German exporters face export duty rattling paper trade
Report on proposed export duties in Germany and France to restrict paper rag exports. New York paper dealers warn duties could curb rag imports and boost US paper prices. Peretz Rosenverg notes impact on US paper industry. 1905 rag imports from Germany totaled about 2.39 million dollars with power materials at 3.78 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichstag
United States
New
Dealers' Association
Congress
New York
France
Peretz Rosenverg
Germany
Flight Patterns of Birds Described by St. Nicholas
The article notes diverse bird flight styles from straight, arrow like cuckoo flight to zig zag Wil son snipe and bobbing brown thrasher, song sparrow, and goldfinch undulations. It mentions notebook lines marking sailing rapid slow and wingbeat sounds like humming grouse wings and whistling woodcock and mourning dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Ia Wilson
King Edward's Blacklist and Court Memory Secrets
A Victorian report describes a court book recording every presented person with family and career details and potential remarks the king might make. A second social blacklist tracks scandals in high life to spare the court from unsuitable acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Edward
Cattle Tuberculosis in Italy Spurs Butcher Insurance
Unsanitary Italian cattle stabling elevates tuberculosis risk. A new insurer for butchers covers losses from meat condemned by sanitary officials. Premiums are paid per head at municipal abattoirs or for carcasses, with reimbursement if meat is deemed unsafe. Sterilized or industrial use options apply for partially infected meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Messenger fragment hints at a boy named Tommy learning something
A fragment from a Messenger page shows a boy named Tommy asking what he learned. The text suggests a learning moment or question framed for a younger reader, but details are sparse and unclear.
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Tommy
Dutch-imported wooden shoes draw interest in Albany shop
A small Albany store keeps Dutch wooden shoes in stock imported by Van Wart. Most sales go to ornamental uses such as gilded mini shoes, candy boxes, or floral displays. Some reach imported citizens seeking warm footwear for wet or cold ground, while pipe ends and long pipes attract collectors and smokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Mynheer van Wart
Swallow Causes Flooded Staten Island Cellar
James De Hart of North Street Port Richmond reported a swallowed nest blocked a rain spout. Water flooded his cellar after heavy rain drenched the area, but roof and gutters appeared intact. He notified a tinsmith who confirmed the clog caused the spill into the cellar.
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New York
Parl Row
Staten Island
James Deart
North Street
Port Richimond
de Hart
Knife and Knob Shock In Lansdowne Power Failure
In Lansdowne Pennsylvania a loose electric wire and transformer at a garage caused a surge that shocked Chester Pyle and tripped current to nearby homes. Pyle touched a doorknob and suffered a second jolt while his penknife sparked a small fire. He is recovering after the incident and the utility shut off power for repairs.
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Lansdowne
Chester
J. Pyle
Runneymede Avenue
Young Pyle
Pyle
Syood
Philadelphia & Suburban
Young; Pyle
Bird’s nest rendered a lightning proof
A fragmentary note states that the nest of a bird has been made resistant to lightning. The claim suggests the structure now carries protective properties against electrical strikes.
No Law Against Ridiculousness, Says City Comptroller
The Kansas City Star notes no law forbids ridiculous dress such as a striped suit with wedge pockets low buckled shoes and a hat turned up in front and down in back. The city comptroller checked the rule and found no prohibition leaving the public powerless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustace
Kansas City Star
Empire Stock Co Presents A Man of Mystery at Bucklen
The Empire Stock Company opened its second week at Bucklen theatre with A Man of Mystery to a large pleased audience. An added vaudeville act Lapman and Lewis performed twenty minutes of talking and singing with many encores. Tonight The Plunger is the bill and box office reports hint at a crowded house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Stock Co
Bucklen Theatre
Empire Players
Cleve
Lapman and Lewis
Well Known Treatment Against Skin Diseases
A fragment notes a claim that a remedy fights skin disease germs with two main ingredients AMMO and ZWMCTONE. Mention of W. Rose Merk Co Saint Louis and I. H Bentz & Co as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rose Merk, Co
St. Lowis
Selktit
For sale under repurchase agreement in lumber firm
An offer cites 25.00 percent preferred stock at 100 par for working capital. It notes a guaranteed semiannual T percent dividend and a on site guarantor. The notice lists lands and plant owned by Guily Principals, with distant references to Winona, Chicago, and Warsaw.
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America
Uerman Rowmunder
Mishawaka
Ind
Guily
Salvation Army Aid Request Letter
A church or charity plea from Captain and Mrs Vandine of the Salvation Army requests help for families in need. They report aiding a poor man and four children with clothing and food and seek further assistance for similar cases in the city on Sherian street.
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Vandine
Vandins
Devrs
Sheriaan Fircet
Whale crushed by pile driver at Deception Pass fish trap
In Bellingham Washington a massive 30 foot finback whale became trapped under a pile driver at a fish trap near the east entrance to Deception Pass. The pile drove through the whale and into the tide lands as the hammer operated, causing the rig to shake and topple a deck worker from the second station.
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Bellingham
Deception’ Pass
Advert for Dr. Sing’s New Life Pills and local banking offers
A fragment advertises Dr. Sing’s New Life Pills as a thorough remedy for constipation and other ailments with testimonials from B. G. Stawet of Cedar View Missouri praising value. It notes Houseworth Bros. drug store sells the pills under guarantee for 25 cents. The ad also mentions savings accounts at St. Joseph Valley Bank with a savings book and quarterly interest.
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St. Joseph
B. G. Stawet
Cedar View, Mis
Dr. Sing
Houseworth Bros. Drug Store
Child’s Croup Relief Promised by Selectric Oil Claim
A juvenile croup case is noted with a testimonial that Dr Thom as’ Selectric Oil acts rapidly. The claim asserts immediate soothing effect and recovery within minutes.
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Swallow
Winona
Asiolto Club
Chicago
Warsaw
Henge
Vdeo
Turnock
Houseworth Bros. Drugstore
R. Ward
Dyewsburs
Tenn
Senate
THE
Vaudeville
Lipman and
Lewis
Parasian
Parisian Electro Co
PRUG
Ees
Barbyshire
Rochester, N. V
Michigan
Oakwood
Okwood Tavern
Fran
Weel
Vv Pn
P.m
Gaegie
VIA
Indianapolis
Turn
Sis
the People of
Elkhart
Davenport & Francis Co
Bristow & Warner
Liunstatek Pongs
Frank L. Gafe
Leia
Bruggisis
Slney
McDa
Mere
Clintorm
Jeri
Zawmola Elean Hamid
Ziomo
Rionhi
Valley Bank
Tas Gash Sasis
Bank
Fantas
Byyatia Ee Reslid, Jr. Aoa
John WW. Fieldhouse
JT. Thornton Sachs
Herma Borneman
Walter &. Flagelton
Dan@ruit
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
Wallis Pharmacy
Kalssabt E A
Iain St . Terare
Indiana
Mitchell, Maxwell
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