Seaweed found new use as coastal fertilizer
New use discovered for seaweed drifting along the coast. Factories near oil refineries may mix seaweed with fish refuse to produce fertilizer. New England trials show Rhode Island value at sixty five thousand dollars this year. Likely menhaden boats collect seaweed and unload near Cape Henlopen factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
New England
Rhode Island
Menbaden
Cape Henlopen
Philadelphia Record
Money Lost on Horses in Global Turf Commerce
According to tables by sporting men over $250,000,000 is lost on the turf each year. About $50,000,000 is lost on English race courses and around $100,000,000 on Australian courses. The remainder is chiefly distributed between France the United States and British colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
A Mother's Mercy and Child Health Claims
A vintage health advertisement urges mothers to avoid harsh medicines for children and promotes Cascarets as a gentle vegetable laxative. It claims widespread harm from opiate and mercurial remedies and praises Cascarets for babies and older children, ending with ordering details and free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remgy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New
Samuel Gompers Aims and Achievements as Labor Leader
The article portrays Samuel Gompers as a cautious yet decisive American labor leader and AFL president who favored arbitration over strikes. It notes his rock-like stand during a continent-wide sympathy strike for Pullman workers, his diplomatic restraint, and his ascent from a London shoemaker apprentice to the executive head of the world’s largest labor union federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Burns
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pullman
Mr. Gompers
Federation
Samuel Gompera
London
Samuel Gompers A Labor Leader Of Unusual Power
The passage details Samuel Gompers rising from a shoemaker’s apprentice to a prominent labor leader. He learned cigar making in youth, moved to America, joined a New York organmakers union, served as delegate to the international union, and declined a State Board of Arbitration offer from Governor David B. Hill. In 1882 he became president of the American Federation of Labor and held that post.
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America
New York
Organmakers’ Union
International Union
David B. Hill
Gompers
State Board of Arbitration
Peculiarity of Snakes in Training Fades Outdoors
A trained house snake with a tame demeanor escaped in unfamiliar surroundings and fought back with bites. Upon recapture the serpent returned to its gentle behavior, illustrating a sudden wild instinct upon freedom and quick taming when restrained. The piece also notes the turkey’s American origin and global acclimatization since the 1500s.
Why They Wear the Fez and Buddhist Population
The article notes a Koran interpretation banning shades over the eyes leading to the fez's peakless form on sea and turban. It also provides an estimated Buddhist population of 435,000,000, highlighting demographic counts.
Fender Fendering for Streetcars Promising Safety Improvement
A proposal urges practical fenders on electric street cars to prevent injuries. It recommends a ground close, resilient design that stays aligned with the track amid car motion while avoiding harm to riders or from the fender itself.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement offers reward
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co claim to be trustworthy in business. Wear Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the remedy. Cure taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Prices 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Sheney
Wear & Truax
Walding, Kinnan
Victoria to Add Tea House Named America at Balmoral
The queen plans a new Balmoral tea house themed America with furnishings echoing the United States. Existing pavilions include India with bamboo and Indian matting and China with Celestial emblems in vivid colors. The structure will be ready for the next year.
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Victoria
England
Balmoral Estate
India
China
America
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
The advertisement claims drying preparations worsen catarrh and promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a cleansing soothing remedy. A trial size costs 10 cents and the 0c. size is sold by all druggists. The balm allegedly relieves inflammation without pain and can prevent nasal catarrh and fever with daily use.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Bt
The Start and the Finish Clara Congratulate Me Dear
Since we last met I have been happily married Maude with all my heart By the way I am also to be congratulated Since our last meeting I have been happily divorced Chicago News.
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Clara
Maude
Chicago News
Grain-O Product Ad Lures Grocers and Families
An ad touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims wide appeal for both children and adults and notes the drink’s rich color and easy digestion. Price listed as 15¢ and 25¢ per package with broad grocery availability.
Impregnable The Cane Rush Confusion at College
Dialogue depicts a chaotic scene as characters urge Lucy and Dick to flee and as a cane rush unfolds on campus. Papa hurries down with a cane while others recount a prior rush, signaling a tense moment in a domestic or college setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Papa
Cough Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam promising immediate cough relief. It invites readers to visit a druggist for a free sample bottle and notes the product is sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes. It warns delays are dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Vienna Bride Marries After Grooms Death
A Vienna woman, set to wed, learned her fiancé had died while dressing for the ceremony. Three days later she married another man. The item blends wedding news with a later upcoming cure ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, promising refunds if ineffective.
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Vienna
Prolonged Address and Patented Cures in A Dated Ad
An assortment of vintage ad snippets promotes Psis Remedy for Catarrh as not a liquid or snuff and claims quick relief of cold in head, headache, and other symptoms. Also advertised are historical notes on horse domestication, air cushion stamps, and various paper brands with a Fort Wayne box contact.
Lane's Family Medicine Daily Health Routine
An old notice promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily use aids health. It describes gentle action on the liver and kidneys. It lists prices 25 and 60e and asserts cures for a sick headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Wool production ranks: Australia leads world output
The article states Australia is currently the largest wool producer, followed by Russia as second, the Argentine Republic third, and the United States fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Russia
Argentine Republic
United States
A Spanish Combination Journal Sale
A Madrid journal printed on water removable Noen paper is offered to subscribers. After reading the news the subscriber washes the journal and uses it to wipe a handkerchief, illustrating a curious water soluble page and reuse habit.
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Madrid
Peruna praised by Mrs Gridley as a grand tonic
Ann E Gridley cites Peruna as a grand tonic and a woman's friend in a testimonial endorsing the remedy. The note claims catarrh affects many body parts and that Peruna cures catarrh wherever located, inviting readers to request a free book from Dr Martinan in Columbus Ohio.
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Gridley
Dewey
Manila
Ann E. Gridley
Peruna
Martinan
Columbus
Ohio
Wabash Mexican Tour 1900 Limited to Fifty Guests
The Pullman built train offers drawing room and compartment sleepers, observation and dining cars for a 30 day 7000 mile Mexican tour. The trip costs about 10 dollars per day and a select party of fifty is guaranteed. Mr. R G Thompson spearheads arrangements with 0 B Crann handling reservations from St Louis offices.
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Pullman Company
Mexico
R. G. Thompson
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Ayer
Wilson Sen
Chauncey M Russell Sage
Thomas Edison
Gen. Merritt
Admi
Hichborn
al” Smith
Depew
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Aaa
Samull Gompers
W. Grove
Central Asia
Northern
Africa
Fort Wayne
Ind
Eagle
Olympia
Sisepeeceenes
Chiid
Kaife
Crete
Rogers
Ag Aa
Tin Ts
Marc
Colt
Colt's
Washburn
Winchester Repeating
Remington
Regina
Star Plac
Continenta Tobacco CO
St. Louis
Wabash Will
Old Mexico
Crann
G. P
T. A
Lincoln Trust Building
Louis
Gunsolus
Commarce Building
California
Kiausia City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Joaan
Argo
T. A. Grady
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Adams Street
N.Y
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