The Railway Casualty List
Figures from the British Board of Trade show 1912 had about one fatality per 68,100,000 passengers on British railways. The Interstate Commerce Commission reports U S casualties for late 1913 totaling 2,792 killed and 50,776 injured, with 191 and 3,726 respectively on trains. Many deaths arise from trespassing or crossing incidents rather than railroad fault.
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British Board of Trade
England
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Thrill Of Prosperity At Leather And Shoe meeting
The National Leather and Shoe Finders Association met in this city for its annual convention. Members report improving trade conditions and optimism for autumn growth. President Henry Kleine of Chicago and Vice President S J Burtchnell of San Francisco emphasize strong industrial prospects and a bright business outlook.
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Neat
National Leather and Shoe Finders’ Association
Henry Kleine
Chicago
Pacific Coast
S. J. Burtchnell
San Francisco
Association
New York Herald
Vanarsdell's Promotes Best Home Killed Meats
Despite unsettled business conditions worldwide the trend in the United States remains forward according to Dun and Bradstreet. The note highlights Vanarsdell's emphasis on home killed meats as part of a continuing domestic market trend.
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Best
Vanarsdell’s
Dun and Bradstreet
The Advocate for Printing Inspires with River Metaphor
The piece speaks of Joy and Sorrow as a river, lively at the shallows and silent in its depths, conveying a reflective view on emotion and expression. It frames printing as a conduit for both cheerful and sorrowful truths.
Tobacco Exhibit Entries and Premiums urged by State Fair official
Farmers urged to top tobacco for the September exhibit with mature leaves. Evan Rees of Springfield Kentucky, Superintendent of the Tobacco Department, offers guidance on entries. Premiums include Red Leaf, Bright Leaf, Cigarette Wrapper and Trash prizes, plus best four samples from a single crop and best four mixed samples with various leaf types.
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Tobacco Department
Evan Rees
Springfield
Newspaper ventures demand capital and skill despite failures
The Sturgis News-Democrat cites Munsey's magazine failure as proof that starting a paper requires capital, experience, and ability. The State Journal questions whether anyone can run a newspaper without knowing basics like a galley or grab book, noting many try anyway.
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Munsey
State Journal
Wealth Darkens the Mood as Happiness Eludes
A reflective line notes riches wing away yet fail to bring happiness, implying material wealth cannot secure joy or contentment despite status or possession. The wording contrasts material success with elusive inner peace.
Mt Sterling woman credits Dean's Kidney Pills relief
Mrs. Mary F. Henson of 21 Strother Street Mt. Sterling says after months of swelling nervous spells headaches and poor sight she found relief with Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Duerson's drug store. She notes the remedy brought almost instant improvement and she completed the course. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY 5 21.
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Mt. Sterling
Mary F. Henson
Strother Street
Dean
Duerson’s
Funny remark on bored people posing as entertainers
A snappy jab noting how some uninteresting individuals imitate showbiz flair. The line mocks those who seek attention by acting like performers despite lacking real talent.
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Ene
Ford
Detroit
United States of America
Ford Water Company
Paul Strother
RAZA
John W. Jones
W. King & Son FfexiNcTon
Kentucky
Albert Bondurant
The
Walsh Co, Bldg
Indian Fields
William Huls
the Advocate For Printing
Fale
Vary v
J. G. Crabbe
Sturgis News-Democrat
North Carolina
Land of
Sky
Lexington
Asheville
N. C
Hendersonville
Waynesville
N. Y
Lake Toxaway
Carolina
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Queen& Crescent
T. P. RY
Southern Railway
W. A. Beckler
H. C. King
E. Main St
Lexington, Ky
Ras
Cincinnati
Ohio
Stockton’s Electric Dry Cleaning Co
N. Maysville Street
Houghton
Babcock
Peters and Staver
Prewitt & Howell
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