Artificial Gems and New York Appraisers Debate Ruby Duty
Government customs officials note the difficulty of distinguishing artificial rubies from genuine ones. New York board of appraisers discusses a 10 percent ad valorem rate for precious stones cut, while the importer contests 20 percent. The case involves reconstructed rubies made from ordinary ruby chips built up with resin and heat.
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Board of
Queerel Appraisers
New York
de Vriew
el Militude
de Nuiry
Treasury Department
St. Louis
Enec
Ferope
Brown
Price Tags On Clothes In Italian Peasant Dress
A correspondent notes a curious Italian practice where rural folk sew price tags onto new garments to prevent loss. The practice contrasts with ostentation in wealthy circles and prompts discussion on value, fashion, and the ease of discerning genuine quality versus imitations.
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Italy
Mamonds
Nothing is impossible in insurance says Lloyd's brokered policy sales
A Philadelphia Record quote extols Lloyd's London underwriters able to issue any policy even for odd cases such as traveling, giggling or bathing incidents, while brokers pool risk. The snippet notes broad, sensational coverage and collective underwriting. A New York Weekly anecdote mocks a servant seeking reading material for a sick person with almanacs.
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Lloyd's
London
Tate Emall
Rink
Romes
Philadelphia Record
Government Tests All US Typewriters For War Needs
Exhaustive trials determine each typewriter’s usability across Washington departments and navy yards. Machines failing become auction items after public reports on advantages and durability. Foreign makes are avoided except for experimental purposes before final adoption.
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United States
Washington
Navy Yard
Thyn
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Reading the Future and Fortune Tellers Critiqued
The Ladies' Field denounces astrology and fortune telling as superficial superstition. It condemns the modern aybil parlor ambiance where spectators seek destiny, noting credulous clients, staged readings, and occasional correct guesses that reinforce belief in a supposed supernatural power.
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Saul
Endor
Aybil
Optimist's Gaze Sparks Youthful Grace Across Ages
A compact Detroit Free Press quip notes that optimism deepens charm as age advances. A dialogue frames the idea that self-perception grows with time, implying confidence and ongoing appeal.
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Detroit Free Press
Brain power policy push sparks British science debate
Sir Norman Lockyer urged Britain to boost government funding for higher education to build "brain power" and compete with the United States and Germany. He contrasted private gifts in the U S with limited British support, arguing state aid is essential to advance universities and national strength.
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United States
Germany
Norman Lockyer
British Society For the Advancement of Science
Southport
Chicago Tribune
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Britain
British Association
Organization of Science
Great Britain
Han
University of Strassburg
Manchester
Liverpool
Birmingham
Bristol
Newcastle
Sheffield
Virginia City Declines as Lights Go Out and Police Leave
The Helena Record cites George W. Sproule recounting Virginia City Nevada’s dire finances. Officials have cut street lighting, dismissed the sole night watchman, and reduced the fire department to two men. Few residents remain, and funding shortages threaten basic city services.
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Virginia City
Nev
George W. Sproule
United States Court
Helena
Mr. Sproule
Nevada
Virginia Enterprise
Storey County
Comstock
Old
Virginia
Montana
Old Town
Wine of Cardui Promises Relief for Female Weakness
A testimonial claims women suffering from menstrual irregularities and headaches found relief after using Wine of Cardui. The narrator describes long suppression of menstruation, headaches, and weakness improving within days, with regular cycles returning after nineteen days of treatment. The ad urges purchasing a one dollar bottle.
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Congress
Powmann
Mediciov
Haina
Cardus
Wanted trustworthy person to manage aging business lucrative
WANTED TRUSTWORTHY LADY OR GENTLEMAN to manage a long established house of solid financial standing. $20 straight cash salary plus expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Permanent position. Enclose addressed envelope to Manager, 10 Como Building, Chicago, IL.
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Mwansu Jusinenn
House of Soll
Como Bldg
Chicago
Indy
Wehae
cenUeman
House of Sell Fin Inela
Moundy
UitenKo
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