Two Strings of Kites To Photograph Grant Parade From 1400 Feet
William A Eddy plans to send two strings of 20 kites each to lift a camera for aerial photos of the Grant memorial parade. Cameras will rise to 1200 to 1400 feet then descend each hundred feet for views to study atmospheric effects on photography. The experiment aims at scientific gain, not profit, with potential striking images of marching columns and river parades.
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William A. Eddy
Grant
Eddy
Morningside Heights
Hudson
Earl Mago
Sanatorium patient helps traveler on crowded car
The car stopped and the conductor pulled a man aboard after the bell rang. The assisted traveler staggered into a seat and gasped for air for a minute or two, leaving fellow passengers worried about his condition.
Aerial Kite Cameras for Naval Parade Plans
Mr. Eddy designs two tandem kite systems with 20 kites each to photograph the naval parade and land ceremonies from New York and New Jersey. Cameras, signals, and duplicate kites aim to double success in variable winds with weather contingencies and on-site留 recovery.
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Rious
Bayonne
New York
Boston
Portland
Mr. Eddy
Eddy
Lawson
West One Hundred and Fourth Street
New York City
Cowdrey Estate
Hudson
New Jersey
Henry L. Allen
Eiddy
Neighbors from the Puglits: A Curious Portrait
A caller asks who the neighbors are while the wife of a wealthy pugilist describes the couple as poor yet respectable. She guesses the husband is a professor in some school, remarking that all kinds of people make a world.
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Pye
Chicago Tribune
Borrowed capital draws out praise in Washington
Willie Washington offered a playful remark and was told it was capital. He replied that it was borrowed capital, a light exchange captured in the Washington Star.
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Willie Washington
Washington Star
New Woman's Club Drops Tenor After Dinner Billing
The New Woman's club will not hire the tenor again after four planned performances at their annual dinner were dropped. He sang only once, warbling What Is Home Without a Mother, prompting discontent among attendees and club officials.
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N. Y
How to Build a Tub Silo for One Large Herd
Instructions from Rural New Yorker describe constructing a tub silo 15 feet in diameter and 16 feet high with two doors. It explains door placement, beveling, and cutting staves to ensure a tight fit, notes that the silo need not be perfect when empty, and warns to loosen hoops if the strain becomes too great after filling. A 54 ton capacity would feed about 10 cows at 30 pounds per day for nearly a year.
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New Yorker
Moving Farm Crops and Primary Transportation Costs
At a Newburg New York meeting on good roads Hon G E Harrison of the U S Agriculture Bureau of Roads cites a 60 year farming background and a decade in his post to frame road costs. He notes it costs 25 cents per ton for primary transport and that 1895 produced 946 million dollars moving produce. The government says proper roads could cut farm transport costs by two thirds, New Jersey leads with state aid law started by farmers, wide tires aid rolling, rebates for wide-tired wagons apply in New Jersey.
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Newburg
N. Y
G. E. Harrison
United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Roads
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Peing
Jersey
Laws of the Road Rules for Travelers and Drivers
A reprint from the Utica News explains universal road etiquette and duties for travelers and drivers. It covers right of way on highways, passing rules, night and weather caution, pedestrian and horse road sharing, hitching care, sled and bell usage, bicycle bells by law in Massachusetts, and livestock owners not liable for damages if reasonable care is shown.
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Utica
N.Y
Garden Tips From Early Horticulture Notes
Practical advice on tree care and garden maintenance from a vintage source. Emphasizes weed control around trees, shaping when young, sandy but rich soil for peaches, natural wash suds as fertilizer, choosing healthy stock with smooth roots, wind-break trees with dense habit, soap or lye sprays to control pests, radish sowing for slow germinators, drainage aiding early fruit maturity, and early Bordeaux spraying to prevent grape rot.
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St. Louis Republc
Farmers Backed Drive for Better Rural Roads Push
The movement for better highway improvements gains momentum from cities towns and villages rather than farmers though wheelmen push for public support. They spend heavily in press and lobbying while centers of population back the good roads cause, noting farmers as the conservative force in today’s agitation.
Simple Farm Bridge Idea From Old Tribune
Simple farm bridge concept uses a couple of logs and crosswise planks to span small streams. Notches and larger crosswise logs stabilize the structure, planks are spiked to logs, yielding a durable crossing for cattle and carts.
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N. Y. Tribune
Immunization breakthrough for rinderpest and apple storage notes
The article reports Prof Koch’s rinderpest serum method using serum mixed with virulent blood to immunize cattle, with rapid protection and high head coverage. It also notes a bile injection method for immunity and urges rapid adoption. A farmer tip discusses how overripe stored apples underperform, while well stored fruit commands high prices and predicts a steadier 1897 crop with smart spraying.
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South Africa
Prof. Koch
Corman
Hoch
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsement and Testimonial Tease
Advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a $100 reward for an incurable case. It cites J Cheney Co Toledo OH and several wholesalers as supporters. The copy notes internal use for blood and mucous membranes and lists price at 75 cents per bottle with druggist availability. It adds generic moralizing lines about self denial and destiny.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
FP. J. Cheney
Meat Truax
Toedo
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Dupegiate
Ohio
Vaporat Young People's Union Attending National Meeting Route Tips
Members planning to attend a national meeting are advised to take the Big Your route via Cincinnati or Louisville. Vestibuled passenger trains with buffet sleepers and dining cars serve the line. Cincinnati offers a direct Queen & Crescent connection. Louisville links to Southern Railway and L & N via Mammoth Cave and Nashville with stopovers. Fare from Chicago is expected very low. For rates and time cards contact 7. O. Tucker or H. W. Sparks at 234 Clark St Chicago.
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Vaporat Young People’s Union
Mast
Northwest
Cincinnati
Louisville
Queen & Crescent
Chattanooga
High Bridge
Southern Railway
Louisville & Nashville
Mammoth Cave
Nashville
Chicago
O. Tucker
H.W. Sparks
Clark St
Monon Route Resorts Attract Visitors To Indiana Springs
The health resorts at French Lick West Baden and Paoli Springs on the Monon Route grow in popularity each season. Improvements at The Lick and a covered bicycle track at West Baden draw travelers, while Paoli’s dry air and lithia spring lure rest seekers at moderate costs. The Monon runs two Chicago to Springs trains daily with Pullman cars.
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French Lick
West Baden
Paoli Springs
Grain-O new grain drink rivaling coffee
Advert reads Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to please children and adults, with a rich mocha like color, sold by grocers at 14 10 160 and 25 cts per package, and suitable for delicate stomachs.
Allen's Foot-Mase advertisement claims instant foot relief
A promotional copy touts Allen's Foot-Mase powder as curing painful swollen feet and bunions, easing tight shoes, and reducing sweat and aching feet. It promises convenience, trial packages, and availability from druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. The ad ends with a quote about courtesy and etiquette from Ran's Horn.
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Allen
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Wisconsin Central Lines Offer Two Daily Fast Trains
Public notice highlights two fast daily trains connecting Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis, Ashland, and Duluth via Central Wisconsin with stops at key points. Includes invitation to contact Jas C Pond for farming land information in Northern Wisconsin. Also contains assorted advertising quips about remedies and sayings from period newspapers.
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Wisconsin Central Lines
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Wisconsin
Sue
Jas. C. Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
Opportunities for Homeseekers along the North-Western Line
There are excellent opportunities along the Chicago and North-Western Vy in western Minnesota and South Dakota for those seeking first class lands on favorable terms, with stock raising and dairying options. For details and landseekers’ rates, contact Agents of The North-Western Line.
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Chicago & North-Western Vy
Minnesota
South Dakota
North- Western Line
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Mr. Wink
Feebleton
Chicago Times-Herald
Koch’s Rinderpest
Orange Judd
Washington Democrat
Mealth
Atchison Globe
Mine
Dr. Kline
Arch St
Phila
St. Jacobs Oil and
Cure
St. Jacobs Oil
Cattie
Shri Rael
Pete Ned
ST Louis
Texas
Texas Ees Bee Etesans
McVicker's Theater
Liliputians
James A. Herne
Shore Acres
G. W. Patterson
Inkster, Mich
Atyle Amaller
Continents
Warner's
Bare Cure Co
London
Rochester
Frankfort
Melbourne
Toronto
Thomas Carney
Washington Court House
McCormick
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
McCormick Open Elerator Harvester
McCormick New Steel
Indiana Bicycle CO
Indianapolis
Ind
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Pearline
SANDY
Sterling Remedy CO
Montreal
Can
Nebraska
Eustis
Case
Philip T. Dodge
Washington, D.C
Yucatan
Book of Articulus
M. Collny
M.D
Atlanta
A. W. McCormick & Sune
Clucknail, C
Mead ‘Gyan Co
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