China preps for expansion under Manchu reorg of forces
A traveling correspondent describes China’s growing military buildup led by Yuan Shikai. He notes 38 000-man Manchu brigade forming, garrisons in Shanbaikuan and northeast near Pekin, widespread drills across provinces, and new arms factories amid Empress Dowager’s push to modernize and centralize command.
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Yuan Shin K'Si
Ghihu
China
Shib Kai
Shanbaikuan
Chinchou
Peking
Yuan
Seca
Yuan Shih K’ai
Hupeh
Shantung
Shansi
Henan
Kiangsu
Klingsi
Athui
Hansu
Thas
Yangtsé
Congressional Directory Gift from Joseph Howell Acknowledged
The Nation gratefully acknowledges receiving a finely bound Congressional Directory donated by Congressman Joseph Howell.
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Joseph Howell
Collier's Weekly Contest Seeks Reader Feedback
Collier's Monthly invites readers to review current issues and answer two or three questions printed in each issue. The aim is to gather opinions and suggestions to improve the paper and involve every subscriber in the process.
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Collier's Weekly
Collier’s
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Ely’s Balm and Cream Offer Quick Cold Relief
The advertisement promotes Ely Brothers remedies for colds and catarrh with a balm and cream claimed to heal irritation and sneezing. It cites a trial kit for 10 cents and lists address at 66 Warren St NT for samples and orders.
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Bata
Ely Brothers
Warren St
Hly
Prominent Readers Urged to Shape Collier's Journal Prizes
The passage invites readers to participate as editors, offering monthly prizes including 50 dollars for the best suggestion, 12 shillings in cash second prize, eight book sets valued from 32 to 5 dollars, plus cumulative monthly rewards and a 1000 dollar top prize for the most valuable ideas. Subscriptions mailed postpaid with a drawing proof upon 40 cents in stamps to The Lion's Mouth Collier's Weekly New York.
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Charles Dana Gibson
Collier's ‘Neckly
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3Th Street
New York
We Buy More Oil Than Any Other Company
A local business proclaims its market lead by selling more oil than any rival, underscoring strong demand and broad customer reach in the region.
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