Future of the Panama Canal in Modern Prospect
The article argues the Panama route would cut water distance from New York to San Francisco by 8000 miles and boost Atlantic trade, with sizable indirect gains from developing a strong commercial marine. It notes high costs and questions profits, while speculating on fiction inspired by scientific discoveries and the race of future humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
United States
Egypt
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Panama
New York
San Francisco
Yokohama
Shanghai
Philippines
Hawaii
Penfield
China
Japan
East Indies
Australia
New Zealand
South American
Great Britain
Germany
South America
Suez
Europe
East
Fitzjames O’brien
Bellamy
Race to come reveals leaps between science and fiction
An interview with Eric Metchnikoff discusses Darwinian ideas on human origins and a possible simian link. It cites serum experiments and de Vries style abrupt speciation as illustrating rapid evolutionary leaps shaping human intellect and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersel
Jules Verne
H. G. Wells
Eric Metchnikoff
Darwin
Mtchnikoff
Weddings in a Baltimore church and society critique
A Baltimore clergyman declines rehearsal participation deeming church weddings theatrical. The piece contrasts past and present wedding norms, lamenting society shows and shower parties, and urges weddings to return to sacred focus and home building. It notes brides preoccupations with gowns and appearances.
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Baltimore
Dres
Czar Alexander I Hid As Soldier After 4000 Lashings Reveal Secret
Tolstoi recounts a tale where Alexander I, suspected in his father Pauls murder, hides in Siberia as a baron. He spares a dying mand of 4000 lashes, switches places with a surgeon aided by a golden key, then endures harsher punishment and life in exile while rumored to live on as a hermit or wandering peasant.
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Leo Tolstoi
Alexander
Czar
Paul
Taganrog
Michael Silvie
Alexander I
St. Petersburg
Michael Silvi
Siberia
Mrs Jennie Dingman praises Dr Pierce medicine in letter
A Kalkaska County woman describes pain and cough relief after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She credits the treatment with stopping a persistent cough and says her husband feared consumption until relief. She urges readers to write for free professional advice from Dr. Pierce, noting his long experience and the efficacy of his Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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Pierce
Jennie Dingman
Vanburen
Kalkaska Co
Mich
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Matrimonial theatricals end in bitter divorce records
Court records reveal tales of disguise and deception as a blind man’s marriage ends with a costly lesson. The article likens deceit in marriage to buying a grand gown with a fine exterior but poor substance inside, warning of hidden flaws in spousal matches.
Sedalia Fix Up Fever Promotes Property Paint Jobs
Neglected properties undergo repair and repainting as Sedalia embraces a fix up fever. A paint coat boosts value and Sherwin Williams products are praised for longevity appearance and lower cost versus rivals. Arlington Pharmacy endorses the brand.
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Sedalia
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin- Williams
Arlington Pharmacy
Catherine Van Duzer weds Alan Miller at St Peter’s Craney Gardens
The wedding of Miss Catherine Sayre Van Duzer of New York to Alan Bruce Miller was held today at St Peter's Craney Gardens London. Guests later gathered for an elaborate reception at 24 Cadogan Gardens.
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London
Catherine Sayre van Duzer
New York
Alan Bruce Miller
St. Peter’s
Craney Gardens
No. 24
Cadogan Gardens
One Minute Cough Cure Sold By Bard Drug Co
The children's favorite cough remedy is advertised as non opiate harmless and tasty. It claims to cure coughs croup and whooping cough and is sold by W E Bard Drug Co in a local store display.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Tennessee Bankers Convene in Lookout Inn Assembly
The fifteenth annual Tennessee Bankers association meeting opened in Chattanooga with President Joseph P. Gant presiding. Mayor Chambliss welcomed attendees and officers presented reports and routine business before luncheon. After, Hon Beau E. Folk and Harvie Jordan spoke on state financial policies and banker farmer relations. The convention ends tomorrow.
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Whattanooga
Tenn
Lookout Inn
Tennessee Bankers’ Association
Joseph P. Gant
Knoxville
Chambliss
Gant
Beau EE. Folk
Tennessee
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
North Carolina Teachers Assembly Opens in Greensboro
The North Carolina State Teachers Assembly opened in Greensboro with a large attendance. Welcome addresses were given by A. M. Scales and W. H. Swift, W. J. Sykes of Wake Forest College replied. Tomorrow’s lineup includes J. L. Hughes Pattie Hill D J Crosby George T Winston and J J Foust. The navy plans first to dock the armored cruiser with heavier weight and later dock the battleship Iowa. the second trial will concentrate strain.
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Greensboro
N. C
North Carolina State Teachers’ Assembly
A. M. Scales
W. H. Swift
W. J. Sykes
Wake Forest College
J. L. Hughes
Toronto
Colorado
Navy Department
Iowa
Monarch Laundry Promises Family Wash Service
A clean house is assured if you send curtains bedspreads quilts blankets and comforts to Monarch Laundry operated by Chas Van Antwerp. Contact both phones 183 for family washing services.
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Monarch
Chas. van Antwerp
Navy dry dock tested at Olongapo
The new steel floating dry dock built by Maryland Steel for the navy at Olongapo, P. I., the largest of its kind, is to undergo its first practical test today in docking the armored vessel.
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Washington, D. C
Maryland Steel Company
Olongapo
P. L
Baptist Young People Gather for Georgia Convention
Moultrie Georgia hosts the Baptist Young People union state convention with delegates from across Georgia. The event opens tonight led by President R Van Deventer of Savannah. Welcome addresses follow and the convention sermon will be delivered by Rev J L White of Macon.
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Moultrie
Georgia
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
R. van Deventer
Savannah
J. L. White
Macon
New Russian Ambassador Sails for New York
Baron de Rosen, newly appointed Russian ambassador to the United States, sailed from Hamburg to New York today aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. The report notes Big S Flour as a boastful claim of product quality.
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Hamburg
Bargains This Week at Our Store Highlighted Offers
Our Week of Bargains promotes cash purchases with deals on sugar coffee tea and baking needs. Includes 5 gallons gasoline 4 cans Badger Corn and Imperial Flour along with fresh eggs butter and a range of fruits and vegetables. Fast citywide delivery and two contact numbers.
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Imperial
Zac
DeWitts Little Early Risers Advertised Pills
A bolstered old ad touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure for constipation biliousness and headache. The pills promise no griping and early rising energy suitable for all ages. Sold by Bard Drug Co.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Clothing Buyer Offers Top Prices for Used Attire
Bell phone 555 is listed for I Arenson at 112 Ohio Street to buy old clothing, promising the best prices and prompt payment.
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Sentinel Newspaper Company
C. F
George. H. Scruton
John E. Tiedeman
Bus
Mgr
Mail
Queen City
Assesona
Sentinel Newspaper Co
Sedalia, Mo
City OF
Panma Canal
American Review
Frederick C. Pen
Hugo de Vries
Fter
Strong & Garfield CO
Usia
Leo Tolsto
Alexander II
Paris
Alexan
Michael Silime
Ural Mountains
Sentinel
Pattern Department
Postoffice
Miss van Duzer
Tennessee Bankers
RC. Dolph & CO
Cash Grocers
West Main Street
Bell Phone
Crystal Park
L. B. Hall Art Store
Q. c
S. Ohllo Street
North Carolina Teachers
Baptist Young People
SAILS
C. F. Smith
St. Louis
Cer
NTO -Clu
What Amteur
Bell
I. Arenson
Ohio Street
Missouri & Kansas Telephone CO
Stanle*” Coal CO
Ohio St
Pope Cement Construction Co
Sedalia Trust Co
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