Roosevelt Riders Set Fashion in Washington Vigors Life
President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt popularize horseback riding in Washington, boosting outdoor sport and health. Senator Beveridge joins gallops, buys a new horse, and proves a lively companion at the White House. The piece blends society tone with political notes and a Connecticut mythology aside.
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J. S. Henry
Washington
Philadelphia Press
R Roosevelts
White House
Indiana
Senator Beveridge
Trent
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Mr. Beveridge
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate
Virginia
Folding Beds Raise Space Versatility and Cost
A New York manufacturer notes folding beds are bought not only to save space but to repurpose rooms. He cites a family with eleven folding beds and mentions beds of varied types, with deluxe models reaching high prices including a $1000 bed where $300 covered the carving.
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New York
New York Sun
Our Unit of Value The Quarter Is The True Value Standard
A New York Press quote extols the silver quarter as the practical unit of value in the United States. It argues the quarter’s advantages over dimes and other coins in everyday purchases from bars to restaurants, praising its size and tactile distinguishability.
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United States
New York Press
Delaware Diamond and Blue Hen State origins
Delaware earned the Diamond State nickname for its political importance and the Blue Hen State name from Caldwell famed for gamecocks bred from a blue hen’s eggs, the believed best color for the mother of a gamecock.
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Delaware
Caldwell
Angry Tree Found Outside Nevada in California and Arizona
The angry tree a woody plant ten to twenty five feet high once thought limited to Nevada has been found in eastern California and in Arizona. When disturbed it ruffles its leaves and emits a sickening odor reflecting its vexation.
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Union
Nevada
California
Arizona
Batters by Flour Ratios Define Pour Drop and Dough
The text explains batter types by flour to liquid ratios. One full flour to scant liquid yields a pour batter, two full flour to liquid yields a drop batter, and three full flour to liquid yields a dough. Liquid quality and flour quality also affect results.
Brass Origins and Tin Copper Proportions Revealed
A study of the earliest brass specimens shows a tin to copper ratio of one to nine. Genesis notes fix the discovery and use of both metals within a span dated from 4004 to 1635 BCE.
The First Year of Marriage Jibes From Benedick
A New York Herald quote recaps witty exchange on married life between a pair discussing how the first year proved most trying, with the husband noting later years gain credit for their challenges.
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Mr. Benedick
New York Herald
Prof Says Sun Won’t Expire For 10 Million Years
A Atlanta Constitution quip notes a professor’s remark that the sun will remain luminous for about ten million years, offering a grim comfort during discussions of mounting gas bills. The line reflects a wry, detached tone typical of the paper’s satirical commentary.
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Atlanta-Constitution
Cowboy's Ride for Life on Arizona Ranch Stampede
James Evans of the X Bar L outfit in Four Peaks country led five punchers driving 1,500 cattle into Sunflower valley when a lightning storm triggered a stampede. Evans, with Davis injured, rode a bucking steer to carry Davis clear, earning a medal and a lifetime pensionable steer for valor.
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James Evans
Four Peaks
Phenix
Chicago
Evans
Shorty” Davis
Davis
Modern Noahs Ark Anchored in St Louis Advocates 1941 Millennium
Ninety six members of a new religious sect aboard the Megiddo in St Louis claim astronomy is central to their faith. They foresee the millennium beginning in 1941 when Earth will be paradise and humans will explore Neptune and other celestial bodies. The vessel doubles as a steamer and school, with a physician on board and education for children.
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St. Louis
Mississippi
Association of Christian Brethren
New York World
Earth
Rockies
Kansas Plains
Alps
Alpine Danger From Faulty Wire Cables In Alps
Berlin correspondent notes dangerous conditions of tourist protection cables in the Stubuler Alps after a July 20 ascent of Tribulzun. Several climbers reached the 8100 meter summit near ienotein as wire ropes ignited sparks and burned, trapping guides and climbers in a rapid, alarming incident.
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Alps
Berlin
London Starlord
Gift for Matchell Observed by United Mine Workers
Polish, Lithuanian and Slavonian members of the United Mine Workers presented President Mitchell with a gold watch and a diamond badge at his headquarters. The badge features his monogram J M and a pendant pick and shovel with a miner lamp, plus the union seal. Mitchell praised the workers and hoped to end strikes, pledging to promote welfare for all labor.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
New York Times
J. M
United Mine Workers of America
Washington
Timely Topic Promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy
A seasonal note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best throat and lung remedy. It claims quick cure and prevention of severe cold outcomes, sold by Frost and Spies.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
A vintage advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid for all food classes. It claims to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles, strengthen tissues, and improve blood while citing Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia praising its effectiveness and recommending it to friends. Fox Bros sells the product.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Fox Bros
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
Frank J. Cheney Asia declares his firm will pay 100 for each catarrah case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice sworn December 6 1886 before A W Gleason Notary Public Toledo Ohio. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
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Frank J. Cheney
F.j.cnengty & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason Notary Public Hall
F. J. Cuenty & Co
Money Making Plan Targets Wisconsin Boys After School
The Milwaukee Sunday Sentinel reports 4000 boys already earn spare cash selling the paper to neighbors and friends. The appeal seeks 1000 more boys at once with a goal of one in every locality. No money to start. first week’s supply paid as capital for the next week.
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Connecticut
Samuel Peters
Peters
Mr. Peters
Yale College
Thomas Peters
Bellows Falls
Cuba
Windham
Leslie’s Monthly
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Plaques Offered With Gilts Frames for Subscribers
The Milwaukee Sentinel arranges with plaque manufacturers to supply a gilt framed porcelain plaque with no extra cost beyond express and delivery. Subscribers can secure a plaque by sending a photo and 30 percent to cover express and delivery. Non-subscribers may obtain a plaque by subscribing for three months plus 30 cents and the same express and delivery, with a guaranteed exact likeness and non fading plaque returned within thirty days.
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The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Express
Sentinel
Ail Communications
Milwaukee
Cured of Piles After Forty Years in Geneva OH
Mr. C Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered piles for forty years despite doctors and dollars. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. The preparation also treats cuts burns bruises sprains lacerations eczema tetter salt rheum and other skin diseases. Look for DeWitt on the package Fox Bros sells it.
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C. Haney
Geneva
Ohio
DeWitt
Fox Bros
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