Standard Dictionary Praised by Scholars and Beekeepers
Prominent endorsements from Mabel Slaton Newcomb and Dr. G Brown-Gooda highlight the Standard Dictionary’s accuracy and breadth. Journal reviews praise its careful preparation, authoritative definitions, and vivid color plates, comparing it favorably to established reference works. Advertisements outline installment options to obtain the dictionary for bee culture and related subjects.
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Madagascar to be organized as a French province
In a Wyench senate debate Minister LeBon outlined plans to make Madagascar a province with some autonomy and vowed vigorous action against the Hova rebellion. He said a debt conversion loan bill would be soon introduced and dismissed foreign concessions while optimistic that rebellion will soon be crushed and Madagascar may prosper as a French colony.
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Coloniex
Madagascar
M. la Roche
M. M. LeBow
al LeBon
France
Beatrice Shay’s Recovery Aided by Pink Pills
In Freeport a mother recalls her daughter Beatrice facing spinal meningitis in 1896. After doctors failed to help, Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People enabled Beatrice to walk again and sleep through the night, with nine boxes taken and steady strength gains.
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Freeport
William Shay
Taylor and Han
Cork
Avenues
SBR
Beatrice
Xin
Shay
Kothee
Bhagaid
Dr. Williams
Mamama
Timas
Willipme
Wll Drag Glstr
Wasps Attack Cattle Face Prime Predation Scene
A correspondent reports on a bizarre field observation where many wasps swarm over cows, bite wings and legs, and kill flies near the backs of the herd. The account adds odd advice and health ads reflecting period sensationalism and faintly linked product pitches.
Advertisements and Humorous Bits Highlighted
A miscellany of short items and ads notes levity lines and humorous gibes. Mentions Kilduff, Skidmore banter, Denver lodging with artesian water, COSMO BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAP, No-To-Ba, and a schoolyard quip about children and teachers.
A Traveller's Testimony On Constipation Remedies
A deranged railway journey piece extols constipation as a common traveller problem and praises Dr J C Ayers Pills as a cure. It cites testimonials from J Converse St Louis and Francis H Ham towy Atlanta and claims the pills correct the habit, improve health, and prevent ailments.
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J. C. Ayer
Francis H. Hamtowy
Atlanta
Itie Ike
Ayer
Railroads face push for state and federal control reforms
A lengthy report by Edward A. Mossely highlights railroad practices, invalid accounting, and fictitious values. It argues federal and state commissions lack enforcement power and calls for absolute government control and supervision of railroad accounting and operations.
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Netional Association of State
United States
Baltroid Commissioners
Nga
National Capital
Tschairman
Mir
Edward A. Mossely
Ion
Mosstoy
Accowity
Elva
Congress
Houndland and Foot
Locke
J. L., McCneery
The Banks Draw First Blood In Debates On Treasury Bonds
The Silver Knight Watchman reports factions opposing debt policy, arguing banks want bonds for safe keeping and loan interest while the public bears the cost. They criticize Madison Lincoln policies and a new gold policy tied to Rotha child schemes, claiming the war’s burden is placed on the people.
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United States
Madison
Hawke
Lincoln
Rothachild
Senator Chandler Backs Bond Plan for Gold Standard
A senate debate highlighted Senator Chandler’s stance on the gold standard. He argued the Republican party favors a 16 to 1 old gold and silver ratio while voting for bonds to advance the single gold standard, aided by the New Hampshire senator.
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Hoar
Massachusetts
Europe
United States
New Hampshire
Chandler
Senate
Republican Party
Indianapolis
Gage
Ew Hampahire
Spatis
Tramp and Strike Questions Echo in Old Lecture
An 1879 unfinished lecture fragment by Walt Wallitan discusses wealth built on historic rapine and oppression. It argues revolutions in Europe and America arose from deep systemic injustice, warning that the United States risks decay if population misery grows unchecked.
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Walt Wallitan
Europe
America
United States
Social Destitution and Labor Crisis Stated by Wheelock
The author argues that poverty and hunger plague America as workers face wage appropriation by capitalists. He frames this as a labor crisis, comparing current misery to colonial strife and calling for action against systemic inequality.
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America
Sation
England
Aimee Ot
B. M. Wheelock
War Editorial Platform Poem Excerpt by Lowell
A compact excerpt declares a steadfast resolve to speak truth despite opposition. It asserts commitment to freedom of expression, rejects hatred, and challenges liars and cowards to fear. The lines invoke moral courage and defiance in the face of public scorn.
Unclear prose hints at tax legality and oil trusts
Jagged OCR notes mention a Supreme Court tax on profits from Standard Oil and the Senate, with wagers on its fate by conference or constitutional ruling. references to Muldoon Brady and other names appear fragmented amid debate over legality.
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Senate
Siger
Standard Oil Trusts
Washington
House
Bapate
Supreme Court
Silver Knight
The Paotha Blockade and the War of Menu Cards
A dated critique argues the long war wears on by waiting and procrastination, claiming more death than direct battles. It shifts focus from posters to menu cards as a modern, tasteless yet timely art form that may dethrone sentimental relics of past conflicts.
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Paotha
Baltimors
Fac
Zinesuch
Triad Immigration Figures and Irish Emigration Note
The account notes that in Tir 1897 only 4,000 remained. It states Irish arrivals to the country and that about half were returning emigrants who had gone home. The reduced exodus from Ireland affected life conditions for those staying.
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Triad
Tir
Ireland
Evacuation fears as Spaniards may leave Santiago
Dispatches indicate anxiety that Spanish forces evacuated Santiago before American lines closed in. Reports say a small western suburb of Santiago was abandoned and Spanish troops possibly retreated toward Habana. Miles arrives, reviews front, while naval plans shift to new eastern operations and Puerto Rico cruise.
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Shafter
Aundry
Santiago
Halnbn
Shuster
Miles
Siboney
Yale
Alger
Admiral Sampson
Tampa
Charleston
New York
Watson
Juan de Port Rico
Miles at the Front in the Santiago Bombardment
The Newark Brooklyn and Indiana opened fire on Santiago after range finding shots. The two hour bombardment damaged a powder storehouse in the city. A flag of truce appeared as warships ceased firing. General Miles and Rear Admiral Sampson arrived with the Yale at Siboney in rain.
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Cuma
Santiago
United States
Newark
Signas
New York
Brooklyn
Indiana
Shatter
Shafter
Toon
Yele
Nelson A. Miles
Sagastur Resigns as Spanish Cabinet Talks Peace Terms
Sagastn tenders his resignation to Queen Regent MaAnim amid Spain's peace terms in Washington and Madrid. The United States demands Cuba and Porto Rico with a Caribbean port, a 248 million indemnity, and retention of the Philippines as security. Resignation signals possible cabinet reconstruction focused on military influence. Tax on indemnity bonds requires a new 50 cent revenue stamp and additional stamps per dollar of bond value.
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Sagastn
MaAnim
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Canaries
Philippines
Senor Sagasts
Wasnixaron
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Wedding match draws attention in literary circles
The piece notes the betrothal of Jean Charcot and Jeanne Hugo stirring public interest among Lutetian blue-stocking circles. It mentions the upcoming wedding date as undecided but likely stylish, with many chic attendees anticipated at the ceremony.
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Yent
Brough Blueside Kingdom
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised As Constitutional Remedy
An old classified style notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 750. It repeats the claim and lists Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Hentover free offer and a Philadelphia address. A Cosmo Buttermile soap bath is advertised as soothing and fragrant.
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Hall
Open Letters From Jessim E Grrex Denmark Iowa
Readers cite relief from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for menstrual and ovarian issues. Letters from Jessim E Grrex and Hagar Harpy describe long illnesses improving after use, including reduced pain, improved energy, and regained ability to work and walk.
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Jessim. E.grrex
Denmark
Iowa
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