Drainage of swamp lands urged to curb living costs
B F Yoakum of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad pressed New Orleans business leaders to push Washington for southern swamp land reclamation. He urged federal surveys, main drainage channels, and private investment to convert 58 million acres into productive farms, arguing major wealth gains and population settlement depend on drainage. He cited Louisiana's 10 million acres as a case for $600 million in value with $30 a year per acre crops.
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B. F. Yoakum
St Louis
San Francisco
New Orleans Board of Trade
Washington
Yoakum
United States
Canada
Northwest
Congress
Louisiana
Gulf
Southern States
Tennessee
Kentucky
South
Paris Consumes Vast Quantities of Meat and Food
A historical report details Paris yearly intake of beef veal mutton pork poultry game fish oysters vegetables butter eggs fruit and cheese. It cites 455.4 million pounds of meats and 49.156 million dollars in annual food value excluding bread and wine.
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Paris
America
Germany
Russia
England
Italy
France
Indianapolis Mayor eyes goats milk cure for indigestion
Mayor Shank of Indianapolis plans to drink two quarts of goats milk daily claiming it cures indigestion and will help him govern boldly. He cites statistics and says no jokes will derail his plan as he pursues a healthier condition to lead the city more energetically.
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Indianapolis
Shank
Mintie
Fiat
Liquid Asphalt Surface Found in Mexican Region
Pure liquid asphite seeps from the earth in several locations in the Meson state of Tamanitpas. Mexico reports natural asphalt pools and roadlike slicks appearing across multiple sites as authorities map the phenomenon.
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Mexico
Tamanitpas
Mysterious East Side Apothecary Boss Edward Wall
Edward Wall, an apothecary on New York's East Side, lived a reclusive life for 22 years after a daylight silence vow following a rumored heartbreak. He avoided sunlight and public transport, shunned cash and phones, and ran his shop with clerks who never stood behind the counter. Wall’s odd habits included cautious handling of dropped money, strict routines, and solitary reading of medical journals as his sole recreation.
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Edward Wall
New York
East Aide
Wall
Bia
Subway
Wals
Baden
Germany
College of the City of New York
Dr. Fasen
Board of Health
Stand On Your Heads Fifty Ministers Do Gym Class
Fifty Cincinnati ministers in W Earl Flynn's YMCA gymnasium obeyed the command to stand on their heads. The coatless group lay prostrate in two rows with Flynn at the center as they twisted and bent in a vigorous obedience to the health evangelist. Flynn emphasized the aim of building healthy internal organs rather than large external muscles.
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W. Earl Flynn
Cincinnati
Young Men's Christian Association
Flynn
Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show at Twin Cities
Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth to perform June 26 27 in Minneapolis and June 28 in St Paul with a 400 strong international troupe. Feature parade baby giraffe and 700 animals plus 1286 staff. Railroads arrange transport from outlying towns. Bucken's Arnica is advertised at 26 cents.
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St. Paul
Twin Cities
Bumbeeno
America
John Ducander
England
Fowell
Siegriat-Silvan
Jupiter
Charles the
Firat
Georgetty
Foley's Expectorant Promotion Highlights Safety for Children
Foley and Co promote Foley's Boney and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic remedy. The letter claims it relieves colds without causing stin or digestive issues and can be given freely to children. Signed by C H Ward Drag Co C L Parsons Lecy and as Get Foley's Huey and Tar Compound in the yellow package C M Olsen.
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Foley and Co
Foley
C. H
Ward Drag Co
C. L. Parsons
Lec'y
C. M. Olsen
Russian Footwear Fashion in the Empire
The piece notes a strong Russian preference for hand crafted boots, claiming more showy boots in the empire than anywhere else. It observes both men and women showing the style, illustrating a broad footwear trend across the population.
New Life Pill Promise From Dr King Aid
Call for use of Dr Kings New Life Pill to relieve constipation indigestion and restore appetite. Claims include stomach liver and bowel regulation and renewed energy. Ends with a testimonial style note by O M Olson and reference to public charges and wide readership.
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B F. Yoakum
Epicuree
Kulay
Barnum Circus
Minneapolis
Buck- Jen
Alec
O. M. Olson
Mrs
Chas. Rolloff
Hiniaths
Mmenesota
Tate
Peter G
Joka van Nderta
Cigye
Brown
Tobe
Ceria
Gatate
Ald Estat
Peter Gag
Pein
John Mauderfela
Ulm
New Ul
Jane A. D
Cr Cons
Annes
New Ulm
Minnesota
Oetes
Ftan
Rene
State OF
Minnesota ‘County of
Bro
Market Report
Dy Wne
Aen & Dempsey, An
Ertie
Ersare
Wator
Bredder
O. M. Olsen
Orm
Seifert
Joho H
Peter Tothe
Uid
Terry
N. W
Western Electric
Hawthorn
Stetege Tattery Fectric Co
New Ulm, Minn
Dr. M. Luther College
Turner Hall
Pioneer Drug Store
Tel
New
Ulm Publ. Co
Als
M- Hauser
Max Reinhart
Ed. Reinhart
Courtland Tp
Allen Nursery Co
Rochester
N. Y
Bave
Theo. Rein
Jefferson St
Mie
Raered Albert Steinhauser
Jacos Fritz
Tivoli
Union Hall
Brickyard
Many A. TaNmey
E. G. Whiting
Willow St
Akron
Saya
M. Olsen
F. S. Resford
New York Life Bidg
Kansas City
Wales
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