Potato shipments spur railroads to aid Aroostook growers
A Senate case highlights how Boston and Maine railroad low potato freight rates supported Aroostook growers. The Michigan lines could not match demand, while the Boston and Maine loss in revenue funded market access, showing railroads serve local economies and resist excessive governmental rate limits.
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Hedier
Yale University
Aroostook
Tuttle
Boston’ and Maine Railroad
Senate
Boston
New England
Maine
Detroit
Chicago
Michigan
Allahian Raade Gantersde Niedig
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France &i
Germany
Notable Orator Appeals for Charity Causes Support
A fragment recalls a speaker praised for eloquence as he makes a charitable appeal. Two country gentlemen joined him and on the return journey exchanged companion notes. One man remarks on the speaker's powerful manner and Sunday dress, noting a sixpence in his pocket.
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Hess
Bradiey
Cuticura Promised Remedy For Severe Skin Ailments
Describes torturing disfigurements of infants and adults from burns rashes and itchings and urges Cuticura products as a near-superhuman solution backed by widespread testimonials claiming dramatic relief from conditions like milk crust tetter and rheum.
Beckley subplot unfolds in aging estate village
Chapter scenes show Mr John Smith visiting Squire Oglander at Beckley as villagers discuss Cripps the carrier and a medical crisis. Hardenow travels toward Beckley while memories of Sally and Beckley loom, and the lodge gates lie open awaiting return.
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Hum
Cripps
Mrs. Hockkan
Crippe
Beckley
Smith
Emperor of Russia Named Colonel of Royal Scots Greys
In a humorous exchange a servant asks if the new Emperor of Russia has been appointed colonel of a regiment. The subaltern confirms the appointment and wonders about confident status and future relations.
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Rus
Royal Scots Greys
Donald
Russia
Panald
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn
Fragmentary note lists terms like ali Drapete and Glimmed with unclear context. Limited readable phrases hint at a medical or consumer question but lack clear event or entities. Readers cannot discern a concrete person, place, or outcome from the surviving text.
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Ali Drapete
Frese
Scérvus
Alien
Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Confusion in Newspaper Text
The readable lines show garbled phrases and stray quotes about reward and a gay person in a garden, with unclear context. There is no coherent event, names, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
Homes of the Swiss Houses and Their Rustic Charm
Describes Swiss chalets as strikingly simple and harmonized with rugged surroundings. Notes overhanging roofs with stone protection, outward names and prayers on fronts, functional ground floors with cattle stalls, and plain furniture centered on a large porcelain stove.
Root Chosen as Secretary of State by President Roosevelt
Public notices in Washington applaud the appointment of Elihu Root to Secretary of State succeeding the late John Hay. Root, age 60, resumes a high law career and ends speculation on policy continuity including open door China. The piece recalls Root’s prior roles from New York judge to U S district attorney and Secretary of War under McKinley.
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Roosevelt
Dnke Root
John Hay
Root
Washington
Mr. Root
Far East
China
Lng
Brinn Root
Clinton
Oneida County
New York
Court of Common, Pleas
Arthur
United States
McKinsey
Philippines
Dr Clark Re-elected Leader At Baltimore Endeavor Meet
Rev Francis B Clark head of the International Christian Endeavor was re elected president of the auxiliary society at the convention in Baltimore. Treasurer William Shaw reported receipts 8090 11 expenditures 5591 24 balance 98 37. Eight thousand delegates filled Armory Hall as Roosevelt letter drew applause and prayers were offered by Rev Floyd Thompson and Gov Edwin Warfield welcomed attendees.
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Christian Endeavorers
Francis B. Clark
International Christian Endeavor Organization
Baltimore
William Shaw
Armory Hall
Shaw
United Society
Roosevelt
Floyd ‘Thompson
Philadelphia
Edwin Warfield
Maryland
BE. Clay Timanus
Smith Baker
Mother Society Church
Foo Ogden Voogt
The Spring Fever In The Echo Room
A school scene in spring shows overheated classrooms and restless students from recess to afternoon. Jim Bag plans a dig with friends while Miss Daniels dreams of fall teaching. rural details mix with yearning for outdoors and simple pleasures.
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James Sackett
Jim Bag
Cap Sackett
Cummins’ Woods
Chuck Higgins
Bunt Rodgers
Erge McLaughlin
Berbeau
Notable Long-Serving Public Figures and Longevity Lore
Col Stephen N Winslow linked with the Philadelphia Inquirer for sixty three years. John W Hutchinson, last of the famous abolitionist Bend, recovering from illness in Lyon Massachusetts. Earl Nelson is the only living peer who was a member of the House of Lords when Queen Victoria came to the throne. Charles F Holm of Massachusetts father of 24 children enlisted in the navy in 1837, likely oldest living man. Seven British Lords total 628 years. Lord Gwydyr Lord Field Earl of Cranbrook Lord Masham Lora Grinthorpe Lord Brampton Duke of Rutland. Willem W Dean aged 93 celebrated birthday by working full time in Treasury Department. Judge Charles Field of Athol Mass oldest judge in active service celebrated his birthday this month. James B Myrtle city treasurer of Lincoln Nebraska oldest active municipal officer, 92, at post daily from opening hour until six.
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Bookham ‘Tarthy
Mrr. Smith
Sirloin
Mr. Ogiander
Arith
Warbelow
Cervier Cripps Bath
Marr
Darling
Noobody
John Smith
Oxford
Pretold
Ares
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Holly
Ligh Street
Brasenose
Hardenow
St. Mary’s
Russel
Bckley
Beckley
Hardnow
Cripps
Eckler
Stephen N. Winslow
Philadelphia Inquirer
John W. Hutchinson
Lyon
Mass
Earl Nelson
House of Lords
Charles F. Holm
Massachusetts
Navy
Lord Gwydyr
Lord Field
Earl of Cranbrook
Masham CO
Lora
Grinthorpe
Lord Brampton
Duke of Rutland
Willem WW. Dean
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Charles Field
Athol
Mays
James BE. Hyrtle
Neb
Sleep Relief Reported by Tired Preacher Ad
A minister credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with ending his indigestion and sleepless nights after meals. He says six months on the cereal eased his symptoms, reduced snoring, and brought calm nerves and refreshing sleep. The testimony promotes the product from Battle Creek Michigan with a nod to The Road to Wellville.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wellrilie
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