New Volcanic Isle Changes Reported Near Unalaska
A July discovery of an anti steaming volcanic island near Unalaska is updated with notes on two peaks, McCulloch and Peery. After three months, steam vanished. one peak disappeared and the other stood like a headstone. Lava dust dulled the ragged outline while lava dust plumes and sand spouts altered the landscape.
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Bar
Unalaska
Methilloeh
St ¢ Suinand
Bo EL Candies
Camden
Lter
McCulloch
Kaw
Vaudevie Bent Denies Abandoned Campaign Claim
Erlanger head of the theatrical trust denies reports that his vaudeville campaign was abandoned and a deal with the Keith interests was made. He concedes that Keith people had tried to buy him out.
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Vaudevie Bent
al, Erlanger
Theatrical Trust
Keith People
Liu
Read This If You Consider A New Home In Canada
In St Paul a Canadian government display touts 160 acre homesteads free to settlers. Western Canada provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta showcase grain vegetables fruit to prove climate and soil yield. The piece notes US readers, especially Indiana farmers, are impressed by turnips cabbages cauliflowers and other crops. It urges sending a postal card for a free copy of Last Best West.
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Wiiter
St. Paul
Minnesota
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Indiana
Western Canada
United States
Dominion of Canada
North-West
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
C J. Broughton
Quincy Building
Chicago
T. Holmes
Jackson St
Minn
M. V
Mclumnen
Avenue
Detroit
Mich
T. Q. Currie
B. Callahan
Milwaukee
Wis
Rogers
Traction Vermina Rusing
Indianapolis
Ind
Plecao
Ed Seeks Mortgage to Buy a Cow for His Boss
A story from Columbia Tennessee recounts Ed, a diligent Black servant, asking his attorney master to draw a mortgage for five dollars to aid his cow and calf purchase. The exchange highlights Ed’s wit and limited finances as he explains the loan.
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Columbia
Tenn
Shooting party in Scotland finds rain spoils sport
A Cloudburst tale from a Scottish inn describes guests missing expected sport as rain falls. The weather instrument, the old Darometer, stubbornly indicates fair, prompting a landlord named Dugald to insist the glass is unmoved by troubles, asserting it is a good and powerful glass that has not moved.
Indigestion Relief Through Grape-Nuts, Ohio Woman Says
An Ohio woman narrates years of indigestion and constipation. After trying Grape-Nuts, her dyspepsia eased, bowels regularized, and memory sharpened. She credits digestive improvement to the product and mentions Postum Co and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Ohio
Postum Co
Cuttle Creek
Mich
Wellvile
O Stenson
Vo liva plans model city near Las Vegas New Mexico
Wilbur Glenn Vo liva and followers will move to Las Vegas New Mexico area after securing a 7000 acre land grant. They plan a self governing model city with factories stores a newspaper and agricultural focus to create diversified employment near the hot springs. The land grant is owned by the city of Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Voliva
Voliya
New Mexico
Wilbur Glenn Voliva plans vast land sale for school fund
Las Vegas aims to convert 500000 acres worth up to 3 million dollars into a permanent school fund. Land will be sold in 50000 acre tracts with proceeds invested to support maintenance of public schools, freeing them from taxes. Sugar beets and a sugar factory are also envisioned.
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Las Vegas
United States
Railroads Face Financial Storm as Legislation Bites
A deed transfers rolling stock from Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company to Norfolk and Southern Railway Company for 10 dollars. President Hill of Great Northern warns rail growth outpacing building, cites lack of investment due to state and national regulation and 2 cents a mile passenger rate. George J. Gould of Missouri Pacific blasts hostile legislation and European reluctance. Erie Railroad reports 24,199,728 passengers with zero fatalities, wage costs up, yet net earnings rise to 16,171,258.
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Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company
Norfolk and Southern Railway Company
Norfolk, Va
United States
Hill
Great Northern
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Gould
Europe
Standard Oi Company
Germany
Erie Railroad
Cuticura Remedies Heal Severe Childhood Itch
Mrs A Brestlin reports her infant daughter suffered from inflamed skin on face and neck for over a year. After trying many doctors and colleges with no relief she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills over three boxes and saw the child become healthy. Chicago Illinois Oct 1906.
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Miss G
Brestlin
Lincoln St
Chicago
Ill
Bank Run Fizzles After Solvency Confirms Confidence
Characters discuss a bank run that ends quickly once bystanders see deposits exceed withdrawals. The exchange confirms the bank remained solvent and questions the motives for参与 in the panic, with a quip about it being done “for fun.”
Beware Mercury Ointments and Hall's Catarrh Cure
Old column cites dangers of mercury in catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Includes testimonials and price. Mentions Wall's Family Pills for constipation and a Wayside Communings segment. Discusses milk booths by Nathan Straus and observations on walking styles reflecting character.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ojo
Truggists
Wall
City of steamer laid up for repairs replaces old liner
A passenger groused about the City of being laid up and another passenger, the Tishman, commented that the distance remains the same and they still get value for their money, with the old ship sailing in the meantime. The exchange reflects a humorous take on ship replacements.
Between Friends Memoir Scramble over Pencils
Rivers mutters a line about pencil points breaking, blaming a crank-operated sharpener. Brooks, hammering on a first page story, jokes he works with a crank all day. The exchange reveals writerly fatigue and humorous banter.
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Rivers
Brooks
Who Likes Lemon Pies Try OUR PIE Lemon Pie Prep
An advertisement claims OUR PIE lemon pie preparation makes lemon pies easier and tastier. A lady testifies she will never bake lemon pie the old way again and urges readers to try OUR PIE, available at grocers for 10 cents.
A Curious Mix of Notes and Facts from a Daily Riff
Dialog reveals casual banter about fashion and ideas. Mentions a self made tie and a character named Cholly. Claims about smokers shifting to Lewis' Single Binder cigar and references Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. A pedometer study notes seven miles daily in household chores. Horsehair tail fiber is described as strongest animal thread.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
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