Peru Progress and Dr Burton’s Park Idea
The editor praises Peru’s growth and a plan to grade and beautify grounds around the Stark monument, suggesting naming the area Burton Park or Burton Common after Dr. R. B. Burton of New York who funded the monument and supported local development. The piece ends with satirical notes on royalties and public-interest topics.
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Peru
R. B. Burton
New York City
Srrver
Burton
Burton Park
Burton Common
Ameri can vices mocked by a French writer and New York jail
A French writer mocks ice water and American temptations while Schlatter the Divine healer faces jail in New York for drunkenness and a wife leaves him. Society leaders in Newport report police intervention to avert a foretold crime from a gypsy fortune teller.
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Frenchy
Schlatter
New York City
Newport
Carrie Nation profits from lecture tour on Atlantic coast
Comment notes Mrs. Carrie Nation’s financially successful Atlantic coast lecture circuit and claims advertising pays. The item contrasts Australia’s train hold-up, New York’s three presidential candidates, and Ecuador’s Venezuela Colombia mix-up as indicators of a busy political season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Atlantic
Australia
New York
Ecuador
Venezuela
Colombia
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Several Locals
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a permanent remedy for indigestion. It claims the remedy digests food to rest the stomach and lists endorsers C. E. Bacon, F. E. Smith and others from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bacon
Londonderry
F. E. Smith
Jamaica
Jonas Hill
Bondville
L. T. Landman
So. Londonderry
F. B. Pier
Rawsonville
G. Blodgett
Weston
Cure Constipation Forever with Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It mentions price options of 100 or 3c and offers a refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Public Debate on Prohibition and Local Option
The Addison County W C T U boycott resolutions are debated as potential motives while papers with liquor ads face criticism. Some urge dissolving partnerships with wholesale liquor houses selling Vermont by the gallon before claiming moral high ground in news and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison County
Vermont
Bennington Banner
Nurses for Camp Sweets: Militia общем Care Call
Burlington Clipper laments milita troops at the state camp complain of bland sugar milk and sun melted butter. It urges the next general court to provide silver spoons and a nurse attendant for camp stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont Hills Hiding Rich Mineral Deposits
The Burlington Free Press notes widespread belief that Vermont's green hills conceal valuable mineral riches. Explorations show indications of deposits, with several already being exploited with satisfactory results.
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Vermont
Green Hills
Burlington Free Press
Admiral Dewey Skips Montpelier Thanks for York Beach Visit
Official duties kept Admiral Dewey away from Montpelier's Old Home celebration but he spent the time at York Beach Maine and nearby. Randolph Herald comments that someone should have yelled Rats when his regret letter was read.
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Admiral Dewey
Montpelier
York Beach
Randolph Herald
Rear Admiral Howison and Schley Inquiry Questioned
Boston Herald reports a reader asks how Rear Admiral Howison spoke of Admiral Schley's actions at Santiago and warns against a packed board handling the inquiry, noting the public interest in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howison
Agin
America must feed Europe headline echo in St Albans paper
A quoted exchange from the St Albans Messenger frames the view that America should supply Europe, followed by a reply that Europe must first address its own cleanliness and standards. The brief remark reflects postwar relief and criticism in a concise newspaper item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
St. Albans
Vermont towns blamed for missing Old Home Week observance
Quote from Hardwick Gazette questions if the failure of many Vermont towns to observe Old Home Week is due to the prohibitory law. It asserts attribution should be made to end this situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Hardwick Gazette
Barrett Named Exposition Commissioner for Asia and Australia
John Barrett, of Graf ton Vermont and a Dartmouth graduate, is appointed commissioner-general for Asia and Australia for the 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. Two more commissioners will be named for Europe and South America. Barrett, a former United States minister to Siam, will enjoy State Department facilities while serving under the Exposition.
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Barrett
John Barrett
Asia
Australia
St. Louis
Europe
South America
State Department
Grafton
Dartmouth College
United States
Siam
Cleveland
St. Albans
Walsh Held on Assault with Intent to Kill Charge
William Walsh, arrested Wednesday night, had a hearing before City Judge Howe on an assault with intent to kill charge for shooting at his sister. Bound over to Rutland county court’s September term, bail set at 500 but unpaid. Walsh testified he shot at a cat inside the house to stop its chicken-killing, denying drunkenness except for a glass or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
William Walsh
Howe
House of Correction
Walsh
Harvey R. Kingsley
J. W. Lyons
Dr King’s New Life Pills Backed by Local Ad Claim
A local ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a liver remedy that purifies blood and improves skin tone. The piece lists G G Smith of Londonderry and F BE Smith of Jamaica as sellers. It notes Burlington butcher Peter Bisconnais died recently at a weight stated as 425 pounds. A reunion for the 11th Vermont Volunteers is planned in Burlington on Sept 5 at 1:30 pm.
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Ludlow
Probate Court
Superintendent of Water Works
Liquor Agency
Othe
Burlington
Richford
States
Montreal
Custom House
Merrill
Dr. King
11Th Regiment of
Vermont Volunteers
Struck by the White Mountain Express in Vermont
Alvah Vance a 22 year old deaf and dumb son of Herbert Vance of Groton was struck and killed by the White Mountain express on a Saturday afternoon while on railroad tracks near Groton. Engineer Permiman attempted to brake but could not avoid the impact, the skull crushed, body thrown 25 feet. The remains were taken to Ricker’s mills awaiting the father’s arrival.
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Alvah
Herbert Vance
Groton
White Mountain Express
Ricker’s Mills
Montpelier and
Wells River
Permiman
Ricker’s
Early Risers Cure Constipation Says Arkansas Patient
O O Buck of Beirne Arkansas reports relief from chronic constipation after using DeWitt's Little Early Risers and urges others to try them. The ad cites multiple testimonials and promises a 100 percent candy cathartic claim with a druggist refund if unsatisfied.
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O. O. Buck
Beirne
Ark
DeWitt
C. E. Bacon
Londonderry
F. E. Smith
Jamaica
Jonas Hill
Bondville
L. T Landman
So. Londonderry
F. B. Pier Rawsonville
S. G. Blodgett
Weston
Shaffer Denies Authority for Peace Settlement Effort
Pittsburg August reports show National Civic Federation pushing for a peace between steel workers and United States Steel, but Amalgamated Association President Shaffer rejects any authority given to settle. He notes outside parties are pursuing any settlement on their own responsibility.
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Pittsburg
National Civic Federation
Steel Workers
United States Steel Corporation
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Trust
Quinter
Hoop Combine
Star
Arthur Piper
Lindsay-McCutcheon
Allegheny
Clark Hoop
Lawrenceville
Four Killed as Bridge Girders Collapse Over Congaree
At Columbia South Carolina four workers died when two steel girders weighing fourteen tons each fell from a hoist over the Congaree river during construction of a Southern railway bridge. One man was fatally injured and two others were seriously hurt as seventy five spectators and workers watched.
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Columbia
8. C
Southern Railway
Congaree
Testimonial for Phelps M D Medicine Co asthma remedy
A New York man reports 22 years of asthma relief after using a trial bottle from Phelps M D Dr. Tar Bros Medicine Co. He bought a full bottle and regained health enabling work and daily business at 235 Rivington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tarr Bros. Medicine Co
Rivington Street
Raphael
East 129Th St
New York City
Free Trial Bottle Offer From Dr Taft Bros Medicine Co
Advertisement urges recipients to obtain a trial bottle at no cost by writing to Dr Taft Bros Medicine Co at 79 East 130th Street, New York City. The offer states the bottle is absolutely free on receipt of postal response and cautions not to delay.
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John H. Schwab
Albany
N. Y
David Kennedy
Kennedy Row
Kingston
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Taft Bros. Medicine CO
East 130Th St
N. Y. City
Worthy successor fails in bold swim attempt
Dover England Aug 26 Mr Holbein started from Cape Gris-Nez aiming to swim to Dover in Captain Webb's wake. After 12 hours 46 minutes in rough seas he collapsed within six miles of Dover. He subsisted on raw eggs and hot milk, wore a mask for eye protection, and swam an estimated 26 miles before rescue. Next attempt promised next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Holbein
Webb
Calais
Cape Gris-Nez
Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Sifter Stand For Clean Government and Morality
The Sifter advocates advancement of State County and Town for material social and moral betterment. It promotes clean columns for reading and advertising suitable for family use. Though Republican in politics it remains independent and will not back unworthy figures or corrupt methods.
Mirror and Farmer 40 Troy Semi-weekly Times
The item lists Mirror and Farmer and 40 Troy Semi-weekly Times and 80 New York Thrice-a-Week World and 65 as part of a historical newspaper billing or attribution line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Thrice-a-Week World offers combined papers deal
An offer promotes the Thrice-a-Week World newspaper with the Sifter for one year at 1.65 dollars, stating regular prices 2.00 dollars for the two papers and 1.00 dollar for the World. The ad emphasizes global English language circulation and prompt impartial news delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
First News
Sifter
Do you want A DUMP CART
A reader asks about dumping a cart and offers a pair of cart wheel write ins. The fragment is unclear but centers on a request to discard a cart and mentions cart wheels.
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William R. Shafter
Cuba
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Townshend
Towunshend
Gria
Sons of Earth
J. C. Dackett
Scott
Peter Bisconnais
Adam
Paradise
Louisa M. Alcott
The
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Bauer
E. S. Randall
Londondery
L. C. Bolster
E. Smith
Addrong Sterling Remedy
Chicago
Carnegi¢ Company
Amalgamated
C F. Wells
Villa Ridge
Til
Morris Wechsler
Cong
Bnat Lracl
Des Tart Bros. Mephixe Co
Avon Srninas
Eeb
Tart Bros. Mephine Co
150 Street
O D. Phelps, M. D
New York Tribune
Chamberlain
A. A. Power
Euporia
Kan
Randall
Lax
Canada
Edwin B. Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Perry Davis
Eral News the of World
N. Y. Tribune
Boston Weekly Journal
Railand Weekly Herald
Mirror and Farmer
FET Edit of
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Church St
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Haren
Conn
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East Dorset, Vt
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Ladiow, Vt
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