The Prophecy of Statistics and Modern Progress
A wide ranging essay reviews Thorstein’s social statistics on wealth per capita, education spending, and luxuries, arguing improvements in living standards persist despite crises. It contrasts American and European costs, notes waste in coal gas, school salaries, and debates public voting reforms stimulated by Senator Ingalls.
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HL. Thorsten
Littey Agricultural Collogé
Cornell University
North American Review
Thurston
Tirston
United Stautes
United States
Great Britain
Austria
France
European
Europe
America
German Negroes Celebrate a Berlin Negrofest Gathering
An unusual Berlin celebration named a Negerfest brought together about two hundred African heritage people in Germany and the United States. The centerpiece Kuchenreigen impressed spectators with English remarks, German reception, and lively genre melodies as speakers recounted cross Atlantic ties.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
America
North America
Deutschland
British press learns American style from Depew interview
Dr Chauncey M Depew notes British reporters now rush questions and seek early proofs as American journalism gains influence. He recalls a London hotel meeting five years ago and foresees British papers becoming more lively and accurate, matching the concise American standard.
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Chauncey M. Depew
London
England
Depew
New York
Chauncey Dépew
Critics and Booker T Washington noted in flawed prose
The piece parodies critics who tear down revered figures like George Eliot while praising Booker T. Washington for spreading practical wisdom. It cites Washington at the Atlanta exposition and praises his stance on social equality and self improvement. It also touches Oklahoma divorce rulings and lingering courtroom quirks in a fragmented voice.
Depew’s Travelling Encounter With Duluth Editors
A humorous recollection from Dr Chauncey M Depew about reporters and a travelling incident near Duluth He recounts how editors warned him about his approach and how he compelled a column by combative banter The tale ends with Depew joking that reporters control the newspapers and Duluth.
New Orleans Bride-Shot After Rejected Suit
Miss Eugenie Bothancourt and Louis Gervaia wed in New Orleans recently. he sought a final answer after years of courting and building a home. She refused, he returned armed, firing at her and wounding her in the head and shoulder. Her father was shot in the eye and hospitalized. a younger sister was struck. Gervaise tried to kill himself but was rescued. He was jailed, then released on bond after doctors said the bride was out of danger. Prosecution remains as the family seeks justice and the father vows to send Gervaise to prison.
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Eugenie Bothancourt
Lous Gervaia
New Orleans
Gervaia
Shongaty
Bothancourt
Wes
Aines
Gervais
Slater
Tiwan
Jierazof
New York
Wedding god Funeral Together
John A. Chittenden of Ashtoy Michigan died on his deathbed asking sister Louise and her fiancé Charles A. Holmidon to be married at his coffin. Date changed from Sept 23 to honor his wish as he lay in the coffin Rev Julia Glage officiated the ceremony and the couple rode away in the first carriage behind the hearse.
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John A. Chittenden
Ashtoy
Mich
Louise
Charles A. Holmidon
Tikeb Place
Sain
Wok
Julia Glage
Ethe Hesrsu
Cleveland
Curlog a Snake Bite and Oil Fever Rumors
A Florida note says W R Collins of West Palm Beach survived a snake bite thanks to leg restraint or gunpowder treatment, with Dr Potter administering powdered strychnine hourly and digitalis to counteract poison. Oil fever spreads to California and the West, with notable strikes in Fullerton. Prices Baking Powder ties to Calumet legacies. farming land ads claim low prices from 3 to 10 dollars with easy terms in Wisconsin.
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Curlog
W. R. Collins
West Palm Beach
Fla
California
Fullerton
Orange County
Jensaville
Doctor Albright, A Broad Minded Physician With Progressive Ideas
A letter from Asnos, Pa., April 24 1903 discusses Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Dr Williams pill results are cited by Dr J D Auknount of Nerang Org. The writer claims these pills restore health, energy and optimism after nervous strain and lingering illness.
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Fern
Elena
J.D. Auukiont
M.D' Nerang Orag
Locomotor Ataxia Patient Credits Pink Pills Cure
A man from Oswego recounts his months of paralysis and weakness due to locomotor ataxia and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pure People with restoring his ability to walk. He describes improving after June 1899, urges sufferers to try the medicine, and notes it claims to rebuild blood and restore nerves. The advertisement targets readers with claims of cure and availability through Williams Medicine Company.
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Lonter
Stevens
Watertown
Varick Street
Oxwego
Dr. Williams
Lewin
Williams
Poet Pilid
Tulle
Its
Williama’ Medicine Company
Schenesfady
N.Y
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