New City Jim Hill Planned by Rail Giants at Gray's Bay
A vast tract near Gray's Bay inside the Columbia river mouth is to host a new port city named Jim Hill. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads, with the North Band railroad extending down the Columbia, will perpetuate J. J. Hill’s name in western railroad construction and growth.
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Gray’s Bay
Columbia River
Jim Hill
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
North Band Railroad
J. J. Hill
Columbia
Noted Facts and Experiments From Past Science Notes
The article surveys simple truths and experiments from early science coverage. It discusses blue water color origins, coal needs for Lusitania’s engines, carrageen moss starch rubber substitutes, a minor planet beyond Jupiter, poisonous egg components, and German frost fumigation trials using napthalene with an experimental gardening association directing the work.
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Lusitania
Mars
Jupiter
Earth
Germany
Diets and the Doctors: Conflicting Food Doctrines Drag On
The article surveys medical debates on diet and nutrition, criticizes conflicting dietary guidance, and urges a professional consensus on nutrition in health and disease. It questions the vogue for restricted regimens and calls for practical, well cooked, abundant food for the busy population.
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Medial
America
Europe
Woods Hutchinson
Veteran Saved From Amputation by Doan's Kidney Pills
A Indianapolis veteran describes severe kidney trouble in 1897 with headaches dizziness sleeplessness and dropsy. His left leg swelled to 34 inches around and surgery was advised but he refused and used Doan's Kidney Pills. Swelling subsided urine normalized and pains disappeared he has remained well for nine years. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Vetran
Frank Doremus
Rosevelt Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Count Witte Renounces Russian Finances Forever
In Paris, Count Witte declares he will never resume directing Russian finances. He says he does not wish to speak ill of the emperor or government but has had enough and will not return to power. He emphasizes his lifelong loyalty yet firm refusal.
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Count Witte
Paris
St. Petersburg
Russia
Secretary Root Displayed Peruvian Gold Plate
At a cabinet meeting Secretary Root showed colleagues a plate of virgin Peruvian gold from his South American tour. The piece bears Peru's coat of arms and was presented to him during the trip.
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Washington
Root
Peru
Wind Sweeps Port Limon Damages Rubber and Banana Crops
Severe hurricane hits Port Limon Costa Rica causing about 250000 dollars in crop and property damage to rubber and banana plantations. The storm also damages other structures as residents brace for aftereffects.
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Port Limon
Costa Rica
Heavy rains harm spring sown crops around Bozeman
A week of heavy rainfall has significantly damaged spring planted crops near Bozeman, affecting farmers and prospects for the season. Local ag officials survey fields and assess losses as growers await better weather.
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Bozeman
Contagious Blood Poison Warns Against Mercury Treatments
A dated advertorial extols S. S. S. as the only cure for Contagious Blood Poison, denounces mercury and potash therapies, and claims the blood purifier heals from within. Personal testimonial from John Leslie of Rockford Illinois supports the remedy, with offer of free book and medical guidance on request.
Street Car Jumps Track in Los Angeles Killing One
A Brooklyn avenue street car runaway on a steep curve due to brake failure overturned after jumping the track. W. A. Barrett was killed and more than twenty injured among the 60 passengers onboard.
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Los Angeles
Brooklyn Avenue
W. A. Barrett
Heavy Snow Hits Colorado Cripple Creek District
Twelve inches of snow fell in the Cripple Creek district Saturday with high winds causing heavy drifts in the area. Local residents reported travel as difficult and utilities affected by the winter storm.
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Colorado
Cripple Creek
Col
Hard Water Made Soft Free Booklet Offer
Free booklet analyzes hard water in 100 U S cities and lists the 20 Mule Team Borax quantities needed to soften water. It promises clean white clothes without harming delicate fabrics or hands.
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United States
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