Just and unjust discrimination in railway rates
The article discusses President Lemuel Spencer of the Southern Railway arguing there is no division on stopping secret or unjust discrimination in freight rates. It notes a distinction between just discrimination based on commercial needs and unjust practices, referencing the International Railway Congress and a Senate testimony on fixed government rates to reduce evasion.
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Aspen
Lin
Lemuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Spencer
International Railway Congress
Walker D. Hines
Lonisville
Senate
Washington
Unreasonable Child Cries Over Penny Swallowing Incident
A Yonkers Suaveeman recounts a curious domestic scene where a baby swallows a penny and the mother questions the child about eating pennies and having more. The exchange highlights a comic family moment reported in local vernacular.
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Penny
Yonkers
Airships in Europe Mentioned for a Flying Trip
In Detroit Free Press notes, Nellie asks about airships in Europe and Willie recalls Aunt Molly saying she would take a flying trip through there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Europe
Willie
Molly
Detroit Free Press
Mrs Dimmick Credits Lydia Pinkham for Health Recovery
Washington woman Mary Dimmick narrates relief from painful menstruation after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letters praise Mrs Pinkham’s advice from Lynn Massachusetts and note substantial improvement and long term wellness.
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Mary Dimmick
Washington
Lydia & Pinkham
Aire
Dinmick
Washington, D. C
Mrv
Pinkham
Sam
Lona
Lydia
Iain
Maury Dimundick
60Th
East Capitol Streets
Washington, D.C
Mrs
Dimmnick
The Veteran's Dream and the Blue Band of Heaven
A veteran recalls former days of glory and sacrifice in a war memory poem. The piece contrasts childhood, family, and home life with the battlefield and duty. In the end the speaker finds solace in the heavenly host of soldiers who wore the blue.
Courageous Captain Leads Charge and Rises in War Story
A veteran recounts how a young captain, initially viewed as a failure, rallied his company during a rebel cavalry threat. He charged across a fence, drove the enemy from the field, later became a strict drill master, and earned respect from Gen. Nelson and Col. Holmes for leadership and bravery. The tale includes Civil War anecdotes and a humorous exchange from a riddling sequence.
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Leutenant
Gan. Neleon
Nelson
Shiloh
Col
J. T. Holmes
Peach Tree Creek
Kupper
Chicago Inter Ocean
Kilpatrick's Cavalry Memoir Recounts Civil War March
A first person reminiscence from a Ninth Ohio Cavalry soldier recounts Union raids with Kilpatrick from Decatur Alabama to Atlanta Georgia. He describes sleepless nights marching through Georgia Black Mountain terrain, battle near Waynesboro Georgia, a swamp chase where Kilpatrick lost horses, captures of prisoners, and life after the war including schooling and railroading.
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Ojo Cavalry
Siloriana
Atlanta
Saverinah
Carolina
Black
Tyler County
W. Va
Huere
Ohio
Ralesville
Denison
Waynesboro
Kilpatrick
Fayetteville
Hampon
Reveille
Col. Stough
Leutenant
Ninth Ohio Cavalry
Gen. Kilpatrick
Spotty
Misread Sales Talk and Odd Newspaper Snippets
A collage of dated quips and small items includes a buyer challenging a typewriter dealer over a broken machine, mock questions about mill ponds moonshine and hotels, a joke about a rich uncle turning pauper, and a note on British officers studying Russian gaining army rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tribune
Where Old Ocean's Salty Breezes Blow on Long Island
Long Island draws summer visitors with the South Shore surf and Great South Bay. The island offers ocean and sound shore attractions, saltwater bathing, and coastal golf and horse activities as a favored Atlantic coast getaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Atlantic
Ieland
Great South Bay
Edel
Who is Pusheck and his Kuro remedy
The text claims Dr. Pusheck practiced 25 years in Chicago and has extended his remedy called Kuro across the country. It promises free advice and touts Kuro as a cure for weakness blood trouble stomach and chest ailments. It cites various testimonials and mentions Chicago Chronicle and Times.
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Pusheck
Aosone
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