United States pushes marksmanship drive and rifle matches
The article describes a national push to train citizens in firearms handling and marksmanship. It highlights Secretary of War Dickinson’s interest, the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice, and the Camp Perry national rifle and revolver matches with large purses, hundreds of contestants, and extensive Army and National Guard participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sam
National Board For the Promotion of
Congress
United States War Department
Dickinson
Washington
Camp Perry
Ohio
Regular Army
National Guard
State of
Hemmer greatest gold country figures and fears
The article notes Transvaal as the largest gold producer with output rising from 8 million to 133 million dollars between 1889 and 1907. It compares global gold production since 1492 and suggests continued growth could affect world prices as gold remains the value standard.
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Transvaal
Alaska
America
National Magazine
Gupids Way in Mexico Courtship Customs
The article explains how in Mexico both middle and lower classes practice courtship by balcony watching and staged signs. It describes patient pursuit, gradual signaling, letters on rose paper, and moonlit reunions, with variations by social class and a final note on female loyalty during a man’s troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Edhler
Outlook 15 Better as Trade Improves on Rates and Crops
R G Dun reports improved business sentiment with agreeable railroad rate progress and good wheat and cotton prospects. Textile curtailment signals demand weakness, while small orders and prompt shipments suggest low stocks. Bank exchanges rise modestly. footwear dull but New England shows fall orders. leather weak and hides soft. Exports show mixed activity in wheat corn and overall weekly failures.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Congress
Philippines
New England
United States
New York City
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Markets Report From Cincinnati June 13 on Fruits and Live Stock
June 13 Cincinnati market notes show homegrown potatoes priced 30 to 35 cents, baldwins apples at 6 to 7 dollars per bushel, Valencia oranges 38 to 8.50 per box, California lemons 3.50 to 4 per box, pineapples 2 to 2.50 per box, and assorted live stock quotes for cattle, hogs, sheep, and calves. Grain prices list No. 2 wheat 1.13, corn No. 2 white 67 cents, oats No. 2 white 40 to 41 cents, and rye values around 72 to 79 cents.
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Cincinnati
Sweets
Jersey
Kentucky
Valencia
California
Mothers Who Have Daughters in Hudson Ohio Promote Lydia Pinkham
Letters from mothers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for young girls with painful or irregular periods Backache and indigestion. The advertisement urges girls to seek health by using the product and to write for confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Hudson
Ohio
George Strickler
Hudson, Ohio
R. No
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Plage Medicine Company
Lynn
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Waeh
Dvckinsov
Harrwe
Hemmer
Gupid
Beau
Kees RK A
Bradstreet’s
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Canada
Carter
Cesa Grande
Geo. H. Gillett
Exchange Place
P. S
Western Canada
Dolliver
Iowa
oRepa
Ottawa
H.W. Williams Law Building
Toledo
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