A Matter of Honor as Treasury Reform Draws Praise
The article reports on Secretary Cortelyou's new customs declaration system allowing passengers to declare possessions on their honor and sign forms later. The New York arrival is cited as the moment the reform took effect, with passengers praising the reduced intrusion and clearer air. The Troy Times notes the change meets public needs and removes overreaching inquiries.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyeu
Aveter
American Line
New York
Corte
Troy Times
Homemade Remedy Promoted to Cure Backache Kidney Trouble
An article from a New York daily paper presents a simple prescription claimed to cure backache and kidney or bladder weakness if taken early. Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilia three ounces shake and take after meals and at night.
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Heros
New York Daily
Bright
Advertising Powers Merchants and Newspapers
The essay argues great fortunes come from advertising in newspapers and mail order growth is driven by print media. Merchants should use attractive, price focused ads, test local papers, and persist with weekly changes to build recognition and sales.
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America
United States
Middleboro Maps Gentle Auto Traffic Rule
Rural Middleboro Massachusetts adopts a humane traffic regulation with the Automobile club issuing red flags and cards to deter fast driving. Selectmen seek to slow chauffeurs to 12 miles per hour through town, promising fewer traps and a safer "middle way" for motorists and residents.
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Middleboro
Mass
Middle
Strenuone College Presidente Reconsidered
The article contrasts past and present college presidents. It notes old leaders were venerable divinity doctors with cloistral manners and spiritual focus. Modern presidents are "good mixers" who engage broadly and need not be scholastic or clerical in tone.
Kaiser read daily three papers and orders cuttings
The German emperor keeps in touch with world affairs by reading at least three newspapers daily and updating the list several times a week. The foreign and interior ministries supply arranged cuttings on slips for his perusal, with marginal notes and careful classification for immediate reference. He also requests topic specific cuttings when needed.
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Munich
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Interior
Furious on Child Measles Cure By Cuticura Remedies
A Bakersfield reader reports a seven year-old girl after measles suffered a furious teething eruption covering the body. After three weeks of nursing and no relief, the Cuticura Remedies allegedly produced rapid improvement within twenty four hours and full cure in five days.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Middle Ground Debate Sparks Acrimonious Exchange
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a tense middle ground discussion where an advanced doctor proposes killing weak babies as birth, sparking sharp responses. A hearer counters that while not wishing to kill, turning such a person into a doctor is unacceptable, signaling a heated turn in the debate.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Buxton Article On Duty and Integrity Critique
A regional feature analyzes public service standards and the role of ethics in leadership. The columnist discusses expectations for officials and the impact of integrity on community trust.
Overcrowded Fields in Local Merchants Face Competition
The article argues mail order houses threaten country merchants and urges small town stores to modernize methods. It notes limited population towns can only support few shops and that overcrowding stems from entrants with poor location choices, leading to failures and harm to local interests.
Graft and Premium Schemes in Marketing Practices
The article discusses truate practices in selling goods using prize schemes and coupons. Consumers pay freight or extra charges while premiums finance discounts, prompting buyers to choose sugar over tools. It notes varied premium systems and warns to buy for merit and value rather than fads.
Advertising and the wary merchant in competitive markets
The essay argues that merchants who see advertising as wasteful will struggle against competition. It notes crossroad stores may survive in pioneering areas, but modern business requires up-to-date advertising methods.
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John Jones
The Unavailing Weather Protest
A weather protest yields little impact as participants voice discontent in prose and verse. The event centers on mood and expression rather than concrete policy change.
Manitoba settler shows thriving garden near Winnipeg
William Knowles cultivates about twelve acres below Middlechurch ferry on the east Red River. His crops include a 1500 bushel potato yield from 414 acres and a remarkable tomato display with 600 plants and an 18 tomato stock weighing four pounds. He praises Manitoba soil and reports healthy onions and diverse vegetables and a fine floral display.
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Winnipeg
Canada
William Knowles
Manitoba
Middlechurch Ferry
Red River
Free Press Office
Knowles
England
Spelling Lesson Fear Roils Detroit School
Little Lucy arrives home crying and reveals the teacher will make an example of her unless she completes her spelling lesson. She fears being put in detention and mocked by other scholars.
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Lucy
Detroit News Tribune
Promoted Starch Sale Claims Superior Value
The article touts Defiance Starch as both good and cheap, promising one third more starch per package for the same price. It notes contrary winds affecting weather predictions by the prophet.
Circumstances Are Not in Our Power Virtues Are
A short quotation attributed to Dean Farrar contrasts human limits with moral strength, highlighting the idea that personal character matters more than fate. The line appears as a reflective thematic note rather than a full article.
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Dean Farrar
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