Shipping in Foreign Trade and U.S. Tonnage Decline
An August 1903 commentary argues American registered tonnage has fallen from 981000 in 1880 to 873000 in 1903, with Americans now handling only 8.8 percent of imports and exports. It notes foreign fleets dominate U.S. ports, costing over a hundred million dollars yearly and aiding war navies, urging cross party action to rebuild U.S. shipping and lower freight rates.
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United States
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Naval Reserve
The Secret of Success in Conscientious Effort
How to succeed and get rich is a question that occupies every person at some time. Success comes from conscientious effort in any chosen course, with no royal road to fortune.
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Philip D. Armour
Packer
Jack
Work Ethic, Military Leadership, and Troy Progress
The article extols hard work as the key to success, citing Philip Armour and other leaders. It notes Lt. General Nelson Miles’s retirement on his sixty fourth birthday and his succession by General S M B Young. It mentions Troy expecting an electric road and urges progress, while debating education and marriage after college.
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Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
S. M. B. Young
General Staff
Army
Miles
Troy
Water vs Brewers Clash Over Drinking Question
The water commissioners claim drinking is excessive while brewers counter that their brew is invigorating, reflecting a public dispute over beverage consumption policy and industry claims.
Advice on Keeping Cool From Clark University Professor
A Clark University Worcester professor recommends a simple daily routine to stay cool: three square meals, thirty minutes of afternoon exercise, and a bath. The guidance reflects a practical approach to comfort during hot periods.
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Clark University
Worcester
Union of Non-Union Men Emerges in Indiana
A new group formed by non-union workers and contractors appears in Indiana. The move unites non union labor against organized labor in a bid to influence work terms and collective bargaining dynamics statewide.
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Indiana
Streets revival plan gains traction in Troy community
Interest rises in Troy for a future streets improvement movement. Support grows as residents see benefits and urge ongoing effort.
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Troy
Quotations on Wit and Wisdom in Everyday Life
A collection of pithy proverbs and wry observations on luck effort restraint and social roles. It contrasts ambition with caution notes on wit, gender behavior and class, ending with the idea that upward movement for one means a drop for another.
Nighttime scare ends with child comforted by mother
In a tense bedroom scene a child Allie clings to her mother during a thunderstorm. The mother reassures that God is with them, while the child pleads for a sleepover with papa. A gowned figure appears on the stairs heightening fear before mother calms the situation.
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Allie
Noted photographer and wife visit rural studio scene
In the Catskills a well known photographer and his wife entered a rustic studio for portraiture. The artist and couple posed awkwardly, then the photographer paused to fetch a plate. On turning back he noticed the sitters’ pose had changed and the artist, revealing himself, quipped that he suspected the photographer ran a photograph gallery somewhere.
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Catskills
Papa's Grace Joke at Tea with Minister
A humorous reminiscence recalls a Methodist minister guest for tea. A hostess daughter quips that her father says a blunt blessing, jokingly contrasting with the minister’s blessing and the supper that followed.
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Dominic
Grace
Getting At Them. Western Kansas Editors Playful Ultimatum
Western Kansas editors taunt delinquent subscribers with a mock obituary note urging payment. The message warns of inevitable death if a yearly advance is not sent, listing ailments to underscore the consequence and press for renewal.
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Western Kansas
A Queer Epitaph From Newark Cemetery
The epitaph reads Here lies the body of John Black Aged 46 and notes a cherry tree luring him upward where a branch broke and he fell to his death. It also mentions three infant children, with a court news snippet following in the column.
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John Black
Shirred fashions with ivory crepe and apricot velvet
The article describes shirred designs in ivory peau de crepe with Marechal Niel yellow floral appliques on bodice and skirt. A de Collete bodice features Mexican drawn work, apricot velvet ceinture, and Corticelli embroidery. Shirred crepes and nun's grey crepe de Chine with grey and white lace, fringes, tassels, and cords complete the look.
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Marechel Niel
Oddities and wit mix in quick daily quips
Echoes and jokes from Growell, a cheap restaurant waiter humor, a father and son exchange about a cannon weight, Dirty Dunnigan and a kind old lady reminisce about a former family, plus a St. Nicholas quip on wireless telegraphy and a reflection that greatness grows from oddity.
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St. Nicholas
Twenty Five Years Ago This Week In Troy
From The Weekly Bulletin August 8, 1878 a review of local moves and events. Miss Alice Badgley guests with friends at Bethalto Fritz Schuler travels to Kansas City Mo to be with his grandfather Ignatius Riggin adds a room to his country home north of town Mrs M J Porter and Miss Mattie Johnson depart for northern resorts Wm Meiners returns to Highland to work with Arnold Stecklin in saddle and harness trade Several locals including W W Jarvis T J Barnsback John J Willoughby Wm Donoho and Mrs W W Barnaback visit Iowa on business and pleasure Jubilee Posey a Black Hawk war veteran and Pin Oak township's oldest resident dies at his home one mile north of Troy aged 85 years
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Alice Badgley
Bethalto
Fritz Schuler
Kansas’ City
Ignatius Riggin
M. J. Porter
Mattie Johnson
Wm. Meiners
Highland
Arnold Stecklin
W. W. Jarvis
T. J. Barnsback
John J. Willoughby
Wm. Donoho
W. W. Barnaback
Iowa
Jubilee Posey
Pin. Oak Township
Troy
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Shipping IN Foreign Trade
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Phancy
Him
Crocket
Steeleville
Papa
Newark N. J
Tite Catt
Growell
Dirty Dunnigan
Cofort Swin
Chris, Busse
A. Heddergott
Aafe
Public
W. Sale, Saalent Si
Sbte Ins Companiar
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