In the Desert A War Tale Of Margaret Crawford
Margaret Crawford endures grief after her father’s death and vows restitution to John Cleland’s son. She moves to a northern hospital, receives an assistantship, and reconnects with Paul Cleland at Greystoke, where emotions and past sins resurface amid social kinsmen Florence Wynter and Sir Edmund Yorke.
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James Crawford
Margaret
John Cleland
Paul Cleland
Cleland
Paradise
Edinburgh
Paul
Margaret Crawford
M. B
Co. M
Douglas
Bughts
St. Fillan’s
Pen-y-Gant
Flo Wynter
Greystoke
Florence Wynter
Pen-y-Grant
Mrs. Wynter
Dr. Cleland
Mother’s Corner
Flo
Florence
Frank Thorpe
Doctor Cleland
Miss Wynter
Miss Crawford
Sir Edmund Yorke
Browning, Pen-y-Gant, and a Faltering Moment
Margaret encounters Paul Cleland on a sunny seat as he recites Browning from memory. A memory of a walk with a dear friend awakens. Margaret grows pale and distressed while Cleland’s embrace confirms a pivotal, intimate moment.
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Margaret
Cleland
Doctor Crawford
Browning
Pen-y- Gant
Pentlands
Bonally
Paul Cleland
Russia's Black Earth Belt and its soil riches
Bradstreet's notes the Russian and Siberian chernozem or black earth forms a vast 600 to 700 mile wide prairie belt from Hungary to the Urals and into Siberia. The soils are alkaline and chemically rich in wheat nutrients, resembling North American prairie soil.
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Russia
Siberia
Bradstreet
Hungary
Ural Mountains
Caucasus
What We Breathe and Exercise Oxygen Intake
Dr. Edward Smith reports measurements of air inhaled during activity. At rest 480 cubic inches per minute, walking four miles per hour 2,400, and running six miles per hour 3,600. Carbon exhalation increases proportionally. New York World.
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Edward Smith
New York World
Upside Down China Customs Described in Curio Observations
A travelogue notes China as inverted to Western norms with women in sailor roles and men in domestic work. It describes salutes with self handshake, hats worn in respect, vertical signboards, and Chinese reading order from bottom right to top left with rightward lines.
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China
Canton
British Consul Reports Philippines Postwar Recovery
The British consul at Manila notes restoration of law and order after the insurrection, rising prices, and renewed urban activity. He highlights improvements in post office telegraph water and lighting, fears on Chinese labor, and optimism for Manila as a future commercial power. The report also covers U S occupation progress and McKinley’s leadership.
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Halstead
Birmingham
Manila
Post-Office
America
California
Lloilo Bays
Senator Hanna Urges Support for Republican Ticket
The piece argues the nation should reelect the Republican leadership, citing McKinley’s trust in the people and the party’s record of progress. It calls for a candidate tried and ready for emergencies, broad yet liberal in ideas, aligned with current administration success.
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Republican Party
Bryan Vote Urged By Lincoln Assessor Figures
The Lincoln Fifth ward assessor records list W. J. Bryan’s personal property values rising from 280 dollars in 1893 to 4 550 dollars in 1900. The data are presented to argue he should vote for William McKinley in 1900.
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W. J. Bryan
Chicago
City of
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
William McKinley
Coinage totals and bank note circulation for 1900
For the year ending 1900 the U S mints produced 184 323 793 coin pieces valued at 141 301 960 with gold 7 662 786 pieces silver 75 359 254 and minor coins 101 301 753. National bank note circulation at June 30 1900 stood at 309 559 719 up 68 291 023 for the year and 9 070 830 for the month. bond based circulation was 274 115 552 up 68 851 458 for the year and 11 026 435 for the month.
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United States
National Bank
National Finances Surplus and Revenue Breakdown
The National Treasury reports receipts of 568,988,948 and expenditures of 487,759,171 for the last fiscal year, yielding a surplus of 81,229,777. Revenue grew from customs to 233,857,958, internal revenue to 296,299,388, and miscellaneous to 38,831,601, with increases over 1899. Expenditures were 118,313,008 less than the prior year.
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National Treasury
Wool and Sheep Prices for Wyoming Farmers
Figures show actual wool and sheep sale prices in Wyoming across specified years, stressing value trends for farmers to note. The data illustrates changing market levels for wool fleece and mutton, guiding budgeting and planning.
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Wyoming
Exports of Manufactures Surpass Imports in 1998
Historical data show imports of manufactures exceeded exports until 1998 when exports rose to 290 million while imports were 226 million marking the first year exports surpassed imports. Since then exports have continued to rise, with the latest year projecting a surplus near 100 million.
Democrats and Shipping Subsidies Debate in Platform
The piece argues Democrats oppose a shipping subsidy while criticizing Republicans for propping up American shipbuilding. It claims foreign ships dominate trade due to subsidies, wages, and instability in American yards, urging a permanent, substantial US shipbuilding program. It labels Democrats pro Britain and anti American production.
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Democratic Party
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Russia
Austria
Japan
Republican Party
Republican Campaign Fund
England
In Greater Demand for Farm Hands in Kansas
The demand for farm hands in Kansas far exceeds the need for public oratory.
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Kansas
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W. B. Welsh
The
Philippines
Negros
McKinley
M. A. Hanna
Senator Hanna
F.C.B
Anereseere Seas
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