World trade and social notes mix of figures and curiosities
A roundup of global statistics and oddities includes shifts in postal volumes, grain quality, wool leaders, olive oil exports, and urban governance in Huddersfield. It also covers pension payments in Germany, Cuba’s fertile mountains, Denmark’s rat hunters, and a Galway style bricks from Galicia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Argentine
United States
Spain
Hye
Huddersfield
Bosatia
Germany
Cuba
Vignettes of witty tales and perceptive misreads
A long collection of humorous anecdotes spans misheard phrases misunderstandings and a travel mind reader. Jokes involve a baseball fan mistaking a foul for a mule a Turk with a telescope a minister’s quirky wedding quip and a portrait misread by a wealthy client.
Grocer Dash Tries Golf Club Membership
The grocer Mr Dash joins a local golf club and hires a caddie. A rough start on the links ends with the caddie protesting that placing the tee in the caddie’s gowf is a mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dash
Money Concealment Secrecy Revealed After Interrogation
A Houston Post quote notes a suspect refused to disclose the location of his money for a long period. He eventually confessed when faced with coercive coercion, stating he yielded “Yes, when they put red hot irons to his soles he got cold feet.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Wedding That Wasn’t A Hitch Ends With Bride’s Exit
Conversation notes a wedding that proceeded with no issues until the bride unexpectedly fainted or left at the last moment, leaving observers surprised and amused. The exchange highlights a last minute disruption despite assurances of a smooth ceremony.
Senator from South Carolina Praises Peruna Remedy
U S senator from South Carolina M C Butler writes from Washington praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He endorses the medicine as a wonderful tonic and notes use of Peruna tablets with an Almanac offer for 1909. The piece also mentions Japanese eating habits and a Rio Grande irrigation test with a 36 inch pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Butler
U. S
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Matamoros
Rio Grande
Grape Nuts Aids Indigestion Says Young Woman
A New York woman recounts digestive relief from heavy meals after using Grape Nuts food. She advises the product for rebuilding digestion and urges sticking with Grape Nuts as a dietary aid. The letter promotes Postum Co. and references The Read to Wellville.
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Inet
AN. Y
Postum,Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Life and wealth of Osage Indians in Oklahoma
The Osage Indians of Oklahoma number about 1 600 people and are in comfortable circumstances with 8 600 000 in cash in the U S Treasury and 1 408 000 in ownership. The writer notes a trend that modern girls prefer being breadwinners over breadmakers and remarks on widows and suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
United States Treasury
Public notice on kidney pills and home remedy cures
David Price of Corydon Indiana recounts severe kidney trouble and recovery after using Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming long term health. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills via FosterMilburn Co. and mentions a white egg remedy for burns as a pain and healing aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Price
Corydon
Dean
Locabox Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. X
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PazOointment
Ad promises Paz Ointment cures itching bleeding and prolapsed piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. It asserts quick relief and a guarantee, targeting readers with pile symptoms seeking at home treatment.
Bridge Complete Over Columbia River In Washington
A two mile railroad bridge spanning the Columbia River in Washington state has been completed, enabling rail traffic to cross the river anew. The structure marks a major transportation milestone for the region and connects rail lines on both banks.
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Columbia River
State
Washington
Lincoln Journal Promises Broad Nebraska Telegraph Coverage
The Lincoln State Journal expands telegraph items across the state claiming larger circulation and aims to chronicle every death and marriage while reporting on state institutions and public affairs. It notes direct primary involvement and asserts independence without strings, mentioning champaign production timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Telegraph
Lincoln State Journal
Nebraska
Lincoln
State University
Agricultural ‘School
Lincoln Journal
Timeline of notable events from colonial to late 19th century
A chronological list of historical highlights including Columbus voyage, Drake’s voyage, Plymouth settlement, Mayflower voyage, bans in Boston, bishop Carroll, Dunmore’s rebellion, Fort Mifflin, the first American warship, disbanding of the Continental Army, discoveries by Wollaston, Tippecanoe and other battles, various political changes, Lincoln marriage, missions in China, Sacramento fire, Belmont and Franklin battles, Lincoln reelection, and other 19th century milestones.
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Columbus
Harces
Porto Bello
Sir Francis Drake
World
Henry Hutson
Dartmouth
England
New World
Plymouth Company
Mayflower
Amchor
Provincetown
Herber
Cape
John Carroll
Baltimore
Lord Dunmore
Virginia
Howe
Philadelphia
Mad Fort
Fort Mifflin
America
Portsmouth
N. H
Wollaston
London
Harrison
Tippecanoe
Jackson
Tallegada
Ogdensburg
Mils
Fort Erie
United States
Newfoundland
Norfolk
Narragansett
Washington
Charleston
New England
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd
Springfield
Lil
American Missionary Church
China
Sacramento
Cal
Hanter
Fahn
Fremont
Belmont
Burnside
Mcelland
Army
Franklin,Tenn
Frederick Panston
Ohio
Sheranddal
Liverpool
Yank
Alabama
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Tom
Galicia
Florisdorf
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Mr. Churchill
London Chronicle
Treasury
London Telegraph
Molesworth
Lady Molesworth
Walters Hall
Directen
Beggs
Roger Minot Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Mr. Sargent
Earth
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Cumberland
Peruna
Dr. Martel
Carters
the Weekly
Nova Scotia
Boston
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Alton
Montreal
Henry M. Stanley
Livingstone
Richard T. Bland
Missouri
Alexander T'* Stewart
St. Mark's Churchyard
New York
Jamen
A. Garfield
South Dakota
Grover Cleveland
Canadian Pacific Railway
Eagle Pass
B. C
Montana
Sir William Whiteway
Alexandria
Havana
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
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