cleanses the bowels, provides painless, natural movements, and costs 10 cents to start. The candy cathartic warns of imitations and notes genuine tablets bear C C O stamping.
Poet's Love in Philadelphia Press Excerpt
Tess Young Aster, the poet, dislikes Dora after meeting her cousin May. It’s easier to write sonnets to May due to plentiful rhymes, notes the Philadelphia Press.
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Tess
Aster
Dora
May
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Grain-O food drink offers coffee alternative for children
Advertises Grain-O as a nourishing grain based drink that tastes like coffee but costs less and is suitable for children. Claims it distributes health the more it is consumed and notes its price at 15 and 25 cents with wide grocery availability.
Reanlt of the Jam Hoax and a Cramped Old Man
A Philadelphia Record item notes a comical scene where a man jokes about meeting an artistic girl, spending two hours in a cozy corner and leaving him cramped, reflecting a light social quip from the era.
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Joax
Philadelphia
Lane's Family Medicine Promotion Note
An old advertising note promotes Lane's Family Medicine with daily bowel movement claims and health benefits. It mentions prices of 25 and 50 cents and includes a dated quote about battles and melancholy attributed to the Duke of Wellington.
Comimodions Apartments Plea For Better Space
A quoted exchange from the Chicago Record depicts Comimodions Apartments crowded rooms. The dialogue contrasts cramped prior living with airy rooms and easier access, hinting at housing conditions and resident frustrations.
Grain-O! A Grain-O breakfast beverage from grocers
Try Grain-O today and compare with coffee. Grain-O is made from pure grains and offers a rich mocha aroma without upsetting delicate stomachs. Children and adults can drink it safely, and it costs 5c or 25c per package at all grocers.
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Java
Piso's Cure for Consumption in Fallible Medicine
In Reverse Order. The lightning bug is brilliant. It hasn't any mind. It stumbles through existence with its headlight on behind. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an in fallible medicine for coughs and colds. N. W. Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. J. Reb. 17, 1900. It is worth a great deal to know how to be cautious without appearing suspicious.
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N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Catarrh Cure Mentioned in Old Patent Remedy Note
A fragment notes a “Catarrh Cure” labeled as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. The text also includes a moral quip about patience with those blind to their own interests and a garbled reference to era sport or hall.
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Weya Hall
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