Railway conductors oppose federal rate control in Oregon
Portland conductors and 1,800 road employes unanimously adopt resolutions condemning secret rebates and opposing legislation vesting rail rate powers in a single federal body. They praise President Roosevelt on rebates, warn of litigation and rate cuts, and stress American efficiency and uniform freight pricing as key to nationwide growth.
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Portland
Ore
Tate
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Interstate Commission
Mie
Too Little Reading Inspires Readers At Century Editorial
An editorial excerpt praises President Roosevelt as an example of achievement through reading. It argues that even slow readers should persevere, promising intellectual growth, relief from troubling thoughts, and broad cultural improvement through sustained reading and purposeful effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Proaden
Eather
Cure by Cuticura Remedies Praised in Patient Letter
A Washington, DC resident reports dramatic relief from itching and burning after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. The letter, signed Bob Mege, states the cure appears complete and offers to help others with his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Mege
Washington, D. C
Grace Oglander Walks in Spring as Family Doubts Linger
Grace Oglander paces a Beckley estate path in April as Grace frets over her fate and the rumored dangers around her. Mrs Fermitage and Russel Overshute debate stockings, thefts, and Grace's possible fate while Grace herself contends with a shady rabbit man and a growing sense of peril during her secluded walk.
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Russel
Christchurch
Gracie
Duke Shiarp
Grace Oglander
Beckley
Fair Maid
Grace
Miss Patch
Bart
Miss Patel
Weoland
Rabbit
Old Thames Docks Inspire Romantic, Ugly Beauty Along River
A Metropolitan writer praises the Thames docks from St Catherine’s to Tilbury, noting each dock’s unique character. The piece highlights the old world air of London docks, the spice scented pavements, wine cellars, and the romance and ugliness that together give the river its distinct charm.
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Thames
Metropolitan
St. Catherine’s Dock
London Docks
West India Docks
Blackwall
Victoria Tint Albert Docks
Tilbury
St. Catherine's Dock
Woolrich
Thames Docks
Don’t shoot the organist placard echoed again in church
A returned miner visiting a distant church heard organ strains and found a note on the parlor organ reading Come up and try It yourself. The prank mirrors a famed old tale of a placard at the organist’s station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
Nining
Wileh
Chance to Fall in Breach of Promise Suit Over Big Daughter
A Nebraska farmer staying the narrator claims the man plans to sue for breach of promise over his daughter seeking damages of 75000 dollars. The farmer notes Sally might accept 50 dollars in cash and a second-hand bike if the larger sum fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Big Daughter
Mebbe
Sally
Heaven’s Glory Seen in Revelation Teachings
Sunday school lesson interprets Revelation chapters 21 and 22, describing living water from the throne, the tree of life, and the renewed city of heaven. It emphasizes faith, overcomers, worship properly directed to God, and readiness for Christ’s return.
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Daniel
John
Tony
Bart
Tleaven
Atul
Heavenly City
Hleaven
Jesus
Satrara Qa
Theaven
God
Garden
Halen
Tere
Advi
Nye
Adium
Festus Beelzebub
Tie
Jesus Timself
Christ
Alsarven
Mission House Tour Seeks Students From Midwest Seminaries
The Rev. A. B. Doyle OC headed the new Roman Catholic mission house in Washington DC and toured Midwest seminaries to recruit students. The Rev. Harry W. Perkins, who resigned from Christ Church Burlington IA, had his resignation rejected by the vestry, who persuaded him to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Doyle
Washington, D. C
Harry W. Perkins
Christchurch
Burlington
Iowa
Parking
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Relief From Dyspepsia
An endorsement by Joseph Baysson of Aix-les-Bains now living in San Francisco cites Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best remedy for indigestion. The ad claims eight boxes cured dyspepsia, improved sleep and complexion, and urges readers to seek the pills from druggists and request a diet book from the Dr Williams Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medical Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Paid Too Much for a Mat at Bloomsbury Court
A Streatham wife, forbidden by her husband to pledge his credit, told Bloomsbury County Court the Oxford Street drapers’ account covered necessities. Judge Bacon-Daniel ruled she must pay. the judge mocked excess in frills and gloves as extravagances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Mrs. Sharp
Overshute
Rusger
Gracie
Streatham
Sys
London Mirror
Bloomsbury County Court
Oxford Street
Bacon
Notable Denver Woman Praises Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. Sarah Kellogg of Denver writes to Mrs. Pinkham thanking her for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes long suffering from a uterine tumor, states the remedy eased symptoms and the tumor disappeared after seven months, and urges others to use the preparation and seek Mrs. Pinkham's advice.
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Sarah Kellogg
Denver
Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs. Pinkham
Kellogg
Lincoln Ave
Iyela
Ito
Pinkham
Lynn
Musa
Arah Kollega
Lyd E. Pinkham
Vinkhan
Lydia Ki
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O.R.R
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Borlin
Mart
Ile
Cripps
A. DD
Blackmore
Mra
Hermitage
Mrg. Sharp
Couse
Squire
Mhe
Old Thames’ Docks
London River
Rete
Donne
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