The Great Changes Wrought by Grain Growers and Asia Traders
The article surveys economic shifts affecting Britain as grain growers and other producers influence property values and markets. It notes a decline in population versus a rising military presence, critiques metaphysical claims, and observes land prices dropping from former high values to possible future booms, warning against assumptions of old prices returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Britain
Es&de Raisors
America
Aus‘@alasia
Strong Self Control and Persistent Thought Lead to Better Conduct
The text argues that a person should master themselves and their tongue, stressing calm speech to avoid conflict. It asserts the value of personal persistence in thought, distinguishing it from obstinacy, and notes a general shift toward humane treatment of criminals to reform them as useful members of society.
Extravagant Americans and the fading college life
The piece contrasts high living in the United States with affordable student life and condemns adulterated foods and societal ills. It notes advertising as a social force, critiques mysterious elites, and comments on spitting bans and migratory hotel workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cholera Talk Warns Against Panic and Sanitation Advice
A medical exchange urges calm amid reports of cholera in Hamburg Havre and other cities and asserts clean living simple food and hygiene reduce risk. It notes fear can raise susceptibility and stresses filtered boiled water cooked food exercise and cheerful activity while warning against overcrowded districts and poor drainage in cities. It also mentions vigilant health officers at American ports and the unlikely rapid spread of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Havre
New York
America
Vast Variety of Birds From East Indies and Mount Etna Eruption
The passage discusses massive bird imports from the East Indies, the unsustainable harvest of fur seals, and Behring Sea tensions. It notes Mount Etna's two month eruption in Sicily with lava flows and explosive activity, likening it to fireworks. It also cites anecdotes on Pittsburgh area wealth and public figures, then observes U.S. land purchases from Indians and curious rural vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
Odd Milestones And Striking Escapes From a Fragmented Page
A collection of brief, disjointed notes recounts Allen Milton Browning of Huntington West Virginia at sixty with sixty seven children and six marriages. a Rome Georgia man bites a moccasin in self defense. a June accident in St Bloomsbury New Jersey. a Elizabeth family fakes a son’s death for insurance and smiles at his return. seven soldiers drown in Neisse Prussian Silesia during a swimming drill. a Brick Head Georgia colored school is struck by lightning paralyzing pupils. a woman changes her name three times in one day ending as Lady Croft after two marriages and a baronet’s death.
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Allen Milton Browning
Huntington
W. Va
Rome
Bloomsbury
N. J
Elizabeth
Neises
Prussian Silesia
Brickhead Village
Georgia
Mr. Croft
A. D. Croft
Weigh
Hill
Hants
Mr. Marsh
Salisbury
Miss Marsh
Mrs. Croft
Lady Croft
Needles and Pins in a Summer of Oddities
A playful column notes water’s magnifying power in summer tales of big fish escapes and lisping children repeating the multiplication table. It muses on a future railroad to South America, counterfeit coins on sidewalks, and statistics that women live longer than men, joking about fairer sex’s last word.
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South America
Taft tariff bounty argued as unjust and unconstitutional
Republican ex Solicitor General Taft is praised for calling the protective tariff a bounty to domestic manufacturers. The piece argues the duty raises prices paid by consumers, benefits manufacturers, and drains funds from workers, urging readers to oppose what it calls unjust legislation and taxation. It cites Webster and Topeka case language to claim protection harms workers and consumers alike.
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Fort Warne
Ind
Epstor Bestinel
Taft
Supreme Court of the United States
McKinley
Daniel Webster
General Welfare
Congress
United States
Topeka
Wallace
Maiden with a Dainty Pail Looks for Bugs in Woods
A reader describes a maiden who walks with lofty airs drawing the gaze of villagers. Each day she carries a small pail to nearby woods to search for bugs and snails and watch bright-winged butterflies.
Ma sells land to pay for survival in postwar Virginia
Eva M. de Jarnette narrates a family tale after the Civil War in which a widow mother pressured by poverty and society agrees to sell their Virginia plantation. The narrator, George, watches as McKay the land agent arranges the deal with Mr. Sage, while Ma resists, laments, and ultimately parts with the property to secure shelter and stability for her family.
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George
Virginia
Exchange Hotel
Richmond
Queen Victoria
Fredericksburg
McKay
Sage
Hessa
Medder
Tom
Byme
Mr. Sage
Black Joe
Han
Cindy
William the Conqueror
Eva M. de Jarnette
N. 0
Times-Democrat
Equine Witness Hinges On Court Testimony At Essex Market
A brown mare testified at Essex Market police court on behalf of owner George H. Huber in a case charging him with keeping a dime museum open on Sunday. The mare answered questions by stamping and signaling time with the judge and audience present, aiding the defense's claim of an intellectual exhibit. The justice postponed ruling for further advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Kilbreth
Essex Market
New York
George H. Huber
Fourteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Huber
Agent Gardner
Lawyer House
House
Slao
O’brien
N. Y. Ledger
Tramp Refuses to Read the Dogs’ Tab In Park
An unnamed tramp in Grand Circus park drinks from a red tub labeled for dogs and quips to a policeman about reading. The officer mocks him for laziness, while the man explains humility and seeks pardon. Also noted is a Hartford parent who lets his beard remain after a child asks about his “head.”
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Grand Circus Park
Detroit Free Press
Stackhouse Medical Institute Claims Cure for Catarrh
Local ads praise Stackhouse Medical Institute for treating chronic catarrh through a dual approach: a constitutional course plus local cleansers. Testimonials from Miss Mary Morirty, Thomas Gormley, Peter E. Pooley, and Mr. C. Kochlinger describe rapid improvement. Doctors Stace Motivations and Field are noted as qualified specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stackhaus Medical Institute
Miss Mary
New Haven
Conn
Stackhouse Medical Institute
Thomas Gormley
Melita Street
Peter E. Pooley
Wabwh Avenue
Warne Clinic Adverts Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist
Specialties include catarrh and diseases of the eye ear nose throat lungs nervous system blood and skin with chronic conditions. Successful treatment by mail. Consultation and examination one dollar. Office hours 9 to 12, 3 to 5, and 7 to 8 p m, Sunday 3 to 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Four Warne, Inn
Strychnine as a Remedy in a Child Poisoning Case
Dr. Wolfgang Hunt reports a 16 month old girl bitten by a death adder. After rapid treatment including hypodermic strychnia and heat therapy, the child recovered fully aside from losing a finger. The account discusses the potential of strychnia injections and related cautions in snakebite cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
de Huat
The Crank and the Dealer
A dialog shows a crank offering dynamite for a dollar and being refused. dealer calls him a swindler. Also a testimonial from York Nebraska praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saving a child and a doctor bill. For sale by druggists.
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J WN. Dilferbough
York, Neb
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Huidekoper
Market Street
Atchison, Kan
Electric Light
Canada
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Georgis
Needles and Pins
Hood
Ma'am
Hub of the Universe
N. Y. Press
Home, Sweet
Home
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Dartford Post
Mary Morrirty
Me, C. Kochlinger
da. Stacemovar
Medical College of
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Indianapolis City Hospital
State Medical College
Mobile
Alabama
Field
Stack House Minicaz Exeritors
White
New Bank
Wayne and
Clinton Streets
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Uash
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I Branpasta
New York Weekly
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Moffat
Salvation
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Chew Lee
Randall Hotel
Drs. Rea and
Rospita
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