General drought restricts crops across vast region
The weekly crop report notes intensely warm conditions across the Missouri Mississippi valleys and upper Midwest with daily highs reaching 100 to 107 degrees. Extreme heat and scarce rain have stressed crops, especially in western districts, while eastern areas show some relief and moisture prospects for spring wheat and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Mississippi
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Central
Rocks
Montclin
West Gulf States
Missouri Valley
Rocky
Puchtie
Tyes
Hithad
Wirlie
Mirada
Beth Dee
Apy Petates
Meetin i
Lot
Tishiy
Tre
Oegerneadb Bay
Wits
Taipei Weil
Bug
Sguasay Gardens
Frode
Vieid
Leishman Named to Constantinople Mission
J G A Leishman United States minister to Turkey who collected the long outstanding debt of the Sublime Porte to the American government has been transferred from Switzerland to Constantinople. A native of Pennsylvania and Pittsburg resident, he made his fortune in iron and steel and was reared in Allegheny orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. A. Leishman
United States
Turkey
Switzerland
Constantinople
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Shoenberger Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Steel Strike Shuts Down Major Steel Trust Mills
About 100000 Amalgamated Association workers across American Steel Company American Hoop Company and American Tin Plate Company walk out in Pittsburg area, crippling the billion dollar steel trust. Painter mill and Lindsay McCutcheon plant idle as non union strongholds, with President Shaffer pledging no wheels turn until the strike gains traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Steel Trust
American Steel Company
American Steel Woop Company
American Tin Plate Company
Combine
Painter Mill
American Stee! Hoop Company
Tindsay & McCutcheon
American Steep Loop Company
Allegheny
Star and
American Vin Biare Company
Painter
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Hoop Company
Shaffer
Teidivs
Dutsburg
Lindsay & McCatehean
Tie
Steel Hoop Company
Tainter
Tfe
Amalgamated
Stiffer
Danni
Is Education Bad For Women Opinion Sparks In Detroit
Pr Hail advocates that too much education unfits women for motherhood while President Setey Wiall of Clark University stirs debate on higher learning for women. Col Parker of Chicago warns the idea may advance after his lifetime, recalling a German scene of segregated philosophy talk.
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Hail
Setey Wiall
Clark University
Detroit
Mother Hood
Col Flow
Parker
Chicago
Germany
Independence era stocks and turtle ranch plans
Telegraphic Hrevities note 179 July 4 injuries treated in Philadelphia hospitals. Broom corn trust raises price to 120 dollars per ton. A fire destroys twenty business houses in Polo Missouri. Captain R P Thobson predicts Independence Day celebrated worldwide. A Santa Barbara man owns over one thousand turtles planning a county turtle ranch.
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Philadelphia
Broom Corn Trust
Polo
R. P. Thobson
Santa Barbara
Cal
United States Military Costs Lead Global Spend
An analysis shows the U S army costs about 1 104 per man per year with Germany next at 201 and Russia far lower. France and Russia figures are detailed, along with Austria, and notes on postal reforms and foreign trade amid broader war revenue figures and incidents in Tennessee.
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United States
Col. Simpson
Germany
Russia
France
United States Army
Austria
Souatr Agl
Catia
Catia Cata
Modi Lootts
Vine Datpe Secord
Stoss Ngs
Lalance
PLGA
Old Ice and the Clever Scandinavian Maid
A New York Mail and Express anecdote recounted a Scandinavian maid who learned to keep the icebox immaculate by discarding any leftovers each morning. She proudly revealed to her mistress that the “old ice” from yesterday had been thrown away, illustrating practical thrift and a misunderstanding of refrigeration.
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Sophia
New York Mail and Express
Wonderful Case in Indiana
Mrs Elizabeth Rorick of Buck Creek Indiana suffered rheumatism and severe pain but was cured by Dodd s Kidney Pills She reports stopping the pills weeks ago with no return of symptoms and says she is permanently cured Her case has prompted many Tippecanoe County residents to use the remedy and report strong results
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Buck Creek
Ind
Elizabeth Rorick
Dodd
Tippecanoe County
Pacemaker blamed for injury at bicycle race clash
Bridget O Hoolahan notes a pacemaker caused head and cellar bone harm at a bicycle race. She defends the action, claiming any man who interferes with a good fight deserves such harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget O’hoolahan
O'Hoolahan
Jealousy Sparks in Street Car Observation
Dialogue shows Mrs Chellus admitting jealousy as she describes her husband’s attention to women, while Mrs Caller defends him noting his behavior in a crowded street car. The exchange hints at domestic tensions and social dynamics of public spaces.
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Mrs. Caller
Mrs. Chellus
Humble Hearted Father Ponders Child’s Look
A humorous antique note recalls Mr. Homely admitting his own looks but fearing to tell his wife the truth about his new baby. He asked others to break the news gently, showing his self awareness and family tact.
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Mr. Homely
Pan-American Exposition Rates to Buffalo via Nickel Plate
Tickets on sale at all stations for a 1 1/3 fare round trip with good return in 15 days. Contact by write wire phone or nearest agent. C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Indiana No 85.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Changeable Silk Umbrella Cover Described By Friend
An unnamed speaker and friend discuss the umbrella's cover. The speaker calls it a changeable silk, remarking on how it came into possession and how it will depart, in a humorous Washington Star tone.
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Washington Star
Classified Ad: Printing Outfits and Stamps in Fort Wayne
An advertisement offers air and cushion rubber stamps and printing outfits from Fort Wayne Indiana. The notice requests readers to state their needs for pricing, with LockBox 219 listed. The Philadelphia Record fragment mentions marriage and a runaway relationship in a separate item.
One Fare Plus $1.00 Round Trip to Pan-American Exposition
A travel notice offers a single fare plus $1 for a round trip to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo via the Nickel Plate Road starting June and lasting through the summer with return within ten days of sale. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin in Fort Wayne or Rh J Hamilton in Fort Wayne for tickets. Rural Swain and Miss Belle exchange light verse in the poem.
Mrs Robbins Credits Piso’s Cure for Consumption
A Norfolk area resident Mrs Thos Robbins of Maple Street Norwich New York states Piso’s Cure for Consumption saved her life three years ago in a Feb 17 1900 testimonial.
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Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Mild Form of Insanity
A brief Smart Set quip contrasts Cranker paying as he goes with Tas wealth. The exchange notes Tas is not rich but merely eccentric in a wry, humorous tone.
One Cent a Mile to Buffalo By Nickel Plate Road
Travel offer promotes a rail trip to Buffalo aboard the Nickel Plate Road with one cent a mile fares on July 2 9 16 23 and 30 and return within three days from sale. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind or R J Hamilton Fort Wayne Ind for details.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Air Cushion Rubber Stamps and Printing Outfits for Sale
Local ad lists air cushion rubber stamps and printing outfits from Datera and similar items. Request price details by mail to LockBox 219 Fort Wayne to receive current rates and availability.
Allen's Feet Ease Powder Ad for Foot Comfort
Promotional ad for Allen's Feet-Ease powder claims it relieves tight shoes and foot conditions. It cites cures for corns bunions swelling hot and sweating feet and offers 25 cent price with free sample via Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N Y address.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
On the Wrong Trail Stray Skye Terrier Sought by Farmer inquirers
A farmer named Chaff-Gosh asks locals if anyone has seen a small Skye terrier. The speaker admits ignorance of astronomy and confuses the dog star with a pumpkin in a humorous aside.
Nickel Plate low excursion rates to western and midwestern cities
The Nickel Plate Road offers low excursion rates to Denver and Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs St Paul and Duluth Tickets on sale June 18 to Sept 10 and valid to return until Oct List. Call or write nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne or R J Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne No 95.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Col
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
S. D
St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
A Charming Time at the Party
A conversation excerpt notes a party where a speaker boasts of making every girl cry, reflecting a social dynamic and humor from Harper's Bazaar. The line captures playful arrogance and a masculine prerogative in a dated social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Pop
Harper's Bazar
Turning the Tables on Social Slights and Travel Deals
A playful item surveys social snubs and salary envy in 1900s tone. It notes a wife unhappy with her husband’s pay compared with her father’s earnings, and promotes coach excursions to the Buffalo Exposition via Nickel Plate Road at one cent per mile in July with return inside three days. It includes advertising lines for Eagle Linen Paper and cautions about youth slights.
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Alys
Newbride
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Gene Smith
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