Areas of the Territories Size and Population
The article notes the vast land areas of three territories marked for early statehood and compares them to New York. It cites General Land Office data, reporting totals of 388 058, 275 615, and 122 687 square miles, plus the 31 154 square miles of the Indian Territory and a population nearing two million.
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General Land Office
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Guahoma
New York
New Yorks
New Mexico
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Indian Territory
South Carolina
Saturday Evening Post
Edward VII The most experienced man of the world
London Truth lauds Edward VII as the most experienced ruler in history. It credits him with wide exposure to life in many capitals, celebrities, and diverse social classes, noting his presence at theaters and exhibitions, his popularity and public duties, and his exceptional memory.
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Edward VII
London
Fortunate Manuscript That Never Reached Publication
The tale recounts a Kipling manuscript titled Forty five Mornings that was printed and ready for binding when a famous novelist deemed it only as good as Plain Tales and Kipling refused. The manuscript was destroyed and its fate known only to Kipling. Also noted is Senator Teller’s pronunciation of Cuba as Cuby and the local custom in Allegany county New York.
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Mr. Kipling
Cuba
N.Y
Teller
T Eller
Allegany County
N. Y
Cuby
Washington
Record Breaker Prompts Early Theater Outing
A playful exchange between Miss Flitters and Mr. Crawler from the Cleveland Plain Dealer unfolds over a late invitation. The man plans to miss town but offers theater seats, while she hurries to meet him as the time ticks past seven.
Worthwhile to Be a Judge Says Gates Tale
Kansas City circuit judge Gates recalls a Independence restaurant tale where a dumb waiter misreads his order as for Mistah Gates. The waiter corrects it to Jedge Gates and requests fresh eggs, noting the personal perk of holding a judicial post.
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Gates
Kansas City
Independence
William
St. Louis Republic
Wounded General Recounts Gaines Mill Friendship Tale
General Felix Agnus recalls being wounded at Gaines Mill and sharing water with a Confederate foe who thanked him. Later a Baltimore banquet encounter led to a developing friendship after the wounded soldier revealed himself.
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Gaines Mill
Felix Agnus
General Agatts
Carrollton Hotel
Baltimore
Subtle public dinners turn tips into a charge in New York
The New York Sun notes that waiters at postprandial gatherings are urged to collect tips through a discreet glass pass around the diners. Diners contribute unseen, with the funds intended for the men behind the chairs. Sherry's and Delmonico's would resist such hints, but many restaurants accept it as a growing practice.
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Sherry’s
Delmonico’s
New York Sun
London’s tatters: taverns and shops named for biblical figures
The relics of old London list seven Adam and Eves and five Noahs Arks alongside Olive Branches, Jacob’s Wells, Job’s Castle, Samson’s Castle, and a Simon the Tanner in Bermondsey Long Lane. Destruction targets include the Two Spies sign linked to returners from the promised land.
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London
Job
South Dakota Bounty Confusion Over Wolf and Coyote Scalp Payouts
State officials believed they were paying bounties for wolf scalps but records indicate funds were issued for prairie dog and young coyote scalps totaling nearly eleven thousand dollars. Experts note difficulty in distinguishing young coyote scalps from gray wolf pups.
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South Dakota
Bank clerk who evaded cash draw becomes a baseball memory
The dialogue recalls a bank clerk famed for stealing a large sum and later playing on an amateur baseball team. The exchange notes his past as a cautious, honest figure who would not take a leave, linking time changes to personal reputations.
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Smith
Jones
Chicago News
Stairway Serenade Turns Bellylaugh in Smart Set Scene
In a playful exchange from Smart Set, Jones flusters Mabel Idolmine as he tries to confess his love while she and another dance partner pass and repass on the stairs. The dialogue doubles as teasing banter about affection, interruptions, and the comic risk of overheard declarations.
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Miss Idolmine
Jones
Mabel
Edolmine
Mabbel
Absentminded secretary eats resolution in tale
Senator West recalls a mass meeting where a delegate spoke off topic. Judge Phillips urges alignment to the resolution but the secretary wakes, asks what resolution, and the paper is found chewed away, leaving only a nibbed remnant.
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George West
Creation
Judge Phillips
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Lelj
Washington Post
When Baby Swallows a Button
An advisory note warns emetics are useless and potentially harmful for swallowed buttons. For sharp objects, feed potatoes and cheese. Do not wash ears if a bean or pea is lodged, and use tears to aid eye debris removal with a handkerchief edge or hair loop.
Bengal Omelet and Variations with Bread Crumbs
When eggs are scarce and family sizes grow, prepare a bread omelet by mixing three yolks with milk bread crumbs salt and paprika then fold in stiff whites. Cook in a buttered pan and finish like a plain omelet. Add onion parsley or cheese for Bengal or Wor cheese omelets to vary flavor.
Cleaning Chandelier Globes With Soda And Ammonia
Smoke and dust can be removed from chandelier globes by soaking briefly in hot water with washing soda, then washing in hot water with a dash of ammonia. A small stiff brush should scour discolorations for a brighter finish.
It Is Pleasant Safe and Dependable Cholera Remedy
It is not what papers say but neighbor stories that spread Chamberlain’s colic, cholera and diarrhoea remedy. It works for infant cholera infantum or adult cholera morbus and is safe to use. Have you a bottle at home. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Eggs for sale from Plymouth Rock and Brama roosters
Classified notice announces eggs for sale at one dollar for fifteen from Mas H S Brone per Ger Graham in Texas. The listing emphasizes pure white Plymouth Rock and light Brama varieties.
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Mas
H. S. Brone
Graham
Texas
Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist Promotes Swamp-Root Cure
A dramatic appeal warns of a countrywide kidney disease lasting threat, explains Bright's Disease as advanced kidney trouble, and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a true specific. The ad claims thousands cured after other efforts fail and offers sample bottles and a free book by mail from Kilmer Co.
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Bright
Kilmer
New York World Thrice-A-Week Offer Promptly Delivers News
The Thrice-A-Week World keeps readers informed with first news coverage and impartial columns. Subscriptions priced at 1.00 per year for the World plus Graham Leader offer total 1.65 for one year. Regular combined price is 2.00.
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New York World
First News
Graham Leader
Twice-a-Week Republic Advertises Wide Readership
The Twice-a-Week Republic promises telegraphed news, politics, markets, domestic items, and fiction. It targets both men and women with household tips, fashion notes, books, and varied topics for subscribers at one dollar per year.
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Republic
Telegraph
Newspaper subscription offer for Young County homes
The notice promotes special pricing for The Gra ham Leader and Dallas Semi-Weekly News at $1.75 per year, The Leader and Twice-a-Week Republic at $1.75, and The Leader and Thrice-a-Week New York World at $1.65, aiming to place the papers in every home in Young County.
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Graham Leader
Dallas
Leader
Republic
New York World
Young County
Mineral Wells Health and Pleasure Resort Promotion
Mineral Wells Texas is promoted as the Health and Pleasure Resort of the South with the Weatherford Mineral Wells and North-Western Railway connected to major Texas routes. Excursion round trip tickets valid all year with close connections to Texas and Pacific and Santa Fe trains at Weatherford. For information contact L. M. Fouts or P. E. Bock in Weatherford.
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Mineral Wells
Texas
South
Texas and Pacific
Santa Fe
Weatherford
L. M. Fouts
P. E. Bock
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