Insult to Army and Navy Sparks Oklahoma Statehood Controversy
The Army and Navy Journal denounces a Oklahoma constitutional clause barring federal officers from voting in the new state elections. It argues the rule dishonors retired soldiers and sailors, deprives them of representation, and insults military service while noting many reside with significant property interests in Oklahoma.
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Army
United States Army
United States
Oklahoma
Regular Army
Navy
Army and Navy Journal
Arc lights to illuminate trains on Western railroads
Western railroads plan arc electric lighting for passenger trains de luxe. A 50 cell battery will prevent fire after wrecks and provide light whiter and softer than incandescent. A Chicago test proved satisfactory and the battery covers a 60 hour run.
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Chicago
Land Values on Broadway in New York Rise Notable Sums
The Trinity Building area north of the old churchyard on Broadway yields valuations of 5,000,000 dollars. In 1857 the land with its building sold for 200,000 dollars. Farther up Broadway the Astor House site sold to Jacob Astor for 60,000 dollars. The land alone is now valued at 3,000,000 dollars.
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New York
Trinity Building
Broadway
Jacob Astor
Sour stomach and churn lesson in medical cure
The article likens the stomach to a churn and warns that a foul stomach taints the body. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for biliousness dyspepsia and related symptoms, inviting readers to request a free booklet with ingredient details and medical endorsements.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Sinking land threatens rail lines near Lake Michigan
Harper's Weekly reports a widening sinkhole about eight miles east of Lake Michigan extending 1060 feet, affecting Erie Panhandle and Indiana Harbor rails. Digging fills the crevice as engineers note annual December subsidence. trains must slow through the strip crossing Lake County Indiana and nearby routes for about 15 miles north and south.
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Lake I Michigan
Lake County
Indiana
Erie Railroad
Engineering
Panhandle
Indiana Harbor
Indiana Harbor Road
Harper’s Weekly
Indians Maintain Euche Language Despite Creek Rule
The Euche Indians, about 500 people in the Creek nation, cling to their language and marry within the tribe. Children may speak Euche to their father and Creek to their mother. Noah Gregory recalls penalties for speaking Creek at home. The Euches, mostly full bloods, live between Weelocha and Bristow in the mountainous Creek district.
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Noah Gregory
Euches
Alabama
Weelocha
Bristow
Muskogee
Kansas City Journal
It Pays To Advertise Uncle Billy Marries at Last
The Louisville Courier Journal reports William Duke known as Uncle Billy, aged seventy five, married to Mrs. Markham of Virginia, a Lee cousin. He advertised for fifty two years spending thousands on ads and expenses for women until finally he found a wife, proving staying power in advertising.
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Hamilton
Ohio
William Duke
Uncle Billy
Billy
Louisville Courier-Journal
The Goat Tax in Montgomery County
A county resident challenged a $25 goat assessment arguing goats are not real property. An assessor admitted age-old tax rules require taxing all property running and abutting on the highway, even if a goat sometimes roams or butt. The tale illustrates rigid application of tax rules over individual cases.
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Montgomery County
Philadelphia Record
Canada Postal Protest Sparks Negotiations
United States postal officials discuss a new deal with Ottawa over second class mail newspapers and periodicals. Canada has warned the 1875 arrangement is unsatisfactory as U S mail into Canada vastly outweighs returns, making the free exchange lopsided per the Canadian Courier.
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United States
Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Courier
The Marrying Squire Plays Matchmaker in Brazil
Justice Geo E Law of Brazil Indiana has married about 1400 couples earning the nickname The Marrying Squire. He recalls kidney trouble ten years ago and credits three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills with curing his ailment. He has felt free from kidney trouble since 1897 and backache since then. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Geo. E. Law
Brazil
Ind
Justice Law
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sangay Volcano Seen Active With High Explosive Output
Scientists report Sangay in Ecuador as the most active volcano with frequent eruptions. Explosions occur about four times per hour and a count of 267 explosions was recorded in a single hour.
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Sangay
Ecuador
Garfield Tea Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a herbal laxative suitable for men, women, and children. It claims to purify the blood, eradicate disease, and overcome constipation, promoting good health.
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Garfield
Hawksbill Turtle Shell Shapes Caribbean Commerce
A remark links the hawksbill turtle of the Caribbean to the tortoise shell trade shaping local commerce and industry. The comment suggests a critique of endangered species products entering markets and the broader economic impact.
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Caribbean Sea
Commerce
Men Who Keep Their Youth Among Actors
The article notes actors often look much younger than their ages. It cites Richard Mansfield at 50 appearing 28 to 30, John Drew 54, Nat Goodwin 50, Henry E. Dixey 40, Chauncey Olcott 48, B S Willard 54, Sir Charles Wyndham 69, William Gillette 62, De Wolf Hopper 60, Francis Wilson 53, William H Crane 62, and Herbert Kelcey 61 as examples.
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Richard Mansfield
John Drew
Nat Goodwin
Henry E. Dixey
Chauncey Olcott
B.S. Willard
Sir Charles Wyndham
William Gillette
de Wolf Hopper
Francis Wilson
William H Crane
Herbert Kelcoy
Healing with Citicura Soap and Ointment
Mrs. George J. Steese of Akron Ohio reports her child suffered severe body sores and facial erosion from a humor. After trying three doctors none helped until Citicura Soap and Ointment healed the condition in two weeks. She praises the remedy and price contrast.
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Uthura
George J. Steese
Coburn
Akron
Ohio
New York Store Stocks 3000 Chinese Barks Roots and Berries
A New York shop inventories about 3000 varieties of barks roots and berries imported from China for culinary medicine and traditional uses.
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New York
China
Garfield Tea Laxative Promoted as Mild and Potent
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as the best choice when constipation is needed. It emphasizes purity, pleasant taste, and gentle yet effective action and claims guarantee under the Food and Drug Law.
Powhatan Guards to Form Jamestown Exposition Police
The Jamestown Exposition will deploy a force of one hundred men named the Powhatan Guards to provide security and crowd control during the event.
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Jamestown Exposition
Powhatan Guards
Norway seaweed fuel beat fisheries in revenue
Seaweed used as fuel in Norway yields greater revenue than fisheries. Also notes claims of nervy disease cures by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with trial bottle and treatise offer from Dr H R Kline of Philadelphia.
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Norway
St. Vitus
Champlain Lake Celebration Planned by New York Vermont and Canada
Arrangements are under way for a July 4 1909 celebration marking the 300th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain discovering Lake Champlain. The event unites New York Vermont and Canada as Champlain bordered lands of all three regions. Champlain was Governor of Canada at the time.
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New York
Vermont
Canada
Samuel de Champlain
France
Lake Champlain
England
Atlantic
Champlain
Glacier Ice Delivery Expands to European Cities
Ice is quarried like stone in the Alps and delivered to Lyons and other European cities. Rail networks enable profitable transport to large consumers where its hardness and longevity outshine ordinary ice.
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Lyons
Europe
Alps
Farm Sale Near Fort Fairfield in 160 Acres
George A. Fawcett has sold his 160 acre farm near Fort Fairfield village to John and William Henderson for 16000 dollars. Fawcett, who came from New Brunswick less than three years ago, invested 2000 dollars and is said to have cleared over 10000 dollars from the farm since.
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George A. Fawcett
Fort Fairfield Village
John
William Henderson
Mr. Fawcett
New Brunswick
Kennebec Journal
Trade Ties Rise as Canada Surges with Major Partner
Canada’s trade with a key partner is three times larger than with the United Kingdom, highlighting shifting commercial links. The breakdown signals growing emphasis on this country as Canada’s leading trading ally.
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Canada
Record Held By Man At Leavenworth After Brain Clot
A colored inmate at Leavenworth reportedly set a remarkable endurance record by living a week with a brain blood clot the size of a man’s hand following a surgical operation.
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Leavenworth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With $100 Reward
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh claiming it cures constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The firm offers 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials, with sales through druggists at 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Ares
KR. Paxton CQ
Boston
Mass
Hall
F. J. Chenry & Co
Toledo
Higher Criticism and the Bible Readership
The reader’s preconceptions shape judgment of a book like the Bible. Americans are its avid readers and treat it as divine truth. When passages are unclear they deem them mysteries not errors, while higher critics examine how statements entered the text and note errors.
Celestial Empire Jest of Death Figure
A compact note describes the Death figure as a jester in the Celestial empire, where human life is treated cheaply and the genius or demon of death acts by its own choice.
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Celestial Empire
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