Government quarters crowded in Washington to meet rising needs
State, War and Navy Departments outgrew the granite building at Pennsylvania Avenue and 1th Street. The War and Navy Departments rent private space as overcrowding strains records, with offices moved to the Lemon building in New York and other quarters. The disbursing clerk and Philippines and Cuba bureau growth worsen space, health concerns rise, and Congress may vote for more quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Navy
Pennsylvania Avenue
1Ith Street
Washington Star
State
War and Navy Departments
War Department
Lemon
New York
Army Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Ordnance Department
Ordnance
Army
Department
Tsular
Philippines
Cuba
Congress
The Dispersal of Animals and Plants Across Regions
The article notes how chance dispersal widens life distribution through animals and plants. It cites Darwin on seeds in a migrating bird, Lyell on a pig swimming to sea, and incidents of tortoises, leopards aboard ships, and snakes on paddle-wheels, illustrating how chance shapes species spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Marine Survey
London Chronicle
Krupp Fortune Quoted as Millionaire Cannon Maker
German papers claim Krupp is worth five million dollars, identifying him as the Krupp guns maker. The remark questions whether this sum reflects the scale of a major weapon manufacturer amid sensational reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man Krupp
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Illinois Supreme Court sets broad tax on corporate stock
The Illinois Supreme Court rules that all corporations in the state must be taxed on capital stock and franchise values at fair cash market valuation. The decision, supported by all justices, projects vast increases in Cook County assessments and may trigger back taxes and corporate relocations unless laws are changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Supreme Court
Minnoi
Chicago Traction, Gas, Electric
State Board of Mauurization
Tinoig Supreme Court
Chicago ‘Teachers’ Federation
Ulinois
Supreme Court
Cook Couty
Cook County
Tweenty
Chicago
Teachers’ Federation
State Board of Equalization
Ilinois
United States
Census reveals westward gain in newspapers and printed work
A census bureau report notes a major rise in U S newspapers and publishing plants, led by the West with Iowa surpassing Massachusetts in proportion to population. It details total printing establishments at 25 916, with growth mainly in newspapers, and provides demographic breakdowns by sex nativity color for 1900, including a 39 050 242 male majority and 66 990 802 white residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
United States
Massachusetts
Iowa
Hawkeye
Union
Visit Successful Farmers Learn From Skilled Peers
The article urged farmers to visit progressive peers and experiment farms to observe and learn. It praises visiting with purpose, dropping prejudice, and notes young farmers gain value from inspecting noted farmers and breeders' work before purchasing or adopting new methods. Rex Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease promotes a foot care powder for sale at 25 cents with free samples by Allen S. Olmsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Allen's
Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
Uncertain Quantity On Watermelon Sale Prompted Inquiry
A passerby questions a shopper about the cost of a watermelon carried home at noon while a medical figure remains at the residence. The exchange hints at an ongoing visit or illness affecting pricing.
Stamps and Printing Outfits Offered by Datera Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana Datera offers air cushion rubber stamps and printing outfits with all kinds of stamps. Write your needs and they will provide pricing. Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Alcc
Datera
LockBoz
Of Course She Was Indignant Over a Kiss
A fragment from the Detroit Journal notes a woman objecting to a kiss with a remark that the act was for pleasure, not business. An ad promotes PUTNAM FADISLESS DYES promising temporary stain resistance for dyed goods sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
A Rare Moment and Dated Observations in a Fragment
A mixed fragment mentions a rare moment with a actor and a dinner sighting by Bronson. It urges using Eagle Linen Paper for Letter Paper. It references a thief, a request to take another, and notes San Marino as the oldest republic with independence dating to Roman times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Bronson
San Marino
Italy
All Kinds of Stamps and Printing Outfits
Classified item listing showing stamp supplies and printing outfits for sale. Includes “LockBoz 210” and other gear with pricing inquiry from Fort Wayne location. Names and exact items unclear due to OCR.
Roses in November London Flower Trade
Roses in November in London are described as tea roses from the south of France. They arrive in Paris opened baskets, with choicest blooms repackaged for higher prices. The stems are long, they dry rather than wither if kept cool, and poorer residents use them in winter bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Paris
Coast Line Scenic Route Opens World Famous California Resorts
The Southern Pacific Co. unveils a 100 mile coast line from San Francisco to Los Angeles via San Jose and Santa Barbara. Travelers reach Santa Cruz Monterey Del Monte and Paso Robles on side trips with access to Santa Barbara and the Santa Cruz redwoods. The line honors existing tickets and promises increased business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Line
Southern Pacific Co
California
Southern Pacific Company
Coast Lne
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Jose
Santa Barbara
Ocean
Santa Cruz
Monterey
del Mome
Santa Cruz Mountains
Paso Robles
Hunters' Low Rate Tickets to Wisconsin Michigan and Southwest
Hunters can buy reduced tickets to Wisconsin Michigan and the Southwest via Nickel Plate Road and connections. Sale ends November 15. Inquire at nearest Nickel Plate ticket agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana. Prepaid by Express offer for 6 rolls of toilet paper with fixture for 50 cents. Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
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Sciatica and
Lumbago
St. Jacobs On
California Fig Syrup Company
Louseville
Cal
Dr. Kline
der. H. Ne, Ltd
Arch &T
Psiphia
Kansas
Wirgnn Linny & Co
Colorado Eprings
Culo
Waterbrook Clothing
Boston
Mass
Wapasn
Buffalo
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Art Matter
Ates
Sddrenend
BT. Louis
Taftsse
Taft
Dept. A
the Bell Company
Philadelphia
D. Clarence Slale
5Th Ave
Lady Wate
Bone Husband
Market St
MAS
Fort Wayne Gift & Novaury Co
Fort Wayne, Ind
W.N.Y
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