British Tonnage Decline and Royal Portrait Move Reported
London dispatch notes a drop in British shipping tonnage through the Suez Canal amid Africa and China troubles. It also reports the Gainsborough portrait moved to Mr. Morgan's residence and King Edward VII commissioning Seymour Lucas for a royal illustration.
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London
Ireland
Gainsborough
Mr. Morgan
King Eadward
Thomas Agnew
South Africa
China
Denny Bros
Senors Bagara
Father and Son
Suter
Zurich
Lord Wantage
Midland
Berkshire Hounds
Richard Croker
Wantage
Edward
Seymour Lucas
Maybrick
Edward VII
Mrs. Maybrick
Holy City
Stephen Adams
England
Europe
United Kingdom
United States
British North America
Australia
Canada
Atlantic
Earl of Essex
Mevux
Reich Grant
New York
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Claims for Women
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine weakness and related conditions. It claims to restore regularity and relieve enfeebling drains, inflammation, and ulcers, with soothing nerves and better sleep. It notes no alcohol or narcotics and invites letters to Dr Jercé in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jercé
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Woman Credits Dr Pierce Medicines For Restored Health
Mrs T J Schnetyer of Pontiac Illinois describes severe grip and displacement with back pains. After six bottles each of Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery she reports dramatic relief and renewed energy, advising others to follow the treatment.
Five Physicians Helpless Patient Credits Medicine's Help
Mrs. Wm. Hackett of Breesport New York writes that after suffering chronic liver inflammation uterine trouble and heart disease she was told to expect no help by five doctors yet with Dr Pierce medicines Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery she improved after two bottles and felt strong enough to work and be cheerful. She notes many ladies with similar results and mentions free Dr Pierce medical adviser offers.
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Wm. Hackett
Breesport
Chemutbg Co
N.Y
Ascion
Dr. Pierce
The Modern Prophet and His Follower Lynchings at Shreveport
An 1901 Houston figure known as Prophet Smith and his ally McLin, both tied to a lynching in Shreveport after the Foster murder, are examined. The piece traces Smiths rise in Houston church circles, prophetic claims, successive relocations, and their eventual flight to Louisiana, with background on Pete Edwards the alleged killer.
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Smith
F. D. McLin
Houston
Bossier Parish
Mount Pillar Baptist Church
Mount Pillar
Hall of Fame
Church of God
Bute
Franklin Avenue
Main Street
Mercury
Shreveport
Foster Plantation
McLin
Texas
Louisiana
Edwards
Young Foster
Pete Edwards
No More Credit Impedes New York Post Office Rules
Postmaster Van Cott announces end of monthly postage credit in New York City. Mail will not be delivered until postage is paid in full, disrupting large businesses and daily operations. Credit books are abolished and every branch is affected as the government enforces the new system.
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New York Post
van Cott
Bulletin Press
Salvation Army leaders Loyally Depart for Laredo
Local corps adjutant Bockstette and captain Pistorious will leave Thursday for Laredo to be stationed there. They will be succeeded by other officers, with cadet Elliott departing to Galveston then Chicago for Salvation Army training. A farewell meeting at 115 North Flores Street will honor the departing officers.
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Bockstette
Pistorious
Salvation Army
Laredo
Salvation Army Hall
North Flores Street
Eiliott
Galveston
Chicago
Arjutant
Iso
Coollooking Battle Room Bath Design Described
In a new home the bath room walls feature glazed sanitary papers with water lily motifs and a pale blue band. Cream tiles, green lilies, green and white mats, and white nickel fixtures define the space. For family use a remedy is advertised, Ballard's Snow Liniment, priced 25 and 50 cents at local merchants.
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Ballard
Kalteyer
Schagse
West Commerce Street
William Appmann
Phar
Public editor praised as nation’s public servant in Missouri senate
Senator Hi Clay Heather of Palmyra voices support for country editors, saying they aid progress though paid little. He cites their broad service to communities, fights in reform battles, and suggests they deserve wealth for public work. Other senators echo, bill to reduce Australian ballot printing price fails 1 28.
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Hi. Clay Heather
Palmyra
Barton County
Missouri State Senate
Iam
Noal
John F. Martin
A. A. Dowell
Frank Costello
M. R. K. Biggs
Audrian County
Bulletin Press
A Strange Legacy From Count Quen To Rouen
A French millionaire Count Quen leaves a large fund to Rouen for an annual $20,000 grant to the best built and healthiest couple married in Rouen each year. He aims to improve the health and vigor of the French race by rewarding strong marriages.
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Count Quen
Rouen
Gotfnt
Superstition Trails Detroit Journal Observations
A fragment notes belief linking a black cat to luck in Detroit journalism. The writeup hints at superstition, madness, and a local superstition narrative without clear events or names.
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Detroit Journal
Dainty Fashions and Summer Gown Details Highlight Season
The article reviews evolving dress accessories and styles for summer gowns. It notes dainty boleros over figured muslin, embroidered collars, lace use, and velvet ribbons. It describes a silver gray gown with black velvet trim, and notes Directoire influences and the rise of hat millinery trends including sailor styles and decorative bands.
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Batiste
Directoire
Reading Mercantile Association Debates Advertising Practices
The Reading Pennsylvania mercantile association discussed newspaper advertising and marketing where many ads are deemed fake or unprofitable. Members complained of costly pressures on business people and cited examples like printing tickets for events that never occur and ads on clocks with no return.
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Reading
Mercantile Association
KEEP YOUR COAL DRY AND COVER IT UP
A historical note warns that coal left outside loses heating quality quickly. One ton left on the ground may drop about 47 percent, another ton stored under a shed loses around 25 percent after a month. Dry, covered storage preserves heat, especially for softer coal where volatiles burn away faster.
Four reappointments confirmed by President in Washington
The president signed commissions reappointing State-lorace FE. Allen of Ohio as minister to Korea Justice-Anderson D. James as United States marshal for the Western District of Kentucky Walter H. Johnson as United States Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia and John M. Bleins as United States Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia All are re appointments.
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Washington, D. C
Lorace FE. Allen
Ohio
Korea
Largest lightning rod in the world on Bavarian Zugspitze
The tallest lightning conductor in the world sits atop Bavaria's Zugspitze, extending for three and a half miles from the meteorological station down to a stream. It runs along the mountainside toward the water, placing the summit as the highest point in the German empire.
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Bavaria
Zugspitze
German Empire
Property treasure trove: sprawling city listings for sale
A long list of houses and vacant lots for sale with prices ranging from 2 000 to 14 000 dollars. Properties include seven to twelve room homes, two brick cottages, car line proximity, and large or multiple lots. Several vacant lots on Laurel Heights and Government Hill also advertised.
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Court House
San Pedro
Laurel Heights
Avenue D
Government Hill
Avenue C
Nolan Street
Matamoras Street
Alamo Plaza
Dignowity Hill
Dwyer Avenue
San Pedro Avenue
Medina
San Antonio
Floresville
Walnut
Sutherland Springs
Real estate listing notice for Crockett street office
Partial property listing from a realtors office invites readers to call or write for information and assistance in securing price and location. Encourages inquiries for revenue producing loans and emphasizes available at 206 East Crockett Street opposite a noted theatre.
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East Crockett Street
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