Railroads eye slower schedules to save costs
Nebraska 2 cent fare law triggers retrenchment as major systems plan to lengthen times on Chicago to Denver routes from 27.5 hours toward 33 hours and reduce local service. Western officials expect broader slowing of Chicago to Omaha and Eninine routes, with cuts of local trains to accompany the faster trains.
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Nebraska
Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Nime
Chicago Record-Herald
Western Railroad
Omaha
Ennine
Pacific Coast
Horses in Chicago Market Show High Prices
The Chicago Livestock World reports a strong week in the city horse market. Nearly 500 horses arrived yesterday and totals for the week are expected around 4066. Demand favors good quality stock over common or aged farm horses, with heavy, well-shaped 1200 pound plus horses selling best and steady expectations for continued activity on quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Livestock World
Ringside
Baby’s Dreadful Case Of Eczema
A terrifying medical case describes an infant with eczema covering the entire body, mouth crusted and bleeding, cheeks with large ulcers, and hands restrained to stop scratching. Despite treatments from three doctors, relief was not found. The report emphasizes the severity and persistence of the child’s skin disease.
Miracle Cure Report for Child with Severe Skin Ailments
A family recounts six months of severe skin disease in their child. After failed visits to three doctors, Cuticura Soap and Remedies are credited with a rapid, dramatic recovery within ten days, with the child’s skin becoming smooth and white. The narrative appears in a promotional context for C. L. Hohratry Manufacturers of Silk Ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticurn
C. L. Hohratry
Esater South
Une
Market for Work Horses Shows Mixed Demand
The market for work horses was receptive with prices on good commercial stock near steady. A large run left blemished and common horses congesting outlets and pulling prices down. Farm demand remains strong as seeding nears. offerings for farm work fetch $110 to $160 and up, with Southern chunks supporting small workers.
Grande Ronde Valley Fruit Company Organized
Articles of incorporation filed in Utah and Oregon establish the Grande Ronde Valley Fruit Company with $500,000 capital stock. Incorporators B Suhr J J Nunn W L Tiersach A L Woodhouse F F Steigneyer hold $51,000, led by J J Nunn who ordered 10 900 fruit trees and will oversee La Grande area operations. The firm owns 490 acres near La Grande north of the Enloe place and aims to buy improve fruit lands build warehouses and conduct related business with operations centered in the Grande Valley.
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Grande Ronde Valley Fruit Company
Provo
Utah
B. Suhr
J. J. Nunn
W. L. Tiersach
A. L. Woodhouse
F. F. Steigneyer
Mt. Emily
Enloe Place
la Grande
la Cirande Chronicle
County books export report on county officers
W H Moore reports to Latah county commissioners after auditing county officers. He finds Auditor Lereen overpaid the state by 2659.52 due to lack of county state accounts. The board orders withholding that amount from state taxes. Probate Judge Strong misapplied 220 in marriage fees. Incumbent Lukens kept 340 that legally belongs to the county. The county’s asset shortfall totals 29849.05. Mos cow Mirror.
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W. H. Moore
Latah
Board of County Commissioners
Lereen
Auditoriaus
J. BR. Strong
C. M. Lukens
Moscow Mirror
Man Babble Held for Grand Jury Over Poisoned Meat
Arlington grand jury to hear charges against Babble for allegedly placing poisoned meat. Eight dogs died after ingesting the meat, including two valuable collies.
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Babble
Arlington
Collins
Land Frauds Rehearsed in Hermann Case Trial
Washington dispatch reports Dan Tarpley testified about Blue Mountain reserve land deals. He and Horace McKinley held 17 000 acres with a son of Forest Superintendent Ormsby receiving 1/8 interest in 10 000 acres for advance information and 500 dollars for a favorable report. F. P. Mays sought half the land but settled at 60 cents per acre. A. Puter described methods in land deals and paid Loomis 1000 dollars for favorable homestead reports.
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Washington
Binger Hermann
Dan Tarpley
Hermann
Blue Mountain Reserve
Horace McKinley
Ormsby
F. P. Mays
D. A. Puter
Co. BE. Loomis
Ashes of the Dead provoke cross cultural dig at speech
A London banquet spotlights American phrase ashes of the dead. James Russell Lowell defends the expression, citing Gray and church burial rites. The exchange ends with a warm round of applause.
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James Russell Lowell
London
Lowell
Gray
Church of England
The Severest Test of Manhood in Hard Times
The piece argues true heroism shows in adversity not ease, praising those who maintain courage and persevere when others falter. It notes success requires character, skill, and daring to push forward against opposing forces and currents.
Distinguished convict in penitentiary visitor scene
A visitor asks who the distinguished looking inmate is. The warden replies he is known as No. 1147 and notes the prisoner isolates himself from others. The warden adds the trial cost to the state is $200,000.
The Only Way
A quirky exchange features an elderly Aber and a witty octogenarian discussing the aging tech scene. The pair remark on the sad state of olf business and joke about humanity’s slow progress in finding better methods, noting the long evolution yet limited reach of innovation.
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Aber
A Cautious Dameel Dialog Cited in Sentinels Talk
A Milwaukee Sentinel exchange features Dameel and George in a cautious dialogue about sacrifice and love. Dameel vows to give up wealth status and family for companionship. George questions what remains if such sacrifices are made.
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Dameel
George
Milwaukee Sentinel
Insurance payout to George O'Daniels by Lady Maccabees
George O'Daniels received a $1000 insurance check from the supreme hive of the Lady Maccabees of the World for the beneficiary of the late Mrs Humphrey.
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George O'Daniels
Haw
Supreme Hive of
Lady Maccabees of
Mra
Humphrey
Gems From Australia Describe Queensland Precious Stones
American Consul F W Goding writes from Newcastle NSW reviewing Queensland gems. Rough diamonds are scarce and of low value, sapphires and topaz appear in several spots, opal dominates the western region with production above £1,250,000, pearls from Thursday Island and along the coast, plus a long list of other gems found in commercial quantities within Queensland.
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Australia
F. W. Goding
Newcastin
New South Wales
Queensland
Thursday Island
General Kuropatkin Portrait of Russia's Lead Soldier
General Alexei Kuropatkin born March 17, 1848, rose from military school to command of the Russian army and minister of war. He led Russia’s war party, advocated vast Manchurian expansion, and saw action in the Russo-Turkish conflict, Khivan and Khokan campaigns, and the Manchurian war.
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Alexei Kuropatkin
Japan
Russia
Tie
Asia
Manchuria
Kores
Cement Production in the United States 1906 Report
United States Geological Survey issues a statement showing approximate hydraulic cement production in the United States for 1906. The figures are exact within one percent and released ahead of the annual cement production report.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
The ad claims Rexall 93 Hair Tonic stops hair loss and banishes dandruff by destroying microbes. It promises rapid regrowth on bald spots where roots still show life and guarantees results or a refund, selling a large bottle for fifty cents.
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Rexall
Cement production and prices rise in 1906 report
The bureau notes total hydraulic cement output across all types at 50,027,232 barrels valued at 64,016,713 with Portland taking about 48.6 million barrels and natural rock and Pustolin cements making up the rest. Prices advanced from 1905. A separate local item reports Farmers Employment Agency violations and early labor placements at Alder and Third streets, noting no office yet and initial hires by Tom Ennis as the agency expects more workers to follow.
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United States
Walla Walla Union
Tom Ennis
Bureau
Partridges Freed on Reser Ranch Instead of Allen
The US Hungarian partridges imported by the Red and Gun club were not released on the Allen ranch as planned. Instead they were set free on William Reser’s ranch, according to the Walla Walla Bulletin.
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Reser
Red & Gun Club
Allen Ranch
William Reser
Walla Walla
Valuable mare at Granite with blood poisoning risk
Ben McMahon reports a valuable mare at Granite showing signs of blood poisoning and tetanus after a rusty wall caused a hoof wound. The owner seeks treatment and sounds caution about care and recovery prospects.
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Granite
Ben McMahon
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Grace Sloan As
Patsy
The
Baby
Cuticura
Oregon
Kuropatkin
Cfment Production
Dandruff
United Drug Company
United Drug Comny
Hessetae
Unite Company
Pendleton Drug CO
Prusaists
Farmers’ Employment Agency
Alder and
Third Streets
Sanderson
Fairbank
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago, Illinois
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