Washington Letter March 22 1901 on China and officials
Newsy notes from Washington discuss the China crisis with Li Hung Chang plans and Pekin talks. It reports on Rockhill’s instructions, potential consul appointments, and American trade losses in China, plus Navy promotions and Cuban policy patience. It also covers Senator Bacon in the Philippines and army commission scheduling through May.
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Washington, D. C
Tientsin
China
Pekin
Rockhill
United States
Li Hung Chang
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Washington
Regular Army
Advice for Bachelor Girls from the Pittsburg Press
A Pittsburg Press writer urges bachelor girls to value recreation, especially reading, over night labor. She cites long hours as wasteful yet praises reading substantial works, personal experience shaping a belief that study should be constant, friendships matter, and self-respect remains intact while pursuing opportunities.
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Pittsburgh
France Teutonic Roots in Northern France and Belgium
A historical note discusses the Teutonic influence in northern France and Belgium, noting German language and customs persisted through the middle ages, Charlemagne's Germanic origins, and notables like the Franks and Burgundians, with claims about the region's ethnological history and a remark on the French Revolution era towers.
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France
Belgium
Germany
Brittany
London Express
Francupia
Steyes
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Cure
Mrs. Chon Applerate of Alex Adrian Ind recounts severe chest illness with coughing blood until three 31.00 bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained 58 pounds. The ad guarantees relief from coughs colds la grippe throat and lung troubles with 30 cent trial bottles and 1.00 full bottles at S Kingston’s drug store.
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Chon. Applerate
Alexadrian
Ind
Chad
Dr. King
Triad
S. Kingston
Illinois Towns Report Smallpox Measles and Violence
Illinois reports two smallpox cases at Litchfield and measles close in Charleston public schools. A shanty boat shooting near Cairo alarms residents. The Illinois Teachers Association meets in Decatur as Carlinville plans weekly park concerts. A Republican ticket without opposition appears in Nashville township. Dr. John W. Hawkins dies in Carlinville. Riley Price faces burglary charges after parole. Illinois Steel buys 21 500 acres of coal lands near Herrin. Shelby county fruits destroyed by hailstorm. stock losses and broken windows widespread.
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Litchfield
Pana
Belleville
Ittner Brick Works
Charleston
Cairo
Illinois Teachers’ Association
Decatur
Carlinville
Nashville Township
John W. Hawkins
Inlinois
Riley Price
Herring
Price
Chester Penitentiary
Illinois Steel Company
Herrin
Williamson County
English Character Changes or American Style in War Mood
A essay debates whether English character is shifting toward a more open, emotive wartime stance akin to Americans. It cites London rejoicing, readiness to discuss conscription, and blunter displays of enthusiasm, suggesting a national shift in temperament amid the war climate. An ad for Ballar d's Hoarhound Syrup follows.
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London Spectator
London
Profitable Travel and Understanding Nations
Edward Bok argues in the Ladies' Home Journal that wise travel means exploring beyond Paris and major cities. Travelers should observe ordinary people in their own homes to truly judge a nation rather than superficial sights.
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Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Paris
France
Balzac
London
America
New York
Cure for a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An ad claims a remedy titled One Day Cures a Cold using Bromo Quinine tablets by Wyke or similar brands. It promises a money back refund if it fails to cure and references various alunative lines suggesting digestive or laxative effects. The text is a damaged, promotional tablet advertisement with uncertain spellings and names.
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B.W Grove
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South Africa
Great Britain
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Chefoo
Atrife
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Joseph Hill
Vermont
Gunner Morgan
Sampson
Annapolis
Platt
Bacon
Georgia
Philippines
Teutonic
Republic
Illinois State News
A. C. Dieckman
Shelby County
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S. Kingston's
Troy City
John Deimling
W.F. Peter
Safe and Reliable Insurance Companies
F. W. Zanders
Market St
Philip Schultze
Heim
West Clay Street
John Diehle
Citizens’ Shaving Parlor
Julius Peter
X2-Union
Glyemencall
Main St
Troy
L. E. Rawson
Jefferson Ave
St. Louis
Gentral Motel
WM. Meiners
Theo. Guennewig
Troy, Ilinois
Billiard Hall
Fridasa
Anne
Graham
A. Heddergott
Kinloch 13
Rebscher
Corinne
H. Rebscher
State St
Rochester
Charles
Elizabeth
Elizabath
Geffen Farm Wagon
Geree Ty
Troy, Ll
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