Heat and light from farm crops and alcohols
The article argues that removing the tax on denatured alcohol could spark a new industrial era centered on rural benefits. It cites potatoes and other crops as sources for industrial alcohol, enabling heating, lighting, and power for farms and homes, with coasted production possible through cooperative distilleries under supervision.
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Philadelphia Record
Union
Germany
Army
Deak
New Parisian lingerie fashions for 19th century undergarments
The article describes Paris lingerie trends featuring chemises, drawers, and petticoats in matching fabrics, with nainsook and fine batistes. Silk-like, cotton fabrics named silk nal-sook and silk chiffon are highlighted, with extensive lace, bell sleeves, empire cuts, and ribbon accents. Nightgowns, dressing sacks, blouse waistcoats, and lingerie petticoats are outlined with intricate trimming and shaping details.
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Paris
The Alarm Clock Foretells a Lover's Death
In a haunted room Raleigh dies just as a clock chimes the moment his wife Lora died years before. The alarm’s ring coincides with her death minute, revealing he knew she was his wife and he is ready to join her, his last look serene as life ends.
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Raleigh
Lora
Naleigh
The
Denaturing Alcohol Debate Cites Wood Alcohol and Pyridine
Dr Wiley argues that restoring undrinkable alcohol would cost more than re creating pure alcohol. He cites adding ten percent wood alcohol and one percent pyridine as an effective denaturing method. The bill allows discretion on denaturing ingredients by internal revenue tax officials.
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West Indies
New Orleans
Boston
Brooklyn
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New York
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Texas
West
Dr. Wiley
Wilson
Secretay Wilson
Wiley
Internal Revenue Tax
Question of Roses and Rival's Violet Ambitions
A speaker contemplates rivalry and romantic uncertainty as the beloved may wear red roses, white roses, or violets tonight. The narrator listens for footsteps and prays fortune reveals the lady's choice, while the heart trembles waiting on the stair.
Mary’s Age Hidden by a Lamb Riddle
A playful riddle states Mary had a little lamb thirty years ago. The lunch chop line implies the lamb is from Mary’s own past, so Mary is thirty years old.
The Popes Wardrobe Employs Many Women
A Vatican staff of many women preserves the Pope's wardrobe in pristine condition. No spot may mar his white garments and even brief wear dulls their freshness. Men are excluded from this task and only delicate materials are used, including silk in summer and a special fine cloth in winter.
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Vatican
Vineless Potato Fraud Reported by Pullman Firm
A fraud order targets Vineless Potato Company of Pullman Illinois for promising Vineless potatoes that grow above ground in 60 days. W. D. Darst, the advertiser, was barred from using the mails. He offered to lease growth rights for 25 dollars and sell unlimited territory for 100 dollars and marketed potatine at 4 50 a package.
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Record-herald
P’otate Company
Pullman
Departments of Agriculture, Justee and Post Office
W. D. Darst
Ieepse
Pure Food Law in the Philippine Islands
The report notes a scheme by some Chinamen to defraud whiskey buyers. They remove the bottle label, drill a small side hole, extract whiskey, substitute a color similar liquid, fill the hole, and reseal with the label. The article highlights the risk and calls for enforcement of pure food measures.
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Philippine Islands
The Cook Cut In Recalls a Four Week Stay
In a tense exchange the mistress asks how to phrase a recommendation. The cook interjects with a blunt plan to state she stood the place four weeks, aiming to cover industry, neatness, and culinary remarks without explicit detail.
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Marie
Cod Fishing Season Profit for Sixty Ton Vessel
A sixty ton vessel with a twelve man crew can earn about two thousand two hundred dollars in a season at cod fishing.
WANTED WORKERS AND OFFICE HELP FOR RAILWAYS AND SHIRT WAIST HOLDERS
Stenographers wanted to start at 358 salary with rapid dictation skills. Railroads seek 100 firemen and brakemen with training. pay 810 as fireman rising to 20 as engineer and 70 as brakeman rising to 120 as conductor. Also advertise Felix Corset Co offering a shirt waist holder touted to prevent tearing, order details.
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Brooklyn
Ors
Felix Corset Co
Pine Street
New York
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