Aged Inventor Aims for Multimillion Tie Patent
George Gates of San Jose California, age about sixty, is poised to become a multimillionaire by selling patent rights to his concrete railroad tie reinforced with barbed wire to an eleven railway syndicate for 17 million five hundred thousand dollars. Gates worked ten years on the idea, tested ties, and finally cast barbed wire strands into the concrete to improve resilience and elasticity. A modest Ottumwa born man, Gates lives in a cottage in San Jose and appears as a hard working Yankee type.
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Rise of Rabinowitz The Penniless Immigrant Turned Banker
A Russian born immigrant Rabinowitz rose from near poverty to dominate finance in New York. He arrived about age twenty two with limited English and became a reporter before rising as deputy to Kruger's U S commissioner and later banker. By 1906 he presided over the Bank of Discount, enabling the merger that formed the Northern Bank of New York.
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Commander Sims reprimanded for overstep at London banquet
Commander W. S. Sims of the U S Navy faced public reprimand from President Taft after a London banquet speech where he pledged full support of the United States to Britain. The incident prompted concern over unintended foreign offense and the need to maintain careful international relations.
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Ohio elects Atlee Pomerene to U S Senate from Cantons legacy
The Ohio Senate race ended with Atlee Pomerene of Canton winning the seat to succeed Dick. A lawyer aged forty seven, Princeton graduate, Pomerene has served as city solicitor and prosecuting attorney and was Harmon’s rival for the nomination. He will assume office in Washington with a married life noted.
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Ways of Serving Chicken and Dishes From Leftovers
Instructions for turning chicken into croquettes salads and soups with recipes including chicken a la Marengo giblets on toast and croquettes. Steps describe browning pieces in butter and olive oil then finishing with tomato sauce mushrooms and cream based gravies.
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Washington Birthday Entertainments with Red White and Blue Decor
The piece outlines festive ideas for Washington Birthday celebrations including decor and edible treats. It suggests drums and cocked hat-shaped boxes for nuts or candy, small flags as place markers, fondant cannon balls, cherry decorations, and a child friendly surprise cake. It also offers a pineapple lemonade recipe and a cottage cheese sandwich as a light accompaniment.
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The Limit of Depravity Headlines Review
A critique notes varying degrees of wickedness in crime headlines and questions the sensational framing of infant abduction versus theft, suggesting the term babe as especially monstrous to evoke tears.
Guessing Shakespeare Quote Places in Don Juan Roots
A fragmentary exchange ponders the origin of the line Hope springs eternal in the human breast. The speaker jokes about its appearance in Don Juan and debates attribution without firm evidence.
Turkish Progress and the Scutan Dervishes
A brief note mentions Turkish progress and the whirling dervishes of Scutan relating to the grievances of the strikers in Java.
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Elijah Appears in Israel and Faces Jezebel's Reign
A historical religious study outlines Elijah's rise under Ahab and Jehoshathat, his flight from persecution, his drought and famine era, and the widow of Zarephath story. It notes Elijah's prophetic mission, faith lessons, and the miracle of restoring the widow's son, shaping Israel's reform.
The Judgement Day and a Male Masquerade Parade
A determined man in an elaborate masquerade outfit walks the street attracting police attention as a suffragette rally ensues. The incident highlights gender role tensions and the push for women’s rights. A suffragette wife later helps resolve the scene.
Comforting scene at wedding as best man calms groom
The best man tries to steady the groom who shakes with nerves before marriage. The groom cites fear of the unknown and having never been married. The father-in-law reassures him, while a playful exchange ends with a remark on expressing a woman’s self in one word.
Tuberculosis Day Plans Involving Churches And Ministers
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis conducts an investigation with thousands of ministers to measure church related TB deaths and ministerial duties. Educational materials and circulars will be distributed nationwide for Tuberculosis Day on April 30 through the national office and 450 local associations.
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Eczema Gone and Boils Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. Mary W. Ramsey relates how her three week old son suffered eczema with oozing and later boils. After three months of physician treatment she tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting rapid improvement. By seven months all traces vanished and by age two his skin was clear and health restored.
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On Street Speculation and Timing
The dialogue discusses Stockbug and his street status. The speaker asks about Stockbug’s condition and what he is speculating, noting current uncertainty about how long he will remain on the street.
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Stockbug
One's Own Heaven and Hell Says Inner Struggle Shapes Life
An Exchange piece argues each person crafts their own heaven and hell from inner torment and self awareness. It warns against overreaching with oneself and notes signs of strength and weakness. The ad cites laxative bromide cures and urges prudent self reflection.
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