Public view on motor car progress and public welfare
Glenwood Opinion argues that improvements in locomotion bring discomfort and danger but are necessary for progress. It warns pedestrians to use sidewalks and notes the shift from horse reliance to motor vehicles, with calls for better playgrounds and public welfare. It praises informed public discourse and the courage of thoughtful leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Credit Mobilier
Star Route Times
Mr. Hughes
Speech and parade mark a public speaking era in 19th century dogma
The piece notes the rise of rostrum culture as a sign of popular government daring many to speak while warning speakers may tire. It cites John Wesley Gaines in the dogma and predicts a future pass. It recalls William J. Sherring’s Athens Marathon homecoming with speeches, a city procession, and a $6,500 fundraising total including $500 from the Ontario government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Washington Star
John Wesley Gaines
William J. Snerring
Athens
Greece
Hamilton
Ont
Sherring
Ontario
Washingtons Sad Fourth of July at Fort Necessity
The 1754 surrender of Washington at Fort Necessity near Pittsburgh is recounted with detail on the siege by Coulon de Villiers and his 600 French and 100 allied Indians, the night terms of surrender, and Washingtons distressed march to Wills Creek, juxtaposed with the future Declaration of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Coulon de Villiers
Fort Duquesne
Jumonville
Alleghenies
Fort Necessity
Allegheny
Monongahela
George Washington
Washington
Duquesne
Canada
Great Meadows
Virginia
Fort Duques
Vanbraam
de Villier
Laurel Hill
Wills Creek
State House
Philadelphia
Save the Babies Castoria Ad Warns Against Narcotics
An old advertisement warns of high infant mortality in civilized countries and urges timely Castoria use to save lives. It accuses narcotic preparations of causing deaths in drops and syrups for children, claiming Castoria improves circulation, opens pores, and reduces fever while bearing Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Fletcher
New Homes in the Northwest on Shoshone Reservation
Announcement of opening Shoshone Reservation to settlement with a round trip rail rate from all points July 12 to 29. Registration dates July 16 to 31 at Shoshoni and Lander. Only rail route to the reservation. Pamphlets available from S. F. Miller and A. G. F. & P. A. in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & W North- Western
Ba Y
Shoshone
Wyoming
Shoshoni and
Lander
S. F. Miller
Omaha
Neb
Benevolent and Protective Order of Miks
Denver
St. Joseph
Foreign Finance News From Britain and Paris Markets
Britain's April revenue reached £418,895 with expenditures of £21,360,361. London new capital from January 1 to May 5 totaled $288,788,915, down from $434,216,505 a year earlier. Bank of Japan 1905 operations stood at $14,578,127,060, up $5,744,106,420 from 1904. Banque de Paris 1905 net profits were 10,804,883 francs versus 19,411,421 in 1904. A 100,000,000-franc loan for French colonial West Africa will target Senegal and the Upper Niger to aid navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
Bank of Japan
Banque de Paris
Paris
West
Africa
Senegal
Niger
General Gleanings and Odd Facts From The Era
A collection of curious statements and anecdotes: the Ashanti king’s vast harem of 3332 wives, a baby born every 40 minutes, over 100 million known stars, London Times contributors paid 25 dollars per column, Navy abstainers about one in six, a parrot’s musical sense, leech usage dropping from 20 million to under 1 million annually, Los Gatos prune orchard with 50 000 trees yielding 50 000 dollars yearly, plus quips about dogs, guests, and money’s motive in humor.
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London Times
Los Gatos
Cal
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Glenwood
Iowa
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Infanes Schiedren
LYS Vereditr
New York
Foreign Finance
Muggsy
Philadelphia Press
Detroit Free Press
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
A. F. Peeler
St. Louis
E H. Down
J. B. Wagooner
Chicago
Ill
Edward Parrish
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. B. Willett
New York City
J. A. Parker
Kansas City
H. I. Merrill
Augusta
Norman M. Geer
Cleveland
Ohio
F. H. Kyle
St. Paul
Minn
Castoria
ANY
Murray ST
Tavur
Ashanti
Jones
la Rive
Puck
Dodds
Somers
DeKalb Ave
Pacific
Oast Lumber Manufacturers Association
Seattle
Crawford & Pratt
Main Street
Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Colorado
VIA
Grand Island
Defiance
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