Extraordinary Phenomenon Sinks 600 Acres of Mountain
Grant Taggart reports a staggering event at San Jacinto where a 400 to 60 nerves wide area sank 40 to 80 feet on Christmas morning. He notes countless crevices, upheavals, and broken trees with soil so light rain could alter the landscape. location is ten miles southeast of San Jrevito and near Strawberry road.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Jacinto
Grant Taggart
San Jacinto Forest Reserve
Wiites Inca
BL J. Alen
San Jrevito
Strawberry Road
Demands Against Republicans Upheld in Kentucky Court
In Louisville on March 21 Judge Field sustained the demurrer for Governor Beckham and struck out parts of the Republicans amended reply in the gubernatorial contest suits. An interloctory judgment issued with two factual questions pending: Beckhams constitutional age and the timing of Goebels death relative to the legislature declaration. Depositions are being taken and an appeal to the court of appeals may follow.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Field
Beckham
Iield
Beckhan
Goebel
The
Commonwealth
Judge Field
Court of Appeals
Republican Convention Endorses McKinley Nominations
Little Rock Ark March 21 The Republican state convention adjourned after naming delegates to the national convention and endorsing the renomination of President McKinley. The platform supports a Nicaragua canal and other standard Republican planks though the text ends with an unfinished note.
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Little Rock
Ark
McWhinley
Nicaragua
Will Be Worcester's Secretary
Ann Arbor Mich March 21 James A Leroy a Detroit newspaper man has been appointed secretary to Professor Dean C Worcester of the United States Philippine commission Leroy had been recently made western manager for Onting
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Ann Arbor, Mich
James A. Leroy
Detroit
Dean C. Worcester
United States Philippine Commission
Leroy
Onting
Methodists Indorse Expansion Policy at Conference
Philadelphia March 21 The Philadelphia conference of the Methodist Episcopal church yesterday adopted a paper in support of expansion policy of the present national administration.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dance Fatal in Lewisburg Quarrel Over a Girl
In St Albans near Lewisburg Ky on Monday night Simon Garrett shot and killed Clem Robinson during a dance quarrel over a girl both men cherished. The incident occurred during a social event and authorities described it as a tragic outcome of a passionate dispute.
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St Alb Lewisburg
Simon Garrett
Clem Robinson
McKay Elected President of Shurtleff College
Rev. Dr. Stanley A. McKay, pastor of the First Baptist church in Bloomington, was chosen president of Shurtleff College in Alton on March 21. The report also notes New York’s debt figures with Comptroller Coler releasing a statement on Feb. 8 showing a net bonded debt of $258,540.
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Shurtleff
Alton
Als
Stanley A. McKay
Trirst Baptist Church
Bloomington
Shurtleff College
New York
Coler
Renominated for Congress in Kansas First District
Atchison Kan March 21 The First district Republican convention renominated Charles Curtis of Topeka for congress.
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Atchison, Kan
Tren
Charles Curtis
Topelki
Congress
Markets Brief Chicago Grain and Produce Prices
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show May wheat at 6 614, July 6 652, September 6 67. Corn May 287, July 287, Sept 8836. Oats May 244, July 246. Lard May 612, July 620, Sept 627. Short ribs May 6.15, July 6.10, Sept 6.07. Butter 24¢, eggs lie per dozen, poultry prices listed. Cattle and hog receipts and prices given. live stock markets show varied ranges. Milwaukee reports No 1 northern wheat 66 4/4 to 67 1/4¢, No 2 northern 66¢. Rye 7c, Barley 34–43c, Oats 26–27c.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Texas
Birds Nest Craft and Laying Habits Across Species
A survey of bird nesting habits describes how different species prepare their homes. Doves warblers catbirds thrushes robins mockingbirds orioles and others show varied nest sites construction and lining. The piece notes instinctive egg-laying patterns and behaviors around nest defense and brood care.
Shake Into Your Shoes and Early Risers Notes
Allen's Foot-Ease promises quick relief for painful feet with a powder that eases tight shoes and soothes sweating callouses and tired feet. DeWitt's Little Early Risers praised for constipation and liver issues. Argentine politics linked to local administrations as party strongholds.
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Allen
Allen S Olmsted
le Roy
Lewis Ackerman
Goshen, Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
Banner Salve hailed as top healing ointment claim
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as the most healing ointment. It also notes H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz endorse the product. The piece mentions the nation’s annual small grain production averaging 1.38 billion bushels and its expected growth with national expansion.
Ely's Steam Balm and Basswood Lath Market Update
Dry catarrh remedy Ely's Steam Balm cleanses soothes and heals nasal membranes and claims easy cure for cold in head with drugstores selling at 50 cents or by mail from Ely Brothers. Basswood lath production in Minnesota aims to replace scarce pine lath, offering about two thirds the price and good satisfaction.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warrer St
N. Y
Minnesota
Banner Salve Claims World Best Healing Powers
The advert declares Banner Salve the best salve in the world, made from a prescription by a renowned skin specialist, said to heal piles burns ulcers and all skin diseases. Sold by H. J. Moogh, Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co.
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H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
London patent boot demand shifts to blacking boots
Bootmakers estimate that over half of men who wore patent leather boots last year now opt for ordinary blacking boots. The trend shows a sharp decline in patent boot popularity among London wearers.
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London
Rheumatism Relief Through Pain Balm Report
A Germantown California resident claims fourteen years of rheumatism with constant suffering ended after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The testimonial notes immediate relief and complete cure with no relapse, and mentions sale by Joseph Emmert as successor to Emmert and Burrell.
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Chamberlain
Happ
Josa Epaar
Germantown
Cal
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Immigrant labor totals and various notices across 1809
Immigrants to the Hawaiian Islands in 1809 numbered 21 571 men 5 070 women and 79 children total 27 442 Of these 20 561 were under contract and GSSIL were not under contract. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers other remedies and a London dinner with liquid air piecemeal items. The text also notes the 400th anniversary of Brazil’s discovery to be observed in May.
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Hawaiian Islands
GSSIL
Brazil
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Hinsdale Mother
Mrs Harriet Evans of Hinsdale reports relief for her child with croup using One Minute Cough Cure and says she would not feel safe without it. The ad asserts quick cures for coughs, colds, and lung complaints.
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Harriet Evans
Hinsdale
H J. Moogh
Rag Time From Wagner and Mother Goose
I Root says rag time rates with Mother Goose’s verses in its link to great music yet warns against overuse. He cites syncopation used by masters like Wagner Mozart Bach and Beethoven and notes rag time’s fad nature and vaudeville association.
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I. W. Root
Mother Crpose
Mr. Root
Wagner
Mozart
Bach
Beethoven
Halsted Street
Prof
Emil Liebling
Ant Army Forages With Military Precision
A resident in South Africa describes a 15 000 strong army of ants marching from a mud hut toward a nearby mound of fresh earth. After assembling, ants split into assault and support detachments, ascending the mound to seize crickets and grasshoppers, hauling them to the base for storage, then returning for more until the mound is exhausted and all march home.
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South Africa
Animals Loaned to School No 17 for Nature Studies
Through the League for Political Education and the Public Education Association, small caged animals such as lizards parrots pigeons guinea pigs raccoons rabbits snakes turtles and toads are sent every fortnight to School No 17 in the Fifteenth District for classroom use. About 1 000 girls in the school especially those in nature studies participate eagerly in this loan. Animals are hired from dealers who have children in the school to care for them. This may be the only chance many children have to observe live animals.
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League For Political Education
Public Education Association
England's War and National Debt Through History
During the 1792 French war England's debt rose by about 1.5 billion dollars. The Napoleonic wars added around 1.6 billion. Forty years of peace halved the burden by 445 million, while the Crimean war and Indian mutiny pushed debt up by over 200 million.
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England
Lessons in china painting by Mrs H V Brown
Mrs. H. V. Brown at 74 Clark Avenue offers china painting lessons from January 5th. The note invites beginners and those seeking skills in decorative glazing and brushwork with scheduled sessions at the home studio.
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China
Winter in the South Offers Gulf Coast Escape
The text promotes a winter escape to the gulf coast along the Louisville and Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans. It touts mild climate, pure air, even temperatures, hunting and fishing, first class accommodations at moderate prices, and through cars to Florida via the L N line. It invites readers to request folders from J. K. Ridges ly, NW. P. Ay Chicago.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgesly
Chicago
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