Population growth and urban shift in early 1900s United States
A San Francisco Post summary notes census bureau figures show 10,602 incorporated cities and towns in 1900, up from 7,579 in 1890, with 47 percent of Americans living in urban areas. It highlights New York, Chicago and Philadelphia exceeding one million, and smaller towns growing fastest while rural populations decline. It also discusses railroads adopting artesian wells and oil fuel to haul water and fuel across deserts, boosting efficiency for the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
United States
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York State
Massachusetts
Illinois
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Connecticut
Mississippi
San Francisco Post
Denver Republican
Casa Grande
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Tucson
Railroads Overextended by Experiments in Santa Fe SP
By heavy spending on experiments the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads have stretched finances and risked instability. Executives warned that continued high costs threaten earnings and long term operations as innovation demands grow.
William J Bryan eyed for 1904 candidacy amid party doubts
The Commercial Gazette notes Bryan remains a possible candidate for the next campaign despite Lincoln, Nebraska party leaders declaring him a political corpse. It says Bryan has drawn nominations from Republicans and Anti-Imperialists and that new groups may form the Public Ownership party, with Bryan as a sought candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Jones
Democratic Party
Bryan
Peoples Party
Public Ownership Party
Lincoln
Neb
Commercial Gazette
Pleasant Way to Travel to the East via Salt Lake City
Road prospect touts Salt Lake City as the gateway to the East using Rio Grande Western with Denver Rio Grande or Colorado Midland lines. Highlights include scenic Rockies views, intermediate stops at Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Manitou Denver and more, and through Pullman services with weekly escorted tours. Contact W C Mcbride or Geo W Heintz for rates and printed schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
City of the Saints
Rio Grande Western Railway
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado Midland
Rocky Mountains
Glenwood Springs
Manitou
Denver
State of health and facial signs described in fragmented text
The readable parts describe facial pallor, pimples, and general weakness as indicators of health. Mention of a pale, wan appearance and unclear phrases suggest a discussion of physical state. No clear people, places, or events are identifiable from the fragments.
Odds and Ends and Oddities in the Press
A collage of short items reflects on money fears with a Wall Street angle, trivia about a boy and a sister, shifts in Russian and American governance, and a Lincoln anecdote about brigadiers and mules. It collects humorous and observational notes from various papers.
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Novoe Vremya
Alexander
Bulgaria
Russia
Lincoln
Washington
Lincols
Social gathering highlights and visiting guests at Mrs McCarty’s home
Mrs W N McCarty hosted a Saturday afternoon party on Garfield avenue for sister Miss Rove Falk of Anaconda Montana. Prizes for games included a souvenir spoon a china vase and a gilded vase won by Miss Lottie Lewis Miss Carrie Cannon and Miss Arvilla Surman. Several guests and visitors from Boise City Pennsylvania Wisconsin Nebraska and Denver are noted along with health and product promotion for Whites Cream Vermifuge priced at 25 cents.
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W. N. McCarty
Garfield Avenue
Rove Falk
Anaconda
Mont
Lottie Lewis
Carrie Cannon
Arvilla Surman
Katie Tupper
Kathleen Kane
Goldie Lewis
Miriam Kane
Mabel Kasiska
Bessie Hicks
Vera Deryer
Rosa Baum
Eva Kasiska
Madge Dwyer
Constance Hicks
Hattie Baum
Jessie Hayes
Baseball notes from Pocatello and Boise games
The article praises Boise and Pocatello baseball efforts in recent games. It notes Boise’s visitors’ fourth inning balloon play, credits Tom Rooter of the Bulletin, and mentions Ogden’s possible three exhibition games in Boise with a generous purse. It reports Caldwell’s loss to Boise, a pilgrimage to Montpelier ending 18 to 18, and calls for better ball grounds in Pocatello.
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Pocatello
Boise
Tom Rooter
Bulletin
Poontellos
Tommy
Salt Lake Tribune
Boice
Goig
Ogden
Boise City
Gimlin
Calawell
Weiser
Nampa
Baker City
Pocatcilos
Boise Nine
Ogdena
Gate City
Oxford Items of Local News June 22 1901
Haying begins in Oxford with hay men scarce. The Ford family gave a superb concert. Hot weather persists. Ray H Fisher finishes school and stays for vacation. Mrs. Ross visits Oxford then leaves for Ogden. Oxford plans Fourth of July celebration. South of Consolidated Implement Co sells mowing machines. W F Fisher reports poor fruit prospects in Malad Valley and irrigation water scarce. Oxford creamery thriving under Beardsley. Isaac Waltons not seen with black bass yet. Photographer promoting c storage business. News scarce this week from Oxford Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Oxford
Ross
Ogden
South
Consolidated Implement Co
W. F. Fisher
Oxford Creamery
Beardsley
Isaac Waltons
Idaho
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Pocatello Tribune
Bumbokiftivn
Advanor
PFT & Wallin, Publishera and Proprietors
Lons
Pierce
Golden
Golden Medical
Elmer Lacher
Volga, Jefferson Co
Indiana
Charles Towne
F Frank Pettigrew
Wall Street
Des Molees News
Baker Oliy Herald
G. Cleveland
Oregonian
The
Kansas City Times
Cazarowitz
the Commercial Gazette
Oscar Sonnenkalb
Miss Harvey
Mr. W. J. Harvey
Lindenthal
Wisconsin
City
W. J. Ingiing
Herman £. Olsen
H. B. Seydel
Nebraska
Salt Lake
Olsen
Ord
E. W., Hull
Hull
Chicago & Alton Railroad
W. E. Chubbuck
Susie Peake
Welser
Academy
A.L Cook
Bolsa
Caldwells
Caldwell
Morley
Reilly
Siddons
Soda Springs
Montpelier
Stimson
J, A. Murray
D. W. Gtandrod
AL Anthers
Cashier
First National Bank
Dealera
Dornign Aud Domastio
HAM F
ED Grant
Clevelard Avenue
Clark Street
Bashovel Agaarsd
Sean E
Banery Lund
Ida
Stinger & CO
Firsy Avenue
Mekyt TO
Gasne Mastaunant
Bargain Store
America
North & Douglas
Ready-to-wear Clothiers
Silver Club
Hopson
Just
California
Anheuser-Busch
Center St
W. 8
Prop
W. &. Trapp & GO
Cleveland Avenue
Q. P.cor. Center
Cleveland Ave
Board OF Trade
First Ave
East Side
Seid
L. Alls AA
Studebaker Bros
Studebaker Bros. Mf’g, CO
G. T. Marshall
Weezer-Bistline Co
Marshal
Center Street
Fourth Avenue
Pocatello, Idaho
W. J. Harvey Yard
East Pooate
White
Are
James
Ballard
Louis
Ague's Pharmacy
Mall Orn
Lincoln Proprietary CO
Fort Wayne, Ina
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