Northern Pacific Surpasses Panama Canal in October Earthwork
The Minneapolis Tribune compares October tonnage, noting the Northern Pacific moved 3,482,928 cubic yards of material versus the Panama canal project 1,868,729. It highlights double tracking, bridge upgrades, and terminal improvements across Wisconsin to Oregon as the railway expands to meet new grades and increased freight.
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Panama
Jin
Literary Digest
Fac
Northern Pacific Railway
Panama Canal
Northern Pacific
Cone
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Great Lakes
Puget Sound
Pacific Ocean
Chiago
Minneapolis Tribune
President's view on employers liability for work accidents
The President urges a federal law providing automatic definite compensation for all work accidents. He argues employers should bear the trade risks, with no lawsuits needed, to lessen harms to workers and align U S policy with European standards.
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Europe
Great Britain
New Zealand
Australia
British Columbia
Cape of Good Hope
Congress
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cold Cure
An 19th century apothecary note touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and a restore to normal health. It claims successive colds weaken the constitution and infectious diseases become likelier, with sale at Columbia Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain’s
Columbia Pharmacy
For Sale Trade Poultry Incubators and Brooder
Classified notice listing 1 Cyphers incubator 240 size 1 Cyphers brooder 100 chick size 1 Sure Hated incubator 150 erg new and of the latest pattern. Cash or trade for poultry. T. H. Irvin Box 8 City.
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T. H. Irvin
Dutch New Year Traditions in Mohawk Valley
The Mohawk valley celebrated New Year with Dutch customs including cake gifts from seven hundred households, open houses, and early visits. Milkmen carried bushel baskets of cakes, hospitality peaked at sunrise, and rum toddy accompanied wine. Outsiders later altered the day into drunken revelry in towns.
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Mohawk Valley
Jan
Barent
Bjbertje
Engletje
Heaven
Alexander Lindsey Glen
Scotia
Glen Mansion
New York Times
December Weather Summary and Snowfall Report
December featured a high of 58 degrees on the 23rd and a low of 22 degrees on the 18th. The mean maximum was 45.67 degrees and the mean minimum 83.08 degrees above zero, with an average mean of 30.35 degrees. Total precipitation was 1.06 inches and about two inches of snow remained on the ground at month end.
Mail Order Houses Drain Northwest Cash
St. Paul Trade journal notes Ger mania Bank of Minneapolis president C F Neagle warns that Chicago catalogue houses pull funds from a 1000 mile radius. He cites over 90 million dollars annual aggregate business from farmers and small towns, equating to about 300000 dollars daily across six trading days. He urges patronage of local merchants to keep currency in the west.
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C. F. Neagle
Germania Bank of
Minneapolis
Northwest
Chicago
Chilcago Trust Company
St. Paul
Local notes from Richland and vicinity
Mrs T B Robins left Tuesday to visit her sister in Seattle. George Brooker returned from Seattle. Mrs LA Amsbury is sick. H M Briethaupt and wife of Davenport Wash visit C F and family. Miss Gertrude James entertained a dozen young ladies at her West Canal street home. Richland Transfer Co hauled coal from Relief. supply arrived first week. Mrs J Kepl and sons from Spokane visit Mrs L S Graham. Ladies Aid held a social. Cannon orchestra provided music. Miss Lea Long spent holidays in Horse Heaven with sister Laura. J M Pratt of Relief was in town. W G King and wife visited friends. School resumed Monday after a week’s vacation. Lost Sunday: gold watch with monogram. reward. Agent wanted for Evergreen blackberry. write Evergreen Berry Co. at 173 South Cottage Street, Salem Oregon.
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Gertrude James
West Canal Street
Richland Transfer Co
Ladies Aid
Cannon Orchestra
Lea Long
Horse Heaven
Laura
J. M. Pratt
Relief
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Ion
Mmissigh
Department of Health
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United Sta
Los
Richland
T B Robins
Seattle
George Brooker
LA Amsbury
H M Briethaupt
Davenport Wash
C F
J. Kepl
Joe Kepl
Wm Storky
Spokane
L. S. Graham
W G King
Evergreen Blackberry
Sgente
Evergreen Berry Co
South Cottage Street
Puritan Brand
Kingsbury
Kennewick
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