Pay of Rulers in Other Lands Compared to U S Salaries
An 1899 analysis compares presidential pay to European monarchs and rulers. It notes the U S president earned 60 000 annually while czars and kings receive millions. it cites Marshall and census figures, showing U S wealth and broad salary gaps versus England France Germany Russia Spain and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Spain
Congress
Maathall
England
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Supreme Court
High Ehamedllar
Court of Cassation
Greece
Mexico
Canada
Rise of Cremation in United States and Philadelphia Practice
The Philadelphia Times notes cremation as a growing practice across major cities, highlighting sanitary benefits and avoidance of burial. It describes a cremation sequence from chapel services to retort, detailing coffin handling, protective procedures, and the final ash disposition by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Training a Child: Early Habits Shape Future Conduct
A historical note argues that early training forms habits quickly, comparing the dangers of overindulgence with the ease of building good routines. It warns against bed confinement and teaching a child to cry for everything, stressing parental obedience and shared happiness.
Raising a Self-Reliant Child Through Small Responsibilities
A six month old child is able to grasp that no means no but a mother must be careful not to burden early. By eighteen months a child should begin chores like picking up toys and putting clothes away. Provide a low drawer for coats and belongings and teach sorting rubbers caps coats mittens. Encourage self-help to foster independence rather than dependence on others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andit
Ghoee Footwear Styles Highlight Pointed Heels and Slippers
The article describes fashion notes on Ghoee footwear with moo mah shoes and clumsy soles offset by feminine slippers. It notes growingly pointed toes and tall Louis Quinze heels with buckles and bows. Velvet bows and matching heels with dinner gowns are mentioned as on trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerternt Tollow- BE
French Inkwands Featured in Paria Exposition Sale
In the Paria exposition literary section four inkwands used to complete famous French works by George Sand Lamartine Victor Hugo and Dumac the elder are showcased. Hugo acquired all four inkwands at a charity sale and each comes with an autograph letter verifying authenticity and dating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria Exposition
George Sand
Lamartine
Victor Hugo
Dumac the Elder
Hugo
Washington Times
REPORT OF A MAN OF EXPERIENCE PROMOTES CANADIAN LANDS
An exilorn letter from William Payne details his journey from Sault Ste. Marie to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1899 1900. He praises farm stock ranches and mixed farming potential at McLeod Lethbridge Regina Prince Albert Saskatoon and near Stoney Creek Carrot River. He notes good crops timber water and labor demand with wages and plans to return to Prince Albert.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Canadian Northwest
Ft. McLeod
Alberta
Manitoba
Assiniboia
McLeod
Michigan
Joan
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Medicine
Regina
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
North Saskatchewan
Stoney Creek
Carrot River
Thia
William Payne
J. Grieve
Saginaw
M. V. MelIines
Merrill Block
Detroit
Fragmentary Philadelphia Bulletin caption snippets
The readable lines mention farmers with cabbages and big heads, faded hair restoring youth, Parker's Hair Babeas, and theaters folding wings. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and mis-typed words, offering no clear events, dates, or entities beyond these scattered references.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Credibility
A newspaper ad extols Mrs Lydia E Pinkham as uniquely experienced in treating female illnesses. It cites over a hundred thousand yearly cases, handled personally and by mail, spanning twenty years of constant success and invites readers to obtain a bottle and write for guidance.
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Frea
Lydia E. Pinkham
Leading Lady Helen Merrici Wins Australian Mine Dividend
Helen Merrici of the Tivola opera company has received word of 35 000 in dividends from a Coolwardie district mine, after paying 500 for it. She previously sang in Australia with Hart and McKee, nursed sick miners at Cookardie, and earned a share in the mine. A second letter offers 40 000 for her interest.
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Helen Merrici
Tivola Opera Company
Australia
Coolwardie
Hart & McKee Company
Cookardie
New York Sun
Alien's Foot-Ease Cure for Swollen Feet and Bunions
Ad claims Alien's Foot-Ease powder relieves swelling smarting burning and sweating feet in shoes. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 26e with free sample offer. Letter cites misquoted humor from Harper's Bazar noting strange remarks about Haddock housing.
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Atlen
Alien 8
Olmsted
LeRoy
Eadles
Allen
Allen 9
le Ray
N.Y
Homeseekers Excursions Via Chicago & Eastern Illinois Rail
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad announces Homeseekers Excursions on the 61st and third Tuesdays of July and August. Tickets to Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Texas cost one fare plus $2 for the round trip, with return validity up to 21 days and going trips up to 15 days. A new wide vestibuled train between Chicago Waco and Fort Worth leaves Chicago daily at 2 50 p m with Pullman sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. For details contact any railroad agent or C L Stone G P F and T A Chicago.
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Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
Chicago & Eastern 11Mnoig Railroad
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Laulalana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Chicago & Waco & Ft. Worth
Testis
Chicago
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
C. L. Stone
Names at the opera box and a tongue tied reporter
A society reporter struggles to record the name of a private box occupant at a grind opera and misreads a polite reply. The New York Times notes a World to End prediction for year end, while Mostetter’s Stomach Bitters is touted as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion and related ailments.
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Sones
Archibald de Neuse
Noone
Gertainly
Neeze
New York
Ines
Mostetter
Avil
Prince Wrederiek Becomes First Imperial Born Hohenzollern
The Guemain Crown Prince Preder fek William attained his majority and became the first prince of the Hohenzollerns born in the imperial purple. His father William, also born royal, could not foresee the future head of a German realm.
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Wrederiek
Prederfek William
House of the Hohenzollerns
William
Ciu- Dre
Patents Gist Last Week From Northwestern Inventors
Last week Northwestern inventors listed include Peter Gilley of West Duluth Minnesota with a self heating soul device and Meyer Wartberg with J. Paul involved in a display gas device. Other entries mention Roland W Kusapp of Minneapolis a water tub boiler Louis Lorin of St Paul a fuel press Anton A Peterson Sundahl Minnesota transmitting power and bicycle skirt by John E Simpson Helena Montana.
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Northwestern
Peter Gilley
West Duluth
Minn
Meyer Wartberg
J. Paul
Houghton
Woodstock
Attin
Globe and Fixture
Roland W. Kusapp
Minneapolis
Louis
Lorin
St. Paul
Alvin
George W. Murshy
Northfield
Fuel Press
Anton A. Peterson
Sundahl
Katie Ryin
St. Tani
John E. Simpson
Helena
Montland
Cying Cc. Webster
Merwin
Lothrop & Johnson
Fatent Attorheya
Plonner Press Blig
Eadles Can Wear Shoes and Other Miscellany
A fragmented Rome of advertisements and quirky lines from the Philadelphia Press. Includes notes on foot remedies Allen’s Foot Bane and fashion tips, plus stray questions and jokes about baldness and a playful teacher’s dialogue.
Medical Book Free Promises Health For Men Readers
An advertisement offers free postpaid copies of Know Thyself and related medical volumes to mute readers, claiming a 870 page library edition with engravings and prescriptions, with paper covers, priced at $1.00. The Peabody Medical Institute in Boston promotes these titles as keys to health and vigor.
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Portige
Peabody Medical Institute
Baifinch Nt
Boston
Mnes
Advertisers Invite Readers to Enjoy Humorous Bargains
The text urges readers to read advertisements for amusement and helpful bargains. It highlights advertisers who send what they advertise and promises entertainment in the publication, encouraging engagement with the ads.
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W& Mort
Uncle Sam and the dressmaker and a curious quip
A fragmentary 1900 notice parodies ads and poems with stray lines about Uncle Sam, a dressmaker, and various product plugs. It mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, a Norwich address, and a curious line about a circus being as good as a circus.
Between Campaign Fate and Truth in the Ouija Parlor
A fragment from the Orange Post quotes a casual caller and a defeated politician discussing politics. The exchange highlights an alleged certainty of being asked to contribute to a campaign fund despite claims of political unpredictability.
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Befg
Olienge Post
Census taker satire citation from Philadelphia Press
A census taker is urged to “fold on” while a man asks for his name printed in large type as proprietor of the famous Smellgood soaps, a humorous jab reported by the Philadelphia Press in a clipped note about local civic life.
Fragmentary Text Yields Odd Dialogue Clues
The readable fragments suggest a conversation with lines about protection and monopoly, mentioning a young man and a captive or protected stance. Red herrings appear with references to White's Yucatan and Cannibale, but the passage lacks coherent narrative or clear entities.
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Parker
Babeas
Ovrom
Jscta
Mrs. Pinkham
Sirs
Pinkham
Haddocks
Harper's Bazar
Mileart Tunnel
Wille
Philadelphia Press
Bridget
Harper's Boyar
Pett Sim
Wrigeon
Oll
Mton Wrun
Uncle Sam
Qurter
Walter Maker & Co. Ltd
Pino
Hall of Fame
Kes
Ayer
Mall A Co
Hall
Parid
L Long Nothug
White
Yucatan
Publishaees
National Novelty CO
Kirst Ave
Aupolit, Minn
Security
Carter
Ecarka Chemical Co
la Crosse
Wis
Mo Fire
Sronke
Diamipe Lor
Cataly Mtauscott Boat Mfg.co
Jobepm, Migny
Freee
C. Sullen
Coyote
Genoa
Rieke
Phewacer
Mitalwal
Bart
Froday
Bicyclocutsluge Hve
Guberts' Supply House
Wal
Lenin
Tone Wai Kaudelie
Usta
Ontario
Edeitrap
Chau Ourselvedy Po
Wuchamoehlile
Froirheand
Rocky
Atiaupteat
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