Linotype Operator William Duffy Sets Record at Inquirer
According to Exchange, William Duffy, a linotype operator in the Philadelphia Inquirer composing room, set 469 800 cms of nonpareil type in six days last week, with an average of 9 192 ems per hour. He handled ordinary copy, markets, sporting summaries, added his own matter, corrected proofs, and tracked machine waits. The prior six day high was 410 000 ems, with 8 700 cms per hour.
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William Duffy
Philadelphia Inquirer
Inquirer
Duffy
Mothers of large families urged to seek Mrs Pinkham aid
In a dated appeal a Chicago mother of twelve endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for relief from prolonged weakness and bearing down pain. She credits the remedies with restoring her health after years of suffering. The advertisement urges women to seek expert help and not sacrifice their lives to illness.
Lydia the Christian saleswoman and clerks in trade
Rev Dr Talmage urges clerks in stores banks and mercantile roles to view their work as a calling not mere stepping stones. He praises Lydia of Thyatira as a model Christian seller and warns of harsh treatment by employers while stressing discipline, thrift, and loyalty to customers and firm regulations. He foresees women gaining equal pay and advancement as commerce grows.
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Gydin
Thyatira
Lydis
Christian Morahanteas
Philippi
Nid Thyatira
Lydia
Tortune
Church
Alorka
Ediot
Joaurinos Company
Valparaiso
Yollo
Harvard
Princeton
Ananelaland
Naver
Thera Ad
Anil
Milluina
Atore
Min Goth
Babnoth
Tha
Rome
Hudd
Georga
Baemors
Theau
Tam
Dom
Christian Myeaparty
Happen
New York
Mammon
Arthur Appen
Oil and Coal in Alaska Claim World Supply
Report from Alaska describes a lake of oil fed by numerous springs near flat terrain. Samples in Seattle indicate oil quality comparable to Pennsylvania wells. A local company formed and experts returned on the steamer Topeka confirming strong prospects. Word says Alaska region could supply the world and Standard Oil has made an offer. Owners filed claims on 8000 acres.
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Alaska
Pennsylvania
Topeka
Standard Oil Company
Southern Rail Growth Tops New Year Figures
A 1997 midyear Rail Way Age study shows 622.56 miles built, Louisiana leading with miles. The paper notes construction slowed in New England and Middle States, concentrated in Southern States where land area and population ratio to rail mileage remains high, with yearly totals likely 1800 to 2000 miles.
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Iarge
Harvest Seen As Potatoes Flood Kaw Valley Patches
Harvesting runs heavy across patches along the Kaw Valley between Kanees City and Lawrence Kansas with many laborers in the fields. Dry weather reduced yield but acreage is larger than last year, sparking concern over potential famine and shortage of help.
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Kaw Valley
Kanees City
Lawrence
Kansas
Postmasters to Enforce Legible Stamps on Mail
First Assistant Postmaster General Hath issued orders restricting eligible stamping by third and fourth class postmasters. Complaints were heard from people unable to identify mailing places due to an old stamping machine leaving illegible marks. Postmasters must ensure legible stamps on letters going forward.
Dundee Ships 8500 Tons Steel Rails to Calcutta
The British city of Dundee loaded 8500 tons of steel rails at Maryland Steelworks Sparrow’s Point for Calcutta British India. An order for 7000 tons remains and 500 tons will be loaded in a few days aboard the British steamship Westminster.
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India
Dundee
Maryland
Sparrow's Point
Calcutta
British India
Westminster
Pennsylvania Alien Tax Law Sparks First Papers Rush
Pennsylvania enacts a three cent daily tax on aliens causing a surge of fresh papers in Philadelphia as residents seek citizenship or legal status amid the new rule.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fall In Silver Revalue Sparks Mint Director's Revision
The Director of the Mint has revalued foreign silver coins after a three month period during which the price of silver declined from 6 to 0.6125 dollars per unit. This action adjusts the effect of fluctuating metal values on coinage and circulation.
Love's Sacrifics in Washington Star
A fragmentary exchange questions true affection as a man boasts six months without violent acts toward a sister, while the woman seeks assurances of enduring sacrifice and love amid tense emotions and reproachful reactions.
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Washington Star
Very Bad Judgment in Post Office Mixup
Indianapolis Journal notes a case of poor judgment as a lottery request addressed to The Greatest Man in America is misrouted from Kin chief Heidsick to Bob Fitzaimmons, prompting commentary on the error and its fallout.
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Heidsick
America
Bob Fitzaimmons
Indianspolis
Nonsensical Patent Remedy Ad Selections and Book Note
An OCR fragment lists quirky patent medicine claims and a book notice. It mentions Tt Only Welped 9 Tattie Tt as a cure with 6 cents in drugstores, mail orders from J Ty Bhuptrine Savannah Ga, a new novel The Swallow by Mr. Tider Haggard, and Mrs Winslow’s Hooming Hump for children. It also references Drv Kiinb's Great nerve Restorer and Piso a Cure for Consumption with location hints in Kirye Lid 881 Arch St Villog Pa and Ariioch Ilip April 11 261M.
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Ty Bhuptrine
Savannah
Tider Haggard
Boor
Netla
Drv
Kiinb
Trentise
Dar
Kirye
Ariiioch
Ilip
Pated
Charlotte College Catalog Advertising Courses Offered
A fragmented advertisement for Charlotte N D presenting a collage of courses and conservatories. It touts a faculty of 15 specialists, options in music art and commercial training, and a group system with elective degrees. Catalog sent on request from President Rev. O. King in Charlotte North Carolina.
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Sojoola
Rapa
Teathyn
Aery Land Consarvatory
Music Conservatory
Darah Finns
Tanto
Adn
Tischar
Eastman
AgnmyiLun
Aries Trier
Afldrosa
King
Charlotte
N. C
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Marlboro
Sis
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Norcross
Atlanta
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Jones
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Henyon
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San Brent
Horth
Gol
Earth
Heaven
Ling
Jong Ainn
Nthe Xen
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Babylon
Tyra
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Urrono
Throng
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Charles FR
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New York Life
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Equitable Building
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Nets
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Macon
Georgia
Shawnee, Tennessee
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