St Louis World’s Fair gains global interest in 1903 plan
Secretary Stevens reports broad enthusiasm for the St Louis exposition as visitors in Buffalo Philadelphia Washington and Chicago seek literature and details. Louisiana Purchase building serves as headquarters for Central and South American and West Indian representatives eager to participate. Canada and other nations show strong, growing support, with commissioners requesting information at a rapid pace.
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Buffalo
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
St. Louisa
Louisiana Purchase
South American
West Indian Islands
United States
New Homesteaders Reach for Near Lawton Oklahoma Land
Lawton Oklahoma August 8. Home seekers filing claims near Lawton show preference for land closer to town over fine agricultural ground ten to twelve miles east. Texans filing are generally strong land judges with high turnout. Auction town lots proceed slowly as buyers speculate or begin building. Oil claim locations in the Wichita mountains attract many, with an estimated 2,500 attempting to locate oil claims despite a government reserve exempting 58,000 acres.
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Lawton
Okla
Wichita Mountains
Sale of Town Lots in Hobart Oklahoma Develops Quickly
Aug 5 sale figures show business lots bringing 9 to 56 dollars while town growth accelerates. Tents increase as a new Republican newspaper plant arrives to publish next week. No Democratic paper yet, though three are reportedly en route. Two banks operate smoothly, currency flowing, with nearly ten thousand dollars received by express and more expected. Some residents planned to send money by telegraph for express delivery using checks.
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Hobart
Okla
Express
Comfort for Chicks Coop and Run Plan from W H Jenkins
A detailed description of portable four by four foot coops with attached covered runs for setting hens and broods. The design uses 12 by 12 inch boards for a box run, wire netting, a slide door, and nightly enclosure to protect chicks. Last year a brood of 30 hatched under one hen with no losses, unlike prior hawk and animal losses. Also notes low cost and suitability for village settings.
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W. H. Jenkins
N. Y
Goats Protect Sheep Against Curs, Angora Advantage
Mr. J. A. Morris of Atlanta found Angora goats defend flocks from wandering dogs, driving off both curs and even rams. The friendly goats doubled protection for his flock, suggesting goats may be valuable for southwest farmers weary of sheep losses.
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J. A. Morris
Atlanta
We Have Heard Of Women Dish Washing Their Lives Away
A Vermont man fond of Aggres presents figures on domestic labor. He notes a walnut dining table used 30 years has hosted 32 850 meals, averaging five per day, totaling 164 250 meals. At 15 cents per meal, the value reaches 24 637.50 dollars, illustrating long service of women in daily duties.
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Vermont
Inns of Switzerland Lead in Tourist Trade
In proportion to its size Switzerland has more inns than any country, with about 1700 hostelries mainly on mountain tops or near glaciers. Hotel receipts reach 25 million dollars annually, making tourism a chief industry and a major source of income.
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Inne
Switserland
Switzerland
Chicago
Peruna Endorsed by Hawaii Delegate for Stomach Catarrh
A Washington letter from Hon. Robert W. Wilcox, Delegate to Congress from Hawaii, testifies that Peruna cured his stomach catarrh and dyspepsia. He recommends the remedy for sufferers and notes Dr. Hartman’s assurance of benefit. Readers are invited to write for free advice.
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Robert W. Wilcox
Congress
Hawaii
Sandwich Islands
Washington, D. C
R. W. Wilcox
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Dr. Hartman
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