Venezuela History and Geography as Described by Dr Desnoyers
Dr. Pierre Desnoyers outlines Venezuela’s early discovery, independence, and the 1896 census. He details three regions the agricultural, grazing, and forestal, with land areas, public versus private ownership, and descriptive climate, rivers, lakes, and harbors. The piece covers the capital Caracas, its layout, landmarks, population notes, and cultural features.
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United States
Venezuela
Pierre Desnoyers
New Orleans
Washington Evening Star
Republic
Republic of the United States of Venezuela
Alonzo de Ojeda
Columbus
Seville
Caracas
Spain
Coast Range
Parla
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Maracaibo
Valencia
Federal
Modern White House electric system dazzles in Washington
The New York World describes the presidential residence as fully electrified with 32 miles of wiring, automated elevators, dual telephone systems, a three thousand plate electric warmer, and extensive safety and ventilation features. Installation began July 24 and costs are about 7000 dollars. A plant breeding lab touts cotton varieties yielding more per acre.
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New White House
Washington
New York World
United States
Great East
Cortelyou
England to Build New Cruiser Squadron
The New York Commercial Advertiser says England will form a powerful cruiser squadron faster and more efficient than any in the world. The plan calls for six ships including two 14 100 ton armored cruisers and four 9 800 ton armored cruisers with a best speed of twenty three knots. Armament totals include four 9 2 inch guns ninety two six inch quick firing guns and eighty six smaller guns. Each ship features an armor belt and two protected decks.
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England
New York
New Cotton Species Exhibited in Secretaries Office
A new cotton species, a hybrid of sea island and Egyptian varieties, and exhibited in Secretary Wilson's Washington office, is said to possess qualities of the latter and will be sold under that name. The specimen came from Columbia, South Carolina, last October, brought by H. J. Weber who is in charge.
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Republic
Caracas
Diego de Logada
Santiago de Leon
The
Bolivar
Washington
Paris
South America
Plaza Bolivar
Mira Flores
Crespo
Wilson
Sea Island
Columbia
H. J. Weber
Infant actor Betty Roscius battered by jeering crowd
Betty Roscius, famed juvenile star, was pulled from his companions by eager admirers who kissed and caressed him, leaving him bruised and unable to perform for two nights. In a parallel tale from Louis XV era, courtier M de Langy died after endureing a coercive kiss assault by fasting ladies.
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Betty
Roscius
Fenale
M. de Langy
Louis XV
The Climbing Habits of Rats and Rabbits
The article notes rats are adept climbers able to move across barn roofs and ivy to disturb pigeons. It contrasts rabbits as not typically climbers though they can leap from tree branches or scale stone walls and even wire fencing to reach crops. It cites instances of rabbits climbing to quarry holes and escaping predators or barriers.
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Field
Stairway at Philadelphia City Hall Claims World Height
The Philadelphia city hall tower stairway rises 598 steps claimed as the tallest continuous stairway in the world. A fragment notes the Canadian Pacific railway will for settlers.
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Philadelphia City Hall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wine of Cardus Promises Beauty Through Health
An advertisement extols beauty as a sign of health for women. It claims pure blood yields brightness and a rosy complexion while impure blood causes moodiness and sallow skin. It promotes Wine of Cardus as a tonic to strengthen organs and transform appearance in four months.
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Cardus
Cash Prize for New Daily Limited to California
$100.00 cash prize offered for the inaugural Daily Limited train to California to be placed in service November 1, 1902 by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. Open to the public with no entry fees. For circular of instructions write to Jno. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacifico Company
Elpaso
Jno
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Dyspepsia Self Test and Pepkola Tablets Offer
A promotional self diagnostic list invites readers to identify symptoms of dyspepsia and promises a free trial of PEPSIKOLA TABLETS and a small booklet. The LAXAKOLA COMPANY advertises regular tablets for five cents by mail or through druggists and seeks sales agents from New York.
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Laxakola Company
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Montana
Goer
Symons
Butte
Florence
History OF
Castro
White House
Acre
Vesey Street
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