Proved Truth of Adage About Traffic Reform
William Phelps Eno, famed as the father of street traffic regulation, faced initial American skepticism while foreign cities embraced his system. Paris adopted it after cab driver threats, Buenos Aires requested his plan and approved every suggestion, and a Washington traveler praised Buenos Aires as a model for street traffic.
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William Phelps Eno
New York
Paris
Eno
Buenos Aires
Mr. Eno
Washington
Globe-Trotter
Turning sore on face spreads after small pimple
Miss Caroline Miller describes a facial eruption that started as a pimble and spread across her face, causing intense itching and burning. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three weeks with relief and notes global sales and a mail offer for samples and the 82 page Skin Book.
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East Elm St
Streator
Demand for capable men lifts job market across industries
The American Machinist editor notes a long search by a major firm for a $15,000 year man and an executive seeking two to three assistants at $40 weekly. He cites a widespread demand for $2,000 and $10,000 level workers, and praises self driven draughtsmen who can think independently without constant prompting.
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American Machinist
Julia Makes Scratching Debut Under Quiet Pressure
In a terse exchange, Julia steps up to the scratch and confirms her readiness. The dialogue highlights her calm demeanor and competitive spirit as she faces the challenge ahead.
Grape-Nuts Praised For Restoring Health After Nervous Strain
A Masa lady recounts a serious nervous breakdown tied to overwork and dyspepsia. After failing with various remedies she tried Grape-Nuts with skepticism and reports renewed strength, improved digestion, and restored vitality eight months later.
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Kirsty
Mystery House on the Street of Rumors
Rudolph van Vechten and Tom Phinney chase clues around the House of Mystery at 1318 near the Powhatan club. A man dies in the street after a confrontation while two suspects, including Mr Calls, loom in the case. Paige Carew’s purse links to the mystery as Tom and Van Vechten seek answers from authority figures and London reports hint at involvement of Mrs Devereaux and Miss Carew.
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Rudolph van Vechten
Jessure
Powhatan Club
van Vechten
Tom Phinney
Paige Carew
Tom
Flint
Temple Bonner
Jove
Compton Schuyler
Max Willard
Pewreaux
Bonner
Willard
Wilard
Intruder’s Arrival in Desolate House Upends Rivalry
Van Vechten overhears a quarrel between John Callis and a frightened girl on the second story. He intervenes, shields the girl, and confronts Callis, who rages and breaks toward violence as shadows and danger loom in the haunted house.
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Flint
Rome
Arta Toun
van Vechten
Lees
John Callin
Father
Callis
John
John Callis
Editor Spragg Rejected Tailor Bill In Absence
A Boston Daily Globe quip notes editor Spragg is absent minded after returning a tailor’s bill with a rejection slip. The piece cheekily ends with a plug for Red Cross Ball Blue, sold by good grocers.
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Spragg
Gsetting
Boston Daily Globe
Adv
Open up the mills and factories audience hecklers
A Chicago Republican parade frays as a ward boss fills a line with a reluctant gambler carrying a protest sign. The crowd jeers at the slogan while quips about poker games circulate amid political tension, interspersed with a patent medicine advert and two light social jabs.
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Chicago
Spectator Notes Orator Plans Lecture Tour by Special Train
A remark about an orator undertaking a lecture tour described as going on a cometlike course. The reply confirms the plan includes a special train to accompany the journey.
Remarkable Health Turnaround for Mrs Ham in Shamrock Mo
Mrs Mia Josie Ham of Shamrock Missouri describes severe health issues including falling, inflammation, congestion and nervous weakness. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she reports restored energy sleep appetite and relief from hot flashes and pains. She credits the remedies with saving her from grave illness and enabling full daily work. Special advice requests may be sent to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Shamrock, Mo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Josie Ham
Box
Shamrock
Missouri
Incomes and Taxation A Satirical Look at Money
The piece argues incomes are taxed and questions lawful money, noting incomes arise from work and support government. It mocks the idea that wealth equals oppression and suggests taxes could aid the distressed. A health census in Laure is noted as well.
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Aise
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Pierce
Alice
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Boston Evening Transcript
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Carter
Tne
JR. le Hulmeot
Temple St. I
Sarfogfield
Base
San Suvfer
Ron Cye
Laure
Wamiga
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