Railroad Problem Halts Prosperity in Chicago View
Alfred H. Mulliken of Pets Breereen & Co. in Chicago argues that railroads must raise freight rates to restore prosperity, claiming wage gains and credit attacks have harmed bonds and investment. He contends higher rates will minimally affect consumers but greatly improve railroad earnings and credit, aiding recovery across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hf. Mulliken
Pets Breereen & Co
Chicago
United Staten
Lletory
New York
Boston
Kitten Fleeing Cat Makes Emergency Home at Police Vault
A stray cat named Kitty hid her litter from sight at the police station. She moved her kittens through the building, eventually placing them in a vault and seeking care at the basement home, with officers noting her determined, protective behavior throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Andy Bean
Nooong
Mr. Kitty
Andy
Frank Beott
Viexent
Jamey J. Winkil
Police Board
We Wild
Vinell
Kitty Male
Vinall Ua
Suwly
Poe Hike Court
Making Indian Arrowheads by Ernest Bauman in Michigan
Ernest Bauman of Bertin Michigan discovers how Indians made arrowheads while plowing. He experiments with materials, learns stone veins, and after a year produces a perfect arrowhead with a wood point and rubbing technique. David Kendall of Grand Rapids confirms the find and Bauman carves another arrowhead for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bauman
Bertin
Kent County
Mich
David W. Kendal
Grand Rapids
Bauman
Kendall
Loile Clohe-Democrat
Village scarecrow lives the long day job in England
An English village man embodies the human scarecrow, standing for hours daily to frighten birds from corn. He moves between field and village, keeps watch in all weathers, and earns pennies from the role while others abandon the field for city rails. The image contrasts with the traditional crow figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ashoe
Avery
London
White
Gentlewoman's Influence Shapes a Man's Temper
A troubled man recalls battling a dreadful temper until a kind, beautiful woman touched his life. Her gentle influence helped him conquer his anger, proving the power of positive example. He praises her noble ways and the lasting effect she has on him and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilead
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Debate on Primitive Man Ends in Surprising Revelation
Kate, daughter of a professor, confronts him at a reception with questions about human origins. The exchange reveals she has learned from her studies and challenges his views on evolution, memory, and the continuity of development from ancient apes to modern humans. The moment ends with the professor's evident embarrassment as Kate and onlookers react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Mdmandy
Kath
Toni
Kate
Bel
Tim
Howe
Vie Presdent
Professor Bdeundé
Berne
Péiion
Por Mere
Warnet
Abe
Hee
Fils
Waidam
Menting
Hough Space
Long
Tigers
Cate
Dow
Hunter Halaey
Morning Beauty Rules From Old Time Homemakers
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century domestic advice piece argues women should style hair with curlers and braids, presenting a moral tone about a wife’s duty to look presentable for her husband. It contrasts “smart-looking” morning appearances with unmade looks, suggests specific braiding and bowing, and recommends practical yet ornate garments and kitchen wear, reflecting era norms on female duties and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Sal Tho and Salad Eyer Pineapple Omelet Salad
A fragmented recipe item describes two salads with pineapple and sweet bread, stuffing mushrooms and peas, mixed with mayonnaise and onions. It includes steps to prepare both salads, beat eggs and cream, and cook an omelet to finish, serving hot with butter and parsley garnish. The text mentions celery, Bermuda onion, mushroom bits, and a spiced cream mixture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Butler
Bolt
Jon Palety
Adil
Willy
Pape
Hip Reducing Exercise for Posture and Leg Toning
A brief guide describes a knee to chest motion with hands on the hips and the head tilted forward to stand erect. It adds a standing kick routine with a bent line and toe down, performed rapidly five times per foot, and notes that beggars are never suppressed in Turkey.
Need for Regulating Vivisection of Animals
An advocacy piece argues against a total prohibition on vivisection and calls for a strict law to make unnecessary experimentation impossible. It discusses proposed measures, university and hospital oversight, and the goal of limiting harm while enabling essential research. The article reflects debate on humane policy and scientific needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Doek
Regeria
Bath
Vivian
Lois
Pitite Tieror
German Telegraph Census Shows Why United States Sends Fewer Messages
A German government report explains why the United States with its population sends fewer messages per year than Great Britain. It notes extensive telegraph wire capacity, higher costs, and a rate system favoring long distances. The piece discusses proposed reforms and the impact of automatic telegraph stations and new rates on international messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
England
Great Britain
Grit
Medingen
OKO
Gehie
Walted
Ge Futhy
Heanor Taloo
United Kingdom
Uwa
Greefiin
Empire
Compres
Currant Bread as Nourishing Staple Reform Ideas
Readers learn new methods to bake currant enriched bread using whole wheat flour dried currants and yeasts. Instructions cover mixing heating proofing shaping and baking with emphasis on a fiber rich diet and practical kitchen steps for loafs and rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Igmr
Virginian foils forgery scheme in banknote scam
A Virginia man exposes a forged check scheme that fooled a lawyer and pressed a wealthy farmer into a counterfeit debit, revealing the con where a Philadelphialike underwriter feigned a transaction. The plot collapses as the misled party traces the deceit to a forged letter and a crafted promissory note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nak
Tie
Wiebington
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Chicago Authority
Railways
Secon
Aig Que
Turkey
C. E. Perry
Leste
AL. G. Field Greater Minstrels
Farmer
Bank Otheloly
Ty Orton
Virgilboy
Wieitichint
Kasiyd
Bieebeek
Virgilio
Ponte Gramineae
Denis
Lincoln
Br.a.w. Chase
Bold
Fiocken
Harmacy
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