Largest bronze statue Peter the Great in St Petersburg
The article notes the immense weight of Peter the Great’s bronze statue in St Petersburg at about one hundred tons. It contrasts the idea that only the best of men can create such works with the notion that many aspire to wealth, leaving a legacy such as £10,090 to a London weaver’s relative in Australia. It reflects on overworked people and a universal burden of guilt amid ambition.
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Peter the Great
St. Petersburg
Weaver Stermil
Australia
Eve’s Apple Tree Described as Poisonous Fruit
A fruit growing in Ceylon is called Eve’s apple tree. It bears orange on the outside and crimson inside, with each fruit seeming bitten. Its poisonous quality has led Mahometans to liken it to the forbidden fruit of Eden.
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Ceylon
Garden of Eden
National Boot and Shoe Makers Meet to Discuss Standards
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers of the United States held an executive session in Detroit to discuss trade topics. A movement is under way to adopt a universal set of shoe styles and patterns each season, so all manufacturers will adhere to a single standard and avoid producing dozens of styles.
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National Association of Boot ‘and Shoe Manufacturers of the
United States
Detroit
Shipping Trade Growth in New South Wales 1900
In New South Wales 1900 the shipping year surpassed all prior. A total of 7 082 vessels entered and cleared, up from 6 400 in 1899, with 6 308 under the British flag and 724 from other nations. The record contrasts with reports of British decline and rising foreign maritime strength.
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New South Wales
Coal Tar Derivatives Sparked Industrial Growth in Germany
A Outlook contributor notes that from 1877 to 1890 German industry issued eight hundred patents on coal tar derivatives and by 1898 coal tar based industries yielded over seventeen million dollars in products. He argues that so-called useless substances may be valuable with new uses, including in the U.S. packing and other sectors.
Literacy among New York and New Jersey immigrants noted
The piece observes low illiteracy rates among foreign born and naturalized residents in New York and New Jersey. It notes about seven percent of naturalized citizens cannot read or write and about twelve percent of those with first papers lack literacy. It argues literacy is not a guarantee of good citizenship but a probable predictor.
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New York
New_Jersey
United States
Ingenious Reuse of Waste Paves Moral Industrial Dream
An 19th century tone discusses turning waste into wealth with clever examples. Doctor Long praises converting sewage into milk-like product, coal waste into gas, and woolen soap into bricks. The piece hints at vast, unrealized potential and invites readers to invent reclaiming processes.
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New York
Campaign echoes and praise for Judge Sedgwick nomination
The piece argues Republicans should nominate Samuel Sedgwick of York for the Nebraska Supreme Court, praising his legal mind, decisiveness, and integrity as district judge and an established member of the Supreme Court commission. It contrasts his virtues with harsh attacks from opponents and warns against sensational press ferocity shaping public opinion.
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Supreme Court
Court
Samuel” Hy Sedewick
York
Sedgwick
Supreme Court Commission
Supreme Bench
Nebraska
Anarchy blamed after McKinley assassination takes hold
The piece reports protests against anarchism and yellow journalism following President McKinley’s assassination. Union Veterans demand law changes to make anarchism treason and call for the death penalty for anarchists or attacks on the president, while critiquing sensationalist papers like the New York Journal and Chicago American. It notes Rev. Dr Jacob Cooper blaming yellow journalism for the act and cites a letter to the Journal.
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McKinley
Union
Lincoln
United States
Haymarket
Hainois
Angela
New’ York Journal
Chicago ‘American
Aguinaldo
Stotsenberg
Lawton
Philippine Islands
Jacob Cooper
Rutger's‘college
Cooper
New York Journal
Governor Savage on Anarchy After McKinley Assassination
Governor Savage denounces anarchists after President McKinley is shot, urging strong action against treason. He calls for tightening immigration laws, expanding penalties for anarchist advocacy, and a relentless drive to eradicate anarchy nationwide. He argues organized society must protect law and order and end this threat.
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Savage
McKinley
William McKinley
Buffalo
Offy
Chile
World’s Largest Building Stones Unearthed at Baalbec
The article notes Baalbec in Syria houses the world’s largest stones not in Egypt. Stones measure sixty feet long and twenty feet square, with the largest blocks weighing heavily.
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Egypt
Baalbec
Syria
American Cotton Demand Shifts U S Lead in Consumption
The piece notes rising U S cotton use surpassing Britain, long the industry leader, amid global demand. It also touts Westetter's Stomach Bitters as a fifty year staple, claimed to aid digestion, purify blood, calm nerves, and strengthen the body in homes nationwide.
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United States
Great’ Britain
Westetter
Beat race slantuior names Rev Dudley Chicago superintendent
In a political beat race result, Rev. Ce Dudley of Chicago is elected superintendent for the coming year. The announcement specifies Dudley's leadership role and the electoral context in the local race.
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Slantuior
Dudley
Chicago For
Defiance Starch Claims Superior Cold Water Performance
In an advertising line, Defiance Starch is touted as a household staple claiming supremacy in cold water starching. It quotes the brand as “every household” standard and notes its price advantage of 4 oz more for 10 cents than rival brands.
Vague testimonial ad hints at Play Ball life game
A fragment shows a customer note praising Piso's Cure for Consumption and Bovyne products from Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 1 1900. The text mentions sympathy for a woman and a playful line about the vampire in life shouting Play ball.
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Jrom Bovye&n
Trinity Springs
Ind
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Pleasant Fall
Slogan for Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product claims value after a tough summer and urges readers to buy at leading grocers for a pleasant fall.
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Red Cross
Defiance Starch Promise and Nerve Restorer Ad
An old advertisement touts Defiance Starch for best results and claims a money back offer. It promotes Kiilie's Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial bottle and treatise, listing R A Evine Ltd at 93 Arch St Philadelphia. It notes personal loss from gains and mentions October brown yearnings.
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Kiilie
R.A
Evine, Ltd
Arch St
Phildollphias Pa
Mrs Ida L Roser Praises Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Denver reader Mrs Ida L Roser reports relief from long standing female troubles after four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved health and renewed strength enabling greater daily work and duties.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Denver
Maé
Ls Roser
18Th Ave
Col
Geneva Taplets marketed to cure urinary ailments
A garbled Lincoln Nebraska ad promotes Geneva Taplets from Rigg's Pharmacy claiming cures for urinary system inflammations and bladder issues with injections priced at 3 dollars or 5 dollars for a box. It stresses rubber goods and mail delivery plus a misogynous aside about a chewing woman in the house.
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Geneva
Iad Drug Co
Rigg
Ostreet
Lincoln
Neb
Nannie
Grocers Avoid Defiance Starch Behind Stock Shortage
Some grocers say they do not keep Defiance Starch because they have 12 0x brands in stock that cannot be given to a customer who has already used the 16 oz package. Currency is obtained by drawing ination.
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Jena
McKinley
Defiance Starch
Defiance
Housekeepers Favor Defiance Cold Water Starch
Advertised for household use, Defiance Cold Water Starch claims higher quality and 4 oz more content for the same price. Includes note that it is chosen for better results by housekeepers.
Anise Daery Tendencies and Health Claims Discussed
Readers are told about supposed female tendencies toward anise daery and the notion of marrying a “perfect heathen.” The piece notes millions suffer from pain and use Wizard O11, urging readers to ask the druggist. It also critiques arguments that buying ready made goods is cheaper due to incompetence.
Defiance Starch Ad Sparks Vintage Domestic Scene
An old advertising snippet touts Defiance Starch to keep clothes white, listing an 16 ounce package for 10 cents. The fragment also mentions a boy with cast-off trousers and a father, hinting at a broader domestic vignette.
Why Scotland Built Castles
Caledonian notes that during wars with England castles were built and garrisoned on commanding sites to defend the kingdom from invasion. In the Highlands clans organized under chiefs. between chiefs many castles were built and fortified to protect vassals from frequent inroads and plunder by neighboring foes.
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Scotland
England
Highlands
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