History of Transportation in the New York Zone by Wilgus
William J. Wilgus surveys railroad progress in the New York Central Hudson end zone. He outlines electric locomotive design, testing on Schenectady Hoffmans track, and the shift from steam to electric power promising faster suburban service, better safety, and increased terminal space in New York City.
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New York Central & Hudson End
New York Zone
New York
New York Central
Schenectady
Hoffmans
Hudson and
Bronx
Long Island Sound
City of
Will Battleships Be Obsolete
An early 20th century essay argues battleships may fade as submarines and fast destroyers advance. It predicts fleets rely on coaling speed and sea distance, with transports defended by submarines and scout craft. The piece questions enduring value of costly battleships amid evolving naval tech.
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Bea
Russia
Korea
Senators Crain and Knox Dine in Private Lunch Room
In a Washington dining area incident Senators Crane and Knox were escorted to a private room after initially dining publicly. The episode reflects ongoing Senate tensions and the public room’s limited access for officials amid other political discourse of the day.
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Crane
Knox
Senate
Our Attitude Toward New Governments
An excerpt tracing U.S. non intervention doctrine from Jefferson’s 1793 letter to Gouveneur Morris. It argues recognition should rest on demonstrated ability to exist, not theoretical origin, noting Roosevelt 1904 Panama act and Harper's Magazine.
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United States
Europe
Jefferson
Gouveneur Morris
Roosevelt
Republic of Panama
Harper’s Magazine
Bull Fight the Thing and Turbans of Spain Reflect a Cruel World
A fragment describes Pedro and Juanna visiting a bull ring in Spain after Holy Week. They ride the sunny side for the spectacle and luxury, spending up to ten pesetas for seats finery and wine. The day is a red-letter occasion of food sun and bloodshed with dozens of animals slaughtered.
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Los Toros
Spain
Pedro
Juanna
How We Wrong the Aimerican Soldier
The article argues American soldiers face post service discrimination more than during service. It claims pensions inflate wrongs, and veterans with strong records are repeatedly rejected by employers in cities like Chicago, as shops coldly refuse ex soldiers. It asserts press denunciations skew public perception of officers and men.
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Dimmer
Tibet
Manchuria
Chicago
Peruna testimonials from Catholic Sisters and Congressman Meekison
Letters praise Peruna medicine from Sisters of Charity across the United States praising relief from throat catarrh and laryngitis. Congress member Meekison of Napoleon endorses ongoing Peruna use for head congestion. Dr. Hartman of Columbus, Ohio, credited with developing Peruna and offering free medical advice on request.
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Sisters of Charity
Peruna
Haan
United States
Detroit
Mick
Columbus
Ohio
Bear Air
Perma, Medicine Co
Hartman
Congress
Man Meckison
Napoleon, Chier
C.2
David Meekisom Hartmin
Peruza
Cratis
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, C
German Workmen Insurance System Expands Social Benefits
The article notes a growing spirit of kindness through a German system of workingmen's insurance. Workers and employers contribute equal halves to weekly sums, with government adding pension supplements. About ten million insured for sickness and accidents, 10.6 million for old-age disability, and 607 thousand receive annual pensions. It cites benefits in accident prevention and safer occupations and mentions heavier taxes for noncomplying employers.
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Germany
Everybody’s Magazine
Careful Man Observes Sidewalk Slants in Brooklyn Shoes
A thinking man in Brooklyn walks on alternate sidewalk sides to wear down his shoes, noting side- walk slants as a curious habit. The habit helps save shoe leather by balancing wear. This observation highlights careful daily routines and urban quirks.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Grammarian debate on opportunity and nerve restorer claim
A fragment from old notices discusses gender in language and a nerve restorer cure claim. It mentions Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a serial bottle offer, a Pazo Ointment pile remedy, and Piso's Cure for Consumption. A dated line notes Swiss military khaki uniform adoption.
Nice Rooms Teach Cleanliness for Children
The article urges making cleanliness easy for kids to form good habits. Parents should prioritize warm baths and simple routines to overcome laziness and convenience barriers. Elizabeth Knight Tompkins Godd discusses housekeeping and practical tips for household cleanliness.
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Elizabeth ‘Knight
Tompkins
Godd
Housekeeping
Catarrh Cure Claim Spurs $100 Reward Offer
An 19th century ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh. It claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes, promises to cure or pay $100 for failures, and lists Graxing & Co. Toledo Ohio as sellers with 75c price. Also mentions Take Falls Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
BLU
Graxing & Co
Toledo
City dwellers shown as worms in Sydney Bulletin quote
The Sydney Bulletin portrays city dwelling Australians as hideous worms with contempt for local manufacture, labeling their attitude abject and dismissive of meritorious products. The quote attacks a supposed cultural bias against anything foreign and stresses widespread disdain for domestic goods.
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Sydney Bulletin
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the History OF Transportation
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Mandell
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Panama
Mr.Hogan
Boston
Chetwick
Mr. Hogan
Mrs. Hogan
Pace Congress
Mr. Mogan
John Bassett Moore
LL. D. HS
J. L. Bensusan
Charles King
David Meckison
Workingmen’s. Insurance
Beyer
N. W. Samura
Ocean Grove
N.J
Amderas Wordh Sagen
K. A
GREEN
Beaf Cough
Ose
Sistine
Draggin
Alo Lek
Sterling Remdy Company
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