Salvation Army's Wide Reach in Chicago's Social Work
The Salvation Army in Chicago drives a broad social mission as it funds, staffs, and operates rescue and maternity homes, industrial farms, and slum outreach. It reports 1,740 Winter aid cases costing 2,642.36 dollars, 69 publications, 54 countries, and 28 languages, with headquarters in Chicago for the western U.S. and Commissioner Thomas Estill in command.
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Salvation Army
Army
Chicago
United States
Thomas Estill
San Francisco
Ensign Smith
Man of letters hunts jackrabbits between chapters
A backwoods writer who splits his time between drafting novels and hunting jackrabbits visits town. A friend jokes about writing a masterpiece, and the author responds he may do so after finishing a jackrabbit tale.
The Scent of Books Odor Clues Publishing Origins
A publisher asks to identify books by scent and correctly distinguishes French English and American volumes by smell. English volumes smell best while French next and local publications smell salty. Skeptical clubmen test the aroma and succeed in telling origins.
Too Much Lameness Causes Change Advice
A doctor tells a patient his life is too monotonous and urges a change. The man responds with surprise before discussing routines of late nights and morning awakenings as signs of the sameness.
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Cian
Doc
Ex-President Castro of Venezuela protests deportation action
In Martinique, ex-President Castro filed a written protest against being forced aboard the Versailles for deportation to France. He argues ill health, life endangerment, and a breach of international law, and notes potential exile to Spain if freed at St Nazaire. He bade farewell to his brother as the ship sailed.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Versailles
France
Castro
Venezuela
Martinque
Josephine
St. Nazaiire
Spain
Santa Cruz
Teneriffe
Tariff measure before Senate finance committee
The Payne tariff bill was presented to the senate finance committee at ten o'clock Monday morning. An effort was made to secure a report to the senate at once but it will be postponed to Thursday for a detailed explanation by Chairman Aldrich. Senator Daniel will outline the minority’s position and discussions on duty rates are expected to continue. The committee reports 75 percent of common articles reduced and a longer free list. The senate may lower duties on stockings and gloves to please women, with Senator Cullom leading that fight. Tea and coffee are on the free list, cocoa to be admitted free.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Aldrich
Daniel
Cullom of
Ilinois
Six Die in Lenox Fire Destroys Section of Town
A Lenox Massachusetts blaze in the business district killed six people and wounded three others, with about 300000 dollars in damage. Four blocks were leveled and a woman jumped from a second story room as flames roared, while Miss Alice French perished in the morning tragedy. In Dubuque, Illinois, three Felderf children aged seven to 14 were instantly killed when the Illinois Central Flyer struck their carriage due to high wind. their mother and siblings were not injured.
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Lenox
Mass
Franklin, Main
Housatonic
Church Streets
Alice French
Clifford
Dubuque
Anna
Mabel
Ruby
Fred Felderf
Bold Thieves Steal Locomotive at Hopewell
Bold thieves stole a New Haven railroad locomotive at Hopewell Fishkill Landing N Y and after running it ten miles abandoned it when the steam failed in the chase by authorities.
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Fishkill Landing
N. Y
New Haven
Hopewell
Admiral Roosevelt steamer leaves Suez for Aden and Mogadishu
The steamer Admiral carrying ex President Roosevelt exited the Suez Canal around ten o'clock Saturday night and resumed its voyage down the Red Sea. It will call at Aden and Mogadishu on its route.
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Suez
Roosevelt
Canal
Red Sea
Aden
Mogadisclo
Funeral Held for Ethan Allen Hitchcock Former Interior Secretary
The funeral of Ethan Allen Hitchcock former secretary of the interior was held Monday in St. Louis. His body arrived by special car from Washington where he died Friday.
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St. Louis
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
No Need to Take Chances on Paint Materials
A free Houseowner's Painting Outfit No 49 offers guidance on safe paint choices. National Lead Company promotes its Dutch Boy trademark as a purity guarantee and provides a color scheme book, specifications, and a simple test instrument.
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National Lead Company
Trinity Building
New York
Alligator Gift from Florida Sparks Pair's Banter
The Louisville girl's fiancé spends winter in Florida on his father's business. He sent a tiny alligator to the bride-to-be, who jokes about keeping it in Florida water until more news arrives.
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Louisville
Florida
Marie
Walter
Mario
Catarrh Cure Pitch and War Stories From Newspapers
A mixed excerpt shows a veteran recalling a long run and a knapsack episode, followed by an advertisement claim that catarrh is constitutional and Hall's Catarrh Cure offers a remedy. The clipping also cites testimonials and other magazine chatter about a sheet writer with oversized shoes seen on a train.
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Sciencu
Bo. Chenay & Co
Toledo
Ohio
FI. Cheney & CO
Hall
George Ade
New Orleans
Success Magazine
Thought He Wanted Too Much in a Coin Sale Scene
A sharp clerk questions a customer about a quarter's value as the man growls that the price feels excessive and jokes about needing an opera solo with orchestra for a coin. The exchange captures a light moment in everyday commerce.
Kemp's Balsam Cough Cure Ad Breathes Confidence
An old advertisement urges readers to trust Kemp's Balsam for cough relief, claiming many health issues are caused by coughs and touting this remedy as the best cure available at druggists and dealers. The copy emphasizes widespread cough problems and presents Kemp's Balsam as a reliable solution.
Her Womanly Curiosity in a Dying Bon Mot
A 62 year old bachelor boasts of saved funds for a decent burial to avoid public expense. A 36 year old maiden questions why he thinks burial needs such care and propriety. The exchange echoes Victorian social norms and humor.
Health and life boosters in old ads and quips
A collage of late 19th century ad copy and sayings promoting Castoria for infants, Garfield Tea health tonics, and Levis’ Single Winder cigars. The snippets include streetcar humor, self-improvement lines, and general public health claims, all presented as fleeting promotional chatter.
Cure for Ten Years Suffering Promised by Lydia Pinkham Product
Marlton New Jersey woman claims ten years of serious health troubles including inflammation ulcers and insomnia were cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad boasts numerous cures and offers free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Martrton
N.J
Lydia Pinkham
Guora
Jorpy
Box 40
Marlton
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia RE. Pinkham
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Winslow
Dr.d.jayne
Wational Lead Company
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TUB Hastings & Mointosil Truss CO
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Philadelphia
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Dick Mason
R.F.D
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Coleman
Wasteington
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Momborghuto
Alupku
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South Bend Watch
S. South Bend
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Standard Film Exchange Dept
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