Steam Heat and Colds Then Plague in History
A pharmacist notes steam heat triggers annual cold outbreaks as warm rooms and slow radiators raise susceptibility. The World’s Work recounts the 14th century Black Death and a modern Manchurian pneumonia plague, detailing Dr. Strong and Dr. Teague’s autopsies and the study published in Manila.
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China
Europe
Manchuria
Richard P. Strong
Oscar Teague
Mukden
Manila
Money From Chicken Farm
Mrs Annie Beasley built a California poultry business from a cottage flock to a multi acre ranch. She started with one goose and seven hens and expanded to eight houses. Prize birds sell for 25 dollars per show and eggs fetch 3 dollars per setting, while hens still eat milk oatmeal and corn.
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Annie Beasley
California
Los Angeles
Tango Craze Grips Edinburgh Ballrooms This Season
The Scots are swept by tango as the rage in Edinburgh dance halls. The article notes tango replacing waltz and two step, spreading across Scotland, with authorities predicting Argentine import will dominate programs. Teachers praise tango as beautiful yet demanding talent, while Edinburgh instructors remain conservative in teaching methods.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
R Ainburgh
Holland's vicissitudes from Prince William to Queen Wilhelmina
One hundred years after William Frederick, son of William V, led Dutch forces against the French in 1793 94 the Netherlands fell to French rule and Orange exile. In 1813 a revolution restored Holland, and William I the prince became king. His descendant Queen Wilhelmina presently reigns.
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Holland
William Frederick
Prince of Orange
The
Hague
F William V
Orange
Netherlands
William
Wilhelmina
Tell College by Her Kies
A satirical note quotes Wile Deschamps praising college kisses from Smith Harvard Bryn Mawr Vassar Mount Holyoke, contrasting dorms with playful metaphor. The piece then shifts to Australia where voting by post faces renewed adoption debates in the House of Representatives.
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Wile Deschamps
Smith College
Harvard Annex
Mount Slolyoke
Australia
House of Representatives
Tre Qypen
Westchester lunch tale links Davis and Gouverneur Morris
A travel luncheon story recalls Richard Harding Davis and Gouverneur Morris being seen together at an inn. Morris flatters the landlord by naming his companion, prompting the landlord to try to appear impressed as he recognizes the name but confuses the acquaintance.
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Westchester
Richard Harding Davis
Gouvernor Morris
Davis
Mr. Morris
Mr. Davis
Govverneur Morris
Morris
Dangerous Medicinal Drugs Debate Prompts Medical Reform Talk
Dr. B. C. Keister advocates banning manufacture and sale of all opium containing drugs to stop morphine production and even prohibits alcohol as a drug. He claims 23 percent of doctors are morphine addicts and urges doctors to debate the issue while advising patients to choose non opium pills if available.
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B. C. Keister
Origin of Carmania name linked to Kirman province siege
The great passenger steamship Carmania gets its name from Kirman or Carmania, the Persian province’s chief town. In 1796 Agha Mohammad Khan of the Khajar dynasty besieged Kirman, captured it, and ordered 70,000 eyes of inhabitants counted by his dagger point, a brutal act cited in history.
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Carmania
Kirman
Asia
Agha Mohammed
Kajar
Kaiser’s Remarkable Hunt With Diamond Reward
The kaiser shot 43 wild boars and 17 stags at Konigswuster haus near Potedam in hours. He slept in a shooting-box by a windmill and asked the miller to stop it for one night. The mill stopped the mill and the next morning the kaiser sent a diamond scarf-pin as thanks.
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Kaiser
Konigswusterhaus
Potedam
Coast Erosion Alarms Wexford Harbor Authorities
The Wexford harbor commissioners were informed of serious erosion on the English coast. Captain Boggan reported the end wall of the pilot house collapsed from the sea and his dwelling faced threats as waves broke beside it. A committee was named to inspect the pilot station from the commissioners’ tug and report findings.
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Wexford
Eng
Boggan
Thousands of Dollars From Scraps of Time Waste Basket
A persuasive plea urges youths to pursue practical education via a correspondence department offering Skyline Simplified Shorthand, Practical Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Arithmetic, Grammar, Writing, and Telegraphy. It highlights historic figures like Lincoln and Washington to motivate self-improvement and business-ready skills.
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Abraham Lincol
George Washington
Notice to Patrons From Local Shoe Maker
A shoemaker named Avg Maneth announces relocation to the rear of Cameron State Bank and thanks patrons for past support. Phone or location details appear unclear but indicate continued service at the Cameron area.
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Cameron Sta Bank
Cameron State Bank
Maneth
Calvert Expands Auto Fire Apparatus Fleet
Calvert Texas announces a new auto fire fighting machine and a full hose equipment purchase. The upgrades aim to cut the city’s fire insurance rate from 64 to 32 cents, improving protection and response capabilities.
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Calvert
Texas
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsements and Offer
A dated testimonial from F. J. Cheney Co and local National Bank endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure and promises solvency for obligations. The ad claims internal delivery with direct action on blood and mucous surfaces, listing price seven six cents per bottle and a free sample offer. Includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes availability from doctors.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Tolgdo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank of Commerce
Rai 8
For Skin Diseases Hunt's Cure Guarantee
A brief note advertises Hunt's Cure for skin diseases with a buy one get one guarantee claim. The fragment warns the product may fail to cure and includes vague consumer guidance.
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