The Lake Boats and Grain Carriers on the Great Lakes
William Cogger describes vast inland shipping between Lake Superior and Lake Erie, noting low freight rates, large ore and grain cargoes, and modern unloading methods. He details the F. H. Prince voyage, crew routines, and the rising Canadian competition from Parry Sound and Georgian Bay, with reflections on North American trade potential and a July 12 stop in Brockville.
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Thousand Isles
Niagara
Great Lakes
United States
Superior
Pennsylvania
Lake Superior
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Ogdensburg
H. Prince
F. H. Prince
New England
Westbrook
Chicago
Joe
Cape Vincent
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Lowell
North America
Canada
Manitoba
Lakes
Montreal
Parry Sound
Georgian Bay
Lakes Erie
Ontario
Buffalo
Liverpool
Sam
Farry Sound
Duluth
Great Britain
Germany
Sea” Canal
Albany
Utica
Brockville
Lower Ontario
William Cogger
N. Y
Mandalay as a Sacred City in a Burma Sketch
A lyrical excerpt from Mrs. Everard Cotes in Scribner's July issue, describing Mandalay’s sacred aura, the grey sky over the royal city walls, the bridges and pyathat, and the impression of a sleeping city stirred by distant crowds during a morning visit with the viceroy.
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Mandalay
Old Royal City
Government of
India
Burma
Everard Cotes
Habit of Outdoor Life in Idaho Desert Country
Excerpt from Tent Life for Health by Jessie A. Pratt describes Idaho scenery with lava bluffs and sparse rainfall, noting rugged beauty and desert climate. It highlights outdoor living as healthful, with long days and quiet nights, and belief climate aids lung health, while awaiting return to Minnesota.
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Idaho
Arizona
Lfe
Minnesota
Jessie A. Pratt
National
Northwestern Students Form Unkissed Crooks Society
A society opposed to kissing has reportedly formed at Northwestern University by students influenced by Professor Crooks. The proposed name for the group is The Unkissed Crooks.
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Northwestern University
Crooks
Notice to Contractors Lowell Police Station alterations bids invited
Separate sealed proposals will be received at the office of Superintendent of Public Buildings until Tuesday July 22 at four oclock for building the addition and alterations to the Police Station. Work includes foundations brick work carpenter work galvanized iron fastening painting plumbing and steam heating. A 10 percent certified check with bids and a 25 percent bid bond required. Mayor and Superintendent reserve right to reject any or all proposals.
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Superintendent of Public Buildings
Lowell
Gillow
Cabinet Changes In Britain After Balfour Victory
London July 14 A. J. Balfour greeted as prime minister and the new regime begins. Rumors of resignations from Halsbury James o Hereford and Cadogan. Possible moves for Hanbury Cripps and Hamilton. King may recall a new Parliament after coronation. King Edward to drive through South London in autumn under tentative arrangements.
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London
A. J. Balfour
Great Britain
Earl Halsbury
James O. Hereford
Duchy of Lancaster
Earl Cadogan
Ireland
Michael Hicks-Beach
R. W. Hanbury
Board of Agriculture
Austin Chamberlain
Treasury
Hanbury
Exchequer
Balfour
George Wyndham
Geerge Hamilton
India
House of Commons
Lord Hamilton
Maquis of
Lansdowne
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
Saints in Caesar's Palace Inspire Fortitude in Faith
Rev Frank De Witt Talmage urges Christians to imitate early martyrs in Nero's Rome, praising those with frail bodies and stained pasts who stayed true to Christ. He cites Frances Willard, John Newton, and others, urging perseverance amid illness, temptation, and persecution to praise God and gain heavenly reward.
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Chicago
Frank de Witt Talmage
Caesar
Leo XII
Rome
Coliseum
Nero
Herod
Imperial
Paul
Jesus Christ
Cesar
Philippian Church
Atlantic
Alexander Pope
John Summerfield
Fanny Crosby
Jesus
Frances E. Willard
Christendom
Wendell Phillips
Frances
Willard
God
John Milton
Bella Cooke
Christ
Union College
Cain
So-and-so
Caesar's Palace
Harry Monroe
Pacific Garden Mission
Jerry McAuley
New York
John Newton
John Bunyan
Saul
Caesar’s Palace
Mary Magdalene
St. Delia
Blue Bird
John B. Gough
Church of Jesus Christ
Ceesar
Casar
William McKinley
Stonewall Jackson
Neal Dow
Frederick Robertson
William E. Gladstone
Thomas Chalmers
John Knox
Cresar
Caesar's
Golden Boulevard of
Heaven
Louis Klopsch
New England Mountain Resorts Highlighted for Vacation Seekers
The article extols New England mountain resorts across Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont noting Berkshire Hills Hoosac White Mountains and Green Mountains as premier destinations. It promotes the Boston and Maine railroad as the travel line and offers pamphlets Mountains of New England and Among the Mountains mailed for stamps.
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New England
Massachusetts
Berkshire Hills
Hoosac Mountains
New Hampshire
White Mountains
Boston & Maine Railroad
General Passenger Department
Boson & Maine Railroad
Boston
Chorus of Boarders Supper Change and Ping Pong Plan
Mrs Sly confirms a light supper policy to allow quicker meals and earlier play time, proposing to keep suppers short so boarders can finish early and enjoy ping pong. The exchange notes approval of the lighter meals and the social aim.
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Sly
Printing of Office Stationery Progress Item
The printing of and all office stationery is well done if done at the source. The note emphasizes quality control and efficiency in production, highlighting careful handling of lithography and paper supply.
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Mass
Courier
England
Eral Promotions
Eral
Edward
Talmage
Joliet
Hoosac and
Green Mountains
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