Reclamation Work to Be Demonstrated at San Diego Exposition
The San Diego exposition will host a full reclamation display showing irrigation methods for turning desert land into productive farmland. Experts will explain how waters from reclamation projects are allocated without waste and how barren areas become green, with a demonstration field and practical details for western states seeking settlement and development.
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Montena
Tidahy Nevaia
Colorado
New Mesxico
Arleona
Utah
Washington
Chin Exposition
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San Diego Exposition Promotes Immigrant Opportunities
The Seaboard is highlighted along with the arid states pictured as rich in resources and opportunity for immigrants, a message the San Diego exposition aims to demonstrate and emphasize to visitors.
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Seaboard
Luxury imports rise as nine month totals reach highs
The commerce secretary reports growing import values in nine categories led by art works and diamonds. Nine months ending March show art works up to over $5,000,000, diamonds and other precious stones near $25,900,000, and laces, feathers, perfumes, cigars, and wines all posting gains. Overall figures indicate a new high, with year to date totals tracking above last year’s levels though below the peak year 1900.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
William ©. Redfield
Lota
Mbreiderio
De Caldwell's Syrup Peppermint Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts De Caldwell's Syrup Pepem for constipation and digestive ills. It claims permanent relief by training stomach and bowels, with testimonials including Lecia Wood of North Carolina. Pills or syrups offered at 50 cents to a dollar, with money-back guarantee and free samples on request to Dr W Sh Caldwell 417 Washington St Monticello Tenn.
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Byrup Pepein
Man Dundrede
Lecia Wood
Little River Academy
North Carolina
Dr. Caldwell
E Byrup
W. Sh Celdeell
Washington Bt
Monticello
Pialigd Hou
Art works values under tariff act noted for 1900
The article compares art works and precious stones valuations under the tariff, noting the year 1900 figures and changes since the tariff act. It cites totals around 11,000 for Cremenda and similar stones and contrasts 55,000,000 and 90,000,000 figures from prior years, with emphasis on free import status for older works and textiles.
Cheaper 10 Be Bachelor Than Man of Family
Congressional testimony by Clyde M. W. Tavenner of Illinois argues the current tax system burdens the poor with family, while wealth pays little. He cites the Payne Aldrich tariff, sugar taxes, and broad consumption levies to show a millionaire bachelor pays less per capita than a working man with a family.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Clyde MW. Tavenner
Illinois
Tavenner
Rogland
Waele Sam
Barbara Prietchie burial to take place on Memorial Day
Frederick Maryland reports the burial of Barbara Prietchie and her husband John C Prietchie. Their remains were moved from Old Reformed Cemetery to the mausoleum at Mount Olivet and will be buried with ceremonies on Memorial Day.
Singers Sparse Praise For One Another
A brief remark notes that singers seldom praise each other. The comment hints at competitive dynamics within the music community and questions of mutual support among performers.
Menocal Installed as Cuba's President in Havana
May 20 reports the inauguration of General Mario Menocal as president succeeding Jose Miguel Gomez with Enrique Varona as vice president. Menocal, born 1868 in Jaguey Grande, studied in Washington and at Cornell, rose from private to general, aided Americans during the Spanish evacuation, and later presided as Havana police chief. Varona, born Camaguey April 13 1845, studied at Havans University, taught philosophy, served as deputy to the Spanish cortes, and led the conservative party with Woods administration.
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Havana
Mario OG. Monacal
Jose Miguel Gomes
Enrique Jose Verona
Menoral
Jaguey Grande
Mantanzas
United States
Military College of
Washington
Corns University
Corte
Nicagian Canal
Cuba
Santa Cruz
Revolu
Camagues
Woods
Tie
Congergative Party
Edna Fin Kohmen's Alterative at Palace Pharmacy ad
Dated wartime style ad touts Edna Fin Kohmen's Alterative as a remedy for asthma fever and tuberculosis like illnesses. It claims postoperative relief and includes a testimonial tone with a list of ailments and a Seattle area pharmacy reference.
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Pacific Estate
Waal- Liege
Ingeekt
Love Letters End In Comic Courtship Collapse
A tale of Gus Pickering and Sara Travers begins with whirlwind romance after a village dance. Intense exchanges of letters lead to a feud over possession and the humorous breach of promise scare. A planned exchange backfires and ends with their letters looted by boys, spreading across the county.
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Gus Pickering
Sara Travers
Bern
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Sara
Madge Walker
Gua
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Bure
Guy
Travers
Katharine Ward and Mrs Murphy Poet and Niece of Cardinal Farley
Katharine Ward known for children poems has been identified as Cardinal Farley’s niece. Mrs D Francis Murphy, wife of a Philadelphia textile magnate, writes under a pen name and has drawn wide attention for her poetry on mothers and children. Both travel across the United States with their husbands.
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Katherine Ward
Cardinal Farley
D. Francis Murphy
Philadelphia
Three School Strikes Reported Across Cities
Three children strikes occurred within weeks across eastern cities. Pittsburgh pupils walked out near the local superintendent’s office, Boston youngsters joined a several hour stoppage, and last week New York’s Stuyvesant High School faced a disruption affecting a dining room area after a wreck.
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Pittsburgh
Boston
New Yorks
Stuyvesant High
Scattered Remnants Describe Ailing Strikes And Unclear Activities
Fragmentary notes speak of tensions around air quality and meal quality with a grievance discussion among workers. Mentions a cow tit tee on grievances and a trial style approach with strikers. References to children and a cellar labeled Hiling. Details are sparse and ambiguous.
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Hiiling
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