Tremendous corn crop outlook from Wilson in West visit
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, back from Iowa and the West, predicted a record corn harvest if no frost hits in 30 days and said beef prices should fall within three months as the crop matures. He noted rising American beef consumption and foreign demand, and praised President Roosevelt as a West favorite for the next election.
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Washington
Wilson
Iowa
Australia
West
Roosevelt
Resolution on Religion Debated by A. M. RE. Zion Society
The literary society of A. M. RE. Zion church debated whether everybody has religion. Speakers Brannon Hawkins affirmed while Hicks Cromp denied. Judges awarded more points to the affirmative. the event lasted about an hour and raised 12.20 for Pastor Transus after expenses.
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A. M. RE. Zion
W. H. Brannon
Nathan Hawkins
T. J. Hicks
Charles Cromp
Pastor Transue
Transus
Illiteracy Among 1900 Voters Revealed by Census
Washington reports from the census office show that of 22,134,299 men of voting age in 1900, 2,288,470 were illiterate. Only 39,228 lived in cities, while 1,949,247 resided in rural districts, with higher illiteracy in the South and in sparsely settled areas.
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Washington
Census Office
New Hampshire
New York
Kansas
Oregon
Mont Pelee Activity Signals Imminent Eruption
A Dominica dispatch dated August 26 reports strong signs of a violent Mont Pelee eruption. The alert comes from St Thomas D W L, noting intensified volcanic activity on the Caribbean island.
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Mont Pelee
St. Thomas
Dominica
Evening Wear Couture Describes Elegant Coats and Accessories
The piece reviews high fashion for evening wear including sheer collars supported by pearls, and cautions against overly long necklaces for short necks. It highlights French houses making three quarter length lace coats, embroidered sack coats, and plain taffeta mair coats with black elegance. Details note black bengaline silk coats with satin strapping and wide chiffon sleeves, edged with white satin embroidery. Jud Chollet.
Dust and Rain Coats and New Linen Hats
Fashion notes describe dust coats and mackintoshes as chic mid century compromise garments with loose sleeves and cape collars. Linen hats in white and blue appear with wings and veils, white canvas shoes return for yachting and motor wear, and a black peau de soie waist features lace trims and elbow length sleeves. Judic Chollet.
Long row of corn draws attention in Kansas fields
A Kingman county farmer in Kansas planted a single continuous row of corn about twenty five miles long. The row began at one edge of a fifty acre field and curved in a circle to the center. Plowing and cultivation followed the same winding path for this singular, extraordinary planting.
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Kingman County
Kan
The Roman Roots of Newspapers and Elizabethan Sheets
The article traces early news to Roman acta diurnia and notes the crisis of medieval information. It details how Venice and France adopted handwritten notices, then Queen Elizabeth began printed public sheets to combat rumors, with the 1588 Whitehall issue describing the Armada and Crown news. It highlights the evolution from placards to formal public intelligence papers and the use of notable figures and events to anchor news.
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Rome
Mount Palatine
Murena
Castor
Pollux
Senate
Pompey
C. Caesar
Spain
Europe
Jerusalem
Acta Diurnia
Venice
Italy
France
England
Maglia Bechian
Florence
Montaigne
Elizabeth
British Museum
Whitehall
Francis Walsingham
Ark Royal
Francia Drake
Hawkings
Frobisher
London
James Vith
Polyphemus
Ulysses
Black and White Dresses Define This Season's Style
The season features black and white ensembles with white satin foulard gowns and mosaic linen patterns. Descriptions include a gown with white guspure der fabric, Irish lace frills, velvet ribbons, and embroidered fronts. A new geranium red shade pairs with black and ecru. A grass linen dress with ecru net waist and black embroidery appears, with puffed sleeves and a flounced skirt.
Dress of the Hour Preview of Fall Fashion Trends
A fashion feature notes the craze for loose bolero inspired effects in frocks and coats, with lace and chiffon accents. Summer millinery favors picture hats, ostrich plumes on bats, and a shift from bass straws to crinolines. Sleeves grow larger, skirts widen, jackets rise in popularity, and a rose trimmed picture hat complements a young face.
An Ungracious Husband in Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
The caller asks Mrs Snaggs what she is talking about and Snaggs answers with a quarrelsome remark about devotion to his wife. The brief dialogue captures domestic strain and public tone from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Engagement Break Off After Father's Cook Objects
The Philadelphia Record reports that the engagement between Hardappe and Miss Gotrox was broken off after Stobbs states her father's cook objected to another marriage in the family.
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Cook
Hardappe
Miss Gotrox
Philadelphia Record
Rube Weddell Offered Big Bonuses by Ebbets
Philadelphia on August 27 reports that Charles Ebbets through Frank Haller offered pitcher Rube Weddell a 1000 dollar season jump bonus and 500 dollars monthly for the rest of the season plus a 1000 dollar signing bonus with a 2200 dollar monthly salary for 1903. Weddell declined and notified manager Mack, leaving with the Philadelphia club which holds his 1903 contract.
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Waddell
Mack
Ebbetts
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Sam Small collapses during speech in Brattleboro meeting
Brattleboro Vermont August 27. The Rev Sam Small collapsed at the convened hall where he was to speak for the No License Local Option party. He admitted he was intoxicated and offered no excuse.
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Sam
Brattleboro
Sam Small
Mr. Small
Aunt and Niece Die in Gas Poisoning Case
New York report states Mrs. Jos Line Vollmer aged 51 and her niece Mary Miller aged 12 were found dead in bed from illuminating gas. A coroner labeled the case homicide and suicide, with relatives fearing the mother was demented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jos Line Vollmer
Mary Miller
Ileleve
MARKETS OF PITTSBURG CATTLE HOGS SHEEP PRICES AUgust
The Pittsburg market reports cattle with varied weights priced from 4.75 to 7.80 per hundredweight including prime heavies at 7.75 to 7.80 and common to fair at 4.75 to 5.50. Hogs show prime heavies at 7.75 to 7.80, mediums 7.70 to 7.75, and pigs 7.45 to 7.55. Sheep and lambs list best wethers up to 100 lbs at 3.90 to 4.00, lambs 5.75 to 6.00, veal calves 7.50 to 8.00, and various other categories. Also includes corn, oats, hay, butter, cheese, and poultry prices across multiple grades and weights.
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Pittsburg
California Republican convention indorses state officials
Sacramento August 27 The Republican State convention adopted a platform endorsing all state officials and nominated five candidates for governor. Henry T. Gage the incumbent led on three ballots with 332.5 votes, Thomas Flint 279, Pardee 121.5, Pardee 57, Edson 39. no result after three ballots. A bitter debate arose as the platform did not endorse Governor Gage’s administration.
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Sacramento
Cal
Henry T. Gage
E. B. Edson
George O. Bardee
Alazfieda
Thomas Flint
Ttr
San Benito
Joseph Hayes
San Jose
Gage
Flint
Pardee
Iages
Edson
Baltimore Baseball Club Elects Directors In Johnson Complaint Case
Stockholders in Baltimore elected directors Conway W. Sams John J. Mahon Frank J. Murphy B C Ludington S S Frank Wilbert Robinson and Joy L Murphy. The injunction complaint against Ban Johnson president of the American League was approved and Judge Sams instructed to proceed with the suit.
Ober-Ammergau Players Married in Bavaria
Anton Lang the Christus of the Ober-Ammergau Passion play and Matilda Rutz daughter of the village blacksmith and a participant in the play were married yesterday in Ober-Ammergau Bavaria.
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Ober-Ammergau
Munich
Bavaria
Anton Lang
Christus
Matilda Rutz
Pennsylvania Sand Mines Supply Pittsburg Glass Needs
The Philadelphia Call notes western Pennsylvania hosts a booming sand mining industry. Many mines are open pits near rail routes to Pittsburgh, where granular rock is carved into sand for glass production.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Mrs John Andrews Credits Nerve Pills For Sleep and Strength
A Massillon resident reports rapid improvement after starting Dr. A. W. Chase’s Nerve Pills. She notes better sleep, restored strength, and steadiness, thanking druggist E S Craig for the recommendation. Pills sold at 60 cents per box by Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo N. Y.
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John Andrews
Plum Street
Massillon
E. S. Craig
South
Erie Street
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
M. D
Cheap Summer to West and Colorado by Chicago & North-Western
Advertises $83.00 one way second class fares from Chicago to Colorado Utah Montana Nevada Idaho Oregon Washington California and more. Pacific Coast Homeseekers tickets on first and third Tuesday Aug Sept Oct. Sleeping cars to Colorado depart nightly Aug 8–14 and Aug 28–Sept 10 from Chicago 11:30 p.m. $2.50 double berth to Denver. Pamphlet facts about Colorado available for 2-cent stamp. N M Breeze 485 Vine Street Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Bay
Colorado
Utah
Montana
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
California
Pacific Coast
West
N. M. Breeze
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Denver
Travel Ad Promises Hay Fever Free Wisconsin Getaway
One night from Chicago via North-Western Line to Ashland Gogebic Marquette and other Wisconsin and North Michigan points. Bal sam fir and pine woods and cool dry air. Hotels excellent hunting and fishing and no hay fever. Low rates now in effect. For full particulars address N. M. Breeze, 485 Vine street Cincinnati O.
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Chicago
Ashland
Gogebic
Marquette
Wisconsin
Michigan
N. M. Breeze
Vine Street
Cincinnati
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Elkhart, Ind
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