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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1902
Page
2
December report by Havana chief sanitary officer notes few yellow fever or smallpox cases. last smallpox case was July 1900. American occupation improves health status. Havana now listed as healthful city.
The passage states Congress has absolute authority to determine how the islands will be governed while inhabitants gain U S protection with the same status as Puerto Ricans. It emphasizes full American citizenship for residents without immediate self rule, leaving governance decisions to Congress.
Professor K E B Dolbear outlines nineteenth to twentieth century advances by itemizing gifts received from predecessors. He cites elements from chemistry to communications, noting transfers from manual tools to machines and from animals to engines while highlighting broad scientific progress.
The Century will publish in February and March an illustrated account of proposed Washington beautification plans. The design envisions a western terrace at the Capitol, two avenues of columns, fountains, marble buildings, and a grand vista from the Capitol to monuments and the Potomac, commemorating Abraham Lincoln.
The Iron Age notes that about 2 (350,000) tons of rails are already booked for 1902 delivery. Market mixed with buyers delaying purchases, coke and freight handling improving, coal operators facing a miner shortage, ore prices unsettled, and activity shifting to the third and fourth quarters amid a generally liberal but cautious buying mood.
Market watchers report heavy demand for structural material and rising wire prices amid large orders by the American Bridge Company and other firms. Rail markets show reliance on imports on the Pacific Coast while mills book about 2,300,000 tons for 1902 and foreign orders grow. Copper remains weak as European buyers re-enter cautiously.
State Representative Metzger to introduce a trademark bill requiring filing with the secretary of state for all marks and designs, with a 1 fee for filing and certification. The measure includes regulations on designs and provides hearings if two firms claim the same design, with final secretary of state decisions. penalties include 200 fine for unauthorized use, injunctions, and damages.
A copy of California Illustrated Monthly from Chicago & Northwestern Ry is extolled for its superior tinted illustrations and high quality letter press. It promotes free delivery or mail order for two cents postage, with testimonials praising Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr Promas Eclectric Oil as remedies.
Dr J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports three severe pneumonia cases improved with Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad warns against substitutes and notes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure available at stores in Rider and Snyder's area.
An old advertisement claims Banner Salve cures piles and promises money back if not effective. It touts sales by Hitler & Snyder at Charleston Exposition and markets travel via Pullman sleeping cars from Cincinnati to Charleston along the Queen & Crescent Route and Southern Railway with daily departures at 8 05 p m via Chattanooga Atlanta and Augusta with no change.
A Niagara Falls winter scene draws crowds as ice bridges form from the steel arch to American Falls. Ice mounds, crystal covered trees, and towering icicles create a sublime display. breakers, crevasses, and a frozen mist-laden landscape attract visitors and long time residents alike.
An advertisement notes kidney and bladder issues harm mental state, ambition, and health in both sexes and children. It promotes Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co. with sample offers and testimonials, plus Banner Salve for skin cures, listing Bider & Snyder as sellers.
A fragment mentions market payments by three entities including The Mas and iGS and POULTRY, with unclear context and no full statements. Further readable text does not provide complete actions, dates, or outcomes.
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