London's Varying Clocks Prompt Legislative Debate
A Chicago Daily News report notes London's clock disparity with 38 public timepieces tested between Madisan Lane and Victoria Station. Only one showed correct time during seven trials, highlighting public demand for standardized clocks and punctuality in civic life.
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Toundon
Madisan Lone
Victoria Station
Chicago Daily News
Jos
Tefe
Lomba
Iano Faethe
Eclock
Bia Em. Poyer
London
Edward
Chinaman Age Myths and Racial Stereotypes in 19th Century Text
A fragmentary Washington Post clipping repeats harmful racial caricatures about Chinese people. It claims aging patterns, nervous systems, and decrees respect for the elderly, reflecting outdated and biased views. The dialogue includes misattributed quotes and mentions Miss Browne in a casual social setting.
Hermit and Miner Death Notice From Bar ville
George Cairncross of Bar ville Vasad long known as a hermit was found dead in his chair. Neighbors discovered a bag with 900 in cash 1 000 in debt notes 60 in silver and various coins. Bank books showed deposits in Syracuse Utica and Cortland banks.
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George Cairncross
Barville
Vasad
L!fe
Syracuse
Utica
Cortland
Dr David Kennedy Kidney Remedy Promoted in Sample Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney bladder and blood ailments. It describes a home test with urine, lists symptoms like incontinence pain and frequent urination, and endorsements by Rev Aaron Coons D D. It claims the remedy is vegetable harmless and priced at 50 cents to a dollar with a sample offer and free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Aaron Coons
D.D
M.b.church
Rhinecliff
N.Y
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rendeut
Geographic model of United States on a scale display
A proposed outdoor United States map on the Potomac flats would showcase every road, bridge, and railroad in the country with a new graphic sculpture approach. The concept requires a large lighted building with sliding-glass paths for visitors to walk over the model. It aims for precision via dry-plate photography and modern modeling, preserving accuracy without exaggerated contours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Potomac Flats
von. Brees
Senator Cannon
Utah
Gardiner Wubebard
National Geo- Heaphie Society
Washington
Park Commission
Congressional Library
Imcade
Switzerland
New Park Commission
Washington Star
Lives to Charitable Work in Nunneries
Illied ladies abandon home luxuries to devote themselves to charity in nunneries. Two sisters of the duke of Norfolk, Lady Frances Bartle and Lady Edith Denbigh, are among those living out their principles. Rumors name Queen Margherite of Italy and ex Queen Natalie of Bervia as likely candidates for a life of piety.
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Duke of Norfolk
Frances Bartle
Edith Denbigh
Margherite
Italy
Natalie of
Bervia
Fragmented 1920s press snippets on fashion and manners
A garbled collage from multiple papers cites varied quips and headlines. It mentions affectionate animals, debt satire on cure-alls, moonshine, camp life, drills for soldiers, sharks at sea, a man named Spifking and a bouquet notice, summer girls, a self-harm arrest claim, and a Yale incident, all presented as short clipped items without coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tii Fond
Chicago Daily News
Atlanta Constitution
Indasnapalli
Lapies
Dopo
Hartmore World
Browne
Pat
Philadelphia
Peris
Phare
Tir
Rhese
Attelphia Press
Fresh Eggs and Hen Habits Across Seasons
A lively survey of egg production explains how season, hen behavior, and care affect laying. It notes 15,000,000 eggs yearly in the United States, the role of clean sunny houses and varied diet, and the demand for uniform color and size. It also touches on animal speeds and a brief aside on fountainhead topics in nature and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Boston
New York
The Oldest Engineer at Harper's Ferry
The oldest locomotive engineer in the country, Christian Smith, lived near Harper's Ferry Maryland. He operated the Baltimore and Ohio railroad engine at speeds from six to a light miles per hour, a pace considered rapid for the era. Increase of Perjury Noted reports a New Jersey claim that repealing the Bible oath for witnesses a month ago has raised perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Smith
Harper's Ferry
Baltimore & Obi
Jerser
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health Renewal
An old advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a wonder drug curing blood and nerve ailments. It claims spring use boosts vitality, restores health, and cleanses poisons from the blood, urging readers to try the remedy to recover vigor and fight organic diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Avery
Payne
Weapons of the Chinese and Manchu influence in history
A survey of Chinese weapons and Manchu era artifacts notes many items repurposed as offensive tools, from pitchfork spears to scythe blades. It links weaponry to agriculture, cavalry tropes, and temple relics, with commentary on captives used by officers and lasting royal traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Far East
Commercial Museum
Philadelphia
New York Post
Chinatown
Middle Kingdom
Ongler Farm and Vineyard For Sale Or Rent
ABTEE Farm for Sale or Rent The Ongler farm and vineyard for sale or rent, Inquire of Chas Board Beach Park O. Apr 24x House and lot on Howe street Desirably located good well and eastern, Houre tu Bret clans repair Address S A Reed Oberlin Maytx For Sale Three small houses on Hazel street Inquire at 111 Hazel street sac Maytx
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Ongler
Chas. Board
Beach
Park
Howe Street
S.A Reed
Oberlin
Hazel Street
Wanted Experienced ppleamen
Classified notice seeking experienced ppleamen with pay and contact after 5 pm. D. E L Todd lists 820 Elyria Block and 1804 address. Cautionary note about lawn mower and Cleveland reference included.
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D. EL Todd
Elyria Block
Choice building lot on Enat Bridge street
Parcel offers 83 feet frontage and 79 feet depth with paved street gas water sidewalks and shade trees. Will be sold at bargain if sold soon. Address 172 Cleveland Street. Phone 55t.
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Enat Bridge
Cleveland Street
Position Wanted A Indy Seeks Household Work
A widow seeks a steady house keeper for a widower household. Inquiry at 118 Clark Street, Blrgia. 0, 191 tix.
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Indy
Clark Street
For Rent Furnished Rooms in Central Location
For rent furnished rooms including heat gas and bath. Centrally located. Inquire 209 East Second Street or at Recorder Office 18518.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
Reporter Offtea
Wanted Two Boys to Learn to Feed Job Presses
Advertisement notes a call for two boys to learn feeding job presses for Republican Pty. Co. at 18213. Includes a coal price line urging purchase of hard coal and mentions Parsoh Lumber Co at 179tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Pty. Co
Parsoh
House and lot on School Street in North Amherst
A small brick four or five room building with an Alec e counter and shelving on School Street, North Amherst. It will be sold cheap. Inquiries on premises or to S H Shoupe, North Amherst.
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School Street
North Amherst
Alec E
For Sale House Corner Lot Moveable Off Broad and Cedar
For sale a house at the corner of Broad and Cedar streets that is to be moved. Inquire at Dr. Burrell 3 Srearer black or at J H Redfern 224 Seventh street. 184-1m0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Streets
Burrell
J H Redfern
Seventh Street
Room For Rent In Private Family With Furnishings
Nicely furnished room for a gentleman in a good location. Address R? care Reporter. Board wanted for a gentleman with wife and two children, 10 years old, seeking good table service and 8 or 4 pleasant rooms, unfurnished, in private family preferred. ISL18x
Cleveland Street Acreage Bargain Near City Limit
A 10 acre fronting on Cleveland street within five cent car fare limit outside the corporation is offered as a bargain. The ad promises a quick sale at a gold price and provides the address 173 Cleveland arrest and Rawson with phone 551 for inquiries.
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Cleveland Street
Corporation
Cleveland Arrest
Rawson
Eight wood column turners at ones factory
G W Gallant at Hlmore reports eight wood column turners employed at the new factory job with no detail work provided. Local records list parson involvement and wage rate around 180 cents per hour.
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G W Gallant
Hlmore
Four miloh cows new on Galf Road report
Local classified note lists four miloh cows for sale with two new heifers on Galf Road. The post includes a brief contact reference AS Taylor and the address Galf Road.
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Taylor
Galf
Less Than Half Rates To San Francisco and Los Angeles
Rail fares drop to California routes with return options over the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. Tickets go on sale May 3 and May 11 to 17, valid for return until July 18. Stopovers permitted in select western territories. Inquiries to Ticket Agents or AJ Smith GPAT A Cleveland 0. Apr 26.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Lake Shore
Kodol Digestive Cure Praised by White Plains Reader
An letter from Mrs. Mary 9. Orick of White Plains Ky. extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indegestion and stomach disorders. She claims years of poor digestion improved quickly with several bottles and restored health weight and strength with the ability to eat freely.
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Mary 9
Orick
White Plains
Dykeman
Rail excursion rates to St Louis for convention travel
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers half fare round trips from west of the Ohio River to St Louis on April 26 27 29 30 and May 1 1908 for the National and International Good Roads Convention and Louisiana Purchase Exposition Dedication Ceremonies Tickets are valid for return until May 4 1903 Tickets available from ticket agents or M G Carrel D Pa Cleveland
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ohio River
St. Louis
Tionisiana Purchaas
Mnio
M.G Carrel
Olevelam
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Rteporter Printian Co
Dishero
Ceerter
Shen
Washington Post
Miss Browne
Philadelph
Thee
Scotland
Edward VII
Scottish Patriotic Association
Order of
Edward I
James T
England
James VI
Detroit Free Press
Brand Deke
Grand Duke of
Hesse
Darm- Stadt i
N. ¥. Herald
Financial Journal
Paine’s
Health
Tadia
Paris
Directoire
Adverguementa
Coading
Warda
Cunte
J. B. Fauver
Elyria
Tam
John T Houghton
Bell Phone
Chestnut Street
Cleveland
Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Elyria Opera House
Klark-Sgovill
Dykeman’s Drug Store
Klark- Scoville Company
Opera House
Power of Man
Daniel Freese
Broad St
French
J. Pouyat
Lumoges
France
Lorain Co
Walsh & Russell, ‘Confectionery
The
Cleveland Dealer
Ohio
J. C. Bins
Elyria, Ohio
Ted
Emreni
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