Navy Strength Growth and Global Naval Race
United States naval spending for 1906 rises to 114 million dollars up 17.4 million from 1905 with 45.3 million for expansion. The nation builds battleships and cruisers at a record pace, rivaling Britain as Japan and other powers expand fleets. The article argues future ships will be larger with twelve inch guns and emphasizes the cost and need for expert marksmanship and range finding.
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United States
Morton
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Germany
Italy
France
Austria-Hungary
Brazil
Argentina
Navy Department
Ohio
Virginia
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Louisiana
Connecticut
Lord Nelson
Port Arthur
Perry
Lake Erie
Chile
Venezuela
Colombia
Mexico
China
Brooklyn
United States Navy
New York Times
Do Men Know Women What Extent the Sexes Can Understand Each Other
Edward Bennett comments in The Passing Hour noting Solomon called women an enigma and that understanding depends on heart and intelligence. He argues misreadings stem from pride, not lack of insight, and that both sexes misunderstand each other yet understand one another surprisingly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bennett
Solomon
Darby
Joan
Watermelon Theft Ends With Jay Gould Settlement
While building the Rutland and Washington railroad in 1852 Jay Gould faced a claim from Mrs. Ann Dineen after her farm patch of watermelons was stripped by workers. Gould refused at first but agreed to pay after the confrontation by the Castleton river when she threatened to toss the clothes and stole fruit. He required she come to his office the next day to finalize the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Rutland & Washington
Rutland
Eagle Bridge
N. Y
Castleton
Ann Dineen
Phonetic Slips in English Place Names Across Regions
A London Chronicle correspondent laments phonetic laziness in pronouncing northern English places and cites examples from Lancashire Cumberland and Essex. He recalls misnaming Ulverstone as Oost n and St Osyth as Topsy, highlighting locals quickly adapting to easier forms. The New York Tribune notes the same issue among Londoners.
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England
London Chronicle
Lancashire
Oost
Ulverstone
Urswick
Cumberland
Aspatria
Spethry
Essex
St. Osyth
Topsy
New York Tribune
Woman Turns On Self in Veiled Social Remark
A woman declares she prefers not to compare with another woman she deems homelier than herself who has yet to be born. The remark reflects judgments on beauty and self perception in social circles.
Tempers and warmth cited in old saying on love
A historic quip notes that nothing equals a woman's warmth except her temper, reflecting lighthearted gendered humor from the era.
Sandholm Drug Co offer for eczema and dandruff cure
If you cannot procure Sandholm's Eczema Lotion and Dandruff Cure from your druggist or barber, write Sandholm Drug Co. Des Moines Iowa for express prepaid shipping. It claims to cure when other medicines fail and lists eczema pimples acne old sores ring worm blood poison dandruff scalp trouble falling hair and nervous trouble with lotion 1 dollar and soap 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandholm
Sandholm Drug Co
Manhattan
Des Moines
Iowa
Some Men Are Born Troubled Hunt For Trouble Marriage
A concise proverb reflecting on how trouble follows some people whether by birth, choice, or alliance, suggesting varied paths to personal distress.
U S Agriculture Endorses Salzer Oats Promise Big Yields
The U S Department of Agriculture issues its strongest endorsement for Salzer's New National Oats noting yields in 1904 ranged from 150 to 300 bushels per acre across 30 states and urging farmers to try for even higher results in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Salzer
Farmer
Speltz
Emmer
Salzer’s
Victoria
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Man Proposes But Fails To Woo The Fair Sex Often
A humorous note suggests that a particular man makes proposals but seldom follows through, leaving interest in romance unsatisfied among the women of the community.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Colorado
Africa
Brancero
Mall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Hiss
Srm
Wapixe
Kixzann & Manvix
Hall
Canada
Ottawa
J. 3 M. MacLaughlin
Box Watertown
South Dakota
Virginia Farms
K. B. Chaffin & Co., Inc
Richmond, Va
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