Theodore P Shonts Named Canal Chief For Isthmian Work
Theodore P Shonts of Chicago is chosen as head of the Isthmian Canal Commission and president of the Panama Railroad to direct Atlantic and Pacific ocean work. A lawyer by training, he shifted to frontier construction, where Chicagoans say his early efforts were remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore P. Shonts
Chicago
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Railroad
Shonts
Chiengoans
Unies
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Hair Restoration
Unhappiness dispelled as Bien and women express relief over thinning hair. The Herpicide scalp germicide is marketed as a new antiseptic destroying the microbes behind hair loss. Advertisers urge trial and sending stamps for samples with Detroit origin and Special Agent Joseph Hammert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Joseph Hammert
Notable 19th Century Leaders and Their Legacies
The article profiles several prominent figures including a Pennsylvania-born organizer who rose to lead the Three Eyes Road project and later the Clover Leaf line, Mrs Drake of Chicago society, General Matthew Calbraith Butler famed for his Senate tenure and late marriage, and James W. Alexander of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. It highlights Alexander’s rise from secretary to president, his role in mutualizing the company, and his New Jersey origins with a Princeton background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf
Pennsylvania
Centerville
Milla Drake
Chicago
Matthew Calbraith Butler
New York City
South Carolina
Butler
Charles Sumner
Sumner
Freston
Brooks
For the Housewife Cleaning Winter Garments and Household Tips
Instructions on storing woolen garments to avoid moths plus a homemade cleaning mix using soap, ammonia, spirits of wine and ether. Also advice on lemon remedies, window sash stops, burns, Javelle water, goldfish care, sailcloth waterproofing, linoleum washing, and general household maintenance in a brisk, period tone.
What is there in it Scott's Emulsion
Scott's Emulsion presents a careful blend of cod liver oil hypophosphites of lime and soda glycerine and a dash of flavoring. This emulsion is promoted as the greatest remedy yet discovered for weak lungs poor blood low vitality child weakness and all wasting diseases. Free SCOTT & NOWNE at 909 Pearl Street New York.
Desertion blamed on lenient discipline in marine corps
Naval deserters argue that the marine corps lacks adequate punishment fostering desertion. Claims arise from reports of the prison ship and silent system, with Portsmouth crews demoralized by sunlit prisoners. References to a modern prison planned near the Southern and a New York World critique accompany an advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative.
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Mappy
A. S Wiliams
United States Marine Corps
Inspector Williams
New York Police Department
Stitute
Marine Corps
Chytain Willing
Portsmouth
N. H
United States
Southern
New York World
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Prominent Figures Span Global Spheres in Odd Paragraphs
A miscellaneous collection notes Muarchioness Oyama educated at Vassar, Austin novelist Mine von Elmer Eschenbach with a witches collection, Police Inspector Gustafson touring major US cities, two Maine legislators of Native descent, Lt General Chaffee’s elder brother proudly recounting a younger kin, and Winston Churchill cited as 800 years old with a biographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muarchioness Oyama
Vassar
Wikado
von Elmer Eschenbach
Gustafson
Boston
United States
Maine
Peter M. Nelson
Conobscott
Peter J. Neptune
Chaffee
Ws Wich
Winston Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill
King Visits Saloons and Private Calls in London
King goes to see pictures and attends a Lessurely Inspection of the cinema. He chats with the Marquis de Wreteuil and continues his round of private visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiis
Edward
Marquis de Wreteuil
Alexander Resigns From Leading Life Society Trustee Post
New York May 4 President James W. Alexander of the Enqultable Life Assurance society resigns as trustee of the majority stock left by Drelate Henry B. Hyde. In Laredo Texas Martina Gonzales, agent of the National Express company at Saltillo Mexico, is missing along with a package said to contain 12600 dollars in currency.
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Alexander
Lyde
James II, Hyde
Hyde
New Jersey
Princeton University
New York
James W. Alexander
The
Enqultable Life Assumanee Society
Drelate Henry B. Hyde
Laredo
Sex
Martina Gongales
National Express Company
Saltillo
Mex
Minuet resolves a lovers quarrel at summer masquerade
Peggy and Jack Thurber stave off heartbreak at a guest club masquerade ball while Polly Dexter schemes to thread a romance. Polly hopes to pair Peggy with Joe Brewer as they rehearse a minuet amid secrets, masks, and a race to keep Jack’s feelings from surfacing. Peggy forgives Jack in a graceful dance ending.
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Peggy
Potty Dexter
Fat Wat
Torushly
Dolly
Polly
Poggy
Tack Thurber
Miss Dexter
Jack
Joe Brewer
Pd Jove
Billy
Jim
Billy Scott
yLer
Tolly Dexter
Dinelli Court
Jick
Alt
Jack Thurber
Marcel
Mr. Thornton
Jacek
Duswee
Pretty Polly Dester
Boston Herald
Saturday Shoe Sale Delights With Largest Low Shoe Variety
Saturday sale highlights the largest display of Low Shoes yet shown, with prices far below regular. Shoppers expect a lively day as stock and savings attract crowds.
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Wotat
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante
Business Directory
Freeport
Illinois
D. C. Stover
H. H. Antrim
F. Dorman
R.G. Shumway
Fliat
Henry Baier
V. Preatate State Bank of Freeport
IUL
R. G. Shumway
A. G. Held
Wi ‘Wg, Holland
A. P. Goddard
First National Bank OF
Ill
Eoccessora
Hottinger
Collmann & Co
Capital
Gattmann
D.F. Graham
Collmann
L.r.jungkunz
D. B. Schulte
Trembor
Aug.Beramann
M.gund
W.N. Cronkrite
John
Colimann
Second National Bank OF
Adttorneys
H.O. Burchard
L. H. Burrell
Burchard & Burrell
Attorneys AT Law
Court House
W. N. Cronkrite
Stephenson St
Ldwly
Rushe & Winning
South
Galena Avenue
A, Ll
Babcour
North
Father John
Life Assaurance
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
W. G. Alexander
Henry B. Hyde
Bnquitable Society
Henry B.hyde
Theodore Verry Khonts
James Waddell Alexander
Scott & Nowne
Pearl Street
Prerin Medical Co
Helena
Mast
Madison Meagine Co
Madison, Wis
Fruit and Vegetables
Fast Express
Fruits and Vegetables
Tra
F. A. Schulz
Webb’s
Oregon
Fred S. Sandmeier
Albert Fitchner
Salaam
Adams St
California
San Praieisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
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