Rail track laying in 1905 shows slow first half year
The report notes 1,284 miles laid January to June across 36 states with total year projections near 2,000 miles as grading dominates activity. It highlights major lines under construction in states from Minnesota to Texas, plus extensive work in Indiana Illinois and Dakota regions and several lines rushed for rails despite delayed starts.
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United States
Terriin
Anna
Jaanuary
Mucky
Isla
UABO
We York G
MO Vara
Caroling
Dakota
Thanes
Alas Tihoma
Besort A
Anwylvatia ' S Deviae
Carolina
Mneshce
St. Louis
Brownsville
Mexico
Bxas
Minnesota
Hoth Dakota
Indiana
Ilinois
Indiana Harbor
Hnois
Missouri
Oklahoma & Gull
Midland Valey
Indian Territory
Arkanse
Inois
Iowa
Tidewater
Virginia
Stract
Great Northern
Nebras
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Les
Illinois
Milwau& St. Paul
Sith Dakota
Ock Island & Pacific
Piansas
Atchinson
Topeka & Anita Fe
New Mexico
Louisiana
Duluth
Side & Northern
Minota
Louisville & Nashville
Tennessee
Georgia
Wissin Central
Wiscon
Chicago & Alton
Noia
Chicago & Northwestern
Wyoming
South Antic
Gulf Mississippi Ave
Pacific States
Firse Denife
Steve Tee L
Fall of Maximilian and Remnant of Empire in Mexico
A historical reminiscence recalls Maximilian and his followers sealed in Quefataro with Seward’s muted aid. Lopez is executed after a court martial of boys. Carlotta’s death rumor and the final surrender to Miramon mark the end of monarchy in the region, seen as a noble if fragile last stand before the American era.
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Maximilian
Quefataro
Seward
Lopez
Carlotta
Jess
Ted
Miramon
William Garratt du Allinte
Meandering dreams versus hard labor on the farm
A city girl recalls farming life turning dream into hardship as she endures wood shortages, mud, and chores from hogs to fence repair while her child suffers a goat attack and a hen sits amid forty chicks, revealing the gap between romantic notions and rural reality. The text also notes sea water composition, listing major salts, trace elements, and a fanciful claim of gold in every bucket.
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Osborne
Kmn
Ilso
Chevron insignia and its feudal origins
An elderly observer notes the shift to point-up chevrons in the army and recalls marines always using the upright symbol. He explains the chevron’s origin as a gabled roof denoting a freeholder, linking rank progression to home ownership and the number of roofs in sergeant versus lance corporal.
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Army
San Francisco Chronicle
Remarkable volcanic rings from Shishaldin described
A New York press dispatch marvels at Shishaldin volcano in Alaska. It notes continuous dense white smoke and circular rings hundreds of feet wide rising from its summit. The piece compares Shishaldin to Mont Pelee in Martinique and imagines Pluto smoking a cigarette.
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Martinique
Mont Pelee
Alaska
St. Islas
Klondike
Nome
Fhishaldin
Pluto
Pandaion
New York
Polite Gentleman and a Carful in New York Reminiscence
Miss Myra Kelly recounts a New York East Side tale of a gentleman’s courtesy on a nearly empty car. A lone man rises, bows, and begs the traveler to take his seat, while she jokes about being mistaken for another woman as the ride unfolds for twenty blocks with no one else aboard.
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Myra Kelly
New York
Boston Merald
Four Graduates Honored At St Joseph’s Parochial School
A large audience at St Pius hall witnessed St Joseph’s parochial school honor four graduates Albert Rodemeier Florence Frans Frances Hagedorn Mamie Steffen with diplomas. Father Kavelage presided and offered advice as the salutatory was read by Rodemeier. The event closed another successful school year and highlighted the Franciscan sisters’ role in education.
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St. Pius Hall
St. Joseph's Parochial School
Father Kavelage
Albert Rodemeier
Florence Frans
Frances Hagedorn
Mamie Steffen
Kavelage
Kalyelage
Justice Chief Relearns Tire Tightening Wisdom
A Philadelphia Ledger anecdote recalls a U S chief justice stranded with a loose tire. A passerby suggests dipping the wheel in water to wet all parts, proving practical wit. The judge concedes the idea, noting some people have more sense than others.
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United States
Darky
Philadelphia Ledger
Alfonso's Fishing Smacks Visit to Paris Market
The king of Spain visits the Paris fish market where he kisses the queen of the market and receives a bracelet amid lively crowd scenes. His safety briefly threatened by an attempted attack on the return from the opera, prompting rescue by his escort.
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Alfonso
Spain
Paris
Providence Journal
Lincoln Hands Shake But Tall Yankee Outsmarts Lincoln
In 1861 three Southern youths come to a Lincoln reception. One, six feet four, refuses to shake hands until the President matches height. Lincoln jokes and then shakes, proving cordial leadership. The tale ends with the Southerner’s respect for Lincoln. The Great City reflects on London’s endless audience to all, rulers and commoners alike.
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Wise
Virginia
Washington
Art Sumter
Richmond
Lincoln
Ofp
Rascal
Rutt
Young Wise
Fean
Hue
Hind
A Blindless Chain and Soft Answer Exchange
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt shows a quip in which the party of the first part says a soft answer turns away wrath, and the party of the second part agrees that gentleness can turn away anger, highlighting a playful exchange on restraint and wit.
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Pryce
Dphiladelphian Bulletin
Beautify the City and Its Homes Through Embellishment
A national movement spreads to towns and schools teaching garden care and domestic aesthetics. Embellishment improves health, convenience, and content, elevating family life and civic pride, with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offered as a health aid.
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American Civic Association
St. Louis Republic
United States
Europe
America
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