American farmers eyed for Manchuria gear market
Vice-Consul A. W. Pontius reports northern China’s Manchuria as a fertile, underexploited field for modern agricultural machinery. He urges American manufacturers to send samples and an expert to demonstrate to farmers, noting the region's marshy land, limited local access, and strong potential once prejudice toward American goods is overcome.
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The
Sun
Washington
A. W. Pontius
Newchwang
China
Manchuria
Asia
America
Europe
Eczema Cured in South After Cuticura Remedies
A Louisiana reader testimony from Hydro Pol is in 1906 stating three years of eczema on the hands and eye healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment along with the full Cuticura regimen. The writer notes prior doctor visits failed and praises the remedy for full recovery and urging others to try it.
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Cuticura
M. Robert
Hydropolis
Man Cured of Terrible Eczema by Cuticura in Six Weeks
A testimonial from J Stelljcs of Charleston, SC, claiming a six week cure of severe eczema using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent after poor response to other medicines. Includes product endorsement and address for Potter Drug & Cans in Boston.
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Ren
Onry J. Stelljics
Harlesten
Icura
Potter Drug & Cans OS
Boston
Dias
Edison aids funeral of old railroad telegrapher
John Thomas, once a student of Thomas Edison in Port Huron, died in Detroit and faced a pauper's burial until Edison, in Orange, New Jersey, wired $100 to cover the funeral. Edison added a note recalling their youth and expressing regret at Thomas's hard times.
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Detroit
Mich
John Thomas
Thomas Edison
Port Huron
Edison
Orange
N. J
Mud Bogs Spur Shield Idea for Radiators
Report on mud wallowing events by the New York Motor club across the Berkshires to Albany notes radiator plastering with mud reduces cooling. Cars often overheat as radiators fail to radiate while navigating mud banks on lower gears, prompting calls for special radiator shields.
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New York Motor Club
Berkshires
Albany
Missionary Work Faces Dangers at Sea
The rector of Lowestoft describes hostile reception by fishermen on a British North Sea vessel. Five men ran to the cabin, two jumped into the funnel, and another leaped overboard as he boarded the fishing smack.
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Lowestoft
French wine growers flock into the cities
Southern France wine growers arrive in Paris and other cities in large numbers to protest wine adulteration. Crowds fill trains and marches form, with committees meeting at halls as hundreds of thousands vow not to pay taxes until relief is granted.
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Paris
France
Teams Split In Commercial League Doubleheader
In a Sunday Commercial league doubleheader the M. I. and German House teams split. The Dutch won 2 to 1 in the first game while the Irish won 9 to 3 in the second. Lehr and Bhea pitched for their respective teams. Games were five innings. Tiles defeated Taggarta and KFMs while Century’s split with the water wagon crew 9 to 4 and 5 to 2.
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M. I
Lehr
Taggarta
Waterwagon Boys
Indianapolis Public Works notices June 1907 assessment roll approval
City of Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces approval of an assessment roll on June 19 1907 for improvements on Roosevelt Ave and Pratt Street with brick paving 30 feet wide and concrete foundations plans show widening and grading at intersections under Improvement Resolutions 4812 and 4630 as described in the notice dated June 26 1907.
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Department OF Public Works
Majestic
Wood Avenue
Pratt Street
Massa
Bavinson ET
Davidson Street
Pala Board of Public Works
OF Public Works
Board
Majestic Ride
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Harris Street
East
Washington Street
Uni
Lexington Avenue
Virginia Avenue
Pine Street
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Majestic Bidg
Joseph Sirees
Delaware Street
Alabama Street
First Alley
Noble Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Gieieg
Aul Street
Southeen
Prect Street
Roperty
Hoyt Avenue
Nelson Street
Common Council
Police Department
Ant Mere
Cty
Tndineapolie
James McNulty
City improves streets with cement sidewalks and brick paving
Public Works notes improvement resolutions for New Jersey Street Bird Street and other crossings. Notices set remonstrance date July 3 1997 and list assessments and property descriptions to be taxed for curb, sidewalk, and roadway works per plans and marginal plank installations.
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New Jersey Street
Thirtieth Street
Thirty-First Street
Alsey
Bird Street
Vermont Street
Michigan Street
Allegheny Street
First Alley
Noble Crawlir
North Street
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Dalny
Liao
South
Wizard Edison
Duesseldorfer
St. Louis
Liege
Skipper
Grenadier
Perpignan
South Brance
Walnut Street
ST. Clair Street
Fulton Street
Fowler Street
Lne
A of Public Works
PRESTON C. _BRUSLER
Fred J
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