Alaska Railroads and the Federal Build Plan for Two Trunk Lines
The Alaska Railroad commission report urges the United States to fund two trunk line railroads in Alaska at an estimated 35 million dollars. The plan aims to unlock vast mineral resources, farming lands, and coal while transforming transport, economy, and settlement across the territory. The question before Congress is whether the railroads will be built.
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Congress
United States
Alaska
New
West
Alaska Railroad Commission
Uncle Sam
Friends of Alaska
Senate Committee
A. J. Morrow
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
A. H Brooks
United States Geological Survey
M. Cox
United States Navy
C. M. Ingersoll
New York
Division of
Alaska Mineral Resources
The
Geological Survey
Fairbanks
Arctic Circle
Norway
Sweden
Mississippi
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Optimists Built a Nation and Its Fortunes
The Philadelphia Ledger portrays optimism as a driver of American and world success. It cites Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan, Washington, Grant, Bismarck, Pitt, pioneers, and religion as evidence that belief in a prosperous future fuels achievement and growth. It warns against bear markets and selling America short.
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John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
J. P. Morgan
Washington
Vesley Forge
Grant
Bismarck
William Pitt
America
United States
Philadelphia Ledger
Realistic Ghost Horse Spurs Painter Halter Trick
In Japan fields plagued by an elusive horse the farmers shadow it nightly until it vanishes into a temple. The horse later reappears on a famous painting, panting at the wall. Wise men fetch the artist who adds a painted halter and hitching peg to the image, fixing the beast in place.
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Japan
Bread from Heaven Manna Lesson Reflects Trust in God
Lesson digest on Exodus 16 with the refrain that God provides daily bread. It contrasts Israel's grumbling in the wilderness with divine provision through manna and quail. Jesus later frames this as fulfillment of spiritual sustenance in John 6. The study links Deuteronomy to the living word and urges daily feeding on Christ.
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Marah
Elim
Sin
Red Sea
Egypt
Moses
Aaron
Christ
Christ Jesus
Jesus
God
Jeremy Taylor
Gambling profits at Monte Carlo reach five million annually
The Casino in Monte Carlo reports an average yearly profit of five million dollars. A 25 cent bottle of Ady Many a fellow lays his heart at the feet of a girl who deliberately kicks a goal with it. Always Moving. Does Gubblea ever make a move at the club meetings Oh lots of them He's got St Victus dance.
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Gubblea
St. Vitus
Cuticura credited with curing infant eczema in Ohio family
A mother reports her two week old son’s eczema spreading across the body and causing nightly scratching until relief came after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The ad claims wart-sore relief, a promotional note for Cuticura products and a world wide sale.
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Roxbury
Ohio
John White
Dept. L. Boston
Spelling Debate Over Bohemian Spa Name Karlsbad Karlovy Vary
A New York woman asks how to spell the Bohemian watering place in a resident’s letter. The writer argues Carl Karl or Karlsbad are all correct, as business people care little about spelling. The printed letterhead shows Karlsbad with English spoken, revealing conflicting sides.
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Spea
Bohemia
New York
Spa
Charles
Carl
Karl
Carlsbad
Karlsbad
Ragman list hints at neighborhood shop next door
A casual exchange mentions Mr. Soakem's shop next door and his wife returning from the seashore tomorrow. The fragment suggests a local, everyday scene centered on nearby commerce and a family trip.
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Ragman
Old Nurse Guides Doctor to Postum Drink
An experienced doctor credits an old nurse with persuading him to switch from tea and coffee to Postum. He reports improved sleep, weight gain, and no tea or coffee in his home, citing Postum as nourishing and nerve strengthening. The ad notes Regular and Instant Postum forms and suggests readers try brewing tips.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Summit Road House
Bread OF Heaven
John
Casino
Monte Carlo
Archytas
Tarentum
Parle
the State Bank
Otterbein
J. H. VanNatta
H. Bolt
Parses Weert
Farmer's & Merchant's Bank
Indiana
Jeremiah Edwards
Chas
L. McKinnis
Ward. Cashier
Dr. C. A. Chenoweth
Dr. L. Learning
Main St
T Tod P. m
Smith & Brd
Querben
Ward A. Smith
Benton County
Fred F. Killin
Indianapolis
Templeton, Ind
Cc. R. Mather, D. V. M
Vetrinary
Lumber Yard
Calla
Ind
J. W. Franklin
Green Hill
James S. Wagner
Medina ‘Township
George T. Emerson
Bolivar Township
Dr & E Allturgeon
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