Atlantic Coast Line Road Improvement Train Arrives in State
The Atlantic Coast Line Road Improvement train, run by the U S Government, has entered the state from Richmond on November 25 and will stay until January 13. The exhibit car shows stereopticon views and road machinery models with electricity, plus government experts aboard. Large crowds have welcomed the train at stops in Virginia and North Carolina as free illustrated lectures educate on good roads' construction and state development.
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United States Government
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Richmond
Coast Line
Virginia
North Carolina
Neae
United States Office of Public Roads
Stump Removal Methods Highlight Seasonal Task
The article extols several stump clearing methods including dynamite stump pullers and burning, noting costs and benefits. It argues earnest landowners will invest to reclaim land, reduce weed growth, and expand cultivable area for larger crops, citing The Progressive Farmer.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Marketed for Stomach Ailments
An 1842 banquet in New Orleans paid Henry Day one dollar per plate. Today the ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as remedies for stomach trouble indigestion and other disorders. Easy safe and sure the pills cost 25 cents at druggists.
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Henry Day
New Orleans
Dr. King’s
Erie Rising in Competition With Major Rail Lines
The Erie Railroad has become a live factor in traffic, now offering reliable service equal to rivals like New York Central and the Pennsylvania. A Chicago shipper notes Erie solicitors increasingly press for orders, shifting business away from competitors. The line has invested about 21 million dollars in improvements over five years, boosting efficiency and boosting its traffic to record levels.
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Erie Railroad
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Erie
Erie Freight
Chicago
Consignee
Jersey City
The
Coeds
Baltimore & Ohio
Lackawanna
Wall Street Journal
Rear Admiral Evans Dies Surprises Washington
Washington mourns the sudden death of Rear Admiral Roddley D. Evans last evening. His aged wife and family receive widespread condolences. Lieutenant Commander Evans, son of the deceased, was delayed in Boston and notified by telegram, then rushed home by night train. Funeral arrangements include services at All Souls Unitarian at 2 30 PM tomorrow with pallbearers from naval ranks. The funeral cortege will feature marines, bluejackets, artillery, and midshipmen from Annapolis, with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Roddley D. Evans
Evans
West Indies
Monagnan
Boston
Marsh
Admiral Evans
Michigan
All Souls Unitation
Washington Navy Yard
Naval Academy At Annapolis
Arlington National Cemetery
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Corene Ravenel
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Georgetown
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