Krupp’s Great Works: World’s Largest Steel Enterprise
A profile of Alfred Krupp and the Essen works detailing a vast steel empire employing about 19,000 people, including 12,000 in casting steel and 7,000 in mining. The article notes Krupp’s integrated system, housing, welfare, and the emphasis on steel production for guns and railway components, while acknowledging limits on gunmaking guidance to the United States and the global lead in casting steel.
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Essen
Krupp
Europe
Spain
Stadt of
Alfred Krupp
France
England
Herr Krupp
United States
Prother’s Fair Confrontation Turns Nasty in Michigan
In early Michigan, southern county fair judges offend exhibitor Prother with threats after he declares he seeks first premiums for poultry cattle and vegetables. He warns, then allegedly assaults occur as confrontations escalate during judging.
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Michigan
Prother
France
Benefits of Sunshine
Sunshine brightens kings palaces and poor homes alike and fuels nature. Open doors and windows to let light flood rooms and feel their home like warmth. Sunshine supports fruits fields forests and gardens and invites birds and peaceful days. It outshines medicines for health and rest, so welcome its glad light.
Beecher Family Fun and Violin in Boston Home
The reminiscence recalls Lyman Beecher’s love of work and amusement. His violin accompanied sermons and family prayers as he entertained children at his Boston home. A visitor tells of Beecher joining a game on all fours, riding children and prompting lively laughter.
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Lyman Beecher
Boston
Dr. Beecher
J. C. White
Peruvian Official Praises St Jacobs Oil Cure
Senor A de La E Delgado testimony from Lima credits one application of St Jacobs Oil with curing rheumatic pains in his left arm. He cites friends Madam Juana Garcia and Mr D Herman Decker as relieved by the remedy. His brother reports relief from arm paralysis after one or two applications.
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Lima
Repubitc
Peru
Senor
A. de la E. Delgado
Tribunal of Justice
Republic of Peru
St. Jacobs
Dona Juana Garcia
D. Herman Decker
Mr. Decker
Fastest American Train Slows to Fifty MPH Between Coteau and Ottawa
The afternoon express on the Canada Atlantic railway leaves Coteau Station at 5 35 PM and arrives in Ottawa 78 miles away at 7 09 PM after a 3 minute stop at Alexandria. It runs about 50 miles per hour. By contrast the Flying Dutchman reportedly covers 118 miles from London to Bristol in two hours, about 594 miles per hour, as the world’s fastest nonstopping service.
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America
Canada Atlantic Railway
Coteau Station
Ottawa
Alexandria
London
Bristol
Cure claims for Juniper Soap and patent tonics in ad snippet
A collage of testimonial lines cites Caswell, Hazard & Co. soap curing skin issues and a Warner’s product curing hoarseness. Quotes from Walterboro and a Winona conductor reference various health tonics such as Brown’s Iron Bitters and White Wine of Tar Syrup with praised results.
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Walterboro
A. L. Campbell
Warren
Winon Minn
Warner
Germ theory and cures dominate a quiet domestic scene
A couple discuss Germ theory and its impact on disease at home. The wife asks about the germ theory, and they discuss observers like Pasteur and Koch, and praise Warner's Safe Cure as a proven remedy alongside Brown’s Iron Bitter and Allen’s Balsam.
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John
John Tyndall
Pasteur
Bright
Koch
Sheody
Warner
Encyclopedia V
Gunn
United States Medical College
Free to all Ministers Sample Offer
A notice offers free bottles of Warner's tshité Pane to any minister who sends an order from his store keeper for two dozen bottles. The text promises no cost for the minister and specifies the quantity required.
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Detroit Free Press
Warner
Early 1900s Health Ads Echo Odd Promises
Patchy ad blurbs promote cures and tonics from Piso’s Cure to electro- belts with trials, Carboline hair renewer, and Wells Health Renewer. Fragmented quotes mention nerves, vitality, kidney cures, and anti rat poisons.
Hunt's Remedy Praised By Utica Man For Kidney Trouble
Utica reporter notes patient testimonial from L. W. CLagu of Hartford, Conn. After a year of invalid status, he used Hunt's Remedy on advice from a local druggist. He reports eight bottles cured kidney trouble, back pain, and loss of vitality, with restored appetite and strength. He endorses the medicine for similar ailments.
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Utica
Fiang W. Horrans
Telepra
Hunt
L. W. Clag
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Charles A. Vogeler Co
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Baltimore
U.S. 4
Womai
Bie Eens
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
B. F. SH
B. F. Sherman
F. Sherman
Nee Bart
Neeps
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Coleman Business College
Eist
Liniment
Caswell, Hazzard & Co
New York
Brown
Allen
Bing Bansam
Caswell, Hazzard 4 Co
Joan J ‘Tlton
Norristown Herald
Ft. Co
Voltaic Belt Co. Marshall
Mich
Dye
N. B
Desomeon
Juyon
Ureas
Truk & Co
Augusta
Maine
Kavse
Arsenal St. St. Louis
Halsett & Co
Portland
Thayer
M. D
Wayhe
Ind
E. Burnham
Stata Streat
Chicago
Moody & Co, Cincinfinti
Freatine Bros
Janesville, Wis
Nyke
Bice Poe
Stan
Pantie
GEQ. F. Seely
Fort Wayrnr
Inp
Meredith
Jeremiah Wright
Marion
W. Va
Dry Pegis
Mathias Freeman
National Publishing CO
Jay Bronson
Detroit
Mics
Kidders Pastilles
Stowell
Charlestown
Mast
Drugeista
Murray Hill
Myst
Rato
N.Y
R. Tindblom & CO
N. G. Miller & CO
Chamber of Broadway
Commerce
Dramna
Mem
Milwaukee
ROBT
Lindblom & CO
Truss
Egglestog Truss Co
W. Jennings Demorest
14Th St
ALL
Mason & Hamlin Organs
Mason & Hallin Piano & Organ CO
Isora
Wabash Ave
Paynes
Dorset
B. W
Payne & Sons
Connine N.Y
Battle of the
John S Alden
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