Roosevelt proposes to reappoint Ridgely as currency controller
President Roosevelt suggests the reappointment of William Marret Ridgely of Springfield to the office of controller of the currency with a term not expiring for several months. The report to the secretary of war notes small losses of army stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
William Marret Ridgely
Springfield
Ridgely
J. F. Weston
International Harvester Company of America
Vulcan Works
Noorkoeping
Sweden
Henry G. Sharpe
John F. Weston
P. W. Riordan
San Francisco
Cardinal Gotti
Congregation of the Propaganda
Duluth Missaba & Northern Railroad
The
Steel Corporation
Duluth
United States
Great Song Writer Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Paul Dresser of New York author of Banks of the Wabash and many song hits writes he was cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports sleeplessness back pain and kidney distress resolved by the remedy. Signed P. Dresser and sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Paul Dresser
New York
Banks
Doan
Dean
Dresser
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Soap From Pompeii: Ancient Stock Still Tells Its Tale
A Pompeii soap-boiler's shop unearthed after the 79 A D eruption reveals soap preserved for 1,800 years. The recovered soap remained effective despite the long burial beneath volcanic ash.
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Pompeii
Defiance Starch Promoted as 16 oz Convenience
Grocers report not stocking Defiance Starch citing existing 12 oz brands. The ad argues customers pay the same for 16 oz of Defiance while other brands offer only 12 oz. It claims no cooking is required and urges choosing Defiance for more quantity.
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Defiance
Origin of Spanish Titles and Noble Batches
The article claims Spain has 470000 "no bles" whose titles came from Philip II who allegedly created them in batches of 100 at a fixed price of 50 dollars each. The piece suggests the titles were granted by a ruler described as half mad and wholly bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Philip II
Piso a Cure for Consumption Promoted in Ocean Grove Ad
An 1900 Ocean Grove notice proclaims Piso a Cure for Consumption as an infallible medicine for coughs and colds. The ad dates to February 17 and cites N W SsMuRmiy as the promoter in New Jersey.
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N. W
Ocean Grove
N. J
Cupid’s elopement era ends in marriage ceremony
The Life piece notes Cupid once overworked by playful romance now channels toward formal union via the marriage ceremony, reflecting a shift from casual courtship to lasting vows.
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Cupid
Boothing Syray for Children Teething Purported Remedy
An item listing Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syray advertised for children teething. The product claims to soften gums soothe irritability and relieve wind colic. No verifiable medical evidence is provided.
Pocketbook Invention Celebrated By Chicago Tribune
Henry F. Cope remarks in the Chicago Tribune that a preacher who can devise a pocketbook not to be forgotten on Sundays is truly happy. The quip underscores daily usefulness and moral practicality of a handy item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Cope
Chicago Tribune
Threefold Sermon Method Delights Old Ministers
A reminiscence recalls how ministers once structured sermons in three parts. A noted user of redundant pronouns proposed studying first the nature of the devil, second why the devil roams, and third what the devil is roaring at.
Coating Remedy for Gilt Frames Improve Appearance
For frames not of the best quality a coating of clear parchment size over the gilding prevents darkening and discoloring. It also allows gentle cleaning with a clean moist sponge, then air dry.
Antiquity of Ropemaking Traced to Ancient Egypt
Egyptian sculptures show rope making existed at least 2000 years before Christ, though the craftsman’s name and his land are unknown.
London Pawnbroking Traffic Across Britain
Report notes London pawnbrokers receive over 15 million visits annually with about 60 200 daily average. Nationwide pledges total around 190 million per year, reflecting widespread activity in pawnbroking.
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London
Secret of Youth Promoted by Grape-Nuts Breakfast
A 94 year old man credits Grape-Nuts with restoring digestion and normal bowel action after years of discomfort. He reports increased strength, mobility, and comfort since using the cereal as daily breakfast and occasionally other meals. The endorsement cites Postum Co. and the slogan There’s a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soto
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Black promoted to passenger traffic manager of Santa Fe system
William J. Black, born October 3, 1864 in St Louis, has been promoted by the Santa Fe railroad to be passenger traffic manager for the entire system with headquarters in Chicago. He entered railway service in 1879 as an office boy with Vandalia, later held key passenger department posts at Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe, and has served as general passenger agent at Topeka since 1897.
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William F. Powell
United States
Hayt
H. W. Furniss
Indianapolis
Ind
American Federation of Advertising Clubs
Chicago
John H. Phillips
St. Louis
Cheater Donaldson
Managua
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago Express
New York
Fall Rivers
Mass
Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association
Negro Baptist Convention of Texas
Waco
John D. Rockefeller
James S. Hogg
Fort Worth
Tex
State Department
William H. Michael
Nebraska
John Sherman
Charles Denby
Indiana
China
Michael
Samuel Sutcliffe
Philadelphia
Iohn Rooney
Blemarck
Harold Sweet
trans-Siberian
William J. Black
Santa Fe Railroad
Vandalia
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kan
Burlington
Beatrice
J. R. Cain
State Bank
Stella
New Orleans
Tom
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Tabitha
Lincoln
Platte River
Harold Rowland
A. D. Rowland
Silver City
University Amoney
Mortensen
Vinsonhater
Douglas County
Supreme Court
Stanton County
State Department of Public Institution
Chancellor Benton urges students to uphold university ideals
A R Benton first chancellor of the state university spoke at convocation on The Origin of the University. He praised founders, urged students to support the work with faith and strive for highest citizenship standards.
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Lincoln
A. R. Benton
The
State University
Nebraska Briefs Reflect Growth and Incidents Across State
Nebraska reports filed articles of incorporation for U R Land and Cattle with capital stock of 50000. Burlington adds track scales at McCook while Norfolk becomes a wholesale center. An unidentified man found dead near Chadron is buried in Potter’s Field after coroner’s verdict.
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U. R. Land and Cattle Company
Secretary of State
Galusha
Geneva
Nebraska Telephone Company i i
Central City
Burlington
McCook
Stars and
Supreme Court
Greeley County
Lawrence
State Auditor’s Office
Seward
Milford Lyon
Wheaton
Ill
Bordeaux Creek
Chadron
Potter's Field
Norfolk
Nebraska
Haley & Lang
Sioux City
Falls City
Sermon Echoes in Gouverneur Morris Story
A Reader magazine excerpt from Gouverneur Morris includes a parable on humility before God. The grandfather admonishes Edward not to patronize the divine and to accept human limits, noting mortality and rest as God’s gifts.
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Gouverneur Morris
Reader Magazine
Edward
Atlantic Constitution
Freight car shortage bottlenecks grain movement
Omaha reports a railcar shortage as demand for freight fares surges nationwide. Grain shipments are blocked with yards congested in Omaha and Council Bluffs, and shippers in Illinois report waits of one to two weeks for cars. Railroads appear to have more cars than last year but cannot meet the vast east west traffic.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Gome
Illinois
Eellroad
Counties organize county clubs for boys and girls
Clay Jefferson Merrick Hamilton Valley Webster and Nemaha counties notify Deputy State Superintendent Bishop of plans to form permanent county clubs for boys and girls. Clubs will teach agricultural pursuits animal husbandry manual training and domestic science. Associate membership offered to independent agricultural clubs joining the state organization.
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Lincoln
Bishop
Clay
Jefferson
Merrick
Hamilton
Valley
Webster
Nemaha
State Department of Public Instruction
Curious Talk on Patent Medicines and a Grape Tonic
A town overheard exchange between Waite and Wellman debating patent medicines. Wellman argues doctors provide temporary relief but costly prescriptions lead to a habit, praising a specific remedy All's Grape Tonic for constipation and stomach trouble. He cites free first bottle offers from Mull's Grape Tonle Co. of Rock Island, IN.
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Mr. Wellman
All’s
Mull’s Grape Tonle Co
4Th Ave
Rock Island
Farm lands in Cuming County fetch record $100 an acre
West Point buyers Schinstock brothers paid a new county price of $100 per acre for 200 acres of bottom land on the Anton Psota farm just west of the city. The land, heavily fertilized over ten years, yields about eighty five bushels of corn per acre.
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West Point
Cuming
Anton Pso
Schinstock Brothers
Psota
Tennyson Contemplates Peerage Over Parson's Black Champagne
The passage notes Alfred Lord Tennyson weighing a peerage while debating the decision with himself after drinking a bottle Goldsmith described as parson's black champagne. He delays acceptance, pondering the implications.
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Tennyson
Parson
Cuticura Heals Child Sores Fast Says Akron Mother
A Akron Ohio mother praises Cuticura for curing her daughter's severe skin sores after ineffective treatments. She notes she would not be without Cuticura despite cost and contrasts it with a joke about legislative name changes and a husband returning home late to a skeptical wife.
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Cuticura
G. J. Steese
Coburn St
Akron
Ohio
Court voids county supervisor term extension law
Judge Barnes dissents as the court also rules the register of deeds act unconstitutional in a Gage county case. A writ of mandamus compels Gage and Buffalo county clerks to place candidate names for county offices on the ballot. Voters will elect registers of deeds and county supervisors this fall under the old law.
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Barnes
Gage
Buffalo
Register of Deeds Act
Gage County
Registers of Deeds
Farmers Power Farms With Electric Lights
Three farmers near Greenwood install electric lighting plants. They run gasoline engines by day to pump water and switch on a small dynamo at night to provide power.
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Lincoln
Greenwood
A Room at Callaway
Callaway records show steady growth as the town adds about fifty new structures this season. The building boom reflects ongoing development and expansion across the townscape.
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Callaway
Nebraska Witness In Oregon Case
Grand Island reports Doc Ballou longtime Soldier's Home member left for Portland Oregon to testify in public land fraud investigations. It is presumed his appearance relates to efforts months earlier to push Soldiers' Home members yet to exercise homestead entry rights to transfer their claims.
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Nebraska
Oregon
Grand Island
Doc" Ballou
Soldier's Home
Portland
Ore
Soldiers’ Home
Lombardy Poplar as Natural Lightning Conductor
The Lombardy poplar is described as a splendid natural lightning conductor due to its height and narrow canopy. Trees of this kind reportedly channel storms without causing severe damage to nearby houses, suggesting a protective effect during major storms.
Pull for Peace and Real Wisdom Between Man and Man
Karl M. Pratt urges energy conservation and honesty to build wealth and reduce trouble. He calls for thoughtful work with good tools and respectful kindness, aiming for better conditions for all on earth.
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Karl M. Pratt
Goethe and Cresterfield on flattery and charm in love
A 19th century tone contrasts Goethe’s view that a man indifferent to women’s affections seduces with Cresterfield’s rule that flattering women wins their love. The passage debates what attracts women and who is most persuasive in romance.
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Goethe
Cresterfield
Dodd's Kidney Pills Called Cure for Kidney Trouble
Bradford Tenn October 23 Special claims of cure for Kidney Trouble with Dodd's Kidney Pills cited by J A Davis of Bradford who says the pills cured his kidney trouble after a few boxes. The notice warns kidney disease can lead to Bright's Disease Dropsy Diabetes and rheumatism urging early treatment.
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Bradford
Tenn
J. A. Davin
Dodd
Davis
Bright
Funeral notice hints at missing life and final tribute
A readers’ fragment notes a funeral page lacking a defining finish with the word Fimish scribbled over the tribute. The brief hints at an imprint missing closure and suggests questions about the deceased and the memorial.
Man who hammers church down cries over not rising
A cryptic fragment notes a man involved in tearing down a church voices grievance that the situation yields no resurrection or renewal for his efforts. No additional context or sources are provided in the readable text.
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Frank Harvey Ceilley
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Institute
J. Mulhall
Pawnbroking
W. J. Black
Santa Fe Road
Nebraska State News
Nebraska Briefs
Cuming County
Justice of the Peace
Pillsbury
Price
Rechy Mountain
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