A Heal Bargain and a California Rail Offer
A humorous pair of exchanges about a bank deposit prompted by a news notice of reduced interest. The item includes a Chicago, Chicago and Northwestern Railway travel offer for March and April with berths in tourist cars and a two cent request for an illustrated pamphlet. Also references puns and cartoon captions from Puck and a kitchen fire quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Youngthing
California
Oregon
Washington
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Chicago
New England
S. A. Hutchison
Clark Street
Labor and commodity trends in New York and national markets
New York labor disputes loom as a major industrial concern while trade reports note mixed signals across sectors. Iron and steel demand remains strong with high coke prices, shoe prices steady, and leather and hides easing. Wheat and corn exports rise, cotton stocks shrink, and March prices hint at a downward trend amid favorable crop prospects for summer and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Pittsburg
Bessemer
New England
Leuthee
United States
Atlantic
St. G. Dun & Co
Bradstreet
Chicago
Market prices across cities resemble a broad commodity ledger
The report lists commodity quotes by city including dairy eggs and butter, grains like wheat corn and oats, and livestock from cattle hogs and sheep. It notes regional variations in prices from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with figures in cents and dollars. General D R Reynolds is mentioned in a brief closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cuttie
J. Louis
Cincinnati
Sheen
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Gentiles Enter the Church Through Peter's Mission
The article reflects on Cornelius the centurion and his conversion with Peter in Joppa, showing the spread of the gospel to Gentiles. It notes Peter’s vision, the breaking of Jewish barriers, and the divine acceptance of all nations who fear God and do righteousness, leading to baptism and teaching new converts. It also references the next lesson and briefly mentions Tasmanian salmon and Canadian fisheries efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Cornelius
Italy
Caesares
Judea
Corne
Joppa
Lino Peter
Corneling
Simon
Apostle
Christ
Tasmania
Canadian Fisheries Department
Tasmanian
Inegmantia
Physician Discusses Modern Drug Use and Surgery Advancements
Dr. Charles F. Kubne of Chicago argues for restrained drug use and modern aseptic surgical methods. He recalls Spain War service, notes shifts from bleeding to aseptic care, and praises practitioners like Sean and Janeway for advancing treatment and patient recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Kubne
Chicago
Kubne
Marine Hospital Service
Spain
Santiago
Leonard Wood
Sean
Murphy
Oxner
Fenger
Janeway
Washington Post
Wisconsin Letter on West ern Canada Land Boom
A Wisconsin Leader correspondence extols western Canada as land of rich wheat and cattle. It cites government agencies across Minnesota and the Midwest, urges migration to Saskatoon area, and notes sales at low prices with samples and crop evidence. A columnist voice references immigration officers, Caleb and Joshua, patriotism, and a 1901 Buffalo coughing anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalu Stock Inc
Weaters
Canada
Manilo
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Bivé Brace Street
Watt
Columbus
Hullding
Tulado
Bealt Ste
A. Faurier
Marquette
E.T. Holmes
Odianapolie
Saskatoon
Rau Claire Qwisconsin
WestCanada
SS Paul
Duluth
Minnesota
Grafton
North Dakota
Watertown
South Dakota
Omaha
Nebraska
Kansas City
Missouri
Des
Leader
Prairie
Dominion of Canada
United States
Saveral
Caleb
Jepunueh
Joshua
Nun
Change of Life and Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy Endorsed
Woman recounts relief from menopausal symptoms after five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letter from Mass BE Sawer praises the remedy and endorses the product for suffering women. Publisher notes alert about a telegram and moonshine reference in the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Sailer
German Relief Associat
Cal
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mass
Hill St
Los Angeles
Lynn
Ely Cream Balm Offered For Nasal Catarrh Cure
An advertisement touts Ely Brothers Cream Balm as a nasal cure for catarrh hay fever and head cold. It promises rapid relief and a cure with trials sent by mail for 10 cents, plus a 50 cent size available through druggists, underlining safety cautions about unsuitable dryings of the membrane. The snippet also includes humorous clippings and a printer’s note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Financial report sparks talk with Western railway magnate
A NY financial reporter, after presenting his card, confronts the Western railway magnate about rumors of financial difficulties. The magnate coolly questions the reporter’s experience and dismisses the gossip, noting his longstanding pattern of difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Railway
Wall Street
Chicago Tribune
Cultivation and Travel Ads Blend in Old Paper Verse
A collage of quotes and ads appears from an early 20th century page. Farmers discuss shaping a boy, dyed fabrics promise colorfastness, book lore cheers readers, clothing care tips urge Red Cross Dal Blue, and travel notes promote Nickel Plate routes to California for March and April 1902 with agent contact for Fort Wayne, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate
California
Northwest
North Pacific
A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Nasty wall coverings prompt calls for legal action
The Inter Ocean reports concern over unsanitary wall coverings used with paste and animal glue that may spread disease. Sanitarians urge legal enactment and endorse Alabastine as a sanitary wall coating, arguing danger can be avoided at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ocean
Inter Ocean
Vogeler's Curative Compound Promises Broad Health Insurance
The Vogeler's Curative Compound advertises itself as the best insurance at a small cost. It claims to cure blood, nerve, skin, liver and kidney diseases and guard against daily ailments threatening life and happiness. A free sample bottle is offered to St Jacobs Ltd in Baltimore, with sale available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogeler
Angi Eation
St. Jacobs Ltd
Baltimore
St Jacobs Oil Praised By Local Readers For Pain Relief
Provingence Koap and others report long use of St Jacobs Oil for lumbago and sprains and call it the greatest pain reliever. A recent sprain was cured after using half a bottle, described as magical. Friends in Gorleston praise its efficacy since the ad appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provingence Koap
Gorresrox
Gr. Yarmouri
St. Jacobs
Gorleston
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Ayer
S.T. Jones
Wichita
Kans
Zene Dente
Ayers
Apmeee Pes
Lowell, Kass
Edlith
Ethel
Puck
ROUTAN ela _ Mahelsi
Cire
Broadwat
New York City
Dun
D. R. Reynolds
Wenera
Wisconsin
Iceland
Fred Hermann
Box Avenue
Buffalo
Banati
E. Sailer
Dean Mus. Privxnan
Bost
Tom Bachelor
Jurist
Omaren
Tassii Alney &Co
Dan
Baltimore News
Lane
Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Putnam
Evey
Lilian Whiting
Red Cross Dal
Rovery
Philadelphia Press
Tosa x Salxer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wise
John
China
Pastor
France
Red Cross
Jaurs Surry
Havana
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