President Earling Advises Against Rail Regulation Shift
In Harper's Week Alvert J. Earling president of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway argues against government control of rail rates. He warns a distance based tariff would harm farmers and limited regions, urging Congress to limit interstate commerce regulation and preserve private rail rates.
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Harper’s Week
Alvert J. Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Barling
Wyers
United States
Legisawures
Interstate Genence Commission
Congress
Distance tariffs threaten freight rate justice and progress
The article warns that a distance based tariff would undermine adjusted freight rates used by railways, harming commercial and agricultural growth and forcing government intervention. It argues such a system would rely on a surveyor’s rod and could arrest development, harming both railways and the public.
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United States
Railway schedules questioned after Mentor Ohio crash
After the Mentor Ohio collision the New York Central revised its timetable to twenty hours Chicago to New York. Officials defend the speed as safe and say a slower train would face the same risk. Pennsylvania Railroad keeps eighteen hours, arguing safety remains with the shorter trip. The incident is blamed on a possible last minute switch act by an unknown saboteur seeking revenge. Public opinion doubts such rapid transport is needed.
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New York Central
Chicago
New York
Mentor
Ohio
Pennsylvania Road
Investigation Reveals Ploy in Equitable Society Finances
New York state official Francis Hendricks reports grave financial irregularities at Equitable Society. Payrolls show four men drawing salaries without ties to the company, including one deceased member earning 25 000 a year for thirteen months. Attorney General and Governor Higgins back efforts to recover misused funds.
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Equitable Sociey
Insurance Company
Francis Hendricks
New York
Higgins
Clean sweep begins in Black Hills towns on vice
A wave of reform sweeps South Dakota as sheriffs target gambling dens and saloons in the Black Hills region. Officials pledge raids on houses of prostitution, aiming to restore law and morality across the hills for years to come.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Hills
Property Sale Highlights Broadway and Wall Corner Lot
A 30 by 39 foot corner lot at Broadway and Wall Street in New York sold for 700000 on Tuesday, equating to about 8600 per square foot. The property has shown varying values through history from £1000 in 1750 to 18795 in 1827 and 8600000 estimated in 1901, with a 190% tax assessment of 535000.
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Broadway
Wall Street
New York
Worn Out Women Seek Cure for Nervous Troubles
A historical piece notes women described as worn out and despondent seeking relief from nervous troubles. It highlights the societal view of female fatigue and suggests potential remedies available at the time.
Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills Ad Promotes Health
An ad extols Dr A W Chase Medicine Co nerve pills as a strength restoring female health remedy. A testimonial from Mrs John Bailey of Penn Yan New York lauds nerve, heart, and sleep improvements after use. Pills priced 50 cents a box and sold by Scallin Bros Mitchell South Dakota. A second item notes a Mitchell event with Volney B Cushing replacing a planned speaker and local music by Alexandria High School Quartet for a political gathering scheduled at 10:00 and 11:00 addresses and a 12:00 adjournment.
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A. W. Chiase
John Bailey
Jackson St
Penn Yan
N. Y
A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
M. D
Scallin Bros
Drugs Books and Jewelry
Mitchell, S. D
Swallow
Mitchell W
Volney B. Cushing
Bangor
Maine
Alexandria High School
Alexandria High School Quartet
Long
Quartette
E. W. Greene
St. Mary's P. E. Church
Mitchell
C. V. Templeton
Woonsocket
Wisconsin Governor LaFollette Visits Mitchell on Rest Tour
Governor Robert LaFollette halted in Mitchell on the way to Madison to speak at a Chautauqua. He notes a hard winter battling railroad legislation but calls the new law a solid starter. He travels with W C LaFollette, his wife and daughter Maude, and later heads to Big Stone’s Chautauqua and Tacoma Park near Aberdeen.
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Robert LaFollette
Mitchell
Madison
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Big Stone
Tacoma Park
Aberdeen
W. ¢. LaFollette
Miss Maude
Quality versus Quantity in Dyspepsia Cure Claim
Advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid that extracts nourishment from food regardless of stomach condition. It asserts quick relief from indigestion belching and sour stomach and claims to strengthen the body by delivering nutrients to blood and tissues. L. C. Gale sells the product.
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America
L. C. Gale
Prohibition Conference to Be Held in Mitchell
Leaders and supporters of the prohibition movement in South Dakota will attend a conference in Mitchell described as a Fourth of July celebration in conjunction with the event. Bills have been issued detailing the features of the gathering.
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South Dakota
Mitchell
Prohibition Day Program With National Figures
The schedule lists songs and talks from state officers including Mrs. H. W. Jamison of Beresford and Mrs. Eva Williams of Watertown. Chas R. Jones of Chicago is named as national prohibition chairman with Hon Volney B. Cushing of Bangor slated to speak. The day ends with evening addresses by Jones and Cushing.
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T. U
H. W. Jamison
Beresford
Eva Williams
Watertown
Chas
R. Jones
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Volney B. Cushing
Bangor
Maine
Quincy Lee Morrow
Brookings
Chas. R. Jones
National Prohibition Committee
Mr. Cushing
One Minute Cough Cure for Children Sold by L. O. Gale
The Children's Favorite cough remedy is promoted as safe and harmless with no opiate. It claims to cure coughs croup and whooping cough and tastes good. Sold by L. O. Gale.
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L. O. Gale
Elected Their Officers In Co D Forencampment Prep
A Co D meeting elected Captain Clyde Kimble first lieutenant Ross Rathbun and second lieutenant Robert Waterman. Several promotions filled non commissioned vacancies. The company nears full quota and plans drills ahead of the Water Town encampment starting July 6 for seven days.
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Co. D
Clyde Kimble
Ross Rathbun
Robert Waterman
Watertown
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Skin Relief
The original Witch Hazel Salve by E. C. DeWitt & Co. is sold by L. O. Gale. It penetrates pores with antiseptic and healing action, claiming to cure boils burns cuts eczema tetter ring worm and all skin diseases and to relieve piles.
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DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
L. O. Gale
Burns Prediction Of Fame In Early Years Letter
In a 1786 letter to Gavin Hamilton Burns jokes that his own affairs show he is becoming as eminent as Thomas a Kempis John Bunyan and he says birth days will be noted in Poor Robin Aberdeen Almanacks alongside the Black Mony and the Battle of Bothwell Bridge.
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Burns
Gavin Hamilton
Fempis
John Bunyan
Robin
Aberdeen
Suitor’s references sought by cautious Cleveland parent
Dialogue from a Cleveland leader features a stern father demanding credible references before approving his daughter's marriage. The suitor offers three clergymen as references, but the parent pressingly asks for bankers' references.
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Parent
Cleveland
To the Point Doctor Discourages Talking Cure
Dialog from St. Louis Republic where a doctor urges quiet for a sick husband. The wife explains he won’t listen, and the physician suggests rest as a remedy. The exchange reflects hospital or domestic medical advice tone of the era.
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Gruff
St. Lou's Republic
Parrot Talk Sparks Witty Exchange in Puck Satire
In a humorous quip from Puck, a dealer muses about a parrot’s speech, joking that a talkative bird might seem raised in a box at a deeper level. The exchange reads as playful social mockery of manners and language.
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Deepery
Puck
Beauty is Only Skin Deep: A Quip by Herbert Spencer
The quotation claims beauty is skin deep and cites philosopher Herbert Spencer as its source. It presents a witty reminder that outward appearance disguises deeper qualities.
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Herbert Spencer
Doubling Up
A light anecdote where an eight year old defines the zenith as the point in the heavens directly above. The teacher asks if two people can share the same zenith at the same moment. The boy answers yes by explaining that one can stand on the other's head to reach the same highest point.
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GOV. OF
Prohibition
Mitch
Burns and Fame
Adminster
Bradfield Regulator
O0q
Atlanta, Ga
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Nderwear
Bonbons
Bonbon
W. H. Conyes
A. H. Peaerson
Main Street
Mitchell, South Dakota
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Gillis
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