Potato growers case shows railroads' price power and regional benefit
The document cites the Aroostook potato region and Michigan growers, noting how Maine and Michigan railroads used low rates to move crops to New England and Detroit markets. It argues rates can be controlled by government without harming railroads, or crops rot and markets fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adney
Yale University
Tuttle
Boston and Maine Railroad
Renue Committee On Interstate Commerce
Aroostook
Toston
New England
Maine
Michigan
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
Boston Aml Maine Railroad
Toston and Mutua
England
Germany
Fealty and Charity Talk Among Village Tradesmen
A garbled report notes villagers and tradesmen discussing charitable aims and a local preacher famed for eloquence. Amid chatter on a collection drive, listeners recall a recent sermon and a suggested public fundraiser turning on a man named Gavin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eline
Aran Ijradier
Gavin’ Hallpeerawi
Purported Cure All Claims for Cutienra Ointment
The text touts Cutienra Snap Ointment and Pills as a universal remedy for gruesome skin diseases and infant ailments. It asserts universal proof by “the civilzend world” and urges trust in the product despite garbled wording.
Emperor of Russia Named Colonel of the Scots Greys
An 19th century account notes the new Russian emperor’s appointment as Colonel in Chief of the Scots Greys. A subaltern informs a servant of the honor, prompting astonishment and a humorous exchange about keeping appointments and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyan
Russia
Troyal
Hart
Unclear advertisement fragment for foot care product
Fragment of an advertisement mentioning feet pain and a supposed remedy. It references a product or treatment marketed by druggists and shoe stores with unclear branding and an address in Minnesota. The readable text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veena
Allen
Chasted
le Tay
Garden Patch Oddities and Eccentric prose
A garbled excerpt features Willie and Garden grafts with talk of rewards and weeds. The text shifts to a discussion of idealists and a character Mrs Malaprop. It blends humorous misprints with fragmented phrases and quirky lines.
Cripps The Carrier Chapter X V II Continued
In the Cripps narrative Esther aids Mrs Overshute and her son Russel as he recovers, while Miranda and Luke Sharp discuss secrets and a family inheritance. The scene shifts to a tense home atmosphere with Christopher Sharp torn between duty and desire, and Mrs Sharp urging trust and cautious plans amid looming revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Overshute
Esther
Enongi
Russel
Mrz
Luka Sharp
Mrs. Sharp
Christopher
Allowanen
Oxford
Iit
Harris
Mr Sharp
Fran Christopher
Miranda
Ron
Mic
Luke
Ligue
Natal
Sid Christopher
Darling Barke
Tia
Serres
Trey
Lumar
Envd
Oporia
Diplomatic and literary note from Mexican ambassador appointee
Senor Joaquin D Casasus named Mexican ambassador to the United States. He is a longtime legal adviser to President Diaz and a prolific linguist. The piece highlights his scholarly work, translation of Longfellow, political career since 1886, and high social standing in Mexico City. It also mentions their seven children and promise of social prominence in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor
Joaquin D. Casasus
United States
Diaz
Republic
Longfellow
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
Washington
The Spring Fever and a Small Town Daydreams
Local reminiscence of a warm day in spring, describing students shedding winter wear and seeking relief from heat. The scene shifts to town sounds, a distant robbery rumor, and a young girl awaiting school’s end and a hoped for romance, with reflections on future teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sackett-bia
Jim Bag
Ralis Inn
Jase Sackett
Cammine Woods
Chuck
Lunt Rodgers
Tut
Aet-Ogg McLaughlin
Misa Daniels
Shad
Curious tale of sleep and Grape-Nuts relief for a minister
A minister recounts relief from indigestion and better sleep after using Grape-Nuts. He notes improved nerves and rest after Sabbath meals, saying six months of use brought definite benefits and that his family now includes Grape-Nuts on the table. Ventum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich fronts the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wttle
Weilrifie
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X Doll
Euke
Jerry
Totter
Martha
Dinsley
Igverybody
Will
Sartain
Tie
Ixarl
Warren
Edith
Warl
Clara
Layjest
Butler
Cook Han
Torker
Cleveland Plabe
Ealkece Omurke
Toussuredly
Washington Star
Russias
Senor Casasue
Prince Michael Chilkoff
Imperial Familier
America
Crat
Francis Lander Patton
Famote Ak Ateuchon
Lehaa Bean
Princetoh Theologi
FF. L. Patton
Seminary
Glace We
John W. Hutchinson
Ellen F. Wetherell
Lynn
Mass
Raine
Huteningen
Northwest
Trutchinson
Minn
Hutchingon
Col .Bop Barn
Reading Thansas
Franklin Thomasson
John Bright
the Tribune
London
Liberal
E. W. Stephens
Columbia, Mo
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Kusheéqua
Pennsylvania
Dodd
Davison
Podd
Esaarte
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