New York Central Four-Track Drawbridge Opens Feb 11
The Harlem River four track steel drawbridge and adjacent viaduct from 138th to 110th Street nearing completion promise faster New York Central service costing over 3 million dollars. The elevated tracks will free cross streets and allow through trains and suburban traffic to move without delays. The project showcases nearby landmarks and grand urban improvements in Manhattan. In wine news, Sonoma district plans a major expansion with 700000 gallons more capacity and over 400 carloads shipped to accommodate the new vintage. Grapes sell for 10 to 15 dollars per ton.
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New York Central
Harlem River
110Th
140Th Street
New York
149Th Street
135Th Street
138Th Street
110Th Street
106Th Street
Grant
University of the City of New York
Webb
Sailor’s Home
Cutareaceum
California
Sonoma
Sesson
Bridge Construction Over Harlem River Towers Over Canal Traffic
The article describes heavy truss design for a draw bridge over the Harlem river now a ship canal. It notes 64 foot high central trusses and 25 foot end towers, with engine houses and dual engines to operate the draw. Clear spaces allow double diracks passage and safety measures limit opening hours. Bronx park plans and Greater New York’s future attractions are highlighted.
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Harlem River
Harlem
Bronx Park
Greater New York
Europe
Extraordinary Alameda county age register reveals legendary giants
A San Francisco Examiner piece highlights Alameda county’s great register listing centenarian figures and extraordinary heights for men including William Allen at 776 years and John Cadman at 355 years, with others aged centuries. The article notes circus promoters’ fascination and the oddity of official tallies. A second fragment tells how Frank C. Young found a German note seeking his brother William Bletzner, missing since moving to America to work in chinaware.
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Columbus
America
Alameda County
San Francisco Examiner
Frank C. Jordan
William Allen
John W. Alexander
George H. Allen
John O. Cadman
San Francisco
Germany
Frank C. Young
Mr. Young
William Bletzner
Carlsbad
Cora Bletzner
Philadelphia Record
Southwest Breezes and Aphorisms on Faith and Knowledge
A collection of wry maxims and reflections on virtue. It contrasts sarcasm with honesty, asserts faith empowers good deeds, and notes that learning yields the best returns while a toothache rarely spurs conversion.
Vanished Civilization: Jesuits Shaped South American Development
The article credits Jesuits as pioneers of civilization in South America, noting humane treatment of natives and progressive plans for growth. It contrasts them with fortune seekers who plundered and ruined settlements, citing surviving Jesuit-era monuments from Rio de Janeiro to Bahia as evidence.
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South America
Lippincott’s
Amazon
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Bahia
Goyaz
Opportunity to buy Columbus Buggy Co stock in Omaha
Auction notice offers a chance to acquire remaining stock from the Columbus Buggy Co in Omaha Nebraska at cost. No reserves as the company closes. buyers urged to request catalogue from J H Haley & South Co located at 1608 12 Slarney Street Omaha Nebraska.
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Columbus Buggy Co
Omaha
Neb
J. H. Halaey & South Co
Slarney Street
Home Seekers Excursions At Half Rates
Morning scene at the station as a traveler seeks a ticket to Horr Harvey. The Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain Route offer home seekers excursions at half rates to western and southwestern points with sale dates in February May and April. Pamphlets and maps available from J C Townsend, General Passenger Agent, St Louis.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
Iron Mountain
J. C. Townsend
St. Louis
Progress noted in electric age by Mr and Mrs Torkins
The Washington Star quotes Mrs. Torkins praising world progress and her husband agreeing that streets glow with electric cars and lights. She muses that Romans struggled with Roman candles, highlighting a playful contrast between ancient and modern innovations.
Lipstetter’s Stomach Bitters and Georgia Barroom Ordinance
The ad touts Lipstetter’s Stomach Bitters for kidney and digestive ailments noting Brights disease and diabetes may be prevented. A Griffin Georgia ordinance now bans interconnected barrooms forcing a single doorway and separate home entry to curb access.
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Lipstetter
Bright
Georgia
Griffin
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad and mixed testimonials
One hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure not found. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to treat blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials mention Ed Cheney and West and Wholesale Druggists Toledo. Also notes on eloping family news and Casarets candy cathartic. Also references to PiSo Cure and social anecdotes.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Ed Cheney
West
Toedo
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Golden Rind Watermelon Seeks Massive Sale
An advertisement touts Golden Rind Watermelon as a sensational 1 000 000 package offer. It claims multiple prizes won in 1896 and promotes seed sales by Salzer's. includes price points and a call to send for a seed book from John A. Salter Seed Co. La Crosse Wis.
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Salzer
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Iowa Farms for Sale on Crop Payments
Iowa farms for sale on crop payments with 10 percent cash and balance funded yearly until paid. Listing by J Mulhadhl of Waukegan Illinois. Also includes assorted lines from a Washington Times column and unrelated curiosities.
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Iowa
J. Mulhadl
Waukegan
Ill
Prince of Wales
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D. C. Albright
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Sor
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Michien
Chicago
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Church of the Disciples
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Gen
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Ad* Vice
AL. Deane
BeatOfice Deane & Weaver
McGill Hidg
Wash
Thompson
W.n. Y. Omaha
St. Jacobs
Andy Cathartic
Cure Constipation
MCUW
Las
Sterling Remedy CO
Montreal
Con
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Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
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