Government Ownership Questioned by Harriman on Railways
Harriman argues government ownership of railways is impracticable and urges widespread private ownership and consolidation. He contends rapid federal action would slow growth, that patronage would hinder expansion, and that regulation could prevent needed consolidation. He cites transport shortages, past trench costs, and international examples to support private, diversified ownership.
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New York
Hitrerina
Man of
Wall Street
Mr. Plarkman
Milwig
Mr. Harriman
Chicago
Congress
Conwity
Club of Sixfooters Formed at Columbia University
A new student club at Columbia, restricted to men six feet and taller, tests candidates with stunts to prove height and tact. Prospective members endure tasks such as escorting Barnard students, avoiding certain theater seats, and surviving dares at street corners before electing a chief based on height.
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Broadway
One Hundred and Twentieth Street
Barnard
Spelling Dilemma Delays Bill At House Subcommittee
A Washington dispatch reports a House appropriations subcommittee debating spelling of the bill text and whether to print in both Roosevelt and traditional forms. The session ends without a decision as the group vows to consult Speaker Joe Cannon and the stenographer to gauge possible paths forward.
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House
Joe
House Coiundee
Washington
New York Times
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
White House
Speaker
Jessa
Audres
Unclear OCR Fragment on Stew Lote and South Tages
Fragmentary text mentions Stew Lote and South Tages with unclear context and a stray figure 315. Missing dates, places, and verifiable details prevent a coherent headline or summary.
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Famaroenne
Stew Lote Oge
South Tages
Emma Calve's Romance Reported Marriage to Blind American
Emma Calve, famed opera star, reportedly marries a blind American after an accident halted his bid to ask for her hand. She travels with him on his yacht for a Mediterranean honeymoon and plans a chateau with a Patti-like theater for friends.
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Izitless
Paris
Mediterranean
France
Mme
Patti
Craig-y-Nos
Wales
Calve
Carmen
Olga “Ethersole
Jose
Finds 31 000 Pear in Oyster Verona Ba
Partial readable line reports a discovery of pears valued at 31 000 units in an oyster context with unclear local identifiers Verona Ba and Kyie amid a mention of OOS apartment and Senin.
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Verona
Senin
De Witt’s Witch Hazel and Other Remedies Adverts
Advertisements tout De Witt’s Witch Hazel salve and Little Early Risers for bowel relief, kidney pills, and cough syrups sold by Neilley & Co. Claims cleanse bowels, ease backache, cold hands and feet, and indigestion. Mentions Cascaswett for babies and the Kodol digestant, all cited as compliant with the National Pure Food and Drug Law.
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de Witt
Neiliey*& Co
byNeilley & Co
DeWit
Neilley2
3Co
Kennedy
Neiller & Co
E. c. DeWitt & Cx
Chicago
Neilley & Co
ES DeWitt & Co
Kodol
Neilley & Cu
Renat
Isoup
Shoup
Shor
Coach Gore
Hindipo Kidney Cure Ad from Cambridge Druggists
Neilley & Co. advertise Hindipo as a cure for Bright s disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation and nervous troubles caused by kidney issues. They guarantee results and offer mail delivery with a 50 cent price per box or 4 boxes for 2.80 prepaid, promising a refund if it fails.
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Bright
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Hindipo
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure Claims
The text touts glycerine in Golden Medical Discovery as enhancing extraction of medicinal properties from native medicines and acting as a demulvent and antiseptic. It lists various herbs and claims powerful cures for chronic coughs, digestive issues, skin ailments, blood purification, and ulcer healing, alleging endorsements from Dr. Finley Ellingweed and promising more details in a Buffalo, N.Y., booklet.
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Ain
Finley Ellingweed
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
FV. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr Shoop's Ointment and Remedies Ad Card
Piles relief claims for Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment and catarrih cure with free trial offers. Preventics candy tablet for colds, Health Coffee, sparin liniment for horses, and blemish cure sold by Neilley and Co and Jno M Ober Druggist in Cambridge Ohio.
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Jno
M. Ober
Cawbridge
Ohio
Be Right But Earn Enemies, Wise Maxim Misquoted
A pithy proverb warns that insisting on correctness can breed foes. The line cautions balance between confidence and empathy, suggesting prudent conduct in debate and leadership to avoid unnecessary conflict.
The Ascension Sermon and the Word Made Flesh
Fragmented Sunday School notes discuss The Ascension and the Word made flesh, contrasting the two lessons and stressing that Jesus' resurrection body points to our future resurrection. It cites scripture from Luke, John, Acts, Romans, and Galatians, emphasizing faith in prophecy, the Spirit’s guidance, and bold witness with the Word of God.
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Cali
Jesus
Gal
Christ
Philip
God
Jesus Christ
John Xsy
Ming
Cinat
Thesson
Wis
Glen
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertised as Safe Cure
A jagged notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package as a safe cough remedy that cures coughs colds and prevents pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and attacks rival laxatives while citing endorsements from D M Hawthorne and a New Britain tester.
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Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
Carnegie
Faley
DM Hawthorne
Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission
Kennedy
New Cure for Epilepsy Promoted by Dr. King's Pills
J B Waterman of Watertown writes his daughter long afflicted with epilepsy was cured by Dr King's New Life Pills and has not attacked in over two years. Available 25 cents at C A Heiner's Byesville and WNeilley and Co's Cambridge drug stores.
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J. B. Waterman
Watertown
Long TennesseE Fight: Rawls Fights Nasal Catarrh
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee claims a twenty year battle with nasal catarrh was conquered by Bucklens Arnica Salve. He states swelling and soreness vanished after applying the salve to the sore surface. The ad touts 25 cent pricing at local druggists C A Heiner Byesville and Weekly Co Cambridge. The piece also makes a political aside about government salaries totaling 3 750 000.
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W. L. Rawls
Bells, Tenn
Iie
C. A. Heiner’s
Byesville
Wneilley and Co
Cambridge
Hill of Bowie Texas Grows From 90 to 180 Pounds
W L Hill of Bowie Texas reports a dramatic weight gain from 90 pounds to over 180 after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Dogs He claims a terrible cough and near death from consumption led to his cure after 12 bottles Now fully cured the ad promotes a guaranteed cough and cold remedy available from druggists Melner and Neiller Co with trial bottles free
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Af Hill
Bowie
Tex
Wender
W. L. Hill
Dr. King
A. Melner
Byesville
Neiller & Co
Cambridge
Outwits the Surgeon in Leavenworth Illness Cure
A woman faced an abdominal and stomach distress led to an operation, later avoided by her husband using Electric Bitters. The drug’s claimed success is celebrated as a cure for torpid liver, kidney disease, biliousness, jaundice, chills, fever, debility, nervousness, and blood poisoning. Advertises at Bresville and Cambridge drugstores. Also mentions Allens Footcase powder for new shoes and foot care options.
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Catarth
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Thos. S. Austin
Leavenworth
Ind
C. A. Heiner’s
Bresville
Nelley & Cs
Cambridge
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Oller
BoyeynTnent
Club OF
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Emma Calve
Martiake
Hick Hut
Emma Calvo
Descorpe
Neste
Lou Titoe
Emma Caltt
Standard Oil Company
Occa
Chemivek Gan
Parker
Gymatlon
Cy Billy Free
City Directory
Fred L. Rosemond
Old National Bank
David Okey
Central Bank
Robt. B. Moore
TAKE
The
New York Insurance Co
Cas
Hellaline
Mother Gray
Gray
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Ilindoo
Infante
QEAS/SRE
Dr. Shoop
Neilley and
Castori Beary
Castor
CL Speen
the Sunday School
INTER
Lennon
Lake
Memory Verner
Tiolderny
Luke Aaly
W. Stearun
James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Waley
Oley
Tennessee
Texas
Pfeyers
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