Pan American Exposition at Buffalo details and scope
The Pan American Exposition at Buffalo features an electric tower of 409 feet, thousands of lamps and searchlights, elaborate decorative lighting, and hundreds of fountains across 33 acres of courts. It aims to display nineteenth century progress with exhibits from Western Hemisphere nations, opens May 1st, and will run six months at an estimated total cost near 10.4 million dollars.
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Kts Donai- Bani
Niagara
Western Hemisphere
United States
Buffalo
Delaware Park
Paid to Keep a Secret in Enamel Trade Contract
Aloysius Massman, a Louisville artisan formerly of Cincinnati, signs a five year contract paying him 2000 dollars annually by six major enameling firms to keep secret the bathtub enamel formula his father discovered thirteen years ago. He quit his Louisville job after a dispute over the secret, to prevent competition. Carrier pigeons travel up to 1980 yards a minute with favorable winds, averaging 1210 yards per minute in calm conditions.
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Louisvile Artisin
Aloysius Massman
Louisville
Cincinnati
Ysus
Lewis Massman
Thirte Fne
Massman
The Only Fear Duel Sparks Ridicule
In a sharp exchange a European duelist taunts a practical citizen with mockery over fighting. The citizen responds he is not afraid to die but dislikes being made ridiculous, revealing a clash of bravado and prudence.
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Washington
Minerals on Pretoria Farms Discovery
The Pretoria area farms prove rich in coal copper gold and diamonds with potential for major mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Danish Prince Carl to Enter British Navy
Princess Maud and Prince Carl of Denmark plan naturalization in England and naval service. The couple wed against royal wishes as the Prince chose the English princess over the Dutch match. The Prince’s mother opposed the union, while Maud is King Edward VII’s daughter.
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Charles of
Denmark
England
Edward VII
Holland
This and That: Witty maxims and stark wartime image
This and That offers a collection of quips on professions manners and law with a grim wartime vignette. It juxtaposes barbers carpenters dentistry and legal pursuits against a haunting account of a young girl found dead in a captured Boer laager.
Funston Rewarded With Brigadier General Rank In Regular Army
Gen. Fred Funston has been appointed brigadier general in the regular army by the President, amid praise for his capture of Aguinaldo. He is the youngest general at 35, with potential to rise further, while rivals in the War Department faced strong opposition to his promotion.
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Kaneane
Mads
Fred Funston
Aguinaldo
Lloyd Wheaton
Jacob H. Smith
Funston
Leonard Wood
Agui- Daldo
United States
Washington
War Department
Miles
Kansas
Department
Rootdown
Reorganized Army
Tle
Gen. MacArthur
Philippines
Palawan
Manila
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
Salisbury
England
House of Commons
South Africa
Lord Salisbury
Far East
Balfour
House of Lords
Far East tensions prompt warnings of a shifted balance
The article warns of a volatile Far East, with Russia in Manchuria and Britain disputing the Manchurian treaty, while Japan eyes its stakes. It notes risks of war between Russia and Japan and a broader dismemberment of China provoking rival powers, plus domestic unrest in Russia and political strain in Britain, Rome, France, and Spain amid anti clerical campaigns.
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Far East
China
Russia
Manchuria
Great Britain
Japan
The Queen and Her English Satire at Dinner
Hawthorne, a quiet guest at a formal English dinner, faces a probing question about the queen’s autograph letter. He delivers a witty retort on language, saying the queen has a perfect right to do as she pleases with her own English, revealing his quick tongue.
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Hawthorne
England
Mr. Hawthorne
Indian Missionary's Story of a Cure at 68
The piece recounts Rev. G. H. Thompson’s life among Choctaw and Creek Indians, his kidney trouble leading to diabetes, and his claim of being cured after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the almanac and the pills, calling them a God-send and endorsing their efficacy for Bright's Disease, Diabetes, and Dropsy.
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Little York
Ind
G. H. Thompson
Indiana
Arkansas
Western Prairies
Prairies
Wagoner
Indian Territory
Chicago
Dodd
Bright
Lady Plantaganet Gingham and a pink silk shirtwaist
A snappy exchange compares Nellie to Lady Plantaganet Gingham and offers a pink silk shirtwaist. The ad copy then shifts to medical advice about drying catarrh and touts Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for nasal complaints with a mail order trial and drugstore availability.
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Nebjesse
Nellie
Empty bottle blocks drink habit, says old chorus
A Richmond Dispatch quip traces the barrier to drinking to an empty bottle. The exchange features Pat and a caller, highlighting a simple but pointed moral about temptation and restraint. The old joke underscores the lure of alcohol and the danger of empty vessels.
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Pat
Hichmond Dispatch
Lane's Family Medicine Promises Daily Relief
An 19th century ad style note touts Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowels aid health, gentle liver kidney action, headache cure, with prices of 25 and 60 cents. A later joke references a drug store clerk and a curious substitution question from Yonkers Statesman. Also promotes Mrs. Austin pancake flour claiming wife happiness. It notes 1898 German child labor figure of 544,283 under 14 in industry.
Permanently Cured Nerve Nansen Article Promos
An old fragmented notice advertises Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Regenerator offering a free trial bottle. It also promotes Nickel Plate Road travel to Pan American Exposition in Buffalo with low settlers rates to Oregon, Montana, Washington and Northwest destinations via Fort Wayne and Fort.
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Kline
K. E. Eline
Arch St
Philadelphia
Rock Island Announces Cheap Colorado Excursions Plan
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway proposes joint cheap excursion rates to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo with June to October travel, plus east-bound trips from Colorado points every Thursday. Rates include one fare plus seven dollars or thirty one fifty round trip, with limited return by October thirty first. Joseph Jefferson to be featured in Ladies' Home Journal coastal fishing trip story with photos.
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Rock Island
Colorado
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Seation
Western
Southwestern
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Chicago
Missouri River
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
United States
Rock Island and Pacific
Joseph Jefferson
Ladies’ Home Journal
Florida
Pan-American Exposition Opens May First 1901 Buffalo
The Nickel Plate Road promotes the fastest route to Buffalo Exposition Gates with opening May 1 1901 and rates in effect April 30 1901. Daily Express trains offer convenient travel both ways. Contact Asterlin or Hamilton via Fort Wayne Indiana offices.
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Buffalo
Exposition
C. A Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Exposition Gates
Do. A. Asterlin
R. J. Hamilton
C. A. Asterlin
T.P. A
Unusually Lucky Wigg-Tis He Lucky
A brief line from the Cleveland Leader questions Wigg’s luck and wit in a playful note about his fighting spirit with his last match. The column pokes fun at his stance and suggests unexpected fortune in his edge.
Coughing Leads to Consumption and Patent Remedies
A chaotic collage of old ad copy claims and dubious remedies. Kemp's Balsam promises instant cough relief with free samples. Piso's Cure for Consumption is touted by a Mrs Robbins as life saving. various dyes inks grains and foods are pitched with generic testimonials.
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Kemp
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich
N. Y
Hails Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Blood and Mucous System Action
An advertisement promotes Hail's Catarrh Cure as a remedy taken internally to act on the blood and mucous membranes. It offers free testimonials and lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as makers, with Druggists selling at 75 cents.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
C. Wa
Young physician vows to cut side whiskers after inheritance
The Indianapolis Press reports a young physician who inherits money from a forgotten uncle. He plans to spend the first 15 cents of the fortune on having his side whiskers chopped off, signaling a playful take on future plans and personal image.
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Cone
Indianapolis Press
Grain-O grain drink offers coffee substitute benefits
If coffee harms digestion and disturbs sleep Grain-O provides a healthful alternative made from pure grain. It claims to be as pleasant as coffee, costs about 4, and suits both children and adults. Also mentions Mrs Austin's pancake flour for breakfast.
Excursion Tickets Sold for Students in Fort Wayne Area
Will sell excursion tickets to students holding certificates from school principal at one and one third fare for the round trip during Easter Vacation. Tickets available day before closing, the closing day and the day after, return limit covered by vacation period. Contact nearby agents C. Asterlin IT. P. A. or R. J. Hamilton, Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
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C. A. Asterlin
IT. P. A
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Fort Warne
The Duty of Mothers and Lydia Pinkham Advice
A vintage discussion on mothers guiding daughters in health matters. It cites Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynne Massachusetts and Mrs. August Pfalzgraf of South Byron Wisconsin describing a daughter cured of irregular menstruation and pain after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The piece touts the product as unmatched for regaining female health.
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August Pfalzgraf
South Byron
Wis
Mia Pinkham
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St. Petersburg
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France
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Spain
Ely
C.aize
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Lane
Yonkers Statesman
Germany
Sugar Cape
Nickel Plate Road
Oregon
Montana
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Great Lakes
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Portugal
Vis
St. Jacobs Oil
Brats
Ono
Grrr
Tomo
Lucas Countr
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Copyey & Co
Rane J. Cheney
Decemme
Nethaniel Lee
The
DR. Burt
Dr. Bart
Bart Remedy Company
Port Wayne
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