State Tuberculosis Institutions Grow Fast in Two Years
A National Association bulletin reports 16 state sanatoria 28 county hospitals and 21 municipal hospitals for tuberculosis built since January 1 1909. In two years state institutions doubled and county and municipal ones rose from about 30 to 80. Public funding surged with at least 3 million state dollars in 1908 and over 600 thousand in 1910 while counties and cities will add about 2.5 million, totaling over 6 million in two years. Yet the group says not one tenth of needed public provision exists leaving over 250,000 patients without proper institutional care.
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National Association For the
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Filing System Boosts Merchant Business
The mar shant agent asks about the new filing system and the merchant responds that they halted business to attend to the system. The agent praises it while noting the positive reception and implied efficiency gains.
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Weill
Donkey Speechless as Man Proclaims Dominion
A fragment notes the donkey cannot speak while a man asserts absolute lordship over creation. The piece presents a satirical or philosophical claim about human authority and voice.
Wondered Why Answer Found In Coffee
A reader notes many pale people attribute illness to coffee. The writer recalls fondness for coffee, then reports headaches and sickness improving after reducing or stopping coffee intake.
Secret Formosa Report Highlights Japanese Fortifications
Washington reveals a military intelligence report on Formosa noting Japanese control of the island, its fortified status, and implications for the Philippines. It states 60 000 troops are present and warns few cruisers could ferry an army to the Philippine coast within 48 hours, challenging defense capabilities.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
State
War
Navy Departments
War Department
Philippines
Military Bureau of Intelligence
Japan
China
Formosa
Final U S Crop Estimates Exceed Preliminary Figures
Washington announces higher final estimates for major crops. The corn crop is a record 3 125 718 000 bushels, oats exceed by 30 million, winter wheat totals 464 million and spring wheat 231 399 000, with farm value around 1 523 968 000 dollars overall.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Standard Oil Pays Dividends to Rockefeller Stake
New York report shows Standard Oil issued a final quarterly dividend of 10 million dollars. John D. Rockefeller, owning 25 percent, has reportedly earned about 180 million dollars in dividends since 1882 and over 90 million in nine years, with equity in net profits exceeding 280 million.
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New York
N. Y
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Mexican Revolt Ends as Government Forces Triumph
Ambassador Wilson reports the last organized resistance to Diaz falls in Mexico City. Federal troops rout the revolutionists and capture Guerrero, clearing Chihuahua and surrounding regions of revolt against President Diaz.
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D. C
Mexico
Wilson
Mexico City
State Department
Willson
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Diagsaya Wilson
Veracity of the Bible and its match to Holy Land details
A Columbian Magazine piece argues that the Holy Land confirms biblical descriptions. It asserts exact agreement between biblical narratives and current sites, with ancient fields, buildings, and even dress remaining recognizable. The article claims geographic and climatic consistency supports the Bible’s veracity, inspiring believers.
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Holy Land
Lfe
Columbian Magazine
Cuticura Book Offer For Skin And Hair Care
Skin beauty promo extols Cuticura remedies for skin and scalp afflictions and promises relief from itching burning scaling and disfigurement. Detter Drag & Chem Corp Boston Mass advertises free mail order request for a two page Cuticura Book covering skin and hair care.
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Detter Drag & Chem. Corp
Bowton
Mass
Cuticura
Cuticura Remedies
Milwaukee Name Origin Question
A reader asks about the origin and meaning of Milwaukee and mentions a phrase about a thousand Chinamen. The request appears as a curious inquiry rather than a reported news item.
Mothers Examine Carefully Every Bottle of Castoria
Urges caregivers to inspect Castoria for infants and children noting it has been in use for over 90 years and is the same trusted product.
Corked Brandy Bottle Sparks Quip About Spirits
A humorous exchange centers on a cork jammed in a brandy bottle as one person jokes the cork is too tight to release the spirit inside. The dialogue notes corks are meant to keep the bottle's contents from spilling or evaporating.
Street Treatment Public Works Report
Citizens note ongoing street treatment with Hewitt-Have they been pouring from the troubled macadam while Jewett confirms work underway on the street repairs and maintenance project.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Worth Its Weight in Geld. SALVE oss Te ee
A fragmentary note presents a cryptic phrase mix including Latin salve and stray letters, lacking clear reporting of people, places, or events. The readable bits offer no datable facts or identifiable entities to identify a news item.
Plan to Frame a Tariff Bill in Democratic Caucus
Washington caried a call for a Democratic House caucus to meet January 19 on the floor. The plan includes immediate selection of the Democratic members of the next Ways and Means Committee to frame a tariff bill for submission to the next Congress.
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House
Washington, D. C
The Mappy Man Marriage Rumor Spoof
A playful exchange references a forthcoming wedding as a joke with Lippincotta noted. The mock dialogue centers on who would hear the news, implying a comic misunderstanding about a marriage rumor and involving a character named Lippincotta and a father.
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Mappy
Lippincotta
Ebb and Flow of Patience in Long Race
The fragment notes irony in a prolonged race with pain on the Lange Hamline to wee. It suggests those who preach endurance may be forced to face their own consequences, hinting at the moral of restraint and self-discipline in pursuit.
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Lange Hamline
Wee
The Difference Between Statesman And Politician
The remark notes that a true statesman is defined by enduring service and integrity, while a politician may pursue partisan aims. It contrasts lasting contributions with transient political maneuvering.
End of Civil War Through 1883 Focus
Brief note covers period from the Civil War’s end through 1883, highlighting recovery, reconstruction efforts, and early postwar political developments impacting national affairs.
Smoking Habit Noted for Lewis’ Single Binder
A note mentions a person once smoking ten cigars daily, referencing the Lewis’ Single Binder straight 5c in connection with their past tobacco use.
Why a Large Woman Takes a Small Man Seriously
A witty reflection on romantic dynamics notes that size does not dictate seriousness in relationships. The piece explores humor and social perceptions without targeting any individual.
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