Diverse Facts From Science To Social Trends Of The Era
A compilation notes a red solution aids photography, German wealth in six thousand share firms, Chicago deaths from lung fever, exports to Korea, and a Welsh doctor on sobriety. Other items cover Boer gifts from France, inheritance notions, U.S. presidents with descendants, New York snow costs, train car stove bans, Texas farmers with 3,000 black landowners, Leeds unemployment, Polish trance at a funeral, Niagara Falls power uses, Danubian armies, Arizona copper belts, Pennsylvania coal output, wireless patents, cocaine prescriptions in Atlanta, and shifting olive oil and prune markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Korea
Havre
Cape
Cardiff
Wales
United States
New York
Municipal Treasury
Farmers’ Improvement Society of
Texas
Leeds
England
Gresen
Poland
Niagara Falls
Danubian
Bervin
Roumania
Bulgaria
Cochise County
Ariz
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
California
Admiralty
Navy
Whitman
University of Chicago
Carnegie Institution
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Alexander I
Washington Letter notes on apartments and reform
Washington Letter discusses Washington as the city of apartments, noting surge of new housing and its impact on taxes and city life. It covers Postmaster General Payne avoiding his private elevator, immigrant arrival trends, damage to a White House portrait, hot baths for horses in Hot Springs, and potential Red Cross charter amendments as Congress may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blackburn
National Capital
Sumer
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Washinton
Payne
Tie
City Post Office
Post Office
Bureau of Salaries and Allowances
Stephenson
White House
Executive
Benjamin Sorrison
Daniel Huntington
Gilead
Hot Springs
The
Red Cross Society
Congress
the Red Cross
Carl Schofield
Minister Sounds Warning on Wealth and Power in America
Dr. Madison Peters spoke at Carnegie Hall on centralization of wealth and wage inequality. He warned that wealth concentration threatens American institutions, citing De Tocqueville and stark figures showing 25,000 people owning half the nation’s wealth while millions toil for a few. He argued against legalized theft through monopolistic profits and urged restraint before wealth consolidates further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
New York
St. Andrew
Madison C. Peters
de Tocqueville
America
United States
A Tip For Railway Men Note on Wage Increases
The Railway Age argues wage rises come from supply and demand with labor demand rising and employers competing for workers. It warns some increases were due to duress from timid financiers fearing strikes and that gains beyond natural causes will provoke a harmful reaction, while railroads have mostly yielded for expediency.
Cheap Men Opinion Sparks Chicago Reform Debate
In a Chicago Daily News column, Professor Clark argues that if single men could live on $200 a year and families on $300, two thirds of saloons and vaudeville venues would fail. He adds art stores, readers, barbers, restaurants, and large stores would suffer, and Evanston shoppers would lose business to Chicago. He notes implications for wages, crops, factories, and the idea of living on nothing as a “two year vacation” if savings run low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Clark
Chicago
Jeners
Boothlicks
Evanston
Chicagoa Daily News
The Wastes of the Body and Kodol Cure Claim
A discussion on weekly bodily tissue loss and the necessity of digestion for health. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as enabling digestion, blood rebuilding, and strength protection, with claims it treats indigestion and stomach troubles. Grover's City drug store sells it for $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover’s
City Drug Store
Round the Region items and court notes summary
Annie Caffrey loses suit against Sugar Notch borough for water damage as court finds natural flow and owner duties. Trolley workers arbitration panel names H E Wilson and Robert Allson with S A Turlow as third member. Mine accident in Buck Mountain claims eyewitnesses and prosecutors. Miss Margaret A Jones wins $1500 for breach of promise. prior award of $1000 not honored. Charles W. Tammany begins three month jail term for fraud. once Wilkes Barre mayor candidate. Lehigh Classis condemns church fundraising fairs and worldly entertainments. Barnum and Bailey circus cancels Shenandoah engagement after business plea. Episcopal Diocese convention at Carbondale establishes old clergy relief fund. Williamsport chosen for next meeting. Monroe county romance ends in marriage. Patrick Hennessey ordered to Retreat asylum after insanity acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Caffrey
Sugar Notch
Pottsville
H. E. Wilson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Traction Company
Robert Allson
Port Carbon
Prof
S. A. Turlow
Pottsville High School
Lehigh Classis
The
Reformed Church
Allentown
Barnum and Bailey Civeus
Shenandoah
Central Pennsylvania
Carbondale
Ethelbert Talbot
Williamsport
Joseph H. Green
Selota
Monroe County
EK. Singler
Lehighton
Ferris
Patrick Hennessey
Daniel Dorris
Fear of disease and a kidney remedy claim
An informational piece discusses fear as a motive and links kidney and bladder diseases to nervousness. It promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder disorders, urges at home diagnostic cues, and offers a free trial bottle via mail from the Dr. David Kennedy Corporation in Rondout, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Balaklava Social Club Ball and Local Social Events
May 9 annual Balaklava Social Club ball at Krell's hall admission 50 cents. May 20 annual Fearnets Athletic Association ball at Cross Creek hall Dlifton admission 35 cents. May 4 picole and field day exercises by Tigers Athletic Club at Public park. June 13 dance by St Anthony's Italian and Tyrolean Catholic chapel at Krell's hall admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava Social Club
Krell's Hall
Fearnets Athletic Association
Cross Creek Hall
Dlifton
Tigers Athletic Club
St. Anthony's
Krell
How Can I Cure My Indigestion Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Claim
X rays and tests support that catarrh of the stomach stems from repeated indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is advertised as curing indigestion and dyspepsia, preventing or curing stomach catarrh. Sold by Grover's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover's City Drug Store
Mountain Park Decoration Day Excursion Train
The New Jersey Central will run a special excursion to Mountain Park for Decoration Day from Scranton. Round trip fares: Adults and children 50¢. Special trains depart Scranton at 8 30 a m. Mountain Park is in excellent condition with dancing music and a well known caterer. Bowling concerts and a general good time planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Park
New Jersey Central
Scranton
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Digestive Health
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as curing constipation through gentle bowel stimulation and gland toning in the stomach and liver. Sold by Grover's City drug store with a Grand Decoration Day excursion to Niagara priced at 980.00 round trip via Lehigh Valley Railroad, tickets usable May 24 to May 31 with return allowed through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitts
Grover’s
City Drug Store
Niagara Mails
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Hazleton Junction
Hazleton
Jeanceville
Auden+ red
Traction Company
Luther
SMITH
NA Cae
Broad
Wyoming Streets
Weeshiarre
Iate
Ashley Junction
Wilkesharre and
Wyombe Valley Traction Company
Wilkesharre
Wilkesbarre
Wyomipye Valley Traction Company
Court House Square
Astley Junction
Vickers
Alvan Markle
GW. Thompson
A.V. Harger
DeWint Witch Hazel Salve Promoted at Grover's City Drug
An advertisement urges consumers to choose DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve for quick relief from itching burning and bleeding skin issues and piles. Sold exclusively at Grover's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWint
Grover's
City Drug Store
Do You Enjoy What You Eat Do You Enjoy What You Eat
An advertisement for Kodol Digestive Aid claims it fully restores digestion and stomach health, allows eating any foods without rumbling, and converts foods into usable nutrients. It asserts Kodol digests all foods, provides tonic benefits, and cures indigestion and related disorders. Available in regular bottles for 1.00 at Grover's City Drag Store in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Ill
Grover’s City Drag Store
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Freeland Tribune
Sevachelor
Ewe D
Beekusy
Eorror
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Buckley
P. B. McTighe
Thos. A. Buckley
Man Street
Freeland
Trittune Printing Company, Limited
Rho Marini
Freeland, PA
Sargent
Michael Campbell
Patrick Sharpe
Nesquehoning
Harry McKinnoyle
George Bonemus
Buck Mountain
Schuylkill County
Margaret A. Jones
Minersville
Chas. H. Fredericks
Miss Jones
Charles W. Tammany
United States Court
Pittsburg
Kenyon
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Curtis G. Kenyon
San Francisco
William Hart
Europe
Lorenz
Simms and McDowell
Laneytown Almshouse
Andrew O'Donnell
Patrick McCole
Avid Kenseles
Remo
Birkbeck's
Highessater
Rot
Bidgey Phila
Laas Valley Railroad
Jeddo
Lumber Yard
Weatherly
Mauch Ubon
Bethlehem
Easton
Buffalo
West
Mauch Chunk
Delano
Mahisnos City
Mt. Carmel
Sandy Run
Mahanoy City
Philadelpia
Chaney City
Weat
Kanton
Bethlchem
Aston
Bethichem
Peace City
Mtarmel
Boston
Delano and
Hazleam
Ticket Agenta
Reaiig
Drifton
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Rumboldt Road
Oneida
Sheppton
Sunagy
Harwood
Wranberry
Tombhicken
Deringer
Unday
Humboldt Road
Tombicken
Cranberry
Roan
Beaver Meadow Road
Stockton
Hazle Brook
Eckley
Wilkerbarre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pointe Wear
Behigh Traction Company
Wirst
Howe
Pi Corse
Tonshicken
Derringer
Hazieton
Mumboldt
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Maueh Chunk
Catasauqua
Wgent
M. Bart
Gen. Puss
Munn & Co
Scientific American
New York & CO
New Y York
Shah
Candy
Boyle
Centre Street
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