Fried onions and digestion myths in historic food advice
A long, fragmented health column critiques fried onions and general digestion theories, cites Stuart's Dyspepsia tablets and Briald's Depeptite tablets as remedies, and argues for digestive aids and caution about indigestion, with references to acids, pepsin, and stomach discomfort. The piece reads as a period health advertisement and clinical commentary.
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Mallcien
Valiaat
Pately
Stuart
Richardeon
Biuart
United Brat
Canasta Siis
Boxing Betting and Fight Setup Amid Elite Travel to Philadelphia
Sporting notes describe two top contenders in trim condition and confident for a decisive bout. Hoosier and Irish challenger projected to draw bettor interest with large sums wagered. delegates from major cities arrive as management plans include heated clubHouse and reliable transit for spectators.
Maher and McCoy boxing match set for three o'clock
New York January first report singles out Peter Maher and Wid McCoy ready for their afternoon fight. They will enter the ring at 3 o'clock with bets split on the result. Local bettors vary with opinions, predicting a Maher win or a McCoy upset as both sides express confidence.
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New York
Peter Maher
Wid McCoy
Cay
Maher
Johnny Staley
Maier
Riley Grannant
Bets Stampede Over Maher McCoy Bout Draws City Wagers
In St Louis and New York heavy betting swirls around the Maher McCoy fight with amounts like 1000 and 7000 placed. Makers and favorites shift as bookmakers indicate McCoy and Maker money dominate. Figures from Kelly Abe Iristiman and others show substantial sums wagered at hotels as bettors assess odds and possible payouts.
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St. Louis
New York
Maher-McCoy
Billy Garen
Maylin
Useater
McCoy
Ines Nai
Ana
Kelly
Fae
Pittsburg Pri
Kely
Abe Iristiman
Tim Sproett
American League circuit shakeup reported in latest note
Milwaukee Sentinel in anticipation of a secret conference between President Ber Johnson and M. R. Killilea outlines three circuit changes. Comiskey moves St Paul to Chicago, Peapalle shifts to Louisville, and the Grand aggregation relocates to Cleveland. The report suggests Johnson secured approval to redraw territory and install strong aides amid power shifts.
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Millraukes
Milwaukee Sentinel
Ber Johnson
M. R. Killilea
Milwaukee Baseball Dbab
Comiskey
St.Paul
Chicago
inPeapalle
Louieville
Grand Aggregation
Cleveland
Johnson
Myitle
American League
Brualt Soden
Edciptia Magnates Agree on Reach Ball Adopting
A recent conference yielded an amicable agreement between Edciptia magnates and President Johnson to adopt the Reach ball for 3300. The decision reflects coordinated policy moves and a shared plan for future operations.
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Ene Onosely
Edciptia
Presient Johnson
Reed Pardon Restores Wellington Lawyer Once Convicted
Governor Stanley pardoned Isaac G. Reed of Wellington, once sentenced to death for the Hopper murder, now freed under petition conditions. Reed had endured five years in the penitentiary after multiple trials and appeals, his case famed in Kansas legal history and tied to a stalled pardon process and a controversial judge and prosecutor’s views.
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Wellington
Stanley
Isaac G. Reed
Kansas
Theedy
Reed
Tve
Isaac Hopper
Summer County Bar
Hopper
Lttle
Bor—ton
Read
Happer
Covington
Ind
Noton
Nebecker
Killng Hopper
Cowley County
A. M. Jackson
Supreme Court
Jackson
Mrs Hazen Deflects Weather War With Wit
Washington Star recounts Admiral Dewey’s wife Mrs Hazen as witty defender of her husband’s weather bureau funding. At a cabinet-hosted reception the weather appropriation was criticized by the committee chair. She replied with a poised quip that silenced critics and drew smiles from guests.
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Hagen
Economist
Washington Star
Admiral Dewey
America
Washington
Hazen
Ooners
Wather
Congress
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A 19th century advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” eliminates rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days by acting on the system. It touts rapid relief from coughs, colds, bronchitis, and influenza symptoms, with testimonials and a price of 75 cents for a dose, sold by Swift Holliday, 523 Kansas Avenue.
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Swift @ Holliday
Hansas Avenue
Railroad News Reports Record Tonnage Each Month
Railroad news notes that every month has set a new record for tonnage carried, highlighting continuing growth in freight volumes and active railroad traffic across key routes and lines.
Advances Must Be Made In Freight Rates Declares
Paul Morton of the Santa Fe system declares freight rate increases inevitable. Reviewing 1899, he notes Western railroads saw a handsome earnings rise over 1898 and that live stock, coal, lumber, manufactured goods, and general merchandise strengthened. He predicts tonnage will keep pace next year as new lines expand Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Northern Iowa, Southern Minnesota, California, and routes from Chicago to San Francisco.
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Paul Morton
Santa Fe System
Western Railroads
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Iowa
Minnesota
Calfornia
Chicago
Kansas City
Railroad brakes and coupler law sparks alarm
Chicago reports widespread fear among railroad managers over meeting the six month extension for automatic couplers and air brakes. A field canvass shows not one line will finish with all cars equipped by the deadline and many smaller roads lag far behind.
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Chicago
Iterstate Commerce Commission
Chcago
Railroads and Rates in the Year 1900 Outlook
A historical analysis discusses US railroads facing rising costs for steel rails, bridge material, and coal, forecasting higher rates per mile and urging legal reforms. It notes limited shippers’ complaints about rates, concerns over horizontal rate adjustments, and the potential impact of consolidation driven by weak anti-trust laws.
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Chages
Congressional Industrial Commission
Chicago
Looking Backward Railroad Pay and Practices Forty Years Ago
Col ELS Jewett recounts Kansas City Passenger bureau secretary tale of railroading in earlier days. Salaries were low with clerks earning around 56 dollars monthly and engineers about 60, freight brakemen 80 monthly. time cards moved slowly and telegraph was unused. Trains met at points causing delays and back up rules, yet fewer accidents were noted as crews relied on personal judgment.
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Benguer Tencerea
C. R Davidaon
Kansas City
Col
Els Jewett
Burlington Road
Galesburg
St. John
Seaboard
Quincy
Hua
Aurora
Chicago
Burlington
Dated Rail Carberthouse Description From Canal Era
A fragment describes an elevated canal era railway car layout with lower berths between Chicago and Quincy. It notes fat berths, single upper berths, and a fare of W cunte per person, reflecting improvised canal boat fashion aboard travel cars.
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Chicago
Quincy
Four Million for Equipment in Rolling Stock Contract
In Austin Texas a contract between American Car and Foundry of St Louis and Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad Co is filed detailing rolling stock purchases. The agreement covers 11 boxcars 6000 pound capacity 106 furniture cars 46 feet long 200 furniture cars 60 feet long 108 coat cars of 3000 pounds capacity with total price around 4 million dollars paid in multiple installments.
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Austis
Texas
Jan
American Car and Foundry Company
St Louis
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Company
Mr Cenne Convalescing and Kenna Recovering at Home
News notes report Mr Cenne convalescing after illness and E D Kenna general attorney of the Santa Fe near Calougo making progress toward returning to work before the New Year. Railroad items mention staff moves and holiday returns across various offices and towns.
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Cenne
E. D. Kenna
The
Santa Fe
Calougo
Kenna
Oklahoma Rail Extensions and Personnel Shifts Highlight 1900 News
Horton reports fifteen men to Guthrie to work on an extended Santa Fe branch with thirty more to follow. Rock Island agent Lindemenn and staff changes at Wichita and Wellington surface amid railway industry notes. Oklahoma Choctaw railroad extension gains, linking Mississippi to Weatherford via Little Rock, 665 miles. Argentine Locomotive Firemen announce their fifth annual ball at Nokes hall on January 24, 1900, with Deveny promoting the event.
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Guthrie
Santa Fe
el Jo Republican
AWA
Lnidemann
Rock Island Railway
Chicago
M. G. Nucklen
Rock Island
Dodge City Republican
KE. Torrington
Wellington
Wichita
Harry Bixby
Wellington Journal
A. Fasig
Banta Fe Railway
Syramise
Vity
Fasig
Dodge City
WN. Mackuire
Formman Bankers
Oakland
Cal
Eli
Emporia
Belhe
Oklahoma
Wister Junction
Indian Territory
Little Rock
Ark
Mississippi
Weatherford
Train Division Workers Move Between Cities
From Emporia, engineers Refer and Rolle shift roles while Fireman Johnson returns to Wichita. Roadmaster Bradley and family return from Arizona after five months as Hert Miller visits Hartford, then Parsons. Ramsey and Dricht run out of Strong City while the division lists its oldest and youngest engines and crews.
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Refer
Emporia
Wichita
Rolle
Ofe Johnson
Bradley
Arizona
Firadizthere
Hert Miller
WI Breen
Hartford
Parsons
Roeter
Rollo
Pease
Wiskriaht
Ramsey
Revi
Ano
Dricht
Strong City
Sulina
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