Electric Power Growth Shapes U S Manufacturing Reach
A Census Bureau summary notes that electric power use in U S manufacturing has surged over two decades, with electric lighting and street railway needs driving a vast expansion. It highlights long distance transmission developments, including the Niagara and California lines, and cites New York and Maine as key growth centers in power for industry and paper sectors.
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Census Bureau
United States
Jon Ot
United 4
Dos Company
New York
Nice
Nis
Yale
Buffalo
Sierree
del Mornia
San Francisco
Pacific Seabonr
Niagara
Io California
Haut Saint Marie
Lakes Superior
Huron
Lake Superior
Beate
Vit
Beanewick and Bath Railway Company
Sanford Power
Siseenen
Brunswick
Portland
Maine
Toddy Pond Name Origin Revealed by Bucksport Man
Bangor Maine Woods correspondent recounts Toddy Pond name origins in Hancock County. Capt. William Grindle recalls ice fishing years ago when a jug of moonshine vanished through a pier hole, giving the pond its name and a chuckle about reclaiming the lost drink.
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Bucksport
Maine Woords
Hancock County
Tas
East Orland
Oriane
Barry
Bent Orland
Bangor
Maine Wood
Maine Woods
William Grindle
President Roosevelt Visits Maine Woods Companion
The text recounts President Roosevelt inviting Maine woodsman Bill Sewall of Island Falls to join a White House visit. Sewall, famed as a colorful figure, has accompanied Roosevelt on expeditions since Roosevelt was a youth. The party's Maine connections include Mrs Fleetwood Pride of Island Falls and others who are friends of the President.
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Ulde
Maine Woods
Bill Sewall
Island Falls
Iwacheon
Bangor House
Sewall
Ellsworth
Leontor Hale
Washington
Bewall
White House
Pebrusky
Fleetwood Pride
Island Hie
Elisworth Markets and Exchange Rates Recorded
Market notes list prices for corn, carrots, cows, peas, barley, oats and other grains. The document explains measurement by weight or agreement and notes prices are tallies for trade reckoning. It mentions consumer understanding of value and trade in the local area.
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Aine Law Regordivo
WasaNre
Daley
Freah
Astraloo
Ayrure
Ghrwee Moor
Rey
Valle
Fausta
Kileworth
Saltn
Maine Sees Surge in Corporation Fees in Ten Months
Maine reports a sharp rise in income from new and increased capital stock filings in the first ten months, nearly double the total for 1900. Receipts up to November total about 75 thousand dollars, with projections suggesting full-year corporate fees and franchise taxes may reach around 125 thousand. The revenue surge follows legislative changes in corporation law and anticipated franchise tax additions.
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Maine
Iro
Bowdleham blaze linked to detective and gas
A detective believed responsible for a 20,000 fire wrecking Bowdelaham’s business section last Sunday morning. Charles Bowman, 42, found unconscious on Green Street Boston bed, gas lights on but unlit, taken to city hospital. Also reported death of Charles Fisher in Sydney connected to Lubec gold from salt water scheme. Jernegan, a teacher in the Philippines, linked to the affair.
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Fue Ie
Halt Oe
Bowdelaham
Charles Baowman
Kawinat
Green Street
Boston
Snowman
City Hospital
Sydney
Charles B. Fisher
Selt Water” Company
Lubec
Jernigan
Fisher
Mod
Edgartown
Maen Jernegan
Philippines
Toric Stage Coach in National Postal Museum Display
The Postal Museum in Washington houses a preserved 1868 Rocky Mountain stage coach that carried mail and passengers from Helena to Boreman. Donated by S. S. Huntley, it was captured by Indians in 1877 and recaptured after a pursuit by General Howard. Notable riders included Garfield Arthur and Sherman. The coach carried nine inside, riders atop, and rifles could be loaded through a slot, showing the rough operation of westward mail service.
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National Capital
Washington
Saya
Washington Post
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Helena
Boreman
8. S. Huntley
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
Howard
General Garfield
President Arthur
General Sherman
Fort Ellis
James Brothers
Fords
Uncle Sam
Poultry and a New York string joke
Poultry tips advise feeding milk with grain for fattening cockerels in close quarters and warn against morning water. Short legged birds fatten faster. long legs resist fattening. Breeding should use pullets at least a year younger than cocks. A New York Tribune tale describes Bridget and Nora Murphy from Ellis Island visiting cousins, mistaking a string as a spring, with the devils inside holding the string.
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TJ Bridget
Nora Murphy
Ellis Island
Meligans
Bridget
Noah
New York Tribune
Whimsical Tale Reflects Social Strata and Fashion
A fragmented excerpt portrays a humorous clash of social classes, with a "maignificant little tat man" spoken among society folk. The speaker notes the upper crust and hints at marriage’s impact, mentioning shortening in the past. The passage satirizes pretensions within a social circle.
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Campaign Notes a Cold Wave
A vintage ad copy warns of a cold wave and sudden weather shifts that may affect health at home. It promotes a vial of One Minute Cough Cure from Wicarx & Mooxw as a quick remedy for coughs bronchial and lung troubles.
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Wicarx & Mooxw
Free Sample at Veene Street Ne Pepsoikola
A street side offer advertises a free sample of a beverage labeled PepSiKola at Veene Street North East. The note mentions a free tasting event and invites passersby to try the drink.
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Veene
Pepsikola
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Webster
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