Canal abandonment debate in France and town improvement push
The French waterways bill is cited as funding for improvements to existing French canals at a cost of 12 0000. Advertising concept argues that a news story with wide circulation can reach many potential buyers, similar to deploying 10 000 men. The Independent reports renewed momentum for a town improvement society, urging a preliminary meeting to discuss plan details and decisive action.
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Old and New World Ideals and Western Striving
The excerpt contrasts Western faith in human capability with Eastern teachings that warn of restraint. It argues that Western progress rests on ongoing effort, testing limits, and expanding knowledge, while Eastern thought cautions against overreach and urges quiet conformity.
Quiet quest for meaning in humble daily work
An excerpt notes the value of simplicity and inner calm. It asks whether pursuit of wants aligns with life’s purpose and suggests those who do their daily tasks openly and with restraint keep their spirit at peace. The Source is a reflection from the April Scribner's Point of View section.
Postal Currency Proposed in Senate Bill and House Action
The Washington Star reports a novel postal currency concept in Congress. A private inventor perfected and offers the system free of cost, using blank currency that transforms into a post check when mailed. Denominations 1 2 and 5 dollars carry blanks for payee and sender details, with a 2 cent stamp. The payee deposits the check, the treasury replaces used notes, and circulation stays at par. Provisions include 5,000,000 fractional notes and a one cent government fee on small denomination coins. Critics doubt it will replace money orders but see convenience for small remittances.
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Michigan
United States
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Ely Rogers disappearance tale from Evanston
The article recounts the mysterious 14 year old Frank Ely Rogers and his aunt Florence Ely vanishing from Evanston Illinois last July. Their covert departure from Trinnin Avenue near Northwestern University sparked a nationwide manhunt as detectives note the pair’s remarkable elusion and the aunt’s devoted yet puzzling actions.
Missing Evanston duo eludes police in prolonged elopement case
A bundle of clothes found under Milwaukee street station hints Miss Ely and Frank Rogers changed disguises. Police suspect they traveled widely including Chicago and Waukegan, aided by private detectives and a nationwide alert. A chain-letter appeal and a large reward seek tips to locate the Miss Ely, 40, and Frank, 14, last seen July 13, 1901, with many questions about their fate.
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Mending Bag Basket Described for Travel and Home Use
The New Idea Woman's Magazine presents a flat mending bag basket design with tapes and pockets for sewing odds and ends. It details hexagonal board centers, circular linen panels, brass rings, and embroidered labels, plus tips on easy repairs, storage in a trunk tray, and a note on seasonal carpentry and painting work for bargain prices.
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New One-Cent Postal Card With McKinley Portrait
The bureau of Engraving and Printing prints a new one-cent postal card featuring a vignette of President McKinley. Jefferson cards will be discontinued when stock runs out. Available in sheets of forty, the change aims to lower printing costs for addressed and messaged cards.
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Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as fast relief for kidney distress. It features Mrs. Adolph Nill praising the product after her husband’s treatment at Z. T. Baltzly's drug store and notes Foster Milburn Co as U S agents. Mentions Mr Charles Hasty and the want columns.
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Dean's
Time Seen in Georgia Cotton Belt Humor
A fragment from early 20th century newspapers shows local dialect banter about marriage timing and cotton ginnin, with jokes about amoral bets and a barber quipping about a bald customer. The piece quotes a Georgia citizen and references a barber shop gag.
Democrats Hopeful From Cuban Reciprocity Split Debate
Washington March 20 special says Republicans fear a Democratic House this fall due to Cuban reciprocity and tax on beet sugar debates. Senators discuss ship subsidies and Missouri mule pride while rural free delivery sparks banter.
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