Union Pacific Overland Route Improvement Tour
A select group of about sixty newspaper men toured the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific to view major engineering feats on the Overland Route. The trip showcased new track angles, tunnels, and embankments, including a shorter Omaha Ogden span and reduced grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Pallman
Omaha
Union Pacific
Ogden
Ifas
Buford
Bear River
Utah
Varamie
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Acthe Oticials
Daesenper
Max
Meeers
Darlow
Park
Grrifin
Poem Lesson Turns To Pastoral Talk In Winter Class
Horace Sever presides over a rural winter lesson where a translation from Horace’s odes prompts a discussion on peasant life. The instructor quizzes a country youth about a line describing tending cows on a cold night and jokes about the poet’s imagined missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiorace
Cory
Blank
Toam
Horace
Australian Manih Record Trip Ends in London
An Australian mail run set a record for fastest voyage, leaving Sidney aboard the Ventura for an oceanic liner built last year in Philadelphia. The 21 day crossing, aided by fast trains and an overnight Lake Shore service, shaved days off prior times and aimed for earlier deliver to England despite minor schedule gaps.
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Zuetralia
London
Sidney
Ventura
Oceanic Eatin Company
Cramps
Philadelphia
Cache
San Franceep
Southern Pacific
Ogdenet
Union Pacific
Chicago
Burling
Quincey
Caiago
Lake Shore
New York
Lakeshore
Toledo
Bafalo
New York Central
York
Sarmpanta
England
Engaged Youths Verbally Clash Over Future Plans
Fragmentary Chicago Desk note shows a discussion between a young couple about engagement and future prospects. The man expresses cautious optimism while the woman counters with doubt about how external forces may affect their plans. The exchange hints at social expectations and uncertainties of youth.
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Chicago Desk News
Rabbit and fox pursue hare escape misadventure
Fragmentary dialogue shows a hare escaping pursuing dogs with luck and rabbit’s feet cited by a fox while a judge is invoked. The Philadelphia Press source preserves old style speech and jammed narration.
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Pradadelphia Press
Goet Man Cigarette Quip From Philadelphia Record
A playful exchange features a boy and a man with a quip about cigarettes and plans for the future as printed in a Philadelphia record. The brief item captures local humor and dialogue in a condensed news note.
Devoe Ready Paint Pamphlet Offer
Devoe paint pamphlet offers ready paint and suggests checking with a dealer. It includes a free pamphlet if you mention this paper and lists Chicago as a source.
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Geome
Devoe
Chicago
Freshen Up the Church or Face Stagnant Attendance
A preacher argues against claims that American church attendance is in decline. He cites growing numbers of churches and attendees, urges modern methods, energetic ministers, and vivid stories to rekindle interest. He calls for renewed zeal, practical sermons, and a confrontational gospel to mobilize Christians nationwide.
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Talmage
America
Kingdom of God
arizUes
House of God
House of Wind
der. Kirk
McElroy
de. Mason
Pr. de Witt
Vermilves
Mont Blanc
Albany
Buffalo
Jesus Christ
Christ
Congressional Assembly
John
George
Henry
West Point
William
Auessel
Aleck
Christian Ministry
Church of Auditors
Deel Mberay
Jesus
Bloomfield
N. J
Michigan
Adirondacks
Alfred Cookman
Edward Payson
Trinity Church
Broadway
Cookman
Church of God
People of God
Heaven
Hell
Moses
Grand Army Events Highlight Cleveland Civil War Veterans
Cleveland records a string of Grand Army of the Republic events from September 11 to 13. Naval veterans parade and lake display honor Oliver Hazard Perry, while reunions of the 23d Ohio and ex Prisoners of War draw large crowds. General convention sessions, officer elections, and women’s auxiliary appointments fill the period amid national figures and treasury updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic
Oliver Hazard Perry
Lake Erie
Central Armory
Armory
Gray's Armory
Richmond P. Hobson
Merrimac
Hobson
McKinley
Ohio
Rutherford B. Hayes
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland, O
Rassieur
Evans
Pension Bureau
Rawley
Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army
National Mexican War Veterans’ Association
Jefferson W Davis
U. S. Grant
Adm
Dewey
Daniel E. Sickles
New York
Avers
Delaware
Thos. JJ. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Gobin
Gev. van Sant
Minnesota
Fejl Torrance
Torrance
Stewwart
Wagner
Johnnfe Flrey
Washington
James O'Donnell
Idineis
W. R. Thrall
Cincinnati
Sp. Boyle
Ladies of the Grand Armay of the Republic
Emma Wall
Lawrencty Kan
Eliza Wag Fonner
San Francisco
Jennie Harnell
Kentucky
Annie Michener
Germentown
Edward Hell, 3fr. Edward Hell, broker, dies suddenly
Intimate friends report the death of 3fr. Edward Hell, senior member of eeeke and broker on the exchange, who died suddenly. In Davenport Iowa A L Bol linger, president of the Sieg Iron Co., died suddenly from paralysis of the heart after active service in the rebellion and work as secretary to General W T Sherman.
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New York
3Fr
Edward Hell
Eeeke
Brokerim the. Eatkange
Davenport
A. L. Bollinger
Sieg Iron Co
Ursdax
We TL. Sherman
Mystery spider web letters clarified in Toledo
Hundreds flocked to Canton avenue near the courthouse to view a spider web message reading My Jim and Murder. Mrs Leggett said her husband created the letters from fibers and blew them onto the web, a staged display later used for advertising.
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Toledo
Canton Avenue
Jim
Jim Lee
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lee
Big Forgery Exposed in St Louis Railroad Ticket Ring
An August 15 arrest of a ticket broker in St Louis uncovered a vast railroad ticket counterfeiting scheme. Police found a large stash of forged tickets and passes, with railroad officials estimating at least fifty thousand dollars in value._ticket scalpers in Buffalo were jailed for ticket forgery, prompting warnings to buy only from official transportation offices to ensure validity.
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St. Louis
Buffalo
Judge Intervenes In Defense Oratory Test
A Chicago Tribune report notes an interim judge interruption during a defense speech. The judge asks why the speaker is talking and accuses the language of obscuring thought, prompting a terse exchange about speech and intent.
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Sharke
Chicago Tribune
Wisconsin Farm Lands in Marinette County for Sale
Wisconsin lands available on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway with low price and favorable terms. Buy now and build equity in a healthier climate and strong crop markets. For details contact F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Chicago.
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Wisconsin
Marinette County
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The Modern Elopement in a Car
A playful exchange shows a couple planning an elopement in an automobile. The beau asks if there will be no hitch and the lover assures there will be none, highlighting a lighthearted pursuit of a quick wedding.
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Chicago Daily News
Oil well profits prompt new subscription pitch
A casual exchange questions the returns from a new oil well and asks if investors are benefiting. The note claims earnings around 5006 dollars weekly, described as all from five dollar subscriptions.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Curious 1900s Advertisements and Sayings Collage
A jumble of quotes and tag lines from era newspapers notes medical cures, household tips, and witticisms. It mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Pike's Toothache Drops and various aphorisms about advice and mood.
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Hale
Pike
Peruna praised by Wisconsin man for kidney cure
John Herziger of Neenah Wisconsin after two years of kidney pain and catarrh reports relief and cure from Peruna. He credits the medicine with restoring health after a few bottles and notes numerous similar successes nationwide. Congressman Bankhead and others also endorse Peruna as a catarrh cure and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herziger
Alderman Herziger
Neenah
Wis
Neenah Young Men’s Club
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Commercial Street
Neenah, Wis
Perma
Wisconsin
Union
Peruta
Bankhead
J. H. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
J. H. Bankheau
Samuel R. Sprecher
Beadle Court
Angelina
High St
Los Angeles
Cal
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Miracles of Today Rescue by Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Two patients in Buffalo and Washington, Kansas, report miraculous recovery from paralyzing spinal injury and severe constipation after using Cascarets. George Berniman and Mrs. George W Sharp credit the candy with restoring mobility, appetite, and health after doctors gave up hope.
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George Berniman
Buffalo
George W. Sharp
Washington
Kan
N.Y
Eez Wherniman
Boyd
Cascarets
George
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Ieig Railroad Improvement
Horace Sever
Mrate
Cayright
Louis Kiepsch
Treasury Statement
Washington, Sept
the Treasury
General Fund
John F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Chicago Daily
Democrat
Hoxsie
Mets
Happy
Putnam
Oraer
Wiene
As & An
Bright
W. L. Douglas
Mari
Ners
W.L. Douglas
Geen
Uae
Bast Aboe
TY. L. Douglas
Matl
Seace
Cstom
L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Awakesis
Anakesis
Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery
West Te Street
Dale Acadene
Ideal School Forbers
W. W. Briggs
Prin
Locust Dale
Falla
Niagara Falls
Boston
Union Depot
CG & Bs
Big Four
Louisiana
Dansville
ALN. K.B
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