Fort Wayne shop workers long service marked by pledges
The piece chronicles career milestones of Fort Wayne workers in the Pittsburg and Wabash shops from Philadelphia to Chicago and Dennison, noting thirty years back in the city and the signing of a temperance pledge during Francis Murphy's campaign. It lists many veterans with long service dates and highlights Frederick Nagel as a builder of the shops.
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Fort Wayne
Pittsburg
Dennison
Ohio
Chicago
Northwestern
Mills
Francis Murphy
H. G. Granger
Car Department
George T. Crosby
George McKenzie
William Birback
H. E. Homeyer
Peter Ham- Titon
William Horstmeyer
W. H. Knell
Julius Kuhtuss
E. F. Kaiser
Joseph Kickley
E. Kaiser
Thomas Mills
John Monahan
J. J. Murphy
Joseph Nichter
L. Neupher
Fred Piper
Jacob Roele
Thomas Sinclair
Charles Schmidt
Luther Wright
Frederick Nagel
West Jefferson Treet
Had
Lumber Surge Reaches Great Lakes in 24 Hours
Up to 7,000,000 feet of lumber arrived at the Great Lakes in a single day and large quantities are then shipped to New York.
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Great Lakes
New York
Grace Omission At A Seven Year Olds Dinner Party
A Baltimore Sun report describes a seven year old hosting twelve young girls for a dinner party. The child sought to observe proper etiquette and asked about saying grace. Her mother advised against grace, describing the meal as informal. The note ends with a transition to a Chinese plague topic.
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Baltimore Sun
Mamma
China
Odd Mexican Papers Show Press Bound by Law and Fear
F. F. Thompson describes Mexico’s stringent press laws and censorship. Editors face prison for libel even when true, with incommunicado detention, newsroom seizures, and paper suppression lasting days. The Diaz presidency is spared only by careful control of health disclosures and planted rumors to trap potential enemies.
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Mexico
United States
F. F. Thompson
City of
Pittsburg
Father
Plague Lingers On In Hinghua As Hongkong Returns
The Shanghai Mercury notes six years of bubonic plague in Hinghua on the Fuhkien coast beginning with Amoy alerts. It cites Hong Kong's long battle, widespread fatalities, and failures of isolation and disinfection as people flee villages and infected clothes appear in pawnshops.
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Shanghai Mercury
Hinghua
Fuhkien
Amoy
Hongkong
China Coast
Spanish Navy Unpopular After War With United States
Madrid correspondent for the New York Evening Post reports the Spanish navy has become highly unpopular in Spain following the disastrous war with the United States and has faced extensive attacks.
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United States
Madrid
New York Evening Post
Spain
Naval discontent and calls for reform ripple through government
Reports recount navy officers led by Admiral Valcarel seeking redress from the queen regent over plans for civil controllers, arguing for or against a standing navy. Widening financial strain hits the government as funds are sought for army, navy, education, and public works.
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Admiral Valcarel
Ants Exhibit Refusal To Drink In Lecture Experiment
Lord Avebury conducted an experiment at Stepney Borough museum using 50 ants 25 from each nest to test their response to intoxication. After bathing in alcohol to intoxication they were returned to a nest where residents separated outsiders by dropping the drunken ones into water and carrying their own intoxicated peers away to sleep off the effects. Tonawanda near Buffalo is noted as a major lumber port.
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Lord Avebury
Stepney
England
Cocoanut Use Replaces Cod Liver Oil in Germany
In Germany cocoanut is widely used as a substitute for cod liver oil in consumption. The note highlights shifting dietary or medicinal practices reflecting local health trends and availability of substitutes.
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Germany
Cleveland Goes Hunting With Party Of Friends
Ex President Grover Cleveland arrives in Georgetown South Carolina with Rear Admiral Evans Col E C Benedict Gen Anson G Mc Cook and others. They proceed to Ford's Point on the Santee river to hunt and fish with Gen E P Alexander as host, expecting ten days to two weeks of good sport as ducks are plentiful and health is good.
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Cuernavaca
United States
Mexico City
Republic
Georgetown
S. C
Grover Cleveland
Robley D. Evans
E. C. Benedict
Anson G. McCook
P. B. Lamberton
Herman May
Atlantic Coast Line
Ford's Point
Santee River
E. P. Alexander
Cleveland
Red Brotherhood anti smoking league formed in London Express note
The Red Brotherhood, a youth anti smoking league, promises not to start smoking until age 16. Open to all boys, with no fees or public fundraising, members join by contacting St. Hugh's Warden in Penzance and pledging I will not smoke until I am 16. A badge and information follow.
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Red Brotherhood
The
London Express
Red Brothers
St. Hugh’s, Penzance
FREE BLOOD CURE CLAIMS OFFERS TRIAL TREATMENT
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for blood and skin diseases. It promises cures for ulcers eczema and cancer like conditions, claims 30 years of testing and offers a free trial by writing Dr. Gillam in Atlanta, with purchases via Ranke and Nusbaum in Calhoun Street.
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Dr. Gillam
Mitchel St
Atlanta
Ranke & Nusbaum
Calhoun St
Imports of steel pens show British dominance in Germany
A report states that 97 percent of steel pens imported into Germany originate in England, while only 1.6 percent come from France. This highlights Britain's strong pen trade share and minimal French involvement in the German market.
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Germany
England
France
Coughs Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar Sales Note
Pneumonia and la grippe mention prompts cough relief claim. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as quick cure with urging to refuse substitutes. Sold by Dreier and Bro and Pellens and Polster in the period ad style.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Polster
Foreign doctors boast of cure by foreign plan
Chinese quack doctors near foreign hospitals hang out foreign flags inscribed Cure according to the foreign devil's plan.
Cough Syrup Ad Claims Foley’s Safe for Children
An old advertisement warns that many cough syrups contain opiates harming children and praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe nonopioid remedy for cough croup and lung troubles sold by Dreier & Bro and Pellens & Polster.
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Foley’s
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Polster
Peat Beds of German Empire Estimated at 4,942,000 Acres
The peat beds of the German empire are estimated to cover 4,942,000 acres. Using this fuel profitably remains a science challenge for researchers.
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German Empire
Stop It A Neglected Cold Ends In Serious Bronchial Trouble
Emergency warning urges treatment with Foley's Honey and Tar for cold prevention. Dreier & Bro., Pel Jens & Polster sell it. An unrelated line notes about 4.5 million dollars of gold shipped.
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Foley
Dreier
Ripples from a Pebble and a Paper Ad
A poem by John S. Grey speaks of small acts, a pebble or a fine advertisement, widening impact like ripples on water. It notes how a tiny act or well presented notice can be read quickly, shape impressions, and possibly bring a fortune.
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John S. Grey
Caution on Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure Claim
Warns against mercury containing remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorses genuine product and offers testimonials free and price per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney and Co
Ball
Argentina Equines Return to Sugar Enriched Diet
Army horses in Argentina now receive two additional ounces of sugar daily as part of their rations. This adjustment accompanies existing feed to boost stamina and performance for military duties.
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Argentina
Remedy Stops Headaches Reported by Mrs. N. A. Webster
Mrs. N. A. Webster of Winnie Virginia writes that Dr. King's New Life Pills wholly cured her years of sick headaches. The pills also relieve constipation and biliousness. Available for 25 cents at Dreier & Bros.'s drug store.
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N. A. Webster
Winnie
Dr. King
Dreier & Bros
Moscow's Largest European Hospital Names and Capacity
Moscow houses Europe’s biggest hospital with 7,000 beds, 96 physicians, and 900 nurses. The facility cares for about 15,000 patients each year, reflecting its major role in regional healthcare.
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Moscow
Europe
G H Hansan Recovers From Kidney Disease
Engineer G H Hansan in Lima Ohio reports recovery from threatened kidney disease. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure and recommends it to others especially trainmen. Sold by Dreier and Bro Pellens and Poister.
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G. H. Hansan
L. E
Lima
Ohio
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Poister
Amos Pappert to Resume Cigar Manufacture After Sale
Amos Pappert, who recently disposed of his east end business, will shortly re-engage in the manufacture of cigars.
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Amos Pappert
East End
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