Johnson the Mian A Man of the People
A profile of John A Johnson of Minnesota tracing his rise from poverty to governorship. Born 1861 in St Peter to Swedish immigrants, he rose from delivery boy to editor and Democratic leader, winning Minnesota governorship in 1904 and 1906 on reform platforms.
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Mr. Tolan
Minnesota
Lincoln
Gov. Johnson
America
Johnson
Sweden
St. Peter
Minn
John
Hime
Iowa
Malin
Gov. Johnston
Jseal
Ala Befle
la Damoaratle Petitteal Teneta
Iakaron
State Senate
Tle
Roosevelt
John A. Johnson
St. Paul
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Duluth
Warehouse Commission
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
atata @wamp
Wereas & Tequest
Mummers Parade Dazzles Philadelphia With Regal Robes and Chaos
In Philadelphia the New Year parade of mummers unfolds into a dazzling spectacle as kings in hand embroidered robes lead pages and retinue through broad streets. Festive crowds, satirical cornice floats, and elaborate costumes overshadow the city’s usual sedateness, while judges award prizes funded by district merchants and clubs accrue funds for robes and displays.
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United States
Quaker City
Whoigure
Tormant
Camden
N. J
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
New Orleans
Sahonyy
Atcahol
Airship Corps
Metropolitan Opera House
Brooklyn Engle
For the Children A New Year gnome play in Philadelphia
A New Year themed kindergarten game from Philadelphia where children form a circle with a reins bearing gnome on the outside. A New Year figure dances around the circle while singing. The doors are formed by joined hands and the chosen girl receives a kiss and takes the New Year’s place.
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Philadelpha
New Year's In New Amsterdam
A brief historical note recalls the Dutch settlers of Manhattan aboard the Half Moon in 1609 keeping Christmas and New Year’s, contrasted with later Puritans. A New Amsterdam habit of visiting neighbors for debt settlement, sharing punch, and forgiving debtors is described with a humorous lens on religious tolerance.
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New Amsterdam
Manhattan
Holland
Massachusetts
Utlea Observer
Care of Berry Bushes Pruning Guidelines
Advice on pruning berries from old and new canes. Remove old raspberry canes, thin new ones, and stake and tie. Trim trailing blackberry and dewberry canes and remove all old dead wood.
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Euthez
Restorative promises quick lift from fatigue and kidney relief
The ad touts Dr Shoop s Restorative as a cure for languor and tired nerves claiming it boosts circulation and energy. It links winter fatigue to poor air and inactivity and urges use of De Witt s Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache and urinary issues. It also promotes Dr Shoop s Pink Pain Tablets and Headache Tablets as quick relief, with delivery and drugstore availability noted.
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S. S. Bail
Ravenswood
W. Va
Dewitt
O. Pawitt & CO
Chicago
Shoo
Shoon
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Abdersay
de Witt
H.O. Schultz &Co
Pais
Sheep
Bert Barber
Won
Wit
Barter
Scoulty & Man
Rocky Mountain Tea and Laxative Cough Syrup Advert
An old newspaper ad bundle promotes Holliavar's Rocky Mountain Tea and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. It touts curative elements for kidney and bladder issues, digestive relief, and general well being. The copy references Dr. Shoop No 4 for Women and invites requests to the racine Wisconsin author for a medical advice book.
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N. Schulta
Kennedy
S& D Brenning & Co
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Humphreys
E Cripps
Drugginta
Eacar
William and
John Etroots
RO DeWitt & Co
Cornell
Roding, Ga
D Breuning & Co
DaWitt
BD Breuning & Co
L. A. Dunlap
Mount Vernon
Warner
Man OF
THE
People
John H. Tolan
Anaconda
Mont
Lear Hiia
Prescott
Peru
Mexico
Scott
Bis
EWIS
Benneteer Ker
Mar
Watt
Ackley
Rocky Mountain
I. N. Schols
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