Trade review signals resilience amid labor troubles
New York on February 17 reports Contiomae Thee Ever noting trade remains robust with larger payments and strong retail deliveries. Cotton and wheat cause higher receipts, but new orders vary. two weeks show large grain exports and rising prices. Frick v Carnegie reveals hidden profits in steel, with a looming industry contest. pig iron mostly steady, new furnace boosts supply. copper sales to regional buyers at 1 cent. weekly failures rise from last year.
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New Sheet Company
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Naugetoek Valley
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Boiler Explosion Kills Two Men in Topeka Train Yard
A boiler explosion in a locomotive boiler at a Topeka site killed two men and badly injured several others. Witnesses described the blast blowing debris across the area, shattering windows and injuring bystanders. The victims included Howie and Linden, with other workers sustaining severe injuries. authorities investigated cause and impacts.
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Topeka
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Sita Peret
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Ulensts
Hoileessaker
Sela Linden
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Wif Pro Arti Saylor
Upo
Bert Silvis
Teach Waena
Mthibe
Leial Teing
Bocce
Archaic Medical Claim by Barber Bowe
An unspecific advertisement by Barber Bowe promotes dubious remedies for skin and health ailments with exaggerated cures. The text lists many conditions in a fevered tone and claims guaranteed results at a price per item.
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Rudalene
Arnica Batre
Cate
Barber Bowe
New Fashion Plaits And Wraps From Paris Styles
The piece surveys current fashion trends with accordion plaiting on fabrics from light to heavy. It notes the popularity of belted princess tunics, wraps, jet jackets, hats, and parasols, and mentions how plaiting can mar delicate fabrics. It also discusses sleeve shaping, overdresses, and the sack coat's fit, contrasting graceful versus bulky wearers, and hints at upcoming lighter and longer silhouettes.
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N. Y. Post
Judge Upbraids Pistol Law In Courtroom Saga
Georgia enacts a strict pistol ban with fines and jail. Judge Lester suspends a trial and notes a pistol in court. One by one lawyers place pistols and a dollar on the stand as the judge tests enforcement, finally urging a suspect to accept or surrender. The scene spirals into a display of firearms among court attendees.
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Rome
Pires
Board of Education
Lawrence Kansas
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Board A of Education
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Chabot Batley and Japanese Plums in Fruit Notes
A survey of Japanese plum varieties notes their productivity and wide adaptability from Canada to the southern states, with emphasis on Chabot Batley and Furugiya types. It discusses thinning needs, disease resistance, ripening patterns, and storage, alongside brief mentions of peach roots, apple varieties, and early season fruit notes.
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Canada
Middle States
New York
Lonbard Stucky
Chabot Batley
Japan
Furugiya
Uchi Beul
Waroey
Eatiox
Humorous snippets from early humor column cartoons
A string of light anecdotes and quips from newspapers recounts small miscommunications and clever retorts. Jokes cover dieting and dentures, engagements, false medical claims, boats versus horses, and common social foibles. The tone is playful and era specific.
Ant foray described as military operation in urban hut
A city resident reports a 15 000 strong army of ants marching from a mud hut toward a nearby earth mound. The detachment on the mound climbed to seize prey while others encircled the base, bringing back crickets and grasshoppers to a base depot before marching home with loads, a precisely planned foray. The account depicts flawless planning, division of labor, and efficient execution.
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Pnimler
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N. Y. Herale
Perpetual yeast and health advice ad from Tribune
Fragmented medical and household note describing perpetual yeast making with potato water and sugar, plus a health claim about Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and nerve assister. Mentions Barber Bros Drug Store as the seller.
Bewildering Rail Fare Sale to Southwest Points
On sale now through the third Tuesday in each month. One fare plus $7.00 for the round trip to Texas Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico and Arizona. Ast Geo C Bailey, agent, for particulars.
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Ast Geo
C. Bailey
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