Aboard a Lightning Fast Chicago to Atlanta Rail Run
The Chicago to Atlanta run stunned railroad men as a vestibuled special crossed 138 miles in 170 minutes with two brief stops. Engine 240 and conductor Bob Stallings led, Harman and Flinn praised the feat, noting total time under 17 hours for the journey.
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Chicago
Atlanta
Atlantic Road
Harman
Chattanooga
Charley Barrett
Billy Harris
Snapper
Bob Stallings
Mr. Stallings
Charles Harman
Flint
Flint and Mr. Ansley
Mr. Ansley
Mr. Harman
Mr. Flinn
Mr. Ansvy
Trai
Howells
Stone
Brooklyn trolley strike slows lines under police guard
Three of forty eight Brooklyn lines are operated with police protection as the battle between trolley companies and their employees continues. Union ranks remain intact while three routes resume service under guard. A separate note reports Tennessee House passage of a Democratic resolution delaying governor election vote publication pending fraud inquiry. Russia seeks a legation to the Vatican proposed by the council of the empire in St. Petersburg.
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Brooklyn
Turney
Tennessee House of Representatives
Senate
Russia
Vatican
In a Indian Canoe on Lake Talon
An observer praises the light buoyant bark canoe for its resilience in rough seas. The party sails with a gale, using improvised paddling and sail tactics to speed across eight miles of whitecaps without taking on water.
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Mick
Lake Talon
The Vineless Sweet Potato Respected For Its Bunch Yam
The vineless sweet potato, a sport of the common yam found near Columbus Mississippi in 1884, has spread across the south. It features short compact vines, large deeply cut leaves, dark green foliage, medium smooth roots, and excellent drought tolerance. Known as the bunch or true bunch, it has been grown at the Louisiana station for four years and hailed as a major sweet potato acquisition.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Columbus
Miss
South
Louisiana Station
Miss Adams Dodges Bold Suitor With Witful Remark
Miss Maud Adams of John Drew's company attends a luncheon where a recently married man, famed for bold manners, asks if she is married. She replies she is not and declines to discuss marriage, noting she is not easily pleased as his wife was.
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Maud Adams
John Drew
Pittsburg
Keeping Trees Awake Nights
A philosopher notes electric lights harm shade trees in towns. Arboriculturists warn lights keep trees awake and tired to death, causing drooping leaves. Trees near illumination may lose strength unless a remedy is found before spring.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health and Gentle Laxative Action
Knowledgeful claim the pure liquid laxative syrup promotes comfort and improvement. It cleanses the system and eases headaches fevers and constipation by acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured only by California Fig Syrup Co. with its name on every package.
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Ail
California Fix Syrup Co
Bottomless Pit Cavern in Georgia Fascinates Locals
A 1891 Lafayette county Georgia cavern is famed for its rooms galleries domes and a bottomless pit once thought to be the chimney of hades. Stones dropped into the well like abyss failed to produce any heard echo confirming its depths.
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Lafayette County
St. Louis Republic
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health Restorative
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments and general weakness. It claims to regulate functions, improve digestion, enrich blood, dispel pain and melancholy, and restore health and vigor.
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Bright
Onto
Toledo
Lucas County
Ian Frank J. Coensy
F. J. Curnry & Co
Hall
Frank J. CunNeyr
W. Gunas
J. Creney & Co
New Orleans
Geo. W. Allen
Kimball House
Gro. W. Amen
T. P.A
Atlanta, Ga
Dno
A. B
Gen
JeNnie Prychard
Springfield
Ill
Hood
Ceylon
Heaven
Colombo
Christ
Butus
Thad
Sharon
Ceyton
Salaam
New Yorks
Pekings
Edinburghs
Melrose
Kenilworth
Karnaks
Luxors
Skinner
New York
London
B. C
Edinburgh
Ahe Groves
Tom Johnson
Siling
Florida
Great Free
Corbett
Ciizen
Mitchell
Flagler
Hogg
Atlanta Constitution
Aragon Hotel
Sullivan & Crichton
School OF Shorthand
America
Pryor St
SNSUW
Council of the Empire
St. Petersburg
Russias
YAL Baking Powder CO
Wall ST
Women Workers
Glasgow
Sophia Jex-Blake
Anna Ulrich
Eim Creek
Buffalo Co
Ieee
Worvp’s
Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y
West 29Th St
T. C. Hills
A. McDermott
St.Charles Ileans
McEirees
Cardus
Lanter
Sane Vidor Dust Rae
W. L. Douglas
Browning UO
New Yorke City
L. Ragland Seed CO
Byre
Halifax Co
Ritner Preserv'z Salt Co
Philadelphia
Charles A. Baldwin & Co
N.Y
AN. OU
Nassau Street
Pearline
James PY
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