Rising Tide Seen in Diamond Imports and Cullinan Work
Custom house records show April diamond imports valued at 493 052 dollars, up from 389 514 in March and 200 443 in February, signaling a stronger market. Prices are described as high, with a large Cullinan diamond undergoing cutting and polishing at the Ascher factory in Amsterdam, a process expected to take nearly a year. The rough diamond measures about 434 finches across.
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Custom House
Edward
Ascher
Amsterdam
Rediscovered varnish used on violins quiets harsh tones
Frank Della Torre of Baltimore claims a gum varnish identical to the old Italian Cremona varnish used by Amati Guarnerius and Stradivari. The varnish, derived from tropical gums and dating to Columbus era gondolas, damped upper harmonics to yield a pure fundamental tone with strong carrying power, and tests compare favorably with classic Cremona violins.
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Frank Della Torre
Baltmore
Venice
Cremona
Amati Guarnerius
Stradivaries
Africa
Truth and Children in Fairy Tales Critique
The Boston Advertiser argues against attacks on Mother Goose and fairy tales. It defends stories as rooted in truth despite fanciful overtones and asserts fairy tales carry deeper figurative meaning beyond childish critique.
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Truth
Worcester
Dorn
Trath
Little Jack Horner
Old Mother Hubbard
Cheshire Cat
Haiter
Boston
Appetites of Woodsmen in Greenwood Camp
A Greenwood lumber camp reports 33 men consuming 200 large biscuits and 150 doughnuts daily, 36 pies, six quarts of dry beans with vegetables, and a large beef every five days. The note mentions 36 pies daily for 35 men and hints at an extra pie for the boss.
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Greenwood
Kennebec Journal
Royal worries over safes and bombproof chambers
The Rocky Mountain News notes King Manuel of Portugal joins the anxious set of financial kings seeking burglar-proof safes and bomb-proof chambers to protect wealth and heads. The piece hints at a precarious tenure and possible quick change.
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Manuel
Portugal
Royal Worry Club
Rocky Mountain News
Cleveland Grocer Endorses Postum For Health Benefits
A Cleveland grocer shares a testimonial about coffee withdrawal and switching to Postum Food Coffee. He reports relief from nervousness and appetite issues after two years of coffee-free living and recommends Postum to customers with stomach troubles, noting his own improved well being.
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Cleveland
Wellville
Exper
Japan May Abolish Heimin Class in House of Peers
A February 18 representation to the Japanese government seeks to abolish the term heimin used for common people. The note explains three main social groups and the faded eta class, arguing elimination would simplify official records and reflect equality, with the measure referred to a Tokyo committee for review.
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House of Peers
Japan
Wen
W. B. Mitford
Lord Redesdale
Tokio
The
New York Tribune
Polk Millers Story of a Wild Turkey Prank
Richmond editor Polk Miller recounts a Virginia tale about purchasing a wild turkey from Ephraim and mistaking it for a tame turkey. Miller finds shot in the meat, Ephraim remarking the shot was meant for him. Advertisers Alma pack.
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Mr. Polk Miller
Richmond
Almapack
Virginia
Ephraimi
Ephraim
Almapach
Japan Denounces Naturalism in Lament Over Modern Culture
A lecture condemns naturalism as a dangerous current spreading through car country society. Advocates claim it degrades human life by exposing life’s dark side in graphic form. Critics warn it corrupts even the young and threatens moral order with seductive, sensational depictions.
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Car Country
Italian Laborers Save Money on Low Wages in Railroad Camps
A Department of Commerce and Labor report findings show Italian rail laborers live frugally in boarding camps with food mostly macaroni and sausage. Average 1966 earnings for 3,530 men in 89 gangs were 37.07 monthly, with costs for food and shelter totaling 3.79, leaving a large surplus sent to Italy.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Italy
Russia
Austria-Hungary
United States
Washington
Time and the Man
Time and again history shows great leaders shape events. The piece argues whether Cromwell Napoleon Bis marck Washington or Lincoln would still have acted and notes two answers: pure conjecture or history proves great men were needed at pivotal moments.
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Cromwell
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bismarck
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Grisen
James Brrce
Railways in China resume through traffic and expansions
In China during the past year through traffic on the Manchurian railways has resumed. The Hsinmins an Mukden line was redeemed by China at 1 566 000 dollars. The Shanghai Nankin line extended to Shinklang and should reach Nankin soon. The Szechuan Hankow line, first built wholly by Chinese, saw steady progress since opening September 30 1906. A Kaifeng Chenchou branch opened earlier in the year. Construction of Carton Kowloon and other lines advances rapidly.
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China
Pekin-Hankowine
Kaifeng
Chenchou
Carton-Kowloon
Norith Chine Herald
Meeting After Years Sparks Friendly Reunion
Two women who had not seen each other for years met in the street. They exchanged cordial greetings and reflected on how little had changed. They recalled a long gap and wondered why they had not met sooner, noting the weather and their long absence.
Prisoner Seeks Pension Claim From Government Service
A prisoner petitions for a government pension based on long service as a trusted official. The document notes his prior roles and the claim details, though the exact figures and dates are unclear from the fragment.
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Lad Deen
Iladras Nail
Chicago University withdraws from intercollegiate contests
The University of Chicago stops all intercollegiate oratorical events citing a preference for intrinsic training over flashy rhetoric. Prof. Solomon Clark says focus is on thought development and natural expression rather than mechanical gestures. Internal contests with larger prizes will replace external ones.
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Chicago University
Chicago
University of Chicago
Solomon Clark
Enders Finds Relief With Dean’s Kidney Pills
John A. Enders of Robertson Avenue Pen Argyl Pennsylvania suffered six years from back pain headaches and dizziness. A specialist said his kidneys were fine but Enders was not satisfied and tried Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports improved kidney action and passing gravel stones with ongoing relief. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY libraries not appreciated New York City has abundant public libraries and museums yet few residents visit them, while many visitors use them daily.
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John A. Enders
Robertson Avenue
Pen Argyl
Kidsers
Mr. Enders
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Gennemei
New York City
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed by F J Cheney Co
Senior partner Frank J Cheney swears the Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice promotes internal use and directs readers to send for testimonials. Sold by druggists at five cents.
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Sa. Loess Cocstrr
Frank J. Cheney
F.j.cheney & Co
Toledo
Hranz J. Cuveney
Effects of Radium on Glass and Porcelain
Radium acts on chemical constituents of glass porcelain and paper imparting to them a vile changes oxygen to ozone affects pastes and produces various chemical changes.
Rayleigh Elected Chancellor of Cambridge University
Lord Rayleigh unanimously chosen as chancellor of Cambridge University succeeding the late Duke of Devonshire. He is noted as the discoverer of zrzon in the atmosphere, Nobel Prize laureate, leading authority on sound, and an outspoken supporter of women’s suffrage.
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Rayleigh
University of Cambridge
Lord Rayleigh
Cambridge University
Duke of Devonshire
Growth of Methodism and bishops' General Conference recall
Fragment discusses bishops at the General Conference recalling four years of growth. It notes ministers required and pastors serving in diverse languages and dialects while continuing to preach the gospel.
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Capal
Gen- Serto
Great Nerve Restorer advertised for St Vitus Dance cure
An advertisement touts Dr Bline as the healer of nervous diseases with a trial bottle offered for two dollars and free treasils. It cites address 331 Arch St Philadelphia Pa and mentions claims of rapid improvement and civilizing effects in a sensational style. The text also references headlines about a disappearance and a cargo free state story with Nashville and Bennett.
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St. Vitus
Bline
Brina
Arch St
Pha
Panee
Cure for Hemorrhoids and Itching with Cuticura Proven
An eighty year old man from Hopkinton, N H, describes relief from severe hemorrhoids bleeding and eczema after using Cuticura soap Ointment and Suppositories. He avoided surgery, followed a month long daily treatment then maintenance for three months and beyond.
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J. H. Henderson
Hopkinton, N
Christianity in Japan and foreign church relations
The article discusses Christianity in Japan including Protestant and native churches with an estimated membership of about 1,959,483 and 31,000 Greeks Orthodox Christians. It notes Japan’s unique position in history with foreign churches seeking independent organization and mentions other unrelated financial notes from the Chicago Journal.
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Japan
Anl
Gifu
Africa
Owlx
Égesr
Ieh
Ecclesiat Ice
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women
Thousands of women suffer daily from female troubles yet Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is hailed as a blessing by users in Mayville and Beaver Falls. The ad claims thirty years of cures for displacements inflammation irregularities backache and dizziness and invites women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
F. Ellsworth
Mayville
N.Y
W. PB. Boyd
Beaver Falls
Lever
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