Advertising Contract Shakes Up Chicago Firms
The N K Fairbank Company plans the largest advertising contract through Mahin Advertising, securing all media including newspapers and streetcars. Mahlin, as president, and J H Snitzler, secretary treasurer, boast rapid growth since Dec 28, adding forty eight clients totaling about 200000 dollars yearly. They will relocate to larger offices at the New York Life Building. Frederick Thompson, 76, died of heart disease while getting a shoe shine on a San Francisco street. the bootblack chair remained unaware until the tragedy.
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Chicago
N. K. Fairbank Company
Mahin Advertising Company
John Les Mahlin
N. K. Fair+ Bank Company
J. H
Frederick Thompson
San Francisco
Carter
Engraved Diamonds and Railway Dreams Across Seas
The piece discusses regraving diamonds into artistic forms such as a circular stone with a pansy design and a single-diamond ring with intricate exterior engraving. It notes breakthroughs enabling diamond drilling and stringing with pearls, and mentions proposed English Channel railway links. The column then shifts to advertisements and miscellaneous lines about tonics and cures and a vague old quotation.
Messages on feminine health and Lydia E Pinkham guidance
A letter excerpt urges mothers to educate themselves on menstruation and health for their daughters. It cites Mrs Pinkham’s advice service in Lyon Massachusetts and includes testimonials from Miss Carre M Lams and Mrs NaMaIz Adkins praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief of painful, irregular menses and improved general health.
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Big Beaver
Mich
Mars
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
MiSs. NaMaIz Adkins
la Due
Postmaster General implements new Cuba money orders fees
A March 1 order from Postmaster General Heath sets Cuba money order fees equal to domestic rates.US Army paymasters will handle Cuban soldier payments with receipts from individuals. Captain Charles H. Marple nebraska infantry recovering from typhoid fever plans to rejoin his unit. Reports of renewed Indian trouble at Leech Lake are dismissed as whites' rumors.
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Cuba
Alger
United States Army
Charles H. Marple
Third
Nebraska Infantry
Washington
Marple
Savannah
Norristown
Leech Lake
Minn
Indian Bureau
Mercer
Wauhington
Javane
War Department
McKinley Reads War News and Navy Plans Outlook
March reports from Washington detail President McKinley’s engagement with the Georgia machine and the navy department’s move to form a four ship fleet for service in the Philippines. Manila advices say Filipinos tire of war and hostilities may end soon as Madrid signals a peace treaty ready for ratifications. The transport Grant will bring home only sick and discharged, while the Florid and two Hue steamers will become United States transports to return volunteers. General Brooke to discharge regulars who enlisted at the war’s start and re-enlist volunteers to fill vacancies. News also notes ex-Secretary Sherman’s improvement, Secretary Alger’s Montréal trip, and adjournments in Delaware, Utah, and California legislatures without senators.
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Merck
Alger
Montreal
Canada
Sir William Home
Canadian’ Pacific Railway
United States
Hague
Washington
Madrid
John Sherman
Phillipines
Puller
Brewer
Supreme Court
Paris
Mercer
War Department
Nebraska
Phillipines Vis
Suez Canal
Navy Department
Navy
McKinley
Georgia
Philippines
Fromi
Manila
State Department
San Francisco
Cane
Quartermaster’s Department
Wea Hue
Brooke
Sherman
Alger Kee
Montréal
Cubs
Delaware
Utah
California
Cube
Siney Lei
Tris
Bovey
Oregon
Geo. P. Bemis
Omaha
Neb
West
Ocean
Tn Ocean
Yyman
Omaha Loans and Trust Co
Western Farm and City Loans
W. J. Connell
Omehba
Nton
Clarkson
C. J. Smyth
A. S. Churchill
Sonsrad
J. Kay
Omah
I. Hee
Kay
Gontamn
Geo. P. Bet
Toma
B. J. Kay
Court, border talks, and naval notes cross 1900s pages
The report covers a two week recess for the U S Supreme Court and promotions at sea, along with diplomatic talks on an Alaska border modus vivendi. It notes Yellowstone snowfalls threatening wildlife, civil and Spanish American war dating, Puerto Rico uprisings rumors, and revenue receipts. It also mentions postal weight controls and mall handling practices.
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United States
Eupreme
Winfield. Schley
Executive Committee
Fredoric Emery
Russell Hastings
Massachussetts
John Pauncefote
Alaska
Ervin
Yellowstone National Park
Lenley
Navy Department
Texas
Supreme ‘Court
Congress
Gleams of phosphorus rich stone attract attention
The article discusses the long known property of a phosphorescent stone and why its value hinges on proper cutting to maximize its luminous quality. It notes many remain unaware of this trait and that the stone’s light emission is best showcased when cut to enhance its dominance.
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