Review of Congress First Session Leaves Democratic Unity Visible
Washington, D. C. review argues the first session has drained a deficit of about 150 million dollars and expanded debt due to Republican policy. It notes Republican control failed to reduce taxes or tariffs while increasing appropriations and criticizes Crumpacker’s anti immigration maneuver as harming Pacific coast Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
Willis J. Abbot
United States Treasury
Cannon
Aldrich
Senate
American Congress
Congress
White House
House of Representatives
Gore
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
Teddy Bates
Republican Congress
House
Indiana
Dodge
Pacific Coast
California
Oregon
Washington
Tennessee
Brownsville
Ohio River
Pacific
Washington, D. C
Where Do You Buy What Two Writers Think of Mail Order Trade
A local essay argues catalog houses erode rural towns by diverting cash from home merchants. It cites William Allen White on loyalty to Emporia Kansas and warns that buying from mail order houses drains community life and tax bases. It urges reciprocal local trade as civic duty and notes women’s clubs foster civic improvement but neglect protecting home retail.
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Retai
Middle West
Richard A. Haste
Canada
William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
United States
Street Trees Need More Room for Growth
A comment argues urban plots allocate too little width for street trees. The author urges preserving a sunlit, airy strip and dedicating more space for mature shade trees in new town layouts.
Tests for diamonds and hat cleaning tips from a London jeweler
A London jeweler notes that ten buyers rely on observation to judge diamonds, cites simple tests for authenticity such as single versus double hole reflections and needle pricks through card, and discusses care for hats and ribbons including cleaning methods for milans, chip hats, and lace.
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London
How to Clean a Clock and Pack Bedding
A 19th century tip sheet offers do it yourself clock repair with dismantling and reassembly steps plus a note on self cleaning wear from lubrication. It also advises packing bedding with cayenne pepper to deter rats and a marble cleaning recipe using soda chalk pumice stone and fullers earth with a chamois finish.
How to Believe a Sick Headache
A historical health tip advises drinking strong catnip tea to cure a sick headache. It suggests one cup to induce vomiting and a second cup to settle the stomach after cleansing.
How to Keep Violets Fresh In Winter
Violets stay fresh for several days if covered at night with paraffin paper and their stems are placed in a glass of water. Then set the vase into an airtight tin pail and keep in a cool place.
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Review OF Congress
Real Democratic Progress
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Michigan
Missouri
South Carolina
Alabama
South
Northwest
Denver
Garrett
Bryan
Caroina
Tlander
Ageain
Mrr. Bryan
Roosevelt
John W. Kern
Charles A. Towne
New York
Charles N. Haskell
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Francis Burton Harrison
Robert L. Owen
W. G. Conrad
Montana
John Mitchell
Illinois
Brand Whitlock
Ohio
Milan
Seattle
Alaska
Ridg
U.S.A
the Herald
S. W. Johnston Transfer Co
Black
Franklin New Castle South Prairie
Aberdeen
H. L. Cook & Co
E. Heron St
Hanson
John Hanson
Merchant Tailor 'S South
Herald Printery
TEL
East Hume St
Aberdeen Livery & Transfer Co
J. F. Bennett
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