Lonesome in Prague Consul Resigns Amid Homesickness
Judge A A Freeman recalls his Prague tenure as consul, describing language barriers and gloom in the ancient Bohemian capital. He laments homesickness, visits a synagogue graveyard, and notes his resignation from the post in Washington Post fashion.
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A. A. Freeman
New Mexico
Hibbitt
Grant
Prague
Bohemia
Mexis Owit
Frague
Washington Post
Captured the Wrong Lion Head Waiter Story
Burton Holmes, famed lecturer, was mistaken for a celebrated lion hunter at an eastern city hotel reception. A social hostess invited him to her salon event, but the crowd mistook the head waiter for Holmes, leaving the real lecturer modestly declining the invitation while the waiter received the honors.
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Tinple
Burton Holmes
Eixtra
Holmes
Jairus Daughter: The Little Maid’s Return to Earthly Life
A poetic meditation on the biblical healing of Jairus daughter. It describes the moment of awakening after sleep as a heavenly touch of grace, the soul’s ascent and possible gaze upon heavenly beings, and contemplates what earthly days preceded heaven for the child and whether she now returns to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agalin
Harriet Prescott
Spoffold
Rear Admiral Bowley Invents Auto-Release Bottle for Ship Launches
Rear Admiral Francis R. Bowley chief constructor and authority on launching introduces an apparatus that allows the christening bottle to be released by the sponsor simply letting go, causing the bottle to strike the bow with unerring impact.
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Navy
Union Strength Grows With 142000 Members
The International Longshoremen's Union now ranks second in membership in the country with 142 000 members.
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International
Longshordnen
Dancing masters unveil new caption devised plan
A fragmented note hints at a new caption devised by dancing masters amid broader tariff and political discussions. The brief mentions minor matters being set aside to study the proposed plan and its potential impact.
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Fussia
Iowa Farms Four Dollars Per Acre Cash Offer
A brief Midwest advertisement notes an offer from EJ Hall of Sioux City Iowa paying four dollars per acre cash with the balance in crop until paid The ad emphasizes diligence as the key to advancement in the world attributed to the speaker across the line.
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Iowa
Jehall
Sioux City
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restore cures fits claims
The ad touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restore as permanently curing fits and nervousness after one day of use. It promotes a free bottle offer and a treatise from Dr RH Kline Ltd at 951 Arch Street Philadelphia. It also references De fiance Starch and dealer testimonials.
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Dr. Kline
Frei
Dr RH
Kline, Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. The note mentions multiple payment methods for debts, many paid with reluctance.
Defiance Starch and Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Snippet
An advertising snippet touts Defiance Starch as superior and sold at 16 ounce packages for the same price as 12 ounces. It promotes Red Cross Ball Blue available at leading grocers for 5 cents and frames a flirtatious line about using the right approach to win a girl.
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Red Cross
Flag Day Observance and Flag Display Customs
The piece notes flag etiquette for Flag Day with guidance to hoist the flag on Sundays or the following Monday when celebrations occur. It mentions people may fly the flag on the preceding Saturday as part of holiday mood and urges display every day of the week.
Inventor Bell Promises Aerial Navigation Breakthrough
Wonders Wrought on Paper At present Inventor Bell seeks to lead all his competitors in aerial navigation on paper. He has a mysterious name for his flyer and appears to meet every theory advanced, aiming to do something better. But he hasn't flown yet.
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Bell
Agricultural pests destroy vast value of crops annual
Experts estimate bugs ruin 250 million dollars worth of grain cotton and vegetables each year. The article questions the hidden cost of salaries and expenses behind this discovery, suggesting a broader burden on the economy.
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Agricultural Department
When a Man Realizes the Curse of Rum He Swears Off
A man confronted with the grim effects of rum vows to quit drinking. He believes the vice has ruined his health and finances, deciding to seek help to reform and reclaim his life.
Grape-Nuts Praised As Brain Food For Nervous Cases
A testimonial asserts Grape-Nuts nourishes the brain and nerves, helping a former stenographer recover from collapse and mania after long work stress. The speaker credits regular brain food use with regaining health and energy, urging others to try the product and its recipe book.
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State Hospital
Lincoln
Neb
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Women Outshine Men In College Scholarship Says Inquiry
A survey of college presidents finds women ahead in scholarship across science, literature and art. While one educator cites hard work as genius, another notes women run about 10 percent higher on average and suggests male focus on athletics. The piece attributes greater ambition among women students as the likely cause.
The Balkans Outlook In Europe Report
The article compares Balkan prospects to a changing movie, noting improved yet uneasy expectations for Europe. It highlights ongoing fear despite reports of better conditions and references current events shaping sentiment in the region.
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Balkans
A Cure for Dropsy Promises Hope From Dodd's Kidney Pills
Sedgwick Arkansas June 22. Mr W S Taylor says his boy suffered dropsy with swollen feet and inability to walk. After two doctors gave up, he used Dodd's Kidney Pills at three daily, then reduced, until withdrawal. Eight days cleared swelling. later continued to ensure full recovery. The boy, once an invalid, is now healthy and lively.
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Sedgwick
Ark
Dodd
Dodd’s
Great Opening for Genius Soaks Floods Into Arid Lands
A call to engineers to store flood waters for irrigation surfaces amid talk of innovative storage and use. The passage also notes skepticism about changing long held beliefs and includes stray quips on domestic life and consumer starch labels.
Defiance Starch Gains Preference With Quality Edge
Storékeepers report customers choose Defiance Starch for one third more quantity at the same price and superior quality. The ad also promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets for coughs and colds and notes speaking terms via a phone booth card. J W O Brien of Minneapolis endorses the cure claim dated January 6, 1900.
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Pino
J.W. O'Brien
Ava
Minneapolis
Minn
Red Cross Ball Blue Promises White Clothes
A grocer advertises Red Cross Ball Blue for keeping clothes white. The package claims effective bleaching for whites, marketed as a reliable laundry aid.
Katy publications offered free upon request
An advertisement invites readers to obtain free Katy publications including The Golden Square Timely Topics Old Mexico and others. It lists the address 512 Wainwright Building St. Louis Missouri and mentions immeasurable attraction for anyone.
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Katy
Golden Square
Mexico
Wainwright Bldg
St. Louis, Mo
Kidney pills cure backache claims from farmer
A. A. Boyce of Trenton Missouri says a severe cold in his kidneys caused crippling back pain. After using Dean's Kidney Pills purchased in Trenton, his pain disappeared and he regained mobility. A free trial offer is available by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, price 50 cents per box.
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A. Boyce
Trenton
Mr. Boyce
United States
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Paxtine
KR. Paxton CO
Boston
Masa
Columbus Ave
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