Brick or asphalt pavements debated by cities
A flood of letters from midwestern and northeastern cities dated June 18 1900 discuss brick versus asphalt paving. Mayors and railway company heads from Manistee Cedar Rapids Clinton Terre Haute Muskegon Decatur Richmond Jackson Danbury Meriden Providence Memphis Hot Springs Duluth Marinette Belleville Syracuse Ann Arbor Battle Creek Adrian Fitchburg Clinton Iowa weigh brick durable rail compatibility and cost, with many preferring brick for longevity and track work while acknowledging asphalt limits and regional suitability.
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Ordar Rapids
Minneapolis
P. E. Hall
Ce- Gar Rapids
Marion City
Ry. Oo
Decatur
Ill
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Decatur Traction and Electile Company
Richmond
Ind
B. Kessler
Richmond Traction Company
Worcester
Mass
A. H. Stone
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Marinette
Wis
H. C. Higgins
Marinette Electric Railway Company
Syracuse
N. Y
Reihvey
B. G. Connette
Syracuse Rapid ‘Transit Rail- Way Company
State Electric Company Prefers Brick Paving for City Streets
In a dated correspondence H Judson, manager, explains the State Electric Company’s preference for brick paving over asphalt. He notes brick’s durability since 1890, easier repair on streetcar lines, and less disruption to paving, while admitting no experience with asphalt and wishing brick remains the choice.
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BOON
Chippewsa Velley Electric Railroad Company
J. K. Harrigan
State Electric Company
H. Judson
Desperate Hat Fit Drives Woman to Destruction
A woman endures repeated ill fitting hats from milliners, each attempt worsens headaches. After a final breakdown she tears the hat apart, discards it, and orders a new one, then preserves the ruined hat pieces in tissue and boxing for return.
Dr. J A Crum Howe otetric Physician and Surgeon
Dr J A Crum is listed as a physician and surgeon with offices on Main Street and a residence on Jackson Street. Contact details include phone number 228 and office hours morning and afternoon with a Sunday midday slot.
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Main Street
Thane No
Jackson Street
Teary Splurge Inspires Courage In New York Sun
A shopper recounts a costly splurge on millinery, noting it paid and boosted her mood. A lamb-like friend admits envy and says she now plans to try a similar act, recounting the candid confession to another woman.
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New York Sun
Blee ting Bikers Sold As Strength Booster In Idaville Ad
An Ida village ad promotes Bleeding Bikers as a remedy for fatigue and illness. A testimonial from J. W. Gardner of Idaville claims renewed strength and appetite after using the product. The notice touts the medicine as a 40 cent street sale item at Hauman's dress store.
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J. OW. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
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Hauman’s. Dres
Bushels of Money Wasted on Cosmetics and Health Remedies
An advertises cosmetics and tonics as wasteful purchases for women and promotes Clover Root Ten and Liberty Tablets as cures. It touts Diagrams of digestion and beauty tied to healthy blood, with prices and druggist sellers A Horn and Schmidt.
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A. Horn
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Towa
Assyria Asphalt Company of
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Grand Rapids
G. H. Hart
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Filer City
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Muskegon
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Danbury
Conn
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Meriden
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W. P. Bristol
Providence
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R. I
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Remy
Robert E. Smith
Memphis
Tenn
J. J. Williams
Hot Springs
Ark
Convers
Duluth
Minn
Ing
Herbert Warren
Duluth Street Railway Company
Belleville
Tla
Oue City
St. Louis
St. Loui & Belleville Traction Conpany
John A. Day
Ann Arbor
Amp Arbor
G. Luick
Battle Cridce
Battle Creek
Michiigin Traction Company
F. I. Griswold
Michigan Traction Company
Adrian
Mici
Adrian,Mich
Tentlemen
Toledo
Detroit
League of Michigan
W. Stearns
Fitchburg
Ston BR
Iowa
Pond
Ford
Barnet
FIR Avt
New York
Brac
Marvel Flour
Listman Mill CO
LaCroue
Harela
Dr. Peal
Veby JF. W. Schmidt
Oshkosh
Timmy
J. A. Crum
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BLY Brothers
Warren Street
Rengon
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Boven
Dr. Bland
F. Horn
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Yang
Foaris Yatracs
Witt
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Gentral Railway
Choctaw Benton
Memphis, Tenn
Union Depot
G. B. Wyllie
TP. A
Milwaukee Carnival
Wisconsin Central
Milwaukee
King Rex
Jone
Brilliant Electrical
L. W. Atwood
Byron J. Dale
Lyon & Healy
S. N. Bridge & Son
Steamer
Thistle
Calumet Harbor
Morrow
John Morrow & CO
Springfield
Ohio
Chicmester
Pee AN
Rertimoniaie
Odinon Square
PHILA
Prof
Harrie
Palmist
Washington St
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Main Streat
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Remington
Broadway
Hurn’s Book Store
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Scheolutel
Bell
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Fifth Avenue
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Erwin & Wheeler
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