Luxury of Modern Railway Travel Exposed by Rail Expert
George J. Charlton of the Chicago and Alton railroad outlines the true cost of passenger cars. He cites purchase prices from 000 to 7,000, maintenance, upholstery, wheels, running gear, lighting, and ventilation as major ongoing expenses surpassing ordinary rail fares. He argues high comforts and advertising value raise costs and reduce revenue per mile versus older, simpler cars.
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Chicago
Lnter
Wetet
Ental
George J. Charlton
Uckel Weent
Chicaen and Alton Railroad
Mer Charlton
Gonshier
Moet Firetelisa
SIMO
Chicgo and Alton Railroad
Chicago and Alton Road
Guy
Lovel
Couree
How to Pray in the Sermon on the Mount Lesson
A Sunday School lesson on Jesus teaching on prayer from Matthew 6 1 5 15 outlines a model prayer emphasizing simplicity sincerity and child like dependence It explains hypocrisy versus private prayer and the threefold dignity of God the Father Naming petitions for daily bread forgiveness and temptation while stressing God sovereignty and moral focus
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Jean
Usiny
Jesus
Chod
Christ
Jemun
Wames
Himser Joewus
Veres
Tim
John
Kingdom of Heaven
Dr. Whitby
All Nees
The Libellous Mirror and the Human Pace
A fragmented lament on the press and its reflections of human expression. The piece hints at the distortions of public image and the urgent need for honest portrayal amid a culture of wide spread media usage.
Mirrors and complexion myths by a reflective essay
The piece argues that mirrors mislead self image by showing a pale, altered skin tone and a fixed expression. It claims looking glasses distort appearance and only reveal one wary facial expression, while true likeness remains unseen by the viewer.
Champion Sheer Sillarer Of St Tammany Parish
A Louisiana country girl, Lota Fernal Sillarer, is famed for record sheep shearing, handling eighty sheep in a day, and for expert horse riding bareback. She owns land and cattle, milks, weaves, and knits, drawing tourist attention with soft hands despite hard work. She prefers independence, declaring no man can marry her.
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Lota Fernal Ie
St. Tammany Parish
Louisiana
Tareback
Child A8 Half Fare Tale Reveals Mother’s Deceit
A Lone Don paper recounts a case at a railroad station where a mother attempted to buy half fare tickets for her two children. The seller asks ages and places of birth, while the grandmother reveals one child born in London and the other in Liverpool, exposing the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onisa
London
English Critics Fall Silent Before Tilden Statue
At the San Francisco News Letter a scene unfolds as sculptor Douglas Tilden and architect Willis Polk admire the Phelan city statue. Two English tourists mock the work until Polk reveals Tilden as the creator, stunning them. The critics quickly bow and depart in haste.
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Phelan
Douglas Tillen
Willis Polk
Polk
Tilden
Neounrer
Willis
America
Mulholland Recounts War Tale At Second Corps Banquet
General Mulholland told a war story at a Washington Second Corps banquet recounting McCook’s regiment facing the enemy and preparing for what was described as a 10 mile attack the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mulholland
Second Corps
Washington
McCook
Young Redheaded Soldier Goes Front Line Sketch
McCook leads a daring expedition with a tiny red headed soldier who weighs about seventy five pounds. The boy volunteers to ride with him to the front, faces the dangers, and promises to stay by his side through heavy firing and bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Idle Women and a Home Health Solution
The text argues idleness harms women and links it to weak health. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a home remedy for female diseases, promising relief from pain and nervous symptoms by targeting reproductive organs. A free book offer accompanies the claim, with mailing details for a paper and cloth bound edition.
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R V. Pierce
Invalids' Hotel
Surgical
Buffalo
Pierce
Common Sense
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Chieg
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Wwe
United States
Matt
J. E. Gilbert, D. D
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American Society of Religious Education
J. EK. Gilbert
Pas
Gome
Hit
Epiritin
God
Wil
Imal
Chir
Blien Chute
Peter
Deeus
David
Job
Libellous Mirror
Warren /Garland
Christian Terhune Herrick
National Cook Book
KH Fairbank Company
ST. Louk, New York
Sillarer
Chicago Chronicle
The
San Francisco News
Tre
ST. Paul
Walter W. Branson
Jonas Long
Philadelphia
Caterer
Esbington Ave
Jonas
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Murray
New York
Heine
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Mansfield State Normal School
Yeur
Ss. II
ALBRO
Mansfield
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
National Supply and Metal Co
West Lackawanna Avenue
M.E. Keeley
Mgr ‘Telephone
NEW York Hotels
Albert
Cor
Lith Street
University Pine
Broadway
Frenkel
St. Denis
Cleventh St
Grace Church
Donin
Williams
Taylor and Son
Westminster Hotel
Sizteegth
Living Pines
Atlantic Refining CB
Scranton
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