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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
6
Glasgow system influence sparks Chicago discussion as Mayor Dunne hosts a Glasgow official. The visit highlights urban transit issues, praising electrified lines and improved service while acknowledging local inconveniences. Chicago embraces the worldwide interest in modern streetcar reform and signals readiness to act.
Judge Ede ward Fo ume reports a sweeping Chicago majority backing immediate municipal ownership of streets. Dalrymple describes Glasgow's model of public operation after leasing to private firms, noting profitable fares, clean cars, and a strong sinking fund. Chicago may pursue lines, court actions, and condemnation if needed, signaling an economic revolution nationwide.
Fisherman Turner and partner S. Geraner, Kansas merchants from Hamlin and Lindlou, traveled to Kamadi City to attend the National Millers' Federation convention. They praised American wheat as superior in quality and endurance, noting Europe’s buyers depend on it despite high freight costs. Turner cited Russia’s export concerns and warned of price effects while highlighting freight and export dynamics impacting U.S. markets.
A disrupted chronicle notes visitors from Chicago to Portland’s Lewis and Clark Exposition amid praise for the city’s charm yet hints at decay beneath the public splendor. The piece hints at enduring harbor fantasies, structural collapse, and a tale of discovery hidden within the celebratory pageantry.
Advertisements claim kidney and bladder issues affect both sexes causing misery and weakened vitality. Swamp Root by Dr Kibner is promoted as a remedy available in multiple bottle sizes with free samples and pamphlets, including testimonials, urging readers to write for information from Binghamton New York.
A special train excursion on June 20 from St. Louis invites fruit and truck growers to tour East Texas harvest country. The weeklong trip will visit orchards, packing and shipping sites, with state horticultural leaders, experiment stations, and editors joining. Northern growers are invited to Texas for the state meeting June 23 with a low round trip fare and fast schedule.
Local Massillon hardware retailer Massillon Hardware Co advertises reduced prices for ten days on a wide range of goods including green doors and binder twine, washing machines, screen doors and windows, stoves, iron pitchers, cream separators, rubber hoses, wheelbarrows, clothing wringers, gas stoves, hot plates, pipes fittings chandeliers and graniteware. The ad lists numerous items with low prices and emphasizes lowest prices available.
New schedule effective Sunday May 28 1905 alters Massillon station departures. Eastbound trains listed at 2:06 am 6:06 am 6:30 am and 8:05 pm. Westbound trains at 9:58 pm 4:25 am 4:42 pm 9:05 pm and 9:40 pm. For details contact F L McEwen, Ticket Agent, Pennsylvania Co Massillon.
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