Around the World highlights and notable events
A collection of brief items: San Bernardino machinist Omer Sheldon dies after a fall from a pepper tree. eighteen months without rain ends in Mohave region. Harriet Beecher Stowe memorial proposed by Baltimore’s black community. ex Senator George W. Jones dies at 52. Miss Caledonia McCall of Florida active on republican committee. New York tailors strike escalates for contract renewal. Joseph Myers, a Charlotte absconder, arrested in New York. Bulawayo dispatch reports Matoppo Hills clash with Matabele losses on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Caledonia McCall
Republican National Committee
Canton
St. Louis
Nebraska
Thurston
Miss McCall
Washington
Congressional Committee
Normadic Hotel
Fires Burn Across Vancouver Area Near Whitcomb and Goshen
On the Northern Railway flames threaten barns fences and ties between Whitcomb and Goshen in Vancouver with two blazes at Vancouver consuming a house and a steamer. Heavy smoke hampers seaport navigation while timber along the Frazer river may soon burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Whitcomb
Goshen
Vancouver
Frazer River
Spokane
Sugar bounty payments likely to be issued at 64 cent rate
The sugar bounty claims totaling 5 million dollars will probably be paid without delay at about 64 cents on the dollar. Secretary Carlisle approved Commissioner Miller's decision denying three Alabama claims for 15 thousand dollars. The denials were based on the requirement that the license holder must also be the sugar producer, a condition not met by Gen. John O Scanell Frank Webb and Walter Southon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Miller
John O. Scanell
Frank Webb
Walter Southon
Alabama
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An early 20th century promotional notice offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's catarrh cure. It lists F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and endorsers West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin druggists. Claims price is 75 cents per bottle and praises Hall's family pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Heavy Floods Cause Wide Damage Across States
Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts cause extensive damage in Ohio and Colorado with notable loss of life in Colorado and heavy property damage in Ohio. Wheeling and Sistersville report serious harm to oil fields as rigs derricks and tanks are washed away. In Macedonia a Greek insurgent advance near Kara Tauri leads to Turkish retreat. Turkish forces pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Colorado
Wheeling
W. Va
Sistersville
Macedonia
Athens
Salonica
Kara Tauri
Moasa
The Bermuda Sold to Capt Brown of London for 45000
The Bermuda, formerly the steamer Bermuda, was sold to Capt. Chas. H. Brown of London for 45000 with 10000 paid down. Camp McLaurin Jackson Miss awaits as 200 white tents are pitched for the national guard encampment opening July 29, featuring 30 companies totaling 1000 men under Major-General Billups of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Cuba
Joan D. Hartsaga
Chas. H. Brown
London
Camp McLaurin
Jackson
Misg
National Guard
Billups
Columbus
Sphin Seeks Fast Boats for Cuban Waters Purchase
Sphin, tied to Admiral Jose Marcia Beranger family via Captain Hina, holds a Spanish government commission to inspect River St Lawrence fast boats for potential use in Cuba. He praised the steamer Passport, a rapid lake vessel, and plans to buy it after the tourist season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hina
Jose Marcia Beranger
St. Lawrence
Cuban
Tragedy at Alabama picnic ends in gun duel
Near Letchatchie Lowndes County Alabama a quarrel over a flying Jennie ride sparked a pistol duel. Dave Gunter Means and Oneara Gilmore were killed. six others injured including three women. Curfew enforcement in Arkansas City results in a fourteen year old girl fined for being unescorted after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letchatchie
Lowndes County
Alabama
Dave Gunter
Burnett
Means
Jennie
Gunter
Oneara Gilmore
Arkansas City
Seth Tower Proposed in Chicago to Rival Eiffel Structure
Chicago plans a 1150 foot high, 300 foot square base tower to be built on the old baseball park site. Seth Tower Co they say will open a theater restaurants searchlights and aerial feats with fourteen elevators. The project vows to surpass Paris Eiffel Tower in design and magnitude. President D R Proctor leads the incorporated company with $800000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Seth
D. R. Proctor
Baseball Park
Paris
Fire destroys extensive docks at Whitehall Lumber Mills
A fire on the docks of the Whitehall Lumber Company mills burned thousands of feet of high grade lumber, with losses estimated at $175,000. The timber is owned by Mosher, Ward, Hines, and others, with the Hines Lumber Company of Chicago described as the heaviest lender. Buckinghams Dye for the whiskers is praised as a top dye for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Cheboygan
Mich
Whitehall Lumber Company
Mosher, Ward, Hines
Hines Lumber Company
Cicago
Unfermented Grape Juice Advocated For Home Use
There is no more healthful drink than the unfermented juice of grapes whether freshly squeezed or bottled for future need. Home bottling is simple and affordable for all who have grapes and those without may obtain them at two cents per pound.
Shadows of Daguerre and the Picturesque Past
A reflective piece recalling grandfather’s old photo era and Daguerre's dawning photographic art. It contrasts past shadows with later ideals, noting how men were once seen differently and foreseeing a bloom into fuller beauty as time passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picter
Daguerre
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Advertised to Create New Men
The ad claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla began to create new men and cleanse complexions, noting thousands of people faced the camera with blemish free skin after purifying blood. It asserts the remedy remains powerful with an unmatchable record, despite imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
60 Years of Cures and Home Made Remedies
A historical excerpt details home preparations for grape juice and cordial making with steps for pressing straining boiling and bottling. It cites fallible instructions on juice clarity and preservation and mentions Ayer medicines as standard remedies once accepted for exhibition at the World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Failures in Poultry Raising Show Need for Diligence
The article argues most poultry ventures fail due to neglect and lack of constant, systematic effort. It urges careful study of bird habits, disease prevention, and full-time management, especially for large scale operations, noting the difference between managing a dozen hens and a hundred fowls.
Poultry business urged to rely on hard work and care
The article asserts that all successes in life stem from diligent effort and prudent judgment, applying this principle to the poultry industry. It emphasizes steady attention and practical sense as key factors in achieving reliable results and avoiding feeding disasters.
The Male in the Poultry Yard and Breeding Impact
The article argues the male is crucial for spring and future laying stock. It explains that cross breeding with scrub males weakens traits, while selecting strong sires improves pullets and market chicks. Breeding focus should balance dam and sire quality for higher profits.
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Mirror
I’armer
Rouen and Pekin Ducks Compared for Size and Suitability
The article compares Rouen and Pekin ducks noting Rouens resemble wild mallards, grow rapidly, and are hardy yet heavy in gait, while Pekins from China are creamy white, weigh 12 to 18 pounds, and are prolific layers. It also mentions water needs and cost efficiency for duck farming. A separate Colonial paper discusses the Bahamas sisal industry history and credits Sir Ambrose Shea for commercializing it, with about 12 000 acres planted and an expected export of 6000 tons this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouen
Pekin
China
Colonies and
India
Bahamas
Morris
Bayley
William Robinson
Henry Blake
Newfoundland
Ambrose Shea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ghort
The
Telegraph
Omer Sheldon
San Bernardino
Mohave
Baltimore
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Jones
United States
George W. Jones
Dubuque, Iowa
New York
Joseph Myers
Charlotte, N
Bulawayo
Laingé
Matoppo
Thomas Walker
San Francisco
William Watts
Walker
Watts
Fiooda
Mississippi
Sphin
Chiago
Rouen and
Pekin Ducks
Mr. Baird
Miles
W. B. Makinson Company
Kissimmee, Fla
EANTD
Gruger & Pace
Albany GA
J. A. Barr
South Bend
Ind
Baird
Dr. Miles
Miles Medical Co., Bishart
Jacksonville
Frotel
Geneva
Forsythsand Cedar Sts
Jacksonvil
Fle
L. Owens
John F. Stratton
E. Oth
Louisville
Tonen
Winrensmirit
HarpeMan
Wat
Li Hill Tonic
Wintersmith’s Tonic
Arthur Peter & Co
Wintersmith’s
Balt
Louisville, Ky
State Horticultural Society
Iast
A. H. Manville
Glen St. Mary
Fla
IT Growing
TIMES
DeLand
E. O. Painter & CO DeLand
N.N, U
Lippman
P. PB. P
ALL
Davogiers
Lippman Bros
Sole Proprietors
Savannah, Ga
Hi Iyos Waal
Pactory Direct
Ludden & Bates
New York City
Wifkico
Lange
Lotte
Udden & Bates
Fifth Ave
N.Y
Savannah
Gamoencher Abicon
Calarabas
Waveman
Als
Otis Rea Anaken Faleen
Aga
John B. Stetson University
WJ. F. Forbes
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