Railroads grant employes wage increases across major lines
The Pennsylvania Railroad leads with a 10 percent raise for workers earning under 200 a month. New York Central and affiliates plan boosts totaling about 5 million dollars annually, reaching from Chicago to Boston. Similar raises are expected from Philadelphia and Reading, Baltimore and Ohio, and Grand Trunk Canada, as officials cite rising living costs and profits.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Reading
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Fatal desert springs discovered near Timber Mountain
Henry Arneil and his party found remains of a prospecting party near a spring in Southern Nevada. After drinking the water, several men suffered cramps and died from arsenic poisoning, according to a chemical analysis.
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Nevada
Arneil
Mormon Spring
Timber Mountain
Favorite Prescription Promises Hope for Women
An advertisement argues marriage often starts from proximity, not choice, leaving women unaware of health risks. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is touted to cure womanly ills, regulate menstruation, cure weakness, and restore strength. A testimonial from Mrs. Jordan Stout claims major relief after four days and three months of use, with Pleasant Pellets recommended as a laxative.
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Dr. Pierce
Jordan Stout
Fawcettgap
Frederick Co
Mine Superintendent Probably Assassinated
Four surgeons rush from Denver to Telluride to treat Arthur Collins general manager of the Smuggler Union Mining Company who was shot last night by an unknown assassin. Buckshot penetrated his kidneys and he has barely a fighting chance for life.
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Denver
Colo
Telluride
Arthur Collins
Thanksgiving feast prep in Tucson Hardware ad
A wartime themed ad urges readers to visit Tucson Hardware Co for carvers made of English steel to handle tough gobblers. It promotes porcelain and chinaware as part of a complete plan to assure a great Thanksgiving dinner.
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Tucson Hardware CO
Soldier Sacrifices Himself to Save His Army
A Japanese nobleman disguises himself to learn fortress endurance under siege. Detected by the enemy, he is offered mercy if he proclaims supplies would last a week. He reveals two days to his captors and, before his death by spear, signals his comrades to persevere, honoring duty to his general.
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Wall
Sir Edward Arnold
Naked Baby Reflects Humble Farmhouse Warmth Tale
A wandering nobleman and wife seek shelter on Salisbury plain with their infant. A nurse undresses the child by the cottage fire to warm it, revealing a striking comparison to local shepherds as the fashion and richness peel away. The shepherd remarks the baby resembles one of theirs.
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Salisbury Plain
A. P. Russell
Why We Shake Hands
A French ethnologist explains the origin of handshakes as a gesture of peace. Initially two men showed open right hands to prove no weapon, but closed fists remained risky. The now common grasp signified mutual trust and eliminated concealed weapons. New York Herald
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New York
The Water Vase Prize and the Fish Paradox
A French Academy prize asked why a stone sinks water but a fish equal in volume does not cause overflow. An academy member tested by placing a stone then a fish of equal volume in a full vase and observed overflow both times, leading to withdrawal of the prize.
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French Academy of Sciences
Academy
Misplaced Confidence and a Bucket Gone Astray
An Irishman named Pat seeks shipwork with a captain who values recommendations. A trial voyage ends abruptly when a storm sweeps the German away with his bucket. Pat retrieves his own bucket and reports the loss of the other man’s bucket as the captain questions the subverted Germans credentials.
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Pat
Sur
Begorra
Still Under the Spell Maria Powers Hezekiah Query
A Richmond Dispatch passage shows Maria asking if Mrs Powers Hezekiah would choose her again as a wife. Mr Powers responds submissively that he would, if she desired him.
The Silver Dagger Screening Next Thursday Evening
A concise review highlights the film as a blend of romance crime and wit. It praises the story’s heart clarity and psychological depth while noting a striking vein of comedy. The piece forecasts strong audience interest for the upcoming showing.
Cured of Piles After Forty Years in Geneva Ohio
M. C. Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered piles for four decades with no lasting relief from doctors or money. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently, praised as invaluable for cuts. Bell’s Pharmacy.
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M. C. Haney
Geneva
Ohio
DeWitt
Bell
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China
Tucson
Geo. H. Cook & Co., Jewelers
East Congress Street
Montreal
W. D. Robb
Motive Power
Cagsar
San Bernardino
Henry Arneil
Desert
Turkey
Jules Three Star
Julius Goldbaum
Julius Goldbaum, Inc
Bostock
Veta Henderson
Silver Dagger CO
Gold Dust Twins
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Makers of
Wright
Merita
F. Ronstadt
Cor. Broadway
Sixth Ave
Occidental Hotel
F. A. Drake, SR
AHN Furniture
Absolute Safety Pioneer Transfer Co
Stone Ave
Emma Busch
West McCormick Street
San Francisco
P. O
Citizen Office
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines
C. F. Ackley
University Heights
Ad. H
Belmont House
Stone Avenue
Broadway
Crescent
Corner Court
Alameda
Tugson Opera House
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