Acetylene lighting and cultural notes in one era
A mixed historical clippings page discusses acetylene gas for home lighting offering cheaper, brighter, cleaner illumination with safe pilot generators from ACETYLENE APPARATUS HFG CO. It also notes Sarah Bernhardt and other notables connected to honors and jewel beliefs, plus various brief anecdotes from London Tit-Bits and Kurper’s Weekly.
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Koright
St Il
Renable
Apparatus Hfg. CO
Michigan
Argentie
Chicago
Potatoes and Bread Spy Up Against You For a Tip
A Welden, Yi woman credits Grape-Nuts with reversing a severe stomach ailment and weight loss after other foods failed. She reports rapid strength gain, restored appetite, and relief from headaches and distress, saying the product is a godsend to her family and urging readers to try it with the road to Wellville tie-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welden
Ani
Poseim Co
Cattle Creek
Mick
Wellville
Drowning on Norfolk excursion train at open draw
A Kinston North Carolina excursion train plunged into a thirty foot water opening on the Western Elizabeth River branch. Six hundred fifty passengers on another Rocky Mount train were delayed and avoided the fate. Divers rescued victims as doctors rushed to the scene.
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Norfolk
Kinston
N.C
Elizabeth River
Offelaly
Atlantic Gonat Line
Bardonsieas
Hia
Rocky Mowat
Rocky Mount
Isis City
Portsmouth
N. C
Augusta
Charleston
8.C
Jacksonville
Fla
Baltimore
Philadelpha
New York City
Fall Roads
C. I. Riggs
Ireman
W.F. Moris
Greensboro
N C
Neixibor
NYC Deputy Police Chief Lindsley killed with fiancee near Bennington
Rutland official Harris Lindsley and his Chicago fiancee Miss Eve Ion P Willing died at Pike's Crossing when their Manchester to Williamstown auto was struck by a Rutland Railroad train from North Bennington. Willing and Lindsley had planned to marry next week. Chicagoan Ambrose Cramer and chauffeur J Adamson were thrown clear and injured.
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Rutland
Vi—Harris Lindsley
New York City
Eve Ion P. Willing
Chicago
Pike's Crossing
Bennington
Manchester
Vito Williamstown
Mass
North Bennington
Miss Willing
Mr. Lindsley
Ambrose Cramer
Fonting
Fonting Nephew of Miss Willing, and J. Adamson
Man murdered on homeward trip near Bonneville Ore
J L Anderson of Kansas City was killed near Bonneville while returning home to his mother’s plea. He died from repeated blows to the head with an iron bar. No motive or killer identity found. A pocket letter from his mother urged him to come home. He was about 22, neatly dressed despite signs of tramping.
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Bonneville
Ore
J. L. Anderson
North Prospect Street
Kansas City
Anderson
Mass Landslide Traps Dozen in Allentown Quarry
A massive limestone slide at the Mill A quarry of Lehigh Portland Cement Co. in Ormrod Allentown area crushed twelve Slavonian workers and injured several others. Twenty five men were at work when the rock fell after heavy rains, leaving a 100 foot wall and a crushed floor. Rescue crews freed eight bodies before nightfall. Five physicians treated the injured. some families chased to the scene as foreign workers’ deaths prompted shoreline of grief.
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Allentown
Mill A
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Ormrod
Austria
Reacts
Hunger Riots Spread in Andalusia Amid Famine
Massive hunger drives peasants to storm towns in Andalusia demanding food. Farms sacked, livestock slaughtered, and residents flee to Seville and Cordova as authorities deploy troops with cautious restraint. About one million people are desperately hungry, with 100000 starving.
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Andalusia
Madrid
Spain
Cardova
Osuna
Butopa
Utrera
Maron
Jerez
Seville
Cordova
Drowned self at Chenango River after strange behavior
Wilbur Saxton, a substitute clerk at the Binghamton Postoffice, walked to the Chenango River and drowned himself in three feet of water in full view of bystanders who did not intervene. He had recently arrived from Saultaria Springs and had acted strangely for several days. no motive is known.
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Binghamton, N
Wlbur
Saxton
Binghamton
Saultaria Springs
Tremor Stuns Multiple Cities With Strong Quake
Central Mississippi Valley tremor alarms St Louis and Cairo as the 11 pm shock rattles windows, doors, and dishes. Reported felt from Cairo to Owensboro with two distinct jolts in Owensboro and Henderson. Memphis and Paducah also affected. no major damage reported.
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St. Louis
Weather Bureau
Inlinois
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Cairo
Springfield
Yalrview
Memphis
Brownsville
Tenn
St. Charles
Lnstitute
Owensborough
Henderson
Evansville
Ind
Americans and Reds in clash near Micogs Mexico
Reported clash between American colonists and Indians near the village of Micogs about 100 miles southwest of Tampico. Several Americans and Indians killed. A detach ment of Rurales sent to the disturbance. Minas Viejas hacienda identified as starting point. An American named Starr rode eight hours to reach Micos and wire Governor for aid.
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Tampico
Mexico
Micogs
Here
Minas Viejas
Micos
Starr
San Luisa Potosi
Outlaws' Band Rounded Up In Waverly Tenn Case
Nine men and two women tied to the Owens gang have been arrested in Waverly Tennessee now held on charges of numerous burglaries murders and extortion across the Mississippi Valley over twenty years. James Hawkins led the raid hired by J L Jones a Waverly merchant swindled of 1500 for protection. The gang is alleged to have harmed planters across Missouri Illinois Kentucky Tennessee and river regions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Horr
Ideai Owen
Waverly
Mississippi Valley
James Hawkins
J. L. Jones
Ufe
It 14
Missouri
Ilinoia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi River
Owens Gang
Plan For Ending War Envoy Write After Long Conference With Honsa
The Tokyo cabinet convenes to decide on a Roosevelt-Rosen peace plan offering arbitration. The proposal would have The Hague Court arbitrate disputed points such as indemnity or Sakhalin and seek a treaty in Portsmouth without delaying the war. Baron Rosen approves, while Emperor Nicholas and Russia unsure, as Japan signals consent and readiness to accept arbitration.
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Portsmouth
N. J
Petce
Roosevelt
Baron Rosen
Oynter Iay
Nicholas
Tague Tribunal
Min
Tokyo
Thussia
Sea of Japan
Fineutial
Denmity
Sakhalien Island
Hague
Hoaghe
Hain
Baron Roxon
Japan
Mr. Witte
Intel
Sakhaden
Ure
Iree
Takahira
Witte
Tokio
Curzon Resigns as Viceroy in India Fight For Arms Control
In London a bitter clash between Lord Curzon and General Lord Kitchener over Indian army control culminates with Curzon resigning as Viceroy. Earl Minto is named successor as Curzon’s wife Mary Lester returns to private life. Separate notes report Daniel Kean’s death in Cumberland Maryland and a Brooklyn woman shot by a 12 year old with Westward aims.
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London
Lord Curzon
India
Lord Kitchener
Tord Roberts
Dextroyer
Mary Lester
Chicago
Wilnor Peeresyen
India Office
Earl Minto
Express from New York City crashes into trolley car in Cincinnati
Three men are killed and ten injured when a through express from New York City to Cincinnati on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern crashes into a Winton Place trolley car in Winton Place suburb. The dead are Hubert J. Smith William Tueting Jr and an unidentified man.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
New York City
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Winton Place
Hubert J. Smith
William Tueting
Joke Causes Two Drown During Boating Party Incident
Chicago dispatch reports a boating party on the Rock River faced tragedy after rough play. Herman Mello of Mo tine and Benjani Brooks of Osco drowned when friends overestimated water depth and threw two young women overboard, leading to a fatal scramble and additional drownings.
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Chicago
Geneseo
Gaye
Herman Mello
Mo- Tine
Benjani Brooks
Osco
Rock River
Mellinarta Brooks
Norway Referendum Vote Dwarfs Sweden Split
Complete returns from the Norwegian referendum show 68 200 votes for dissolution and 18 against it. The result excites leaders of the Starthing and draws intense interest after the robust turnout.
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Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Stauthing
Artist Bouguereau Dies in Paris at Eighty
Paris report states renowned painter Adolph William Bouguereau died in Rochelly at age eighty. The brief notice mentions New York City figures Captain Reilly and a threatened interval machine incident, with scant readable details beyond the death.
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Pariy
France
Adolph William Bou HuUereau
Ia Rochelly
Nalice
Capitan Reilly
New York City
Sporting Brevities From Coast to Coast Races and Races
The New York Yacht Club hosted its annual cruise while Alfred G Vanderbilt led the Lonora hunt at Newport. Westchester C C won the Point Judith Cups in polo. Sidle Mac claimed the Empire trotting stake. Motor paced racing saw Menns Bedell triumph, and Westchester’s second polo team beat Stadron A decisively. A French entrant Felix suffered a fatal run over. Olympic Golf Cup went to Western Pennsylvania golfers. Vanderbilt Cup events were set for Newport, and notable incidents included a fatal looping accident at a West theater.
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New York Yacht Club
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Newport
Westchester C. C
Sidle Mac
Surle
JC Buffalo
Menns Bedell
Font Metta
Stadron A
Kigruu
Stockholm
Sweden
Bululog
Felix
Pennsylva
Chreatzo Thiks
Jon Tieob
Astor
Yvaedt Nourumalil
Dy W. Maloney
Witte Pulis
Pra Kramer
Iver Tannsen
Dan Pie
Tee Fang Chayeies Tohart
Tour Butler
Two Convicts Reprieved In Jersey Capital Case
Edward F. Tapeley and Nicolo Marco were to be hanged in Jersey Island XL but were reprieved amid agitation against capital punishment.
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Edward F. Tapeley
Nicolo Marco
Jersey Ily
Prominent Figures in 19th Century Politics and Arts
The fragment outlines remarks on figures such as Mark Twain, Witton Laid Clowes, Vincent dinds, and Roosevelt, noting naval critique, musical events, and political discourse. It references occasions with the Grand Duke, Boston Symphony, and various personas in art and governance, though many names are garbled.
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Mark ‘Twain
Sotstal
Witton Laid Clowes
Aml
Anieculhaneoas Weiter
Qead
Seustor Sturgis
Mulne
Vincent Dinds
Boston Symphony
Grand Duke
Tia of Rassby
Wes Coutin
Sterna
Balthwath
Drestien
Skogma
Ctesehamit
Paeseng
Linkeau Socity of
Women Daienducte Au
Mas
Tas O'Connor
Parthvoieat
Cnt Ne
Vesa
Wirstl- Ingtus
Outrageous stallion clash near Unahway shocks farmers
Report describes two thoroughbred stallions locked in a wild battle on McKenzie road near Clark farm in Unahway. A driver, George Helo of Milburn, was pulled from his wagon as the chestnut horse leaped fences, wrecking harness and injuring both animals, while onlookers used pitchforks to separate them and prevent further harm as a touring car witnessed the chaos.
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Rand
Outekirts
Unahway
George Helo
Milburn
Heno
Weno
Iitros Mobile
William Bodine Plans Orchard Defense Against Disease
William Bodine, bookkeeper and paymaster of the Wood foundry at Florence, owns a peach orchard with about 1000 trees. He claims his crops remain in prime condition while neighboring orchards are damaged by the San Jose scale. Bodine says his skill will prove decisive for all growers facing the pest.
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William Bodine
Wood Foundry
Florence
San Jose Senate
Mr. Bodine
Lost Speech in Dentist Chair Sparks Hospital Transfer
Mrs. Kate Owens of Millville lost her voice after a dentist administered a pain drug during tooth extraction. She will be moved to a Philadelphia hospital for treatment as doctors investigate the rare reaction.
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Kate Owens
Millville
Hae
Freight trains hinge on air brake safety limits
The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs tighter rules for air brake use on freight cars amid recent accidents and loss of control. Discussions focus on ensuring all cars are properly equipped and under engineer control to prevent derailments and crashes.
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Comemerece
Wholesale prices realigned in New York dairy market
New York dairy price sheet lists standard quality milk at 24 cents per quart and varied pricing for creamery products, state dairy goods, and related produce. It covers eggs, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and livestock with numerous itemized per unit costs and regional references.
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New York
Notten
Jerata
Aloreev
Vancy
State
Penn
Ceresseea
Benna Marrow
Lima
Shore
Jersey
Duluth
Farm mortgage growth eyed in irrigated West lands
A leading Cincinnati life insurance firm with nearly 40,140,000 in farm loans is touring the West to assess irrigated land investments. The treasurer says demand is thin in settled West regions, seeking new fields, with Colorado and Utah irrigated lands seen as attractive. Water law in Colorado promises steady income for settlers, aiding interest and principal payments.
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Wielita
Kan
Colorado
Utah
Whiter wheat crop safety and early spring outlook
The report notes the wheat crop beyond danger with spring wheat nearing critical stages to avoid disease and rain damage. Government figures estimate total wheat at 7,000,000 bushels, surpassing nearly all harvests except one. Iron and steel sectors show progress, while wholesale drug firms in Canada seek a $6,000,000 capital expansion. Manufacturing activity expands with strong West Line trade and ongoing transportation improvements.
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Canada
St. John
Nob
Mineral Springs in America Grow Through Time
The article notes about 1000 mineral springs in the United States with 800 to 900 used commercially. It states annual production near 60 million gallons and value around 9 million dollars. It recalls the 1831 first U.S. spring catalog listing 21 springs and mentions rising number of American spring resorts.
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United States
America
The Newest Women And Their Changing Roles
A fragmented snippet notes women’s shift from traditional nursery duties to active leisure pursuits. It highlights a growing expertise with golfing and card games, contrasting past domestic tasks with current social trends in a breezy, pictorial tone. The piece suggests evolving modern roles for women.
Mistaken For Poachers In Scotland River Incident
Two sons of Henry Phipps, the millionaire, on Beaufort Castle grounds, fired toward occupants of a boat on the Beauly River believing them to be poachers. The boat landed, three men fled, while a gillie was wounded in the face and seriously injured. The injured man was taken to the castle for aid, then transported for further care.
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Henry Phipps
Malilionaire
Beaufort Castle
Beauly
Gillie
Lonion Mail
Lost and Found Column Ad Sparks Gossip and Irony
A collection of ragged quotations and jokes spirals around a mock Lost and Found ad. A Bucklin Kansas City Journal note about a deserting husband adds a sharp sting of irony to the collage. The piece blends editorials and ciphered quips with provincial humor.
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Kansas City Journal
Cuticura Claims Quick Relief for Eczema on Hands and Ankles
An advertisement touts Cuticura products as curing severe eczema after three years of suffering. A testimonial from S. B. Hege describes itching, raw skin on hands ears and ankles easing after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, claiming a complete cure. A separate note from a missionary criticizes pewter vessels for Holy Communion due to perceived material prejudice.
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S. B. Hege
OK. R
Washington, B.C
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Grand Chancery
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Jownla
Sarah Bernhardt
Duchess of Orleans
Mary Antoinette
Duke of Coburg
St. John Brodrick
Clarence Mackay
George Keppel
Orecon
Far West
Guild's Lake
Ray County
Jewel Mayes
Ceee
Dockery
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Argus
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Lindsley
Africa
Germany
East Africa
Lamsdorff
St. Petersburg
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Cleveland
Mentor
Twentieth Century Limited
Dinddsley
Twelfth Regiment
James
Louis Jensen
Trans
Crete
Conta
Joseph
New Orlon
Central Park
Nore Nua
Bagutemens
Ty Maelolin
Fagee Wong
Gers
Marsivall Islands
Sydney
Av Haperkil Uhite
Molersburs
Plehaiths
Viste Stuanier
Mrenrtent Tink
Palrbahs
Cathalle Stmnes School
Ateneo A
Cue Haven
Ava'anche
Bhock
At. Lacie
Cajrona
Paducah
Mississippi River Cave
Predidant
Russia
Honsa
Hende
Curzon
Kitchener
Czar Vroclaimus von Apseibly
Czar
Peterhof
Daniel Kean
George A. Kean
Cymberland
Cathiarine Dorng
Brooklyp
Witt
Philip Bishop
Widd West
Joke
Wen
Boating Party
Chesbro
Spit Hall
Freeman
Ducky” Wolmes
Twuggins
Washingtons Suhlings
Sec
Mullin
Charley Wickman
Washingtons
Cor Lus
Bernbird
Lissote
Walter Clarkson
George McBride
Straus
Pitsburg
Boston
Transfield
Pittsburg
Lajoie
Ruston
Jenin
Murnane
Hrouguereau
New Jersey
R&d Bank
Justice
Freehold
Otto
Charles Khan
Joseph Moore
Willams Pope
Rue
Strong
Stokes
Daly
Vineland
LE. R. Johnstone
Allee S. Morrison
Elizabeth Preyz
Dorothy Caterson
Elizabeth Pens
Mary Krennen
Allen
Mixa Gertrude McKague
Standard of Boys
Army
Standard Oil Company
Hamilton
Plainfield
Jne
San Jose
Irwin F. Mather
West Jersey Academy
Bridgeton
Uat
Branin
Ines
Stephen J. McElwee
Tve Veury
Riverton
Davetown Tsaptista
Kyou
Cumberland County
Elmerttl
Townslip
Bordentown
Perth Sorboy
Flenington
Gwenty Miles
Brass
Mare Alurake
Arcea
Baren of
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Jude
Great Britain
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Australasi
Hungury
New Orleang
Boeing
Manulieduying
Tnersteing Jyeth
Suuthuia
Numerou
Phice
Tauber
Tamber
Delaware
Mineral Water News
Lady's Pictorial
Lfe
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Ign
Lydia E. Pinkham
Eay Howe
Tonerlett
Annie F. G. Hyland
Chestertowed
Lydia
Pinkham
Lizzie Hinkle
Salem
Hyland
Mrs. Hinkle
Pound
Grandma Jones
Minnie Royer
Oregor Reveh Fens
Toyere
Gresham
Viaitina Crionds
Greshaw
Talluck
Connemara
Ireland
Paris
George Stephenson
Engish
N. Y.B
Dr. Hilne
H. Biurve, Ltd
Arch
Phila
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T Transbaikal
Piso
Jax
Trinity Springs
Tnd
Brown County
Melvin MM. Page
Vige Optical Co
Erle, Po
Doan
Treatyen
Wouter Milburn Co
Hudula
Saie
Erice
Per Bor
Ifuder
Phila-delphia Tress
Wales
Biotches
Evra
Ankies
Juatant Nolles
Speedy Core
Cuticura
Ilelad
Nie
Churchiman
Sume
P. Fiske
Sterling Remedy Co
Origgists
A. Paxton Company
Mart
Suaevert Thompson
Walar
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