The Sugar Duty Controversy and Political Fallout
A Washington correspondent explains how the sugar schedule, once amended, would raise prices and drain the treasury for refiners while benefiting a trust. The piece argues the senate delayed the duty to appease the trust and political backers, warning of voter backlash and calling for house action to prevent added costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Treasury
Washington
Senate
Jones
Arkansas
Walt
National Campaign Fund
House
Democratic Party
Dubuque
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Promoted by Drugist Prander
An advertisement touts Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as the best remedy, claiming quick, sure relief and warranty by C K Prander, a local druggist. The item also notes France plans a public competition awarding a prize for six hundred proposed postage stamp designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. Prander
France
Northwestern line offers one fare round trip to Asbury Park
In anticipation of the National Educational association annual meeting at Asbury Park New Jersey July 10 to 18 the Chicago and Northwestern railway will sell excursion tickets on July 7 and 8 at nearly one fare for the round trip. War tickets and details available from railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Asbury Park
N. J
Lis Northwestern Line
Sth
Atlantic Coast
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Watch Case Protection for Pocket Watches Introduced
The Keystone Watch Case Co of Philadelphia introduces a bow design that cannot be twisted or pulled off. Marketed as a safety against pickpockets and accidents common with old friction-held bows, the new protected case aims to secure watches and deter theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
Sponge and cloth in windows cool rooms like rain
The passage notes experiments showing a large sponge kept wet or a cloth hung in a window can substantially lower room temperature. It claims these simple methods act as if a shower had fallen, making the space feel cooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record
Chicago
West
J. T. Hatfield
Northwestern University
Madison Si
Strange case of creeping paralysis and miracle cure
A narrative describes a creeping paralysis with numbness and a "gone" sensation that doctors say is incurable. After using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine, the patient improves dramatically, regains weight, and reports lasting relief. The ad promotes the remedy and lists distributors. The piece also notes various unrelated items and a seed sending English charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Chad
Tias
Ming
Jamies Kane
la Rue
Aly
Milug Medieal Co
Elkhart
Ind
Aix
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Ackley World
Talmage
Taberstele
Talbage
Moody
Duncombe
eAnti
Christ
Chnrch
Mr. Moody
Mr. Moaly
Ife
Chicago Times
The
Delineator
Wellesley
Jwo
Butterick Publishing Go
New York
J. M. Nix
Bronislayw Huberman
London
Bronislaw
Werald
Berlin
Denver
Colorado
Illinois Central
R. R
C.F. Piander
Merine Instranes
Chicago Herald
Barlow
Foster
Harper's Bazar
St. Peter's
Rome
St. Paul's
Paris
St. Janac's
St. Petersburo
DeWitt
Nix
Euros Hoan
Uncle Sam
Pamner Jones
Emmert Proprietary CO
Ill
G. W. Prouder
MUNN
Audress Munn & CO
WI Salem
Oman
Rae
Chigagg
Agkiley
Lowwa
Ita
Tsa
Skookum Root Hair Grower CO
South Wirth Avenue
USA
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