Coal shortages and rail bottlenecks sting New York industry
The Weekly Trade Review notes scarce coke for iron furnaces and transport strains hamper output. Despite large crops and active manufacturing, coke shortages, rail delays, and tariff export plans threaten domestic supplies while cotton goods and leather markets show mixed demand. Failures rise modestly to 173 in the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Connellsville
China
United States
Canada
Headstreet’s
Market price summary across major U S cities
The report lists live cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo and New York. Contracts show ranges for cattle 4.00 to 7.75 dollars per cwt hogs 3.00 to 7.90 dollars per cwt wheat 53 to 75 cents per bushel corn 59 to 67 cents per bushel oats 27 to 83 cents per bushel rye 49 to 62 cents per bushel butter 17 to 19 cents per pound eggs 6 to 19 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
Sheen
Timothy
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
Record of past kidney cures from Doran's Pills
Over fifty thousand people testified that Doran's Kidney Pills cured various urinary disorders. A Goshen Indiana retiree, Samuel J. Taylor, described decades of kidney pain and crutch aid before taking the medicine, and stated a permanent cure after five years without further need. Free trials are available by mail from Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, with U.S. distribution through druggists at 60 cents per box.
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Doran
Samuel J. Taylor
South Third Street
Goshen
Ind
Jacob C. Mann
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Esoteria and the Pursuit of a Practical Policeman
A Detroit Free Press excerpt shows a mystic boasting of summoning spirits while the narrator challenges him to summon a policeman. The exchange ends with the mystic hanging his head, revealing frustration with esoteric pursuits that fail to yield real-world results.
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Detroit Free Press
Why Pills Gripe Laxative Appeal From Dr Caldwell
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin is pitched as a gentle corrective laxative that aids natural digestion without harsh drugs. It claims to be suitable for all ages and offers pleasant taste, with a soothing pep sin action and non-sickening results. Available at druggists in 50c and 1.00 sizes.
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Dr. Caldwell
His Preference in a Domestic Scene
A mother rebukes a child in a tense exchange over staying in a room. Harold insists on remaining, while his mother demands quiet and control over the household space. The dialogue captures family authority and a child’s resolve.
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Harad
Harold
Mamma
Mrs Austin Pancakes and the Way to Please
A Sumerville Journal snippet notes Polly praising Mr Harrison as an audacious fellow. Dolly confirms all the girls like him, highlighting social chatter around a local man in Sumerville.
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Polly
Mr. Harrison
Dolly
Sumerville Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Repeats Price Cleverly
An 19th century ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally for 75 cents. The copy repeats the same line and adds a brief humorous exchange. The fragmentary text hints at consumer messaging and jokes typical of period advertising.
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Hall
Sunday Excursions to Chicago Fare Announced
Nickel Plate Road will sell summer Sunday excursion tickets Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 on train No. 5 outward and No. 6 return. See Ticket Agent C A Anteriin TPA Fort Wayne Ind. No 126. Also notes Dead Sea as lowest water body and Milwaukee bowling club boasting four members weighing 1000 pounds.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
C. A. Anteriin
T. P.A
Ind
Rubber Stamps Made to Order and Daters
Advertises a variety of rubber stamps and new ink products with the promise of made to order items. Encourages sending for a catalogue to Lock Box 210 in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Chilean survey details lighthouse plans at Cape Horn
A Chilean naval officer reports progress on survey work near Cape Horn for lighthouse site selection. The hydrographical department has already improved Magellan Strait navigation by placing lighthouses beacons and buoys at key points.
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David W. Hume
Humber
Cape Horn
Mr. Hume
Hydrographical Department
Magellan
London Times
President Errazuriz
Arturo Cuevas
C. N
Allen Gardiner
Hardy Peninsula
Cape Jackson
Wacksaddle
Cape Trorn
Evangelistas
Straits of Magellan
Cure for Asthma Offers Free Sample by Mail
Dr R Schiffmann promotes Asthma Cure claiming instant relief for asthma hay fever and bronchitis, with thousands cured after other remedies failed. He says samples are available through local druggists or by mail to Box 814 St Paul Minnesota upon requesting with name and address and a 2 cent stamp.
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R. Schiffmann
R. Schiffmanno
St. Paul
Minn
I Shall Take My Daughters Out Of Society
A witty comment from Brooklyn Life on giving daughters a liberal education, noting that such an upbringing may make them hesitant to return to conventional society and expectations. The remark frames education as a provocative social choice with lasting personal impact.
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Dewey
Spain
Philadelphia Times
Flore
Schley
Sampson
Brooklyn
Misspelling Query and Cure Endorsement from St. Louis Reader
A letter from MH Seidel of 2203 Olive Street St. Louis Missouri dated April 15 1901 weighs in on orthography in dialogue over biscuit plurality and praises Piso s Cure for cures while greeting a pancake shop name Mrs Austin s Pancakes and a Mrs Smithers remark.
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Seidel
Olive Street
St. Louis, Mo
Italian authorities indict survivor after spree suicides
In Italy a wave of joint suicides leads authorities to indict the surviving partner in such cases for murder. The policy shifts to treat the relationship tragedy as a criminal act, sparking debate over moral responsibility and state intervention.
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Italy
Self Iaking Datluog Stamp for 75 centa
Salt thrown on a coal fire when broil ing steak will prevent blazing from the dripping fat. More than one man has proposed to a pretty pair of eyes and 2 becoming dress.
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Lock Hox
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Italian Captain Endorses Peruna For Catarrh Cure
A Pensacola letter from Captain O Bertoletto of the Italian Barque Lincelles praises Peruna after two bottles cured his stomach catarrh. The piece also cites Congressman Botkin reporting relief from catarrh and constipation after using Peruna and Manalin, urging others to seek Hartman’s free medical advice.
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O. Bertoletto
B. Hartman
Columbus, D
Peruna
Manalin
Washington
Perona
D. Botkin
Perris
United States
Menos
Verona
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Cucumbas
Ohio
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Europe
Dead Sea
A.d. Towr CO
Boston
Mass
Thompson
J. D. Botkin
Kansas
Congressman Botkin
House OF Representatives
Washington, D.C
Plautus
Mohammed
Lonefellow
N. U
Felix Gouraciv
Yen Barn
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