Poverty in Russia Reveals Farm Animal Shortage
Statistics from the zemstvo of capital provinces show worsening peasant misery as 20 to 30 percent of farmers in once prosperous regions like Chorniguf, Voronezh, Poltava, Saratof, Kursk, and Tambef lack even a single horse. In Voronezh nearly one third have no horse per row, and Ringan reports 32,010 peasants without a horse and 21,000 without horse or cow.
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Uspensk
Mellon
Zemstvor
Chorniguf
Voronezh
Poltava
Saratof
Kursk
Tambef
Ringan
At the Padre's Grave and Other Observations
A Los Angeles Times excerpt laments the padre’s simple grave, noting no monument but a wooden cross and flowers, honoring a devout teacher whose life blessed indigenous tribes and inspired future generations. A second piece praises the orange tree as emblematic of genius and love, then a brief vignette about a breakfast table remark on a son named Ned.
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Los Angeles Times
Postum Coffee Converts a Coffee Addict to Health
A young Chestle woman describes years of stomach and nervous suffering from coffee and tea. After switching to Postum Food Coffee for eight years she reports restored health, strength, and happiness. Her daughter and son also benefited, with guidance on brewing Postum to achieve a strong coffee flavor.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Making a Good Citizen Lesson From a 13-Year-Old
A 13 year old Italian boy in a New York club essay outlines civic duties. He urges honesty in voting, independence of judgment, avoidance of improper influence, industrious self support, tax payment to sustain government, readiness for public service, and knowledge of national history and current events.
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Itaian
New York
Colusa Man Claims Cure for Uric Acid With Dodd's Kidney Pills
In Colusa California on April 18, L F Moulton speaks on uric acid as a root of rheumatism and says he was cured after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He notes kidney symptoms and claims permanent relief after years of trial, age 75 and in good health now. The piece shifts to historical pay rates in Congress and includes travel mileage for Hawaii delegate Jonah Kalanianaole, highlighting pay and mileage details.
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Colusa
Cal
L. F. Moulton
United States
House
Grant
Jonah K. Kalanianaole
Hawaii
Washington
Noisy Streets and Blind Massage Masters in Japan
In Japan the streets fall silent by decree and street criers fade as watchmen heat wood and bells ring without clappers. The blind masseurs use reed pipes and magnetism to soothe ailments, with massage described as centuries old and highly effective against rheumatism and paralysis.
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Japan
Alcohol in Ancient Times and Human Evolution
Dr. Harry Campbell speculates on ancient civilizations like Babylon and Egypt dating up to 20,000 years, with migratory agriculture possibly 30,000 years more, but argues alcohol as a beverage was not known beyond 10,000 years. He finds no evidence that fermented liquor sparked ape-man brain development.
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Harry Campbell
Babylon
Egypt
Manx Taxes and Public Revenue System Overview
The Isle of Man imposes no income tax or succession duties on estates. Revenue sources fund road maintenance through a per person work obligation paid in cash. There are no stamp duties on receipts or promissory notes. Stamps exist only for postage. The island reportedly has no pawnshops.
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Isle of Mans
Ithaca Whistle System Sets Daily Duties and Alarms
The Elmira Advertiser describes Ithaca’s municipal whistle system for eight hour work days and weather alerts. Blasts mark start times at 8 12 1 and 5, with 11 announcing weather, 12 30 signaling standard time, and a nightly long blast for curfew. A siren signals fire, and eight short blasts indicate flood or box alerts, guiding residents and enforcing safety.
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Ithaca
Elmira Advertiser
Song of the Sea Reverie Across Ocean Night
A lyrical reminiscence evokes the sea’s magical song and its pull to a seaport home. The speaker envisions distant roses, palm shaded keys, and a tavern’s hidden gold as tides whisper memories. The dreamy voyage ends with a longing to reunite with mother and beloved home.
Katayama Studied at Iowa College
Sen Joseph Katayama, a distinguished Japanese sociologist, studied at Iowa College Grinnell and earned a class of 92 degree. He founded Kingsley Hall in Tokio and leads Japan’s premier social settlement. His rise from peasant origins reflects remarkable self made achievement and global influence.
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Katayama
Iowa College
Japan
Sen Joseph Katayama
Iowa
Parker
Grinnell
Kingsley Hall
Tokio
Affinity of Meteorites for Mountains
The Philadelphia Record notes meteorite records up to 1903 total 634 with 182 irons and 74 stones in the western hemisphere and 299 stones and 79 irons in the eastern hemisphere. Berwerth of Vienna estimates 900 meteorites fall yearly, with at least 56 observable, despite only 350 known falls since the fifteenth century, and finds meteorites favor mountainous, thinly settled, and civilised areas.
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Berwerth
Vienna
Philadelphia
Ballade of the Girls and London Clearing House
Ballade pleads for maidens health and wit in song urging admiration of girls. It contrasts worldly care with devotion and ends with a toast to loveliness. Then a London Clearing House update shows exchanges at $7,019,050,000, down 3.4 percent from last year.
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London Clearing House
London Bankers’ Clearing House
Spring Fever and Blood Purity Cure Warned by Dr Hartman
Dr Hartman’s lecture on blood impurities of spring claims winter accumulations clog digestion and organs causing spring fever. He promotes Peruna as preventive and curative, urging readers to start early and write for free medical advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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Marjory Hampton
Third Avenue
New York City
Miss Marjory Hampton
Hartman
Harteman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
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