Cotton markets and ocean of global cotton growth discussed
The article surveys cotton price manipulation fears, rising global acreage, and new growing regions from Africa to Asia, noting higher acreage in Nyassa, Egypt irrigation projects, and potential competition with the United States. It also urges teaching swimming in schools as a life skill amid waterborne transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Star
South
United States
Berlin
Togo
Kamerun
German East Africa
Sangoa
Lagos
New Guinea
Nigeria
Nyassa
Africa
Mason
Asia Minor
Morocco
Borneo
Brazil
Egypt
Aboukir
Nile
United
Louisiana
Virginia
North Carolina
South America
The Amenities of War and Historical Accusations
The piece contrasts Russian and Japanese war accusations following Valangai and Port Arthur events. It argues war is grim and cannot be ornamental and notes Rockefeller’s possible role in global mine control. It ends with a quip about a New York woman’s claim on mice and mosquitoes drawn to music.
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New York
Valan‘gai
Port Arthur
John D. Rockefeller
Russia
Chronicle shifts stance to Republican endorsement
The Chicago Chronicle announces in its July 12 issue that it will advocate Republican principles and candidates. It critiques Mr. Bryan and the Democratic ticket, accusing it of populism and lack of democracy, while praising South Carolina for defending white supremacy and noting mixed reactions from other papers.
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Chicago Chronicle
Chronicle Republican
United States
Judge Parker
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Parker
Democratic Party
William J
West Virginia
Chicago
Kansas City
Brsan
Panes Tepceneataty
South Carolina
Troy
Y. Times
Williams speech hails Roosevelt policies as people’s will
The speech at the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis praises President Roosevelt for intervening in the 1902 coal strike restoring order in Chicago and New York. It cites actions against Northern Securities, the Panama Isthmus project, Philippines pacification, protection of citizens, and the Perdicaris rescue as outcomes the public wanted.
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Chicago Record-Herald
s7Bourke Cochran
N. Y. Tribune
Pueblo
Cleveland
Bryan
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
John Sharp Williams
Washington
Chicago Inter Ocean
Chicago
New York
Roosevelt
Northern Securities Company
Panama
Philippines
Ion Perdicaris
Morocco
Perdicaris
Parker and party split over money plank dents campaign unity
The piece critiques Judge Parker as bold yet imprudent for delayed money policy, noting Republican shift to gold and silver Democrats’ hostility. It cites Washington finances showing a surplus after canal and Louisiana Purchase items, plus jokes and speculation about Davis’s age and possible cabinet picks.
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Judge Parker
Indianapolis Star
Parker
Bryan
Washington
Congress
Sam
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Davis
West Virginia
David B. Hill
Chicago Chronicle
Amusing Concert Incident with Thomas Preston Brooke Band
An elderly country couple attends a New England tour concert filmed by the Chicago Chronicle. The crowd laughs as a rural observer exclaims with enthusiasm about the famed band and its musicians. The stage presentation and uniforms create a dazzling scene amid the audience reaction.
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Thomas Preston Brooke
New Engiena States
Chicago Chronicle
Opera House
Ond
Uncle Reuben Attends Concert Thrills at Shiloh Recall
A delighted old man cheers a lively town concert as Brooke conducts a stirring march. He proclaims Seth Tibbitts and his fiddle inferior, then endures the anvil chorus from Il Trovatore with blacksmiths and electric canons. He flees after the cannon volleys exclaiming rough memories of Shiloh.
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Brooke
Lucky
Manda
Seth Tibbitts
Reuben
Il Trovatore
Shiloh
Soldier from Herkimer Proved Alive After Antietam burial
The story recounts William H. Lewis of Herkimer New York a Civil War veteran who was reported dead after Antietam and buried in Sharpsburg Maryland. He survived after being captured and later discharged for surgical disability though the war department records had him dead. He later proved he was alive to receive pension.
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William H. Lewis
Herkimer
N. Y
Mr. Lewis
Albany
Fair Oaks
Seven Pines
the Wilderness
Bull Run
South Mountain
Antietam
Lewis
National Cemetery
Sharpsburg
Washington
War Department
Pension Department
Daring Landing Party Under Farragut to Gather Rebel Intel
In July 1864 a twelve man squad from the Oneida led by Lt Cotton and Engineers Hall Clancy and Southard landed near Fort Morgan. They avoided firing, captured two Confederate soldiers, endured sand and thirst, and returned to Farragut’s fleet with prisoners and valuable intelligence.
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Farragut
Oneida
Thomas H. Stevens
Charles 8
Cotton
John Hall
Thomas Clance
Charles Southard
Bureau of Navigation
Sharpe
Fort Morgan
Clancy
Southard
Lieut
Mr. Hall
Lieut. Cotton
Atlanta
Viders
Lieut. Brown
Seventh
Alabama Cavalry
Alabama
Cushing
Mobile Bay
Eugene Orr
Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath Lesson Summary
A 1904 Sunday Bible School note outlines Elijah’s drought lessons from Chebar Cherith to Zarephath. It highlights Elijah obeying God, feeding by ravens, and a widow miraculously providing meal and oil, with the drought ending only after God’s word is fulfilled. It emphasizes faithfulness, obedience, and God’s care.
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Gilead
Ahab
Israel
Jordan
Zarephath
Zidon
Elijah
Elen
Chronicle
T'Peter
B.C
George Grove
Samaria
Cherith
Zerephaih
Tyre
Sidon
Jezebel
Bijan
Jesus
Josh
Ezek
Quotations and Gossip From Various Newspapers Haunts
Patchwork of comic lines and brief chatter from Chicago Journal New York Weekly Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Tribune and Illustrated Bits shows light wit remarks about money sleep charity and engagements. The snippets mention a man with red nose a ring gift to a child and a leap year engagement.
Riddles and Wordplay Missing The Point In A Humorous List
A collection of pun riddles and wordplay jokes questions about dread sun grocer hear dew mist Ben Hur cambric watch dog letters supper etc presented as light entertainment in a dated column style. The piece compiles brief quips with homophones and seasonal word twists for amusement.
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Rider Haggard
Lew Walace
Ben Hur
Humorous Exchanges and Snatches of Gossip Across Papers
A collage of playful dialogue and light quips from multiple papers. Snappy banter about leap year politeness, neglectful incidentals, and innocuous social observations alongside short exchanges about family visits and uncertain ages.
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Miles
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Miss Clinkey
Jong
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Miss Cunkey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Goodart
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Chicago Journal
Indianapolis
Mr. Nuwed
John
Cincinnati Enquirer
Browning
Greening
Maud
Archie
Irene
Chicago Tribune
Hicks
Wicks
Somerville Journal
George
Mabel
Lulu
Chicago American
Nibbles
Smiley
Stringer
Elderleigh
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