Paper currency fears and crowd control at the World Fair
Treasury experts warn of a looming currency shortage by fall while coverage notes Samoa fears, a possible Troy fiddlers contest, and a critique of advertising’s role in modern life. War updates include Indian enlistment prospects for guerilla action in the Philippines and Admiral Dewey’s dinner invitations. A St Louis crowd-handling warning follows with a Philippine stamps shipment to Manila. civic tips urge street rubbish removal and a remark on newspapers feeding hens via shredded papers.
Germans in Samoa mood shifts under Admiral Kautz
A Samoa dispatch notes Germans now view Admiral Kautz more favorably after his tactful handling of the Malietoa succession dispute and fair treatment of German subjects. The St Lowes Republic reports the change stems from American efforts to correct misreadings of his mission amid prior tensions.
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Samoa
Kautz
Admiral Kautz
Chambersin
Malietoa Tanu
Matuafa
Rose
Germany
St. Lowes Republic
Advertising fakir robs merchants with green goods scheme
A Highland Journal note reports a traveling fraudster sold green goods ad space using a glossy map and a slick tongue. He induced several business men to buy advertising and offered free ads to influence others. ADVERTISING is claimed as the life of trade.
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Hilneis
State aid for roads gains favor in several states
The article outlines how state tax funds are used for road building in Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It details the shared cost model with state, county, and adjoining property owners each bearing portions, and explains procedures from petitions to contracts and warrants. It argues this division of cost is proper and adaptable to local conditions.
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United States
Washington
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Whooping Cough Cure Story in PA Household
A South Burgettestown Pennsylvania resident credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a nearly dead boy after an attack of whooping cough. The testimonial states that after a few doses the child improved and one bottle cured him entirely. Sold by 5S. Kingaton.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Moore
South Burgettestown
Kingaton
Eastward Train Schedule Fragment
Rail timetable fragment lists WEATWARD No 9 Vandalia Accom Daily 7:14 am to 15 Indianapolis Accom 8:40 pm. Local Freight daily except Sunday 8:10 pm. Eastward service appears incomplete in the scan.
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Vandalia
Indianapolis
Sun
Indianapolis Mail
G.L. Elliott
Thoy
Illinoia
J. M. Chesbrough
Asa’t G.P
Want Top Correspondent for Formosa to St Jacob Hire
Application sought for a top correspondent covering Formosa Black Jack Pin Oak and St Jacob. Position requires strong reporting across towns with reliable field presence and clear communication. Submit credentials and sample work to office.
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Formosa
Black Jack
Pin Oak
St. Jacob
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