Settlement of coal strike spurs industrial recovery talks
The Weekly Trade Review notes five months of restricted fuel production hampering industry, but calls the national position strong with hopes for rapid revival. Railways face delays, fuel shortages push up steel prices, and rail freight remains tight while grain and flour markets show gains.
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Scapa
New York
Liles
Kk, G, Dun & Co
Enrainga
Tigher
Chicago
Great Western
Milwaukee
Union Pacific
Northwest
Minneapolis
Northwestern Mills
Market Price Snapshot for Midwest and Northeast Commodities
The report lists wholesale price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and major grains across markets in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit and Milwaukee. It covers butter eggs potatoes hay wheat corn oats and rye with varied grades and bid ranges, reflecting regional trading activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Bt. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Washington Star Names Baby With Clever Regional Dialect
A playful exchange in the Washington Star features a Southern family debating a child’s name. Aunt Jenny pushes for standard names while relatives insist on a distinctive regional choice that signals educated origins and local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Jenny
Thompson
John
William
Stan
Washington Star
On the Verge of Brights Disease Quick Cure
A Akron man recounts long kidney trouble tied to Brights disease and credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing attacks within weeks. He reports no recurrence over years and promotes a free tale globally. Manufactured by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y sells at 50 cents per box through Lamparter Co.
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Bright
Bales
South Water Street
Akron
Dean
Lamparter & Co
Boles
Lena
Doan
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Mask Ball Scrap Sparks Rivalry Tale
Parados recalls a clash at a mask ball where Larry questions what Mary Win Marpay represented after wearing a striking costume. Vaddy confirms the reveal and the ensuing tension.
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Larry
Paddy
Youth's Companion offers free 1903 calendar to new subscribers
The Youth's Companion publishers announce a free twelve color lithographed calendar with gold border for new subscribers in 1903. Non-subscribers pay fifty cents, while new subscribers receive the calendar with all remaining 1902 issues and a full year of The Companion through January at 1903 rates. The notice lists The Youth's Companion, 114 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth's Companion
Companion
Berkeley Street
Toston
Mass
Recognition Question Sparks Box Office Exchange
In the Philadelphia RecordHumphal asks a man in the box office if he recognizes the profession the man is in. The man answers Yes but warns not to be alarmed and says they won’t give him away.
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Humphal
Philadelphia Record
Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm for Nasal Inflammation
Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm is prepared for nasal sufferers using an atomizer. The preparation retains healing soothing properties and does not dry secretions. Price including spraying tube, 74 cents. Available at druggists or Ely Bros. 56 Warren Street New York. Mail order offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely’s
Druggists
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Physician backs blind massage work in Leipsic report
A Leipsic physician asserts that blind persons have a delicate touch suited to massage and notes practice in Japan. The article mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil claims saving hundreds of lives yearly and its use for croup burns and wounds. It also reports Germany's postal telegraph receipts last year exceeded expenses by about $10 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Thomas
Germany
Cures and Remedies Frenzy in 19th Century Ad Snippet
An OCR fragment advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs, plus Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup at 25 cents. It includes a joke about bigamy and mentions Panenke flour and June tint butter color amid assorted product notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Advice From a Fort Hamilton Centenarian on Reaching 100
Ralph Bullock of Fort Hamilton, who recently turned 104, argues that heredity and calm living matter most. He says choose good grandparents and a smooth, restful life. diet and occupation are less critical. Wealth helps, poverty is avoidable, and even public institutions show long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bullock
Fort Hamilton
Almhorses
Ife
Harper's Weekly
Governor praises Peruna as universal catarrh remedy in letters
Oregon Governor supports Peruna, claiming it cures and prevents catarrh and related illnesses. Letters from officials and citizens alike praise the remedy, urging households to keep Peruna for colds, grippe, and winter ailments, with Hartman free book offered.
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Capitol
Atlantic
Caton
Hallman
Rostrain
Deraenu
Perucna
Ares
Oregon
Periena
Salem
Scative
May Betes
United States
Suehl
der Hartman
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Wabash offers Education Railroading book free in 6 cents post
Free copy of the title book Railroad in Education is being distributed by the Wabash Railroad with a request for 6 cents postage to C. S. Crane, Saint Louis. Other items include fashion apron notes, Dent’s Ointment ad, and kitchen product pitches.
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St. Louis Union Station
Wabash
C. S. Crane
Gen'l Pass’r
Tkt. Agr
Wabash RF. R
ST. Louis
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Knoxville, Tenn
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Henry Knox
Massachusetts
Fort Knox
Douglas
le Douglas
W. L. Douglas
West
W.l
Tate Ont
Sreas
Brockton
Oke
Mustang Liniment
Pain
Jay Gould
Eagle
Baby
Sterling Remedy Co
Fort Wayne
Indiana
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