Aged Inventor's Dollar Sign in Concrete Ties
George Gates of San Jose California, a seventy year old inventor, plans to sell patent rights for a reinforced concrete rail tie to a syndicate of eleven major U.S. railways for 17.5 million dollars. After years of failures he added barbed wire strands to the concrete, creating a tie that springs and returns to line, with a production capacity of 3,500 ties per day. Gates, born in Ottumwa Iowa, lives modestly and appears younger than his age.
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George Gates
United States
Gates
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Rise of a penniless immigrant to bank chief in New York
The tale follows Joseph Rabinowitz later known as Joseph Robin, arriving as a penniless immigrant, mastering journalism, becoming deputy to Gen. O'Beirne, then banker and financier. By 1906 he led the Bank of Discount, helping form the merger that created the Northern Bank of New York, a story of rapid ascent amid American finance and European lure.
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America
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Rabin
United States
Joseph Rabinowitz
Rabinowitz
Herald
Robin
James R. O’beirne
Dom Paul Kruger
Bank of Discount
Northern Bank of New York
Commander Sims reprimanded for overstep in London speech
Commander W. S. Sims of the United States Navy sparked a diplomatic stir after a London banquet speech in which he pledged full U S backing with blood and iron. President Taft ordered a public reprimand to prevent international offense and preserve steady relations with Britain.
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United States Navy
London
United States
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Harry
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Taft
Secretary of the Navy
Testing seed and grain to lift yields in farming
Article surveys purebred seed benefits and testing methods for corn oats and barley. It covers germination tests using sawdust seed beds and moisture control, selection of uniform kernels, and storage curing, plus cautions on weed control and seed quality to boost production. It also notes legal disputes and local incidents in Michigan City Hammond and Anderson.
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United States
Grand Officers Give Talks at Lagrange Session
The First District Knights of Pythias held an open session after a business meeting with talks by Grand Chancellor John F. Petri of Terre Haute Grand Vice Chancellor W P Hart of Huntington Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Harry Wade of Indianapolis Supreme Chancellor George M Hanson of Maine and Barritt Hamilton of Grand Rapids Michigan The Third District meeting is set for Hammond January 30 and the Tenth district meeting for Muncie February 10.
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John F. Petri
Terre Haute
W. P. Hart
Huntington
Harry Wade
Indianapolis
George M. Hanson
Maine
Barritt Hamilton
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hammond
Muncie
Board Investigates Rights in Muncie Utilities
The board of public works opened an inquiry into the right of public service corporations in Muncie to assess a minimum rate. Representatives of the Muncie Gas Light and Fuel Company and the Muncie Electric Light Company presented arguments. The gas firm has a 50 cent monthly minimum, while the electric company has charged a one dollar minimum for almost two years.
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Muncie
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Muncie Electric Light Company
Gas Company
Electric Light Company
Purdue expert urges dairy improvements for profitable butter
Prof. Percy Crane of Purdue School of Agriculture told Evansville farmers at the short course that butter making can stay profitable despite large creameries. He urged better herd quality, scientific cow care, and studying market conditions to guide sales.
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Percy Crane
Purdue School of Agriculture
Syndicate forms to challenge Standard Oil in Illinois field
A deal unites Snowden Bros of Indianapolis International Oil and Gas Cochran Oil and Gas Vincennes and Central Refining Lawrenceville to transfer holdings to an English Italian syndicate. The group plans to battle Standard Oil, represented in Illinois by Ohio Oil Co.
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Snowden Bros
Indianapolis
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Cochran Oil and Gas Company
Central Refining Company
United States
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Standard Oil Company
Illinois
Ohio OU Company
Western Canada to host ten million by 1920 prediction
A Dec 16 1910 Toronto Star summary of a New York Commercial prophecy that Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia may reach ten million people by 1920s. It cites wheat lands 170 million acres, rail expansion, shifting world wheat markets to Winnipeg, and potential 40 million western Canadians in 25 years. It warns figures are guesses yet notes vast under cultivation and high profit per acre for settlers.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
New York Commercial
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Minneapolis
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Canada
United States
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France
Western
Motherly Advice From a Child Teacher
A Margery led a pretend school with dolls as she asks what hands are for. The class replies hands serve to keep clean, and she insists feet should stay clean to avoid accidents. Metropolitan Magazine notes reflect a quaint moral lesson.
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Metropolitan Magazine
Fame and Fate Intersect in a Pocket of Time
A short Life quotation recounts fame visiting a man who dreams of a cigar named for him. Fate then intervenes with a chilling warning and the man retreats, choosing obscurity over celebrity. The vignette contrasts ambition with consequences.
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Fate
Dr Pierce’s Pellets Claim Constipation Cure
Advertisement claims Dr Pierce’s Pellets cure constipation and greatly aid many diseases. It describes tiny sugar coated granules as the remedy and promotes the product as an all purpose medical solution.
Don't part with your illusions quotes by Mark Twain
A condensed quotation citation from Mark Twain emphasizes clinging to illusions for life, noting that losing them may end one’s vitality. The line contrasts existence with genuine living and urges enduring belief in personal illusions.
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Mark Twain
Cure Cold In One Day Folly Promoted By Ads
An OCR fragment markets a home remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day using laxative bromodine. It cites a Dr. Grave’s signature on each box, adds quirky lines about money and Mr. Love, and ends with a jumbled praise of Austin flour and vague references to heavenly prospects.
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