Coal output 1900 tops US history and state shares
Edwin W. Parker reports 1900 coal production of 267,542,444 short tons, the highest in U S history, with coal value near 297.9 million dollars. Pennsylvania leads in output, followed by West Virginia, Ohio and Missouri trails among major producers.
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Edwin W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
United States
Pennsylvania
Illinois
West Virginia
Ohio
Kansas
Missouri
Union
Alabama
Colorado
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Wyoming
Extending the Sphere of English in the Philippines
The Philippine commission designates Spanish as official language for five years and English to be introduced later. Taft notes adopting English now would exclude Filipino lawyers who know Spanish and local dialects. The piece argues English trends toward a universal language and notes English gains worldwide, with European travel and continental business increasingly requiring English proficiency.
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Philippines
Philippine Commission
Taft
Denver Republican
Europe
Mexico
Wool Clip Sells High At 13 Cents In Spaco
In Spaco last week a 600000 pound wool clip sold to a Boss iton firm at 13 cents. It was an unusually fine product and drew eager bids from rivals. The Butte Inter Mountain notes wool has been higher, but 13 cents outshines the Cleveland free trade price of seven cents, likely cooling Democratic efforts to win wool growers.
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Spaco
Butte Inter Mountain
Cleveland
Gold Output Estimates for 1900 World and United States
The Engineering and Mining Journal releases 1900 gold production estimates totaling 115 435 562 for the United States and 255 954 654 worldwide, with 1899 figures of 90 518 718 and 311 596 918. Transvaal output collapse explains the shift, with the United States rising to first among producers in 1901 and Australia dropping to second. Canada holds third, followed by Russia, as other countries show gains or losses.
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New York
Engineering and Mining Journal Today
United States
Engineering and Mining Journal
Transvaal
India
Rhodesia
Canada
Brazil
Australia
China
Johannesburg
Russia
Wise and Otherwise From a mix of humor and currency tales
A collage of quips about wealth power and mischief includes a Louisiana fisherman's seven pound catch a Scot wordplay on wad and might notes on Kiowa legal fights and a minting comic describing dollar sampling and assay to verify coin value and fineness.
Local Social News and Visits from Logan and Garfield
Miss Pearl Sanders returns from the Agricultural College at Logan after a year of study. A surprise party for Miss Jessie Street on Garfield avenue featured games and refreshments hosted by young friends. Attendees included Minnie Camomile Hattie Criswell Mabel Mooney Mabel Weideman Hazel Leaf Dell Smith Al wilda Trapp Laura Johnson. W E Fisher and daughter Miss May return from a long South trip visiting the Pan American exposition.
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Jessie Street
Garfield Avenue
Minnie Camomile
Hattie Criswell
Mabel Mooney
Mabel Weideman
Hazel Leaf
Dell Smith
Alwilda Trapp
Laura Johnson
W.E. Fisher
Miss May
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Advertised by Drug Stores
An early 20th century advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for bowel neglect, claiming they regulate bowels, add years to life and life to years. The ad notes the product is easy to take and never gripe, with mentions of Mrs. A L Cook and Bean's drug stores.
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DeWitt
A L. Cook
Bean's Drug Stores
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
A promotional notice urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam for persistent coughs, claiming quick relief after the first dose. It advertises 25 and 50 cent sizes with a guarantee and a free trial, and notes Sprague's Pharmacy as a seller.
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Sprague's Pharmacy
Death of Seth H. Oliver Prominent Ontarian
Obituary note on Seth H. Oliver born July 28 1855 in Paw Paw Michigan who died June 19 1901 in Ontario Idaho at age 45 10 22. Describes his long illness his family support and the lavish funeral at the M E Church with rites conducted by Rev F J Bradley and burial in Ontario cemetery. Mentions his business career from mercantile work in Idaho to jewelry trade in Ontario and lists surviving wife two children and relatives.
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H. Oliver
Argus
Drkp
Sethete
Seth H. Oliver
Mr. Oliver
M. E. Church
F. J. Bradley
Mesars
EK. H. Test
David Dunbar
T. W. Halliday
C. H. Brown
Ontario
J. C. Heckman
Boise
W.H. Cleare
Pocatello
Pawpaw
Berrien County
Michigan
Blackfoot
Idaho
American Falls
Shoshone
T. T. Danilson
Iona Morfitt
Wiliam Morfitt
Danilson
Moffitt
Malheur
Povatello
Tona Oliver
Brad
Harry Oliver
R. H. Oliver
Glenn’s Ferry
G. W. Oliver
Digestion Aid Promises Relief From Stomach Disorder
The advertisement claims Dyopeptis cannot be long lived without nourishment. It asserts food isn't nourishing until digested and offers Kodolare Cure to digest all foods without stomach aid, letting the stomach rest. Endorsed by Mrs. A. L. Cook and Bean's drug store.
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A. L. Cook
Bean
Krause Cold Care claims rapid relief and cold prevention
An 1860s style ad touts Krause Cold Care to break up a cold in four hours with no interruption to work and to prevent colds if taken at first symptoms. Sold by Mrs. A L Cook and Mr. James Brown of Portsmouth Virginia. Also mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve curing a man’s long faced sore, via Mrs. A L Cook and Bean’s drug stores.
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Ths
Center Street
Pocatéilo
A. L. Cook
James Brown
Putsmouth
DeWitt
Bean
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Pocatello Tribune
Eriznivk
Advanor
Ifft & Wallin, Parlirmars and Proprietors
Es Pocatello, Idaho
United States Coal Product
Mining Journal
Detroit Tribune
The
Kansas City Star
Hattie
Treasury
Washington
Philadelphia Post
J. W. Mullen
COAL
Ianouine Woo
Wastle Gate
Brown & Loaf Insurance
Cleveland Ave
Ing
Shelley
J. A, Murray
Pree
D. W. Standrod
W. A. Anthes
Osshier
First National Bank
Dralers
Pormion
Dombitio Bihan
ED Grant
Bole Local Agt
Cleveland Avenue
Clark Street
J. Lundgren
Stinger & CO
First Avenue
Mery
Gane Aagetaurant
East Side Bargain Store
America
North & Douglas
Ready-to-wear Clothiers
Silver Golub
W. S. Hopeon
Prep
Just
California
Silver Club
Center St
W. 8
Hopson
Prop
W. &. Trapp & GO
U. P.cor. Center
Board OF Trade
First Ave
East Side
Kent
W. B. Trapp & GO
Studebaker Bros
Studebaker Bros, Mfg. CO
G. T. Marshall
Weezer Bistline Co
Center Street and
Fourth Avenue
Pocatello, Idaho
W. J. Harvey
Pocatello House
Becker & CO
Chicago
Galeago
Lincoln Proprietary CO
Fort Weyne, Ing
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