Bread as staff of life and US wheat’s global reach
A report based on Special Agent Davis of the commerce and labor department compares American and English flour quality. It notes English use of white flour and home baking trends, and asserts American hard wheat flour appeals to bakers. The piece predicts a moderate world wheat crop this year and a bumper US yield to supply Britain and other buyers.
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Davis
Department of Commerce and Labor
England
Davie
United States
Army Medical Department boosts ranks and pay
Congress acts to raise the number of medical officers to 444 and speed promotions from enlistment. A young doctor begins at $2,000 yearly with increments to $4,000 at colonel, plus a home, heat and light, and horse care as needed.
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Medical Department
Army
Congress
Bis
Majora
Emperor reenacts feudal rites at restored Hohkölnis burg ruin
In 1809 Emperor William of Germany acquired the ruin near Schlettstadt in Lower Alsace and had it restored to its medieval condition. The completion was marked by ceremonies in which the emperor and empress attended as 300 participants staged a feudal pageant before a 10 000 strong town audience.
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William
Germany
Hohkonigsburg
Schlettstadt
Lower
Alsace
Auch
Europe
Evening fashion note from Lux embourg ball
Mme Talllleu wore a Greek costume at a famed Lux embourg ball. San dals on her feet displayed diamond rings atop each toe. A Boston Globe writer suggests toe rings as a new fashion, noting they were once collectors’ pieces and one artist made a toe ring to fit a finger.
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Luxembourg
Mme, Talllleu
Boston Globe
Dr Whiley Robs Bread Talk At Atlantic City Speech
In Atlantic City Dr Whiley of the government gave advice on bread making to the National Hakeors association. He argued that anything not edible raw should not be eaten cooked. Critics question including potatoes green corn and shelled beans and wonder if the doctor eats them raw.
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Dr. Whiley
National Hakeors’ Association
Atlantic City
Hat Body
Peculiar German pension rule deters strikes
A German old age pension scheme deprives workers of benefits if they fail to work 48 or 49 weeks in a 62 week period. The provision has functioned as a deterrent to strikes by tying pension eligibility to consistent employment.
Japan tests loco motive engines at Hyogo works
Five engines are under construction at the Hyogo Railway works. One engine is completed and in use, with the experiment yielding satisfactory results.
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Japan
Hyogo
Mystery of the Hidden Way Draws Me Deeper
A loner narrator in San Francisco pursues clues about Henry Wilton’s murder and Doddridge Knapp’s possible involvement. He stages guards, strengthens his circle, and receives cryptic reports as he and police move toward a tense confrontation in Chinatown and the Palaces on Pine Street.
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Quen Dadiew
San Francisco
Winfrend
Henry Wilton
Corelni
Dudley
Sen
Man
Plemey Wilten
Mother Horton
Doddridge Knopp
Doddridge Knapp
Henry Whiton
Doddridge Knap
Terrill
Wainwright
Pine Street Palace
Portsmouth Square
Washington Street
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Quick Kidney Relief
Mrs. James M. Long of Staunton Virginia reports rapid relief from backache urinary troubles and bearing down sensations after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She states in 1905 cure and in 1907 that she has had no kidney trouble since. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Doan
James M. Long
N. Augusta St. Stminton
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N, Y
Fragmented city memory in a tense room scene
The narrator recalls two men and a tense corridor moment as a single figure moves, a muffled groan from a song, and fear of a door being found open. He tiptoes to his room and quietly shuts the door, reflecting on strange events since arriving in the city.
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Ephrit
Woman Who Is Appreciated Shows Generosity of Spirit
The appreciated woman is generous in thoughtfulness and sympathy, valued for redeeming qualities in others. A sunny, hopeful presence opens doors with kind words and a bright smile, respecting others and steering clear of conquest. Money cannot buy love, and a cheerful home hinges on affection.
Truth and Quality in Laxatives Emphasized
The article extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe effective laxative choice for families. It highlights natural cleansing and relief without debility, urges using the genuine California Fig Syrup and warns buyers to purchase only from reputable druggists.
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California
Why He Was Anxious Lambie Seeks God’s Day
A solemn child Albert asks the nurse if today is God’s day. She corrects him that Thursday is not Sunday. He repeats the question, the nurse cries that he is too good for this world, and on Sunday he is told it is God’s day. He then asks where the funny paper is, referencing Success.
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Albert
Lambie
Divisions of Creeds and World Religious Adherents
An article estimates global Protestant adherents at 180 million, Catholics at 250 million, and Greek and Oriental churches at 110 million. A separate notice promotes selling guns and buying furs and hides via catalog 105 from Minneapolis. A witticism about time and a tobacco ad mention Lewis’ Single Hinder eigir.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham health remedy
Leesburg Virginia resident Maude Forgie says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured months of feminine illnesses and left her strong and well. The ad touts thirty years of the tonic helping with displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors neuralgia backache and digestive issues and invites women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Maude E. Forgie
Leesburg
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Staff of Life
Tom Tervill
Darby Meeker
Knappa
Aples
Dicky Nahl
Mother Barton
Mother Borton
Chinatown
Porter
Anyother
Wilton
King of the
Rosenheim
Bashford
Omega
Decker
Clay Street
Ton Terrill
Eigir
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
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