Light rural homes with electricity from a university plan
Illinois University expert T W Amrine outlines a practical lighting plant for rural homes using private electric systems. He details cost estimates for storage batteries, gasoline engines, switchboards, dynamos, wiring, and lighting fixtures, with total plant costs around 525 to 590 dollars and annual battery maintenance of about 5 to 10 dollars per year.
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T. WH. Amrine
Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Ilinois
College of Agriculture
Amrine
Armine
Woman Interrupts Speaker With Persistent Cough
A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by continual coughing. The ad advises Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for her cough and cold, noting the genuine product has no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Fashion notes on jumper styles and millinery for fall
Fashion column details the return of the jumper attached to three piece suit skirts with up weighted waists and circular skirts, paired with Directoire coats and Turkish lace trims. It covers new dress trims including piping, velvet and silk materials, varied hats from large turbans to toques, and the trend toward empire gowns and white satin wedding attire.
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New York
Directoire
Trousseau
Flazier
Winston Churchill
Direc
Paris
Made It A Life Study By Dr Leonhardt
Dr J L Leonhardt of Lincoln Neb after years of study claimed piles arise from internal bad circulation and developed Hem-Roid an internal remedy. In 1000 cases it cured 85 percent using an iron clad guarantee with money back if it fails. Sold for $1 at Jungkunz or by mail from Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY. Write for booklet.
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Leonhardt
Lincoln
Neb
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
Week of political demos grips the nation in October
Washington dispatch outlines a frenetic campaign week as Taft Bryan Sherman Debs and others crisscross the country by train. Bryan visits multiple states in six days while Taft starts in New Jersey Maryland and West Virginia with Ohio Indiana looming. Also noted is a Rosebud lottery drawing in Dallas South Dakota and a funeral for Bishop Potter in New York Grace Church.
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Washington, D. C
Ocean
Lakes
Gulf
Taft
Sherman
Bryan
Kern
Chatin
Hisgen
Debs
William J. Bryan
Mr. Taft
New Jersey
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Middle West
Straus
The
Republican Committee
King
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Dallas
S. D
Henry CC. Potter
Cooperstown
N. Y
Gracechurch
New York
Amusements at Grand Opera House Preview
The Grand Opera House schedules a lineup with Janey Junkins, a new farcical comedy by Pierre Kingsley, featuring Hilda Thomas and Lou Hall, for next Monday's opening, plus matinees and night shows of Human Hearts on October 2. Wilton Lackaye finishes a three week run and The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill begins October 19 with The Battle praised as a powerful American drama. The Grand also notes Lackaye’s extended impact and chang ed tour plans in response to demand.
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Janey Junkins
Pierre Kingsley
Grand 9 Opera House
Janey Jenkins
Hilda Thomas
Lou Hall
B. C. Whitney
Miss Thomas
Mr. Hall
Grand Opera House
Tom Logan
Jeannette
New York
Sven
Grace
Tom
Jeanette
Ruth Larkins
Wilton Lackaye
Chicago
Mr. Lackaye
the Grand
Israel Zangwill
Lackayre
West
Metropolis
Week in Review Highlights Global and National Events
Religious gatherings dominate the week with the entombment ceremony at St John the Divine in Morningside Heights, the American Missionary Association meeting in Galesburg, and the YY M C A International Student Bible Conference in Columbus. Prominent figures including James Sherman address the Lake Mohonk conference. The Van Corbitt cup car race on Long Island tops the sports scene while Japan hosts elaborate naval visit festivities. Balkan developments and Persia elections shape overseas focus. Parliament to convene in November.
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St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights
American Missionary Association
Galesburg
YY. M. Coa
Columbus
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
Lake Mohonk
Friends of the Indian and Other Dependent Peoples
Long Island
Japan
Balkan
Persia
National Assembly
Senate
What Are Your Boys and Girls Reading
An early ad promotes The Youths Companion about improving youth reading with adventure tales and heroic characters. It touts future issues containing articles sketches and educational material, urging subscriptions from Boston readers and offering a calendar gift with the subscription.
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Plee 9
Atpapee
Canada
Youtius
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Fuley’s Honey and Tar Cure Promoted for Lungs
An advertisement touts Fuley’s Honey and Tar cure as strengthening the lungs and expelling voids. It warns to buy the genuine product in a yellow package from Tl. J. Moogk and W. FL Jungkunz and emphasizes authenticity.
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Fuley
J. Moogk
W. FL Jungkunz
Untitled Humorous Story From a Hot Day
A fragmentary humorous tale describes a very hot day with a peculiar conversation between a boss and his driver. The garbled text mentions a retired sea captain and references Georgia, suggesting a travel or local color vignette from a newspaper page.
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Ada Biter
Sea Pron
Crawer
Georgia
Dee
Boss
Tee
Unfeeling Wisconsin couple quarrel over late return
In a Pathfinder quip a wife scolds her husband for late home arrival and contemplates crying, while the husband asks if she is glad he came early. The exchange hints at domestic strife and emotional tension in a humorous tone.
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