River Moldavia navigation to Prague project
The River Moldavia is to be made navigable up to Prague at a cost exceeding $3,000,000. The British Peace Society protests rifles clubs as inciting militarism. A London Court judge quipped whisky is a medicine during a case. At Sevignac near Morlaix a wedding fed 1,800 guests with 300 servants. A balloon travels by steamship from England to Calcutta for the Prince of Wales observation during his Todian tour. A Chester barracks canteen orderly faces arrest as fifteen beer barrels are found filled with water. Dr Eiger of Warsaw, Russian army physician, elected honorary member of Tokio University scientific section. Eastern London taxpayers complain of strict assessments with cucumber frame disputes. Castlemartyr villagers buy fee simple of their homes from the Earl of Shannon. population about 600. Italian stamps will feature varied designs instead of the monarch’s head. A regimental baboon mascot greeted a troop leaving England for South Africa, showing joy.
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Moldavia
Prague
British Peace Society
City of London
Lumley Smith
Sevignac
Morlaix
Brittany
England
Calcutta
Prince of Wales
Chester
Eiger
Warsaw
Japan
University of Tokio
London
Castlemartyr
County Cork
Amusing Advertisements From a British Magazine
A collage of odd ads and notices from a London Morning Post feature and regional papers. Items include old artificial teeth bought by Messrs Smith, a plea for clothing aid from a Surrey resident, a Guildford sweep refusing public engagements, a Boston tailor hinting at a prize for spotting his painted tortoises, and caricatures of eccentric ads about washing, hiring killers, and bonnet humor from Yonkers Statesman.
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Messrs. Smith
Oxford Strees
London
London Morning Post
Surrey
Eng
Guildford
Boston
Lincolnshire
England
Bis
London Chronicle
Butchera
Coffee Heart Warns of Coffee-Driven Ailments
A Oregon reader describes severe heart and liver issues linked to habitual coffee use. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, symptoms improved, complexion cleared, and energy increased. Husband also benefited. the Postum ad urges reading The Road to Wellville for further info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Pastum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Advances in electrical generation through the decades
The piece recalls vast progress in electricity over twenty years, noting crude beginnings with arc and incandescent lamps, the growing dominance of efficient motors and dynamos, and the trend toward ever larger generators and mega power plants shaping future stations and engineering concepts.
Swinging cradle aids mothers with automatic motion
An Iowa man introduces a swinging cradle suspended by rods and spiral gear. A gentle push starts the motion and a spring keeps it rocking for long periods. The device can be moved between rooms with simple, detachable fastenings, offering hands free for mothers' duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Paper garments from pulp fibers show best textile results yet
The best wearable paper fabrics come from Saxony patented processes. Narrow paper strips are opened into yarn for weaving, or spun with cotton or wool to improve strength. Cloth lacks durability but provides low cost usable clothing and may be washed. wood pulp yarns exist but lack commercial scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
The Caucasian Bee Revolutionizes Honey Trade
A detailed article traces the cautious spread of Caucasian bees in the United States. It notes their gentle temperament, near immunity to stinging, and potential to transform honey production. Historical bee imports are contrasted, from German to Cyprian and Alpine strains, before praising the Caucasian variety. The piece ends by noting the king of Siam’s regal regalia value.
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Caucasus
Holy Land
United States
Jenkintown
Philadelphia
Department of Agricul
Ture
Frank Benton
Washington, D.C
Noiary
Benton
Atlantic
Pacific
Kansas
Cyprus
Alpine
Carniola
Austria
Portly Woman Recounts Thrifty Table Switch On Subway
A passenger in a crowded subway car tells how she discreetly swapped a $18 table for a $3.50 bargain to spite Mrs Shoddy. She overheard remarks about price and deftly canceled the higher-priced order, ending with a thrifty buy suited to her corner parlor.
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New York Press
Watchful Minister and a Town Watchdog Tale
A Maine pastor, Elijah Kellogg, faced hostile townsfolk who mocked his life. When he learned of his departure, he expressed regret to a man who had mocked him, calling him the best watchdog he ever knew as the man barked at every misstep.
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Elijah Kellogg
Maine
Mr. Kellogg
Apic
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Mercury Remedies Endorsed for Itching Sores
A reader named Harry J. Spalding from New York City praises Cuticura Remedies after two years of neck sores spreading to hair loss. He reports relief after a few applications and urges others to use Cuticura Ointment, claiming the sores vanished and his hair grew thick again. The note is signed and dated by the reader.
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Harry J. Spalding
West 104Th Street
New York City
Fur and Hide Warehouse Ad Promotes Anderach Bros
In Minneapolis Minnesota Anderach Bros Dept No 77 advertises their large Northwest fur and hide business promising higher returns for hides and furs and inviting readers to request price lists and tags. The note includes praise and a quip about a daughter sweeping a room and a reflection on self love.
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Anderch Bros
Minneapel
Northwest
Anderach Bros
Minneapolis
Minn
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Yonkers Statesman
Electrical Industries
Europe
King of
Siam
Hilett
Wyo
Dodd
Mary Taber
Halett
Tamao
Tatler
Bn. Whaleblubber
Nickel Plate Road
New England
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago, Til
Lee Ae “Ay
Castoria
Bears
Eanyone
W. Diemer
Dprimgfleld
MMC
Webster's
International
Pat
Ie Harris
Accation
Louis
Sey Calla Te Bichoary
Wailea Frank C. Merriam CO
Springfield
The
Colan FN
Canada
Ottawa
Char
Pilling
Clifford Bik
Grand Forks
Farniah
Suse
Sini Trucence Fitzgerald & CO
Baington, D, C
Reo
St. Jacobs
Apeuetr
Woodward & 60
Grain Commission
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