The Railroads in Old World and New
A roundup of railway facts notes Connecticut passenger totals 269 468 with no deaths, Paris underground cave in from heavy rain, and hopes to reopen next spring. It cites American locomotives overseas, Sweden’s state rail system with 7 830 workers, and rolling stock details. Historic engine data includes Norris Baldwin lineage and a Birmingham route test haul of 74 tons at 9.5 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Paris
Place de l'Etoile
Bombay, Baroda & Central India
William Norris & Co
Baldwin Works
Lickey
Birmingham & Gloucester Railway
Midland
Women at Work and Public Service In Early 20th Century News
The article notes New York department store workers earning up to 5000 dollars annually, Edison preferring women machinists for delicate tasks and employing 200 women. Yonkers appoints Mrs. J. Van Wagner as sanitary inspector after civil service. It mentions public spitting as a nuisance and a Wisconson girl, Melesia K Sowles, preaching at her Baptist pastor father’s absence, reflecting early 1900s gender roles and civic life.
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New York
Edison
Yonkers
N. Y
J. van Wagner
Melesia K. Sowles
Prospect
Wis
Miss Sowles
Amherst pupils press trustees for practical language courses
Amherst students petition trustees for practical Italian and Spanish courses. Bowdoin College shortens medical curriculum from three to four years. Belgium has 66 percent of elementary schools with savings banks for scholars, England 36.9 percent. Texas common school fund holds about 28 million acres of unsold lands, a quarter leased for grazing at four dollars per acre. Chicago principals oppose prizes and medals in public schools, citing envy and deceit risks from external essay contests.
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Amherst
Bowdoin College
Belgium
England
Common School Fund of
Texas
Chicago
Tales for Tailors and quips from markets and papers
A collection of humorous quips about tailors from the Pittsburgh Dispatch the N Y Press the Washington Post the Philadelphia Press and the Philadelphia Record. Notable mentions include Dunham an uptown tailor and a joke about a customer whose trousers were altered to high-water length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham
Pittsburgh Dispatch
N. Y. Press
Dilkin
Washington Post
Philadelphia Press
Philadelphia Record
Robin Lore and a Pembina County Property Dispute
Robins as mythical interpreters of heaven appear in legends from many ages with tales of moss burying the dead and a robin's red breast tied to thorny crowns and fire from heaven. A Pembina man’s house eaves intruded on another’s land, prompting an ax trim and a 200 penalty assessed by the court amid broader Iowa farmers being swindled by a smooth-talking claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waittier
Peankind
Popular Science Notes on Oysters and Colored Animals
A compilation of curiosities from Popular Science includes claims on desert sard depths, Trutnus soil nitrogen, Yezo oysters planted in Pacific waters, and a serum against alcoholism sourced from rendered horse. It reports colorable birds and canaries through dye, an elephant tusk find in Kilimandjaro bought by an American museum for 3500 dollars, and compares to a longer record tusk in England.
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Pacific States
Japan
Tidewater
Washington
Oregon
Sappeller and
Thebault
Sauermann
Canaries
Kilimandjaro
Africa
England
Uses for Lemons in Folk Remedies and Home Care
A historical listing of lemon uses notes lemon juice relieves bilious headaches in coffee, soothes insect bites, acts as a tooth wash, and freshens breath. Peel and orange peels dried serve as kindling, lemon juice with hot water aids morning liver health, glycerin lemon mix moisturizes fevered lips, lemon in warm water brightens nails, and lemon juice with salt removes rust stains from linen when sun-dried.
Notable Figures and Oddities in 19th Century Lore
The piece cites opinions on the century’s greatest man with Lincoln among leading choices and lists Darwin Spencer Bismarck Gladstone and Edison. It notes Robert J Burdette Jr a Haverford student who has published humorous verse and mentions a tale of Dr William Kendrick who supposedly died and returned to life in a coffin before dying again in Indianapolis.
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Henderson
Robert J. Burdette, Jr
Haverford College
New York
Boston
Abraham Lincoln
Darwin
Spencer
Bismarck
Gladstone
Edison
William H. Kendrick
Indianapolis
Washington
Out of the Ordinary and Oddities of the Day
A collection of brief curiosities from around the world. A Samoan suitor tattoos his beloved name on his forearm. A Bellville circus alters its parade route for two sick boys to view it from home windows. In Manila a Filipino cannot identify American soldiers due to racial confusion. New York contracts require meat killed and dressed in New York state, totaling 2,353,000 pounds this year. Bubble forms from castile soap and glycerine charm a Baltimore room, casting colored reflections on gas lights.
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Samoa
Bellville
Kan
Manila
Greater New York
County Judge Announces Monthly Monday Schedule at County Seat
The undersigned will be at the county seat on the first and third Mondays of each month to attend to business of his office. Respectfully, CsRowxrpivx, County Judge.
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LAKED
Bismarck
N. D
D. K K. Streeter
District Court of
Emmons County
Linton
Adam Bosch
N. W
Oles
Johannes Schweityer
Dakem
Bismanox
D. ER. Streeter
Distii Court
Hotsoce Market Winds Shake Teas In Quiet Trade
Market observers note teahouse prices fluctuated as winds shifted demand. Traders report limited supply and cautious buying across the sector, with potential impact on tea futures and regional retail pricing.
North Dakota State News Highlights From Last Month
The Minor land office recorded 630 homestead filings, and Devils Lake saw 118 filings in a single day. A land sale near St. Thomas, Pembina county fetched 16500 dollars with an adjoining quarter at 4800 dollars rejected. Hebron saw six train-robber suspects captured after a freight heist with a knee wound to one criminal. A safety incident near Jamestown involved a sow attack on a boy, stopped by a family shepherd dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor
Kidder County
Winchester
Northern Pacific
Punton
Ayr
Devils Lake
Willow City
Bottineau
St. Thomas
Pembina County
Hebron
Stark County
Larimore
North Dakota
Jamestown
Geo. Wyard
J.G. Wyard
Carl
N. D
Pmarce
Tt. D
Set
D. H. Sinostey
E ‘Co N
B. M
Jakob
D. Konrath Huber
Heya Peinrich
Jakob Huber
Hola
Noura Daxora
Emmons
Sixth Judicial District
J.E. Horton
Nettie May Hatenstall
Henry Haptonstall
Linton
Said
Department OF Tax Inteartor
Laxp
BisMancu
Joseph Silbernagel
Emmons County
Qenited States Land Office
Bismmbb
Aguinaldo in hiding in Manila and senate actions
Aguinaldo, in hiding in Manila for months, is noted as the U S senate prepares to vote on April 24 to seat Matt Quay of Pennsylvania. A united committee report opposes seating Senator Clark of Montana who allegedly spent over two million dollars trying to enter the Senate. The Paris exposition opened with bells cannons and speeches, with the United States nearly matching France in display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Manila
United States Senate
Matt Quay
Pennsylvania
Clark
Montana
U. S. Senate
United States
France
Brand column lists cattle and horse marks across towns
A lengthy listing describes stock brands for numerous owners in Winona, Williamsport, Braddock, Livona, Emmonsburg and surrounding areas. Brands include letters, shapes, and placements on hips, shoulders, and ribs, with owners like Allen H. W., Baker W., Chase Mc P., Clark Joseph, and many others.
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Allen
H. W
Joseph
Winona
Backhaus
Herman—Linton
Baker
Livona
Hull
Baxter
Braddock
Benz
August
Williamsport
Brown
J. O
Bradlock
Florsea
Durtmoe
James
Livonn
Llorees
Uurye
O. E
Emmonsburg
Causey
Timeton
Ostle
Clark
Dale
Charman
Henry
Morses
Conse
Gaile
Hou
Aboulder
Hide
Chase
Mc P
Horsea LX
Cattie
Oriud
Ariour
Weaver
Glenove
Cattic
Renwksoa
G. W
Westfluid
Robinwor
Rush
Willinasport
Cetile
Seeley
A. S
Livton
Smith
Gienevs
Qeauing
K. W
Hampton
Rungeur Sand Creek
van Soest
Wade
George
Wolf
Caute
Seorenams Jacob
Mlorves
T T
Yeuter
Nome district folder issued by Northern Pacific Railway
The first Nome mining district map folder came from the Northern Pacific Railway, with views of Nome City and beach mining methods. It directs readers to contact NP agents for sailing dates and rates, forecasting strong passenger business to Nome next spring and urging advance arrangements. Also includes an advertisement for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup promoting teething relief for children.
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Nome
Klondike
Northern Pacific Railway
Nome City
Seattle
Tacowa
N. P. Railway
Alaska
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Chux
St. Paul
Winslow
Liavalde
Mrg
Sand Creek range cattle sale and poultry listings
The notice lists a Masaney sale offering rare season stock at 1.00 per head with water and Sand Creek range, plus Barred Plymouth Rockers breeding cockerels priced from 1.50, and farm stock for sale including high-grade short horn and rape bulls, Little Giant grinder, and an accident report: Joseph Montpetit of Grafton was thrown from a hay wagon and suffered a broken neck.
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Sand Creek
W. A. Mahaney
Linton
N. D
Plymouth Hockerer
Bradto Bros
L.W.A. Fatoonmee N.D
Eavy Cent
All See Farm
Yea Willaims Nee
N.D
Hay
Joseph Montpetit
Grafton
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Woman AT Work
Robin Lore
Am Iowa
Popular Science
Board of Education of
Austin O. Sexton
I. Benjamin Andrews
Bernie
P.—flash
Cate
Guthrie
Willianpourt
Shagmurd
Ben
Catile
Herolz
G. A. Linton
R.—Linton
Pirac
Llorses
G. C.—Koop
Sog Lp
Av. Kinadelin
Isucrove
Knowles
G.ddings
Winuia
Kitivon
Lovena
Kurtz
Wihawi
Chay
Titan
Wil Idows
Bannionburg
Mandigo
Mittlestedter
Will
Williameport
Muench
Paizer
G. M
Whithiameport
Ceterson
A. B
Armstrong
Vetrie, A. L. & LE. C
Pounstle
John
Norres
Crile
Geo. W. Pitkin Co
C.duncnan
Stickney
North Side
R.A., Steele, W. B
Henry Mayer
Ateele
Steele
Williams
Bradddock
Luther Wescott
Ontario
Winchester Repeating Arms
Pune
Northwest
Grand Forks Woolen Mills
Emmons County Record
Minneapolis Tribune
D. Streeter
M D
Patrick Gahan
P. A
William Sadler
John Henderson
Samuel Werren
Aécorge H. Alcuin
Pitkin
Fulton and
Carpenter Streets
Bremance
K. Streeter
District Court
Jakob Baumgartner
Tifth P.M
Benedikt Felst
Tirsvol
Michael Schor
Jakob Gerrob
Karl Gugue
A. C. McGillivray
Register
Unitred
Land Officy
BisMancx
Makob Baumgartner
Kl. Streeter
N D
N. E
Emmonsook
Ohana
Hatuieday
Aic Ho
Burr Oak
Gayton
Denhem
Pnchuster
Burge
Willsinsport
Kerry Grove
Bee
Exeter
Glanavon Nous
Straaburg
Odesan
Caton Logan
A. McLain
Rep. Co
Judicial District Convention
N. S
Republican County Central Committee
H. McLain
Edward Brappoox
Lane
premAnon
Estes
Roy
Albin Schneider
Tirsbol
Martin Schwab
Joseph Baumgartner
Michael Bawngartner
Gree
D. R. Streeter
Lourtolmmens County
Linton D
Adam Rosct
Johannes Schweitzer
Kasimatr
Johannes Goldace
Dakem N
Edward Braddock
A. A. McGillivray
Kk Perelwee District Court
Mattiuew P. Chase
Tel Poreh
Richard A. Evans
Charles A. Patterson
William 8. Southwick
Patrick Flynn
Llivray
David Hagel
Ostrom
Jakob Herr
Ned
Georg Orth
Je Wel
D. McGillivray
Purchas Pitkin
Groe, W
Sutton and Carpenter
Ee Station
Ahr
Society Xorice
Een - Men Woodmen OF America
Meéeta
Satuday
Wren
Sox
H. A. Anmetrong
Ze Martin
Shane Ee
DR. Orients
Oui Bidmarck
Dakota
OBN F. Geil
Itkin
Roperty
Geo. W. Pitkin
Fulton
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