The Chicago Platform Reviewed and Arraigned in Vigorous Terms
Ex President Harrison receives enthusiastic support at Carnegie Music Hall New York on August 27. Chauncey Depew and David Hill deliver vigorous speeches attacking Bryan and discussing preservation of the gold standard, federal authority, and the dangers of silver currency proposals. Harrison defends Constitutional power, warns against Democratic platform, and urges unity to avoid repudiation and fiscal instability.
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Harrison
Carnegie Music Hall
New York
George Francis
General Harrison
John Wanamaker
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Depew
David Hill
Rochester
Chauncey Depew
Bryan
White House
Seraleen Party
Mr. Depew
Gen. Harrison
Republican Party
Chicago
United States
Peter the Hermit
God
Ree
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Congress
Passengers in a Tube Best Rapid Transit System
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes London’s Greathead tube system. A circular car runs in a 60 foot underground tunnel with air, smooth motion, and no accidents. It requires no surface disruption and disturbs no rights or property. Londoners praise it as the simplest and best system.
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Pittsburg
New York
London
Henley party tale of Abercrombie and Miss Vernon
At Henley a houseboat party gathers as Abercrombie poses as a poet to charm Miss Vernon while his friend Wedgewood is absent. A river rescue reveals his courage, exposing the deception. Vernon’s anger turns to cautious forgiveness as a year later a diamond ring marks the donor’s return.
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RS. Skimpley
Henley
Wee Wedgewood
Newgate
Mr. Skimpley
Frederick
Varsity
Mrs. Skimpley
Fred
Oxford
Marie
Sirs. Skimpley
Miss Vernon
Mr. Abercrombie
Keessomsbi
Wedgewood
Mr. Abercromble
Abercrombie
Missernon
Vernon
O Eggs
Ank
Tom
Arfad
What Dry Rot Is
An answer from the Forestry Department explains dry rot as a form of fungus growing in timber. It produces tiny threads that fill cells and may form fruiting bodies like toadstools. Moisture supports growth, but well seasoned wood resists. drying in a dry kiln kills fungi and spores and prevents further attack.
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Forestry Department
Eating Slowly in Troy Times Opinion
The article argues hurry in eating causes dyspepsia, noting bolting food harms digestion due to poor mastication and saliva. It explains two thirds of consumed food is starch and must be converted to sugar, mainly by saliva, and that saliva in the stomach stimulates gastric juice. It urges teaching children to eat slowly and setting a good example.
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Troy Times
Hair Used As Elastic Backing In Warships
A recent finding shows hair packed between ship plates over the past year or two, serving as an elastic backing to metal. It is also used as a fender mounted over ship sides to prevent scraping at docks, replacing rope cushions in many cases.
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Treasury
England
Gresham
Mr. Bryan
William J. Bryan
France
Germany
Mexico
Temple Bar
Washington Star
Pete
Mike
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