Winter excursions by Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Disagreeable February prompts travel to southern resorts. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad promotes winter trips to Florida Gulf Coast California and Caribbean destinations with passenger details via C. P. Atmore General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Gulf Coast
Florida
California
West Indies
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
Code Books on Warships Use Water-Sensitive Ink
Navy code books are designed to sink if dropped overboard with leaden backs and water reactive ink that fades on contact with water. The letters are refreshed periodically by the navy department and even the vessel's official code is changed to maintain secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Salzer Seed Co. Offers Coffee Seed Packages
An old advertisement promotes coffee seed packages with prices per pound and includes Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin. It lists German Coffee, Java Coffee, and Am erican Chicory blends with quantities and a catalogue offer for 80 cents for all three, mailed to John A. Salzer Seed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer
California
la Crosse
Wis
Misunderstanding at Hearing Over Verbal Dispute
A courtroom exchange reveals a misunderstanding as a lawyer questions a witness about a heated exchange. The witness denies high words but confirms the remark was made, describing the tone as low and contentious.
Healthy baby triples birth weight in first three months
A healthy infant more than doubles weight by infancy and may triple its birth weight within the first three months, indicating rapid early growth and development.
Economical Rail Devised by B and O Chief Engineer
W T Manning of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has invented a new rail claimed to cut wear costs by 87 percent per ton per year on curves and heavy traffic. The design adds metal in the head and wear side to extend rail life and will be tested by B&O with 1000 tons from Carnegie Steel and 600 tons ordered by the Pittsburg and Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Manning
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Manning
Carnegie Steel Co
Pittsburg & Western
Our Southern Sistem booklet on Cuba and Porto Rico trains
A newly issued illustrated booklet from the Chicago & Eastern Illinois R R Passenger Department highlights two fast daily through trains to Cuba and Porto Rico. It describes the route and places of note in the West Indies and invites free copy requests to C. L. Stone, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. A
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
C. L. Stone
Chicago
Quelling an Il-Bred Passenger on an Atlantic Ship
The captain of an Atlantic steam ship could not deter a passenger from spitting on the deck. A Toronto notable from forty years ago offered to intervene if a quartermaster was provided. He directed the offender to fetch a bucket and mop and pursue the task along the deck, which proved completely satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Broad Cure
8100 reward note promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces strengthening the patient and building the constitution. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any failing case and urges testimonials from users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tae. Hallis
Release of World’s Oldest Working Steam Engine
From England comes news of the oldest running steam engine, built by James Watt and Boulton in 1777 for the Birmingham Canal Navigation Company. After 120 years in service and a thirty two inch cylinder with an eight foot stroke, it will be retired from active duty and placed in a museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
James Watt
Boulton
Birmingham
Birmingham Canal Navigation Company
Crescent Hotel Opens in Eureka Springs Arkansas
Eureka Springs Arkansas Crescent Hotel opens February 23 in the Ozark Mountains offering delightful climate and scenery and unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap excursion rates via Frisco Line appeal to travelers with J O Plank manager listed at Room H Arcade Century Building or Frisco Ticket Office 02 N Broadway St Louis.
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Eureka Springs
Arkansas
Ozark Mountains
Frisco
J. O. Plank
Arcade
Century Building
N. Broadway
St. Louis
Reassuring Her Dolly Amid Angel Room Fear
A frightened child comforted her doll after her mother left her alone at night claiming the room was full of angels. The girl declared the angels surpass the devil in fear and urged herself to be brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Dollie
Physician estimates stair climbing demands eightfold effort
A physician calculates that ascending stairs requires eight times the strength needed to cover the same distance on a level surface. This finding highlights the higher energy cost of climbing and its implications for assessing exercise intensity and health guidelines.
Dancer Lady Carew Survives Waterloo Ball at 100
English papers note Dowager Lady Carew now aged 100 as the sole survivor of the Duchess of Richmonds Ball in Brussels before the Battle of Waterloo. The event, immortalized by Byron, is described as an impromptu gathering in a large room rather than a palace, with Carew still hale though in an invalid chair. Byron’s lines frame the scene, contrasting festive life with the battlefield’s grim aftermath.
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Belgium
Brussels
Waterloo
Duchess of Richmond
Lord Byron
Childe Harold
Carew
Miss Cliffe
Maj
Anthony Cliffe
Cord Carew
Byron
Swanson
Chicaco
Texas
John Oliver
Huckabuy
Kend
Matter Express
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
Reeiese
Riise
Waiting Twenty Years for a Thester Bar in Paris
A Paris opéra funding piece notes the state subsidizes 1 250 000 francs annually, with 800 000 francs to the Opera and other theaters. It describes box leases as coveted, with aspirants waiting decades for a chance and the director selecting successors from long queues upon a holder’s death or neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Opera
Theatre Francais
Opera Comique
Odeon
Paris
Academie Nationale de Musique
Reluctant Witness Details Sealed Conversation With Jones
A New York Herald excerpt quotes demanded testimony about a private exchange. The reluctant witness refuses to reveal more, while Jones declares no shame and invites any inquisitive lawyer to hear the full tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Elia Clara Born With Gold Spoon Mocked by Paper
A Chicago News blurb jokes that Elia Clara is a lucky girl born into privilege, with Hattie replying that it seems she has a tablespoon rather than a spoonful of luck, reflecting lighthearted social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia
Clara
Hattie
Chicago News
Western Canada promise and climate described by Tolman
A letter from T A Tolman of Lacombe Alberta recounts his move to Western Canada in 1894 with cattle horses wagons and cash. He reports high yields 60 bushels per acre in 1897 wheat yields 37 bushels oats 50 barley 35 and potatoes 400 per acre. He praises free homesteads easy terms on CPR lands and improving school law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Tolman
Lacombe
Alberta
N. W
Canadian Pacific Railway
Patent remedy claims cure with LB marking on tablets
An advertisement touts Uaxatlvo Bromo Quinino tablets as a cure with a money back guarantee if ineffective. It asserts the genuine product bears LB on each tablet and urges readers to buy from druggists.
Ledger Monthly February cover art promotion
An advertisement offers a five color reproduction from the February Ledger Monthly cover. It measures 10 by 13 inches and invites readers to subscribe for fifty cents for a year. A January issue and Ledger Monthly through March 1900 will be sent, with postmasters handling subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
February Ledger Monthly
the Ledger Monthly
Academy of Design
New York
Padi
Carle J. Blenner
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J.C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
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ST. Jacobs Oil
Dr.Kay
Bu J. Kay Medical CO
Western
Omaha
Neb
Western Farms
Mississippi River
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Adams St
Vinita Invincible
E. J. Tooze & CO
Fifth Ave
Waterloo Dancer
Helle
Mer
Canada Farm
Idaho
Canada
BelentiNe Forecasting
France
John A. Salzer
Ompany
Lacrosse
Millon
Mason City
Europe
America
California Fie Syrup Co
Fia Syrver Co
Cariforna and Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Prancisco
Cal
New York, N.Y
Haazlitt
Dr. Kline
R.H. Exing, Ltd
Aron &J
Philadelphia
Piso
Amos Kelnor
Cherry Valley
Ill
Dee
Trave
Seth
Nature
Lydia E. Pinlkham
Jennie R. Mines
Leon
Miles
Wal Green
Box
Alaota
M. Dake
Lemon
Misa
Coriaco
P.M
Miss
Koiss
Amethyat Set
Inch Co
Amethyat
Psh
Horn Kanellis
Colenear
Wilson Heer
Reo
Washburn
Raseword
Lord
Drummond Branch
St. Louis, Mo
The
Boston Globe
Ledger Monthly
Ledger
Robert Bonner's Sons, Publishers
Ledger Building
Oller
Western Canada
Department Interior
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Monadnock Block
Evans Chemical
Cincinnati
Draggista
Expresa
Ripans Chemical Co
Ormency
Collamer & Co
Wash
D.C
Kay
W. N. Y. Chicago
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Eae
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