Post Office Records Show 1899 Mail Weights Soar
June 4 1900 report highlights 565,666,508 pounds of mail across all classes in 1899. Article ties soaring mail to national prosperity and notes Republican trust regulation aims blocked by Democrats. Also discusses tenancy trends, farm ownership gaps, and rail earnings as business health indicators with Clark citing rail performance as a key index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Congress
United States
South Atlantic
Clarence D. Clark
Senate Committee On Railroads
Clark
Grain-O replaces coffee for all ages may be tried
Advertises Grain-O as a grain based beverage that mimics rich coffee color yet is easy on the stomach for children and adults. Claims it tastes liked Mocha or Java and is sold by grocers at 15c per cup or 250 per package.
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Java
Miss Rodney Rejects Carrington and Plans Escape
In London Miss Rodney confronts the Earl of Carrington who has pressed her to marry for money. She rebukes him, rejects the match, and leaves the scene with growing resolve after a heated exchange. Back home she also tests Uncle Josiah over a Matterhorn wager, pressing for payment and exposing his schemes.
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Ethel Camperdown
Miss Rodney
Ramsay
Misa Rodney
Mrs. Ramsay
Earl
Aman
Mr. Ramsay
Metropole
Carrington
Rodney
Duke Street
Piccadally
Josiah
Thomas
London
Guy Stadley
Matilda
Florence
Mary
Roberts
Uncle Josiah
Mr. Gardner
Matterhorn
Stadley
Mont Cervin
Zermatt
Mies Rodney
Strandham
Scanlon
London Times
Matterhorn romance sparks unexpected London visit
Miss Rodney reads a letter from Rose about a charming English suitor who met Miss Florence on the Matterhorn last year. The man claims a romantic connection and later invites communication from London as his brother falls ill, prompting questions about engagement and travel plans.
The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist Turns to Swamp Root
A historical advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, claiming Bright’s Disease can be treated and many deaths prevented. It promises samples by mail and a free booklet, with orders through Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Toledo Wheat Prices Reported by Associated Press
Wheat prices listed for Toledo on June 2 show 74 cents as a quoted figure. Figures include 1ow the flueti nted by T BE 81 310 050 and 7 847 600 3 510 900 628 100 11 844 200 495 800.
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Toledo
Associated Press
Massillon
Seeneaeteecas
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the Independent
Independent Company
Independent Building
Erie Street
Baily
GEMF
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William J. Bryan
Bryan
Atone
John J. A'Becket
Narragansett Pier
Mrs. Rodney
Rose
Countess of Dartington
Miss Florence
America
Utile
T. BE
New York
Te Drake
Ameriosh Bagar
Atchison
Federal
Manhattan
Louieville & Nashville
Northern Pacific
E. C. DeWitt &Co
Chicago
Chas
W. Cuppies
W. Tremont Street
Rider & Snyder
Baent
Warkert
D. i
Odegar
O. Carte
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