Government expert warns coal supply may last 75 years
U S Geological Survey expert Edward W Parker says at current consumption rates there will be anthracite coal for about 75 years. He notes 1906 output at 63,645,010 tons and argues New York and Philadelphia use a large share of yearly anthracite, urging shift to bituminous to reduce smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Dwight T. Dandall
Geological Survey
New York City
New York
Philadelphia
United States
New York Edison Company
Ierstead
Prostate and Kidney Warning for Men Past Sixty
Medical alert notes that more than half of men over sixty suffer kidney and bladder disorders, often enlarged prostate. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended at first signs, with patient testimonials claiming relief, including a 91 year old man from Rockport, Missouri after two bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Mer
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
W. Frost
Spark notes on diet during heat from Jefferson era
The article cites a Jefferson-era rule about eating little in hot weather to aid digestion. It suggests sparing, proper meals and recommends Bodoi For Indigestion and Dyspepsia sold by Sweets Drug Store to ease the stomach and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Sweets Drug Store
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Quick Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney distress with a testimonial from Mrs. D Cousiseau of Washburn Wisconsin. It claims rapid relief, notes price five cents, and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US sales agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
D. Cousiseau
Main St
Washburn
Wis
Doan
Sweet’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Hay Fever Relief Promised by Foley's Honey and Tar
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for hay fever and summer colds, claiming immediate relief from difficult breathing and healing inflamed air passages. Notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package by Q. W. Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Some Bulls in the North of Ireland Observed
An observer shares anecdotes from the north of Ireland. A hotel porter hints that carriages are part of the establishment to urge a ride. Workmen joke about knowing someone who died before they heard of him. An Irish dinner party blends two rapid talkers.
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Ireland
London Spectator
Equal to the Occasion Lady Waldegrave Jokes Irish Audience
The Countess Waldegrave, married four times, attended an opera in Dublin where a bold spectator asked which husband she preferred. She proudly answered, The Irishman, of course, prompting a roaring reaction from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Waldegrave
Dublin
Ireland
Hang it I Lost Money Prompting Talk With Father
A dramatic exchange from Illustrated Bits features Lovett venting anger over money he lost and longing for retribution. He speaks harshly to his beloved while she suggests he discuss the issue with his father that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Lovett
Jack
Just Two Kinds of Men Cites Chicago Journal
A Chicago Journal quotation notes two kinds of men, those who know nothing about women after study and those who think they know everything without study. The observation frames gender insight with a wry, universal claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Late Hour Baby Walk Hint In Speech Bubble
At 3 A.M. a husband is told by his wife to take the baby for an hour or two. The dialogue reads You needn't make any excuses, John. It's all right. You're just in time to walk the baby for an hour or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Puck
Swanson Rheumatic Gure Company
Dept
Lake Street
Chicago
Skill and assurance in alliance, a Dutch proverb
A Dutch proverb notes that skill and assurance form an invincible combination. The saying emphasizes the strength of competence matched with confidence in achieving success.
Northern Wisconsin crops praised by UW agronomy professor
Professor R A Moore reports northern stations show strong crops with well adapted barley varieties led by Oderbrucken. Corn heights reach five feet at Ashland and Iron River, clovers are excellent, potatoes and sugar beets thrive on loamy soils, and northern Wisconsin is poised to become a leading dairy region with proper land management and standard seed varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R A. Moore
Department of Agronomy
University of Wisconsin
University Experimental Station
Oderbrucken
Ashland
Iron River
Moore
Wisconsin
Matrimonial Commandments From A Wedding Journal
Theo dore Parker inscribed ten resolutions before his wedding. The vows include never opposing his wife’s will except for the best reasons, to freely discharge duties for her sake, never scold, avoid looking cross, not burden her with commandments, promote her piety, bear her burdens, overlook foibles, save cherish and defend her, and remember her in prayer always.
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Theodore Parker
German Syrup touted as sole relief for consumption
Frost & Spies offer Boschee’s German Syrup claimed to relieve and cure consumption with ingredients like pare tar and gum extracts. Advertised benefits include easing nocturnal rest, stopping morning dry coughs, and promoting easier morning ex pectoration with quick relief. Small 25 cent bottles and larger 75 cent bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Frost & Spies
Diseases of Parsnips and Control Measures
Parsnips suffer similar diseases to celery with leaf blight being prominent. Parsnip webworm causes damage by feeding and requires arsenical insecticide. Parsnip leaf miner larvae mine leaves and respond to early arsenical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Symons
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Dely
University
Prof. Moore
Minna Irving
Leslie’s Weekly
Martin M. Sweet
S. D. Bland
Brewton
Washburn Printing Co
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