Notable Figures Headline Roundup From A Fragmented Notice
James Hill returns to the West after New York stay. Beveridge cites war talk fading with battleship fleet arrival in Pacific. Edison evangelizes vegetarianism after illness. Twain Hillis headline American Booksellers dinner. Rosen sails to Europe on leave. Missouri professor predicts Midwest as future university hub. Wainwright Schroeder active rear admirals. L. T. Dickason eyed for G A R commander in Toledo. Admiral Dewey appears content in Washington. Marston English Baptist evangelist, age nineteen, marks eighth year aiding others.
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James }. Hill
New York
West
Beveridge
Pacific
Thomas Edison
Mark Twain
Newell Dwight Hillis
American Booksellers’ Association
Baron Rosen
United States
Europe
America
KR. H. James
University of Missouri
Middle West
East
Richard Wainwright
Seaton Schroeder
Chicago Friends of
L. T. Dickason
Grand Army of the Republic
Toledo
Ohio
George Dewey
Washington, D. C
Stanhope
F. L. Marston
England
Feminine News Notes Lady Notables and Milestones
A roundup of society items notes Mrs. Julia Ward Howe entering her ninetieth year and Mrs. Asquith’s philanthropic work in London. It mentions the Maharajah of Nepal’s gems, Hetty Green at the Plaza, Debs’ campaign speeches, Princess Stephanie’s invention, and various deaths, marriages, and civic roles across the US and Europe.
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Julia Ward Howe
Asquith
East End
London
Nepal
Queen Alexandra
Covent Garden
Hetty Green
Plaza Hotel
Eugene V. Debs
Countess of Warwick
New York City
Stephanie
Belgium
Howard Maxwell
Borough Bank
Brooklyn
Maxwell
Easton
Clara Clemens
Society of American Women
England
Nellie Huntington
Cleveland
Ohio
Standard Oil
Minnie A. Tyler
South Londonderry
Miss Tyler
Margaret Craven
Waukesha
Wis
Doctor Fined for One Drink in Brattleboro Case
Massachusetts resident paid for a single drink for a thirsty friend. Dr. George B. Hunter was fined 211 dollars in Brattleboro Vermont for prescribing liquor for other than medicinal use. Second offense carries a 500 dollar penalty.
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Massachusetts
George B. Hunter
Brattleboro
Suez Canal Receipts Hit Record High Despite Toll Drop
The Suez Canal reported higher receipts last year despite reduced tolls, marking an all time peak in revenues. Egypt's toll policy and global shipping demand contributed to the surge, with analysts noting sustained traffic across major routes.
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Suez Canal
Grape-Nuts touted for strength and brain power
A testimonial claims Grape-Nuts, rich in wheat barley and phosphate of potash, rapidly uplift exhausted individuals. A New York man says night work fatigue vanished after use, noting increased strength nerve and brain power with weight gain and better exertion while traveling.
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N. Y
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Graham Bread Not a Brain Booster, USDA Study Says
The United States Department of Agriculture conducted six years of tests at Maine and Minnesota on graham white and whole wheat bread. They found graham bread provides less digestible protein and energy than white bread due to bran and coarse particles. Digestible protein lower and more indigestible waste accompany graham bread despite higher total protein.
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Boston
New England
United States Department of Agriulture
Harry Snyder
Harper's Magazine
Golconda
Department of Agriculture
Maine
Minnesota
Graham
Pole theory quoted to comfort Peary
A Pittsburg Dispatch quips that the idea the North Pole is shifting should comfort Peary as he simply needs to circle to the other side and wait.
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North Pole
Peary
Pittsburg
Lion Cub Markings Link Lions Tigers and Leopards
The article notes R I Pocock and R Lydekker observing that lion cub spots sit between tiger stripes and leopard rosettes, favoring tiger-like traits. East African lions retain early markings into adulthood and cubs show a white eye patch that fades with age. Puma cubs show a distinct pattern unlike the other big cats.
Robins Killed for Food in South 1907 08
Leslie's Weekly reports a million robins were slain in Louisiana during the winter of 1907 08 by men and boys for food. The practice, common in the deep south, pains northern states where robins are protected. A government expert links robin killings to boll weevil eastward spread, affecting cotton growers and Audubon Society sympathy.
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Louisiana
Audubon Societies
Leslie’s Weekly
British made Cigars Should Use British Names
The Tobacco Weekly Journal argues for British cigars to use British names and words on bands and boxes to reflect a British industry. It rejects Cuban competition and Spanish words and urges that "British made" be clearly displayed.
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Tobacco Weekly Journal
Something to Fight For
A reflection on youth seeking purpose through a cause and sacrifice to shape character, drawing on a New Ireland Review idea. The note emphasizes self formation via commitment and collective aims.
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New Ireland Review
Oklahoma Corn Yields and Land Grant in 1906
In 1906 Oklahoma produced corn at an average above 33 bushels per acre. The area granted reached over 4,000,000 acres, reflecting large scale agricultural allocation in the territory.
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Oklahoma
Four Clock Towers and a Northern Wind Tale
A traveling man recalls Clin ton Iowa tale of a court house tower with four clock faces. The north clock stalls in icy weather while the south clock remains lively, the motorman explains the wind bites the north side hardest and the others fare better.
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Iowa
Clinton
Court House
New York Sun
Bible of 1544 study volume with marginal references
A large German Bible from 1544 and 1551, printed by Christofel Fraushaur in Zurich, belonging to D. W. Dietrich of Warwick township. It is illustrated, bound in heavy calfskin with a ribbed back and copper rivets, not paged but numbered leaves, and weighs about six inches thick. Marginal records show Christopher Burkholder bought it in 1771 for 30 shillings, later entering the Dietrich family in 1835 for 65 cents.
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D. W. Dietrich
Warwick Township
Lancaster County
Christofel Fraushaur
Zurish
Switzerland
Christopher Burkholder
Dietrich
Philadelphia Record
London cab names and coins spark debate in Chronicle
The London Chronicle notes cabmen argue over naming horse cabs and the word taxi, suggesting “tizzy” as a shorter, sixpence tied term. It recalls the four-penny “joey” piece named for Joseph Hume, praising economy but noting cabmen disliked the change.
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London
Joseph Hume
London Chronicle
Revolving Cylinder Motor Promises Lightweight Flywheelless Drive
Popular Mechanics describes a motor where cylinder assemblies rotate around the shaft to form the flywheel. The design eliminates a heavy flywheel and long crankshaft, adds gyroscopic action, and uses centrifugal lubrication and valve actuation without springs. Cooling relies on rapid cylinder motion to shed heat.
Queen of Actresses Praises Peruna Endorsement
Julia Marlowe declares her hearty endorsement of Peruna a great remedy. She notes digestion supports nerve centers and nerve debility arises when digestion is impaired and nutrition is lacking.
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Peruna
Julia Marlowe
Peruna Advert For Stomach Relief Promises Nerve Benefit
An old advertisement argues Peruna aids digestion to help nerves and stomach pain. A California woman testifies after years of stomach trouble and doctors, saying Peruna cured her when other treatments failed. The article also notes medieval clergy garb arising from the fifth and sixth centuries.
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Agde
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Life
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Railway and Engineering Review
Wellman
J. Co Ite Wallace
Cal
Nto Gees
Ana Nd
Dr. May
Ourer
May
Pearl Street
Libby
McNeill& Libby
Chicago
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