Europe Far Behind America in Telephone Development
European telephony lags badly as America houses about seven million of nine and a half million global phones. The National Telephone Journal of London notes France Austria Hungary Belgium and Italy show government control and far fewer stations, with Paris Lyon Naples Antwerp Prague far behind U S cities of comparable size. If central and western Europe matched Britain and Germany, Sweden’s lead would look even larger.
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America
Europe
National Telephone Journal of London
France
Austria
Hungary
Belgium
Holland
Italy
Chicago
Greaier
Lyons
Marie Naples
Antwerp
Pragim
Pearota
St. Joseph
Dayton
Norfolk
Vienna
San Francisco
Great Britain
Germany
Scandinavia
Allweden
Stomach Weakness and Liver Laziness Promoted Remedy
A historical ad promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach weakness and liver laziness. It pledges to improve digestion and blood quality by invigorating the stomach and liver, asserting the product cleanses blood and protects against disease producing bacteria.
Lawrence Home Telephone Company List of New Subscribers
New subscribers since October 1 1909 listed for Lawrence Home Telephone Company. Names include J P Argubright at 728 Rhode Island, S D Bishop mayor with Kentucky address, Edw d Roland at 120 Perry, F A Bond at 900 Alabama, and many others with residences farms or businesses across Lawrence. The notice also advertises Dean's Ointment and Pyrography goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argubright
J. P
Rhode Island
Bishop
E. B
Missouri
Dedrick
E. M
Mass
Dunakin
A. N
Pennsylvania
Emley
Tennessee
Gehbeken
Tome Bakery
Massachusetts
Gibson
Ix. E
Standard Oil
Trelmick
J. B
Kentucky
Hoover
L. E
C. Doty
Ince
J. W
Jordan
Maggie
Michigan
Red—dJunkins
Rt. M
Alabama
Iit
Smith
Lloyd
Indiana
Spaulding
J. A
Spires
W. L
Eared
Delaware
Spray
Stanwood
Oliver
Stark
A. Warren
Steinberg
Geo. F
Connecticut
Strahl
Miss LeOra
WIG
Strade
Jas
Tough
Bismark Grote
Varmim Cement
South Mass
Dean
Lower death rate vs birth rate debate in Our Messenger
An article argues reducing the death rate is wiser than increasing births, citing liquor-related deaths and infant mortality caused by drunkenness. It claims legislators should curb alcohol sales to save lives and reduce child fatalities, presenting urban case examples and urging action. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve testimonials for injuries.
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W. T. T. al of
Kansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Borna
Ion
Famard
Emigrant Cache Found After Canyon Digging Era Tale
A San Francisco Call excerpt notes Sill family unearthed an emigrant encampment in a canyon near Wood Cummings. An oak barrel held food, knives, whisky, nails and tools from a prairie schooner journey across plains, pursued by Indians. survivors buried most items except essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Missouri
Mogae River
Nevada
Atu
Ar Eles
Canyon
J.T. Coumiings
Woodland
Cummings
Lepead
Redmen
Berkeley
San Francisco
What Will the Doctors Do
An excerpt notes that about 170000 Americans avoid physicians and instead use drugless beatings and mind cures. It predicts rapid growth in new medical methods, estimating 10 years ahead there could be about 2400000 adherents.
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United States
van Norden
No clear news event found in provided text
The fragmentary lines show dialogue about wealth and a spouse, with mentions of war and a bat, but no identifiable person, place, organization, or event to anchor a headline or summary.
Woman Overcomes 20-Year Illness With Electric Bitters
A Haynesville Maine woman recounts enduring stomach distress and sleepless nights for two decades. After trying various remedies and doctors she reports benefit from Electric Bitters. Also notes Dr. Dean's Pills for constipation and Princeton's new vivarium and botanical garden development linked to a major biology building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Wy Cers
Vromnd
Biological Department
Palmer
Princeton
New York Tribune
Dirty-faced lad hawks papers at Indianapolis News
A young barefoot boy of about five wanders through a busy dining area among business patrons. He carries a bundle of papers and pleads for sold items while staff and customers react with mixed pity and indifference as a reporter notes his poverty and brief effort to sell.
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Jim
Dianapolis News
An Untidy Slice Of City Life And Couture
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer depicts a passerby calmly pocketing money and moving on while a chaotic street scene unfolds. It contrasts with commentary on consumer behavior and a United Kingdom widow seeking workmen’s compensation, noting press access and judge discretion in private proceedings.
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Superiar Avenue
Clevland Plain Dealer
Northumberland
Eng
Emeralds from Colombia control world market, Duke's gem weighs nine ounces
The text notes Colombia dominates emerald supply via Andes mines with a government English syndicate deal to sell at least 1,250,001 dollars annually for twenty years. It mentions the largest emerald owned by the Duke of Devonshire, a perfect six-inch crystal weighing nine ounces.
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Colombia
South America
Duke of Devonshire
Old cashier’s retirement after 52 years service ends with pension
Louis Nicolovian, longtime cashier and office manager at Scheler, Schramm & Vogel in New York, disappeared from his desk for days before returning in tears to resign. After 52 years of service, he receives a half salary pension, while the text notes sensational warnings about nitrogen compounds and dangerous explosive properties described by Strand Magazine.
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New York
Louis, Nicolovian
Scheler, Schramm’ & Vogel
Broome Street
New York Times
Louis Nicolovian
Carl Schefer
Firoy
Master of Many Languages In World of Secrets
Wilfred Stevens of Shakojee Minnesota is praised as a master linguist and top translator for the United States government. He reportedly knows about twenty languages and can classify Chinese characters instantly, with a reach across global political language. A bizarre tale follows of a man named Kid from Greenwater who traveled miles to Death Valley area and related a coin toss fate over a buried cargo, amid misprinted names and garbled geography, ending with a light, social elevator chat about fashion and youth.
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Wilfred Stevens
United States
Ohh Transhetar
State Department
Washington
Site Department
Stevens
Cain
Tema Stadt
Cody
Greenwater
Cale David Bidridgre
Wieser
Death Villey
Dnvesti
Pei
Goeerwater
Uncomfortable but fashionable sleeves draw critique
A London Drapery Times critique notes sleeves nearly double the length as a fleeting fashion phase. The piece remarks the discomfort is evident even to casual observers and predicts the trend will pass soon.
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London Drapery Times
Old Lady Intervenes In Strange Quotation Confusion
An eclectic, fragmentary column recounts a nervous Indianapolis exchange about a station and a mystery. It then shifts to the disappearance and death of a boy near Assendon, reporting a fatal exhaustion case. Other items include a Lord Beresford anecdote and notes on Mark Twain’s home and art.
Four More Ships Urged as Safety Debate Rages
The Westminster Gazette argues safety favors adding four ships, while others warn of diminishing returns. The Union Pacific timetable lists multiple trains including Motor Car No 120 at 6 20 am and Denver Limited No 109 at 6 56 pm with several locals and expresses throughout the day.
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Denver Limited
St. Louis-Col.lim
K. C
Atlantic Express
Salina
Saling
Ifc. Expresa
J'n’a’t City
Motor Car
Bt. L-Col
Fat Men and Government Care A Satirical Note
A satirical piece questions why the Department of Agriculture would concern portly citizens. It mocks the idea that stout men suffer more from heat and humidity and jokes about a possible obscene bureau of obesity. It lists attorneys and doctors in a cluttered advertisement context amid the chatter.
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Interior Department
North Pole
Pigehot
New York World
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Aed i
Lawrence Home Telephone Company
Fred Bowles
Marine Taylor
Rebo
Bucklen
Zent.q
P. Barker& Sun
Lawrence
Building & Loan Association
Fraternal Aid Building
U. S. G. Plank
Florida Farms
Theodor C. Peltzer
Buite
Searlit
Kansan City
L. B. Steele
Kan
Mass. St
Ethel Barcymore
Yeston
Deere
Miss Garrymore
Sean
Misa Barrymore
Boothlack
Toronto
Scott
Tan
Alturday Evening Post
Mia Pinkletayy
Woodward & Co
Teme
Lawrence Planing Mill
Dam Fl Duncan
Hayuesville, Mae
Barber & Son
Cleveland
Ely
Carping
Seth
Stent Fater
Landon
Girton
Arthur Avers
Agit
Assendon
Buckinghaashire
Htte
McChire
London
Lord Beresford
Charles Beresford
Kirlea
York
Lord Charles
All Ireland
Charles
Riv
Pierson
Ola
Jot
Mark Twain
Ossip Gabrilowiisch
England
Westminster Gazette
Union Pacific
Leavenworth Branch
E._E. Alexander
C.T. A
Bans
E.G. Kail
A.G
Union Pacific BR. Rco
Walnut
Kansas City
TFA
Menger
Massachusette
Barker & Means
Attorneys-at-Law
Quers House
Physicians
Barah & Carro Osteopateh
Masa. St
Vermont
Walking Bank
T. Gillispie
ML D
Bath
Cor
Warren Sts
Bell
Jeang Ralph £. Sahnes
W. J. Leonard
M. Bisa
BRSA
Simmons
Olice
Visine
Murpe
Ofce
Woodward’ ‘& Cos
I Se OR
Jen Eeral
Offce
Oh Street
Palephones
J. RF
Becht RL
Ofice
Healdence
Yautigewee Street
J. Blair
Keefer
T. Sinclair
Mettoneads
Beuanie
Monsy Alwaya
Hovss
Aetorae
A. Bankg & Son
Migh Dell Cooper
Hesidenes
New Hampshire
Hell
Banta FE
Abe Wolfsons
The
Lawrence National Bank
Ito
Merchants National
Banl Lawrence, Kansae
Fulper
Athnetls Jaedickee
Lawbreror
Hesters
Everybody's Jeweler
Wm. T. Sinclair
Masa, Street
Claas
Mass St
Gem Barber Shop
E. M. Dedrick
Joan Ebenabe
Tiauaunes
Scritten Techant Companion
Omics Barenniat Merchants Bank
Hugh Blaid
State Board of Earth
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