Postage reform debate and its local implications
The piece argues against a proposed cheap parcels post, noting the U.S. postal deficit of about 9 million dollars a year and potential 20 million or more with new offices. It questions who bears the cost and warns that cheap rates could push shoppers away from local stores to distant centers.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Uncle Sam
Congress
Great Britain
Sam
Oklahoma
Oskosh
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Postal reform pots a storm for merchants and delivery
A fragment argues Uncle Sam will pay delivery charges to capture national retail trade, claiming merchants will protest before Congress enacts new postal laws that could force many out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
The Boer Girl and a South African Wedding
An excerpt from The Boer Girl in South Africa describes Boer customs around marriage. It details courtship starting with the Nachtmaal, engagement by a young man’s courting visit, and a wedding marked by extended family, dances, shooting games, and a multi day celebration centering on the couple at the homestead and adjoining farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South African Republic
H. C. Hillegas
South Africa
Ladies’ Home Journal
Fragmentary love note from 19th century column
A garbled text fragment appears to be a personal note expressing affection and playful teasing between two individuals. The readable parts show phrases of love and names such as Fred and Jane, but the full meaning is unclear due to missing context and garbled OCR.
Through Tourist Sleeping Cars Boston to Chicago
The Wabash Rail road with West Shore and Fitchburg inaugurates a weekly through tourist car line between Boston and Chicago via Niagara Falls. Westbound departs Boston Tuesdays 10 a.m. arrives Chicago Wednesdays 2 40 p.m. Eastbound leaves Chicago Thursdays 12 02 p.m. arrives Boston Fridays 5 50 p.m. Connections at Chicago to sleeper cars for western destinations. E I Crossley agent.
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Boston
Chicago
Wabash
Westshore
Fitchburg
Wabash Railroad
West Shore
Niagara Fallls
E. I. Crossley
Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Cure
An advertisement claims kidney disease leads to Bright's Disease and other fatal issues. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney bladder and urinary troubles with thousands cured after other efforts fail. Sample bottles and a free booklet are offered by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co. Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Thirty Day Tours of Mexico in Special Pullman Trains
In February 1900 the first tour leaves Buffalo Chicago and St Louis on the 14th and the second from Toledo on the 28th. Tours run seven thousand miles in Pullman palace cars with library observation drawing room and dining services. Contact R G Thompson Fort Wayne or Wm Gates Toledo or C S Crane St Louis for itineraries and rates.
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Buffalo
Chicago
St. Louis
Toledo
Republic
American
R. G Thompson
Wabash R. R
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wm. Gates
Ohio
C. S Crane
Wabash RR
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B. Manrin
Westville
Jesus
Pany
Fred
Jane Ty
Leland Hotel
Michigan and
Jackson Boulevards
Chas. W. Dabb
Mexico
Timnware
Grantchware
Westville, Ind
Nicgholse
Becky Jones
Ballston Spa
N. Y
Ludlow Street
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Cenis
M [Nervita Medical Co
Cordova
Standard Oil CO
Laporte
Davidson & Porter
Uewelers
Oberreich & Arnold, ‘the Jewelers
Main Street
Indiana AV
Laporte, Indiana
la Porte
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