President Proclaims Thanksgiving Day November 30 1905
The President issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. The document urges national reflection on blessings, restraint from passions, and dedication to honor and duty in a period of prosperity. Roosevelt signs with Secretary of State Elihu Root.
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Rail and road improve plans and fare adjustments announced
The Grand Army wins a 1 cent 4 mile convention rate from Western Passenger Association territory except 150 miles. Erie railroad commits 18 million for upgrade to world class roadbed with 15 million more this year for new equipment. New York Central vows 1800 era track relaying with heavy rails and upgrades. Western Passenger Association weighs baggage rule changes to allow declaring higher value at check in.
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Western Passenger Association
Eriesond
New York Central
Struggling Diggings Spawn a Hidden Treasure Tale
Neville Lynne tears at his lonely claim in the Lorn Hope gold camp as a dying stranger and a young girl named Syl face peril. The doctor, a Norseman of sorts, and a grim miscreant guard a secret packet said to be priceless as Nellie vows to protect it until eighteen.
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Lorn Hope
Ike Neville
Doc
Young 'UN
Young
Scutier
Missie
Pather
Syl
Lsten
Judas
Lavarick
Scuffier
Scuffi
Tove
Wonders of a Big Harbor and its Foreign Fleets
Harper s depicts New York Harbor with piers packed with steamers from Brazil Argentina Chile Peru and distant ports. The piece notes exotic cargoes rubber ivory palm oil silk opium and other goods while pilots glare from aloft in tense moments.
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Valparaiso
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Cape Town
Taimatuye
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Uand
Fragmentary trial exchange on residence location questions
A terse courtroom exchange shows a witness answering a lawyer about where he lives, citing living with his uncle. The dialogue cuts off mid-question, leaving residence details unresolved.
Lhe Rich Man's Mite and a Merciless Rebuke
An early Primitive Methodist tale recalls Neale the preacher who mocked a farmer for giving a penny. The minister shamed the man’s small coin by noting it covered his laborers’ sixpence, prompting a larger offering and a moral lashing at the plate.
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Neale
Mrs H W Sterns Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills
Gelatt Pennsylvania November 6 Special Mrs H W Sterns a respected resident describes her Rheumatism relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills She says three days brought no gain but by day four back lameness eased and pains faded She now has no flame or pain and vows to keep the pills on hand forever
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Gelatt
H. W. Sterns
Dodd
Patent Lets Cash Registers Flash Sale Amounts
A leading manufacturer reveals a new cash register patent that visibly displays the sale amount from a distance. Electric commutators and illuminated numerals flash large figures on an external sign, making fake registrations detectable and securing buyer and seller protections. The indicator uses a frosted front panel.
Old-Fashioned Fare and Grape-Nuts Endorsement
A Nebraska neighbor of Mr. Bryan describes indigestion from heavy Southern fare and credits Grape-Nuts with restoring digestion sleep and weight. He claims three years of prime condition and notes his 8% year old baby also prefers it and stays healthy.
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