Californias fruit crop outlook from earthquake inquiry
Information from careful inquiry shows the California fruit crop will not be reduced by the recent earthquake. Apricots may be scarce due to rains, cherries and plums look promising, grapes uncertain, and wine demand could rise after the San Francisco fire. The report notes Santa Clara losses were mainly in other crops, while fruit remains largely uninjured. A broader agricultural view remains positive for the state.
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California
Califfornia
Santa Clara Valley
San Francisco
City's Good Investment in Central Park History
The Sun notes Central Park's growth from rocky swamps to a $15 million city project with bonds issued for land and improvements. It cites a current $185 million assessed land value, estimating actual value near $200 million and highlights the Metropolitan Museum of Art and park buildings funding.
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Central Park
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New York
Arsenal
the Sun
Metropolitan Museum of Art
One Hundred and Tenth Street
Eighth Avenue
Park
Reform in Spelling Gains Support from NY School Board
Five of nine members of the New York board of school superintendents back reformed spelling. The Cleveland Plain Dealer urges caution, arguing language evolves by usage, not by rules, and warns against teaching deliberate misspellings. It contends change should come from natural demand and not from a small group’s decree.
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New York Board of
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wires in Egypt Spark Antiquity Debate
An Egyptologist and an Assyriologist argued over which ancient people advanced more. The Egyptologist claimed evidence of wires in Egypt proves electricity, while the Assyriologist quipped that the absence of wires in Assyria shows they understood wireless telegraphy.
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Marconi
Egypt
Assyria
Alls Catarrh Cure Offers One Hundred Dollar Reward
Readers are told that Alls Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and constitutional disease in all stages. The ad claims the remedy cures by building up the immune system and offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise testimonials.
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J. Cheney & Coo
Toledo
Bad Effect of Athletics
A hospital doctor explains the casualty as the victim of athletics not overtraining. The man did not train, but was struck by another, implying an unfortunate consequence of athletic activity. The quote reflects commentary from the Philadelphia Ledger about injuries linked to sports.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Care of Oilcloth Cleaning Instructions
Care of oilcloth should never be scrubbed with a stiff brush or washed with strong soap. Remove all dirt by carefully aecreetees with a soft hair brush. Then wash until clean with tepid water and shore See Rinse with clear water to which been added a tea spoofiful of kerosene. Polish with a A. cloth. ELEANOR R. PARKER.
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Eleanor R. Parker
Too Much So Ferocious Bull Dog Name Icy
A Baltimore American quip questions a dog nicknamed Icy, noting the dog’s fierce branding as a capable clingy companion. The remark plays on the dog’s tendency to latch onto people, suggesting a humorous, memorable moniker.
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Baltimore American
Parody Quote Cites Elephant and Mule in Politics
An aged fragment notes a humorous reason for animal symbols in politics. Uncle Eben references a Washington Star quote about the elephant and the mule, suggesting one eager to parade and the other ready to kick.
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Eben
Washington Star
Windlow's for Children in Sinaia Bottle Claims Relief
An OCR fragment describes a product called Windlow's for children in Sinaia promising relief for wind and colic. The text mentions a bottle label and claimed cures, but details are unclear.
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Windlow
Sinaia
Gravity Quip Sparks Lighthearted Take on Marriage
A witty quip from Puck suggests couples should not take themselves too seriously as even a fall can be blamed on gravity. The line playfully weighs the seriousness of marriage against the inevitability of missteps.
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Puck
Mill Sighting Adage On Experience In Advice Prose
A proverb notes that experienced parents give less advice on child rearing. It compares seeing a mill to claiming to see a saw mill, underscoring caution in claims and guidance based on observation.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Granted Statehood
Congress approves statehood for Oklahoma joining Indian territory as one state. Arizona and New Mexico may join on congress terms while Guthrie remains capital until 1913 and a 112 delegate constitutional convention shapes the new state government with 55 delegates each for Oklahoma and Indian territory.
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Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Cannon
Oklahoma Territory
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House
McGuire
Osage Indian Reservation
Guthrie
Muskogee
United States
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Territories
Beveridge
Hamilton
Senate
Moon
Tennessee
Committee On Territories
Marcus A. Smith
Dalzell
Speaker
House of Representatives
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Oklahoma and
National House of Representatives
Five Civilized Tribes
Osage Nation
Washington
Ambassadors Raised Over Alleged U S Liega tions
The report states that American allegations have been raised to embassies in Brazil and Turkey. Authorities are reviewing the claims amid diplomatic tension and inquiries into the accuracy of the assertions.
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Brazil
Turkey
Dr Williams Pink Pills Restore Health and Blood
A mining man from Oneals California credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of stomach weakness and sick headache after failures with other medicines. He says the pills rebuilt his health, and he recommends them widely. Sold by druggists or sent by mail at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Oneals
Calif
U. S. Regular Infantry
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady, N.Y
Man indifferently dismisses Niagara preservation appeal
In a Judge recount, a stranger refuses to join a Niagara preservation push saying he does not care what happens to the falls. He reveals he came to the site on his wedding tour and shrugs off concerns about commercialization.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
Senator Proclaims Wealth But Says Life Has Just Started
A courtroom exchange features a senator insisting he is only worth 16 million dollars while claiming he has not yet begun his career and a judge challenging the notion as the conversation turns to beginnings and wealth.
Doctors warn against coffee and tout Postum
A physician recalls heart palpitations from years of coffee use and swears off tea and coffee after a near fatal attack. He now brews Postum, adds butter for flavor, and advises friends and patients to switch. The Postum Company cites thousands of physicians using it at home and prescribing it to patients, ending with There’s a reason and a note about a book.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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