Jamestown Exposition a Massive Financial Failure
Jamestown exposition near Sewall’s Point close its gates after costing nearly nine million dollars. The event, spanning 400 acres with government piers, is praised for site and exhibits yet saddled by a debt over two and a half million and a government loan of nine hundred thousand. Critics cite premature opening, mismanagement, interofficial discord, and general inefficiency as core faults.
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America
Sewall's Point
Hampton Roads
Cure for Cough or Cold Uses Glycerine Pine Oil and Whisky
A historic remedy claims a proven cough and cold cure using two ounces glycerine one half ounce concentrated pine oil and a half pint of whisky. The mix is shaken and taken in doses every four hours, with a 24 hour aim to end acute cold, noting pine oil is sold in sealed medicinal vials and other pine oils may cause nausea.
First Customer’s Five Cent Tip Sparks Optimism at Restaurant
A man leaving a modest luncheon leaves a five cent tip as a new waiter shift begins. The waiter thanks the customer and muses that the coin could be a sign of good fortune, noting “That’s a start er.” reported by the New York Sun.
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N. Y. Sun
Cure of Severe Sores After Measles Reported
Mrs Henry Porter of Albion Nebraska recalls a six month skin illness after measles with scalp and neck sores the size of pennies. She credits Cuticura Remedies for a rapid recovery within a week and states the problem has not returned seven years later.
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Henry Porter
Albion, Neb
Holding His Own in Town Tale
A wealthy man returns to his native village and recalls his ascent to success. An old acquaintance greets him and boasts that after forty years he is “holding my own.” The piece weaves a moral with a product plug for Defiance Starch and a charity line.
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Tom
Maeterlinck
Health of Canal Workers Costs Uncle Sam to Keep Them
Col. W. C. Gorgas, chief sanitary officer, argued to the New York Academy of Medicine that for every dollar spent on canal residents health, three dollars benefit the people. He defended the canal zone sanitary budget, noting quarantine and care for laborers, civil population, the insane, lepers, destitute, and church support through chaplains in hospitals. He said $2,000,000 is allotted with $500,000 for direct health expenses. the remaining $1,500,000 supports other essential needs.
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Uncle Sam
Canal
W. C. Gorgas
Isthmian Canal
Shy Amateurs in English Athletics Aim for Spectacle
The North China Herald notes that English athletics drift toward splendid spectacles driven by highly trained professionalism. It fears ordinary men with average ability hesitate to compete as sport becomes professionalized and spectacular.
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England
North China Herald
Death of Frank D. Myers At Nicollet Hotel Minneapolis
Frank D. Myers a noted railway official with United States club affiliations was found dead in his Nicollet hotel room in Minneapolis. Coroner Kisher favors death by own action. Myers served as traveling passenger agent for the Milwaukee and later the Pennsylvania and was among agents discharged by a recent railroad order. He left no money or note.
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Frank D. Myers
United States
Nicollet Hotel
Minneapolis
Minn
Kisher
Myers
Milwaukee
Pennsylvania
Jail Break From Geneva County Jail
Two men serving a fine in Fillmore county jail at Geneva escaped during a funeral at the church. One was captured in town by citizens, the sheriff recovered the other about a half mile west of the city.
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Fillmore County
Geneva
C. A. Warner
Alleged Assassin Acquitted in Beattyville
B. Fullom French, charged with complicity in the assassination of James B. Marcum, was acquitted at Beattyville Kentucky court.
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B. Fullom French
James B. Marcum
Beattyville, Ky
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Honest Business
An old newspaper ad touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for incurable cases. It features testimonials from Walpine Kinnan & Marvin and mentions internal use and mucous membrane action. The piece includes other product pitches and generic quotes about honesty and smoking.
The General Demand for a Simple Laxative
The Well Informed world seeks a safe pleasant liquid laxative. California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna noted for gentle prompt action. Buy only California Fig Syrup Co. for trusted laxative effect. Fifty cents per bottle.
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California
Fornia Fig Syrup Co
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Atkinson
Race St
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Exrluneen
W. L. Douglas
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Spohn Medical CO
Spohn
Ind
Berrschell-Spillman CO
al Outfitovers
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Nas
Ikers
Musemens
Defiance
Henk N. Our
Washington, C
Celiery
Hall
Rariad
Walpine, Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
O. Hall
Rectory
Peoria
The
Bank of England
F. K. Babson
Mr. Edison
Edison
Editson
Phonograph Company
Fof
Edison Phonograph
Sograph
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Wisard
Leeda
Deby
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