Pole and Republics in Spanish America
Analysis contrasts the success of Spanish American republics, noting Argentina and Chile as relatively successful while Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru lag. discusses epistemic value of pole exploration, arguing commercial returns are limited but scientific knowledge and navigation benefits justify costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanish America
Argentina
Chile
Venezuela
Colombia
Peru
Spanish-America
Pole
North Pole
Nova Zembia
Greenland
Earth
Better Pay for Life Saving Service
The article argues for higher government pay and solid pensions for life-savers to attract strong, capable men. It compares the life-saving service to seafaring work, noting dangers and the need for reliable compensation to secure skilled personnel for active duty and potential disabilities.
International Exhibition Opens in Mannheim May 1 1907
An international exhibition of fine arts and horticulture will open in Mannheim Germany on May 1 1907 to mark the town’s third centenary foundation.
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Mannheim
Germany
Louvre Acquires Ancient Egyptian Treasures In New Display
The Louvre gains a life size chalk bust of Akhnumaton or Amenophis IV, noted as a remarkable early example from the eighteenth dynasty and well preserved. Four blue porcelain sepulchral urns from Rameses II’s tomb also arrive, containing funeral linen and organic matter undergoing chemical analysis.
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Louvre
Akhoumalon
Amenophis IV
Rameses II
Day of Triumph Postponed
A humorous exchange unfolds as Dudekins, eager for revenge, presents a self made conundrum to Miss Frances. He claims credit for the puzzle while she counters with a witty reply about clothes and the moon, hinting at differing opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudekins
Frances
Postum Grape Nuts Word Prize Draws Thousands
A nationwide contest by Postum Cereal Co of Battle Creek offered 31 boxes of gold and 300 dollars for the most words from Y I O Grape Nuts letters. Prizes went to L. D. Reese of Denver and S. K. Fraser of Lincoln Pa, with 9941 and 9921 correct words respectively.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
United States
L. D. Reese
15Th St
Denver
Colo
S. K. Fraser
Lincoln
Longtime East Liberty voter keeps tax receipts across decades
Charles King of East Liberty near Pittsburg, born 1828, has voting in the district since 1857. On registration day he produced tax receipts spanning 41 years and hinted at older ones kept in his strong box. A Republican contractor and brick manufacturer, King voted for John C. Fremont and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Charles King
East Liberty
Pittsburg
Mr. King
Baltimore
John C. Fremont
Theodore Roosevelt
Chromophage Affects Hair Color In New York Society
New Yorkers discuss a supposed microbe named chromophage that turns hair gray early. Actors and society women boast about its effects while bald men remain immune. Scalpologists dispute blood-killing theories and link the change to the microbe, noting heat from curling tools influences gray hair emergence.
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New York
Low Rates to the Northwest for Colonists’ Tickets
Great Northern Railway offers one way Colonists Tickets from Chicago at reduced prices through Oct 31. Seattle Portland and Western Washington travel at 33 dollars, Spokane 30.50 dollars, with similarly low fares to Montana Idaho Oregon and British Columbia. For details contact Max Bass General Immigration Agent 220 South Clark Street Chicago Illinois.
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Northwest
Great Northern Railway
Chicago
Seattle
Portland
Washington
Spokane
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
British Columbia
Yeu
Max Bass
Clark St
Lower Animals In Sickness Lesson For Humans
The piece notes how various animals respond to illness and fever. It cites dogs seeking dog grass as a purgative and emetic, sheep and cows seeking herbs, and chimpanzees stopping bleeding with chewed leaves and grass. It emphasizes observing animal habits for human care.
Ameer Plans New Town Factory Complex Near Cabul
The ameer of Afghanistan hires an electrical engineer to install machinery in new factories 30 miles north of Cabul. Arms and ammunition plants may be moved there with manufacturing industries starting.
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Afghanistan
Ameer
Cabul
Putnam Faceless Dyes and Teething Syrup Advertisement
An 19th century ad snippet touts Putnam faceless dyes that supposedly do not stain hands or kettles except green and purple. It also promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming gum softening and colic relief for 25 cents a bottle. A quip notes some men lack troubles and still marry.
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Putnam
Arkansas Land Development Bond Ad Sparks Earnest Claims
An Arkansas advertisement from The Arkansas Land Development Co., Little Rock, promotes acre bonds as a path to wealth. It claims safety purportedly superior to banks and life insurance, urging participation in a land investment scheme.
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Arkansas Lands
Partic Wars
The
Arkansas Land Development Co
Little Rock
Ark
Man who thinks he has a will marries a woman with a won't
A witty remark on marriage contrasts a man who claims willpower with a woman who asserts her own will. The line plays on gendered expectations and self determination in partnerships.
Society Butterflies Parade Domestic Feats by Noted Women
The article highlights women of national prominence competing in housewifely skills. Mrs Philander C Knox sent a firkin of butter from Valley Forge to Mrs Roosevelt. Mrs Roosevelt shared brandied cherries with intimates and the Episcopal Home for Old People in Washington. Mrs Bonaparte, wife of the secretary of the navy, preserved mangoes.
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Philander C. Knox
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Republic
Latin America
John Richi
Postia
Eren) Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Bears
OSE
TAM Company, U
AY Street
York GrTv
As Tower CO
Boston
USA
Ely
Catarr
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Earl S. Sloan
Mass
California Fig Syrup Co
Luforrnia
San Francisco
Cal
Monroe
York
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