Wealth of senators and officials shocks Washington readers
A long list details the professions of the Sixtieth Congress members, noting many are lawyers bankers farmers and merchants. It highlights the high net worth of 46 millionaires in the Senate and House, with figures like Guggenheim and Platt cited, and confirms they draw salaries and perquisites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Senate
Teller
Acon
Lloyharn
Berth
Topkins
Hemenway
Beveridsa
Frye
Nelson
Depew
la Follette
Foraker
Penrose
Culberson
Washington
Reed Smoot
Mad
House
South Carolina
Latimer
Tillman
Aldrich
Perkins
Buckley
Connecticut
Supreme Court supports eight hour day for women
The U S Supreme Court upheld Oregon’s eight hour day law for women workers in a decision highlighting that women require protection beyond men's. Justice Brewer stated that legislation protecting women can be justified even when similar rules for men are unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwoman
Protacion
Susan T3
Anthony
Supreme Court of
United States
Justice Brewer
Other Professions of Our Congressmen
An article cites Senator Elkins of West Virginia as a multimillionaire protesting lists of Senate wealth. It notes Guggenheim at 60 million, Stephenson at 30 million, and Elkins at 25 million, urging figures be discounted. It estimates one fourth of the 92 senators have little beyond salaries, another fourth between 20 000 and 50 000, another quarter between 50 000 and 60 000 up to 500 000, and a final group of 10 to 12 millionaires or multimillionaires with fortunes from 1 million to 10 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aso
John Sharpe Williams
Hobson
Champ Clark
Washington
Senate
House
Guggenheim
Stephenson
Express
Platt
Aldrich
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
House of Lords
Senator Guggenheim
Colorado
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senator Elkins
Viking
Wilkins
Milwaukee Road
Hubbell
F. M. Nubbell
F. C. Hubbell
Des Moines Union Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Des Moines, Northern & Western Railway
Des Moines, Northern & Western
Hubbells
Treasury
F. M. Hubbell & Sons
PF. M. Hubbell
Cook
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee
Des Moines Union Railway Company
Des Moines Northern & Western Railway Company
Russell Mille
Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Company
Miller
Milwaukee Claims
Des Moines Union
Nabbells
Monstrosities in Capitol Paintings Draw Attention
Magazine scrutiny of rotunda art finds exaggerations in Trumbull washings and Pocahontas baptism. Noted defects include a girl with five hands shown beside a father and two children and a six toed Indian among Pocahontas circle. Capitol guides and oldtimers reexamine the scenes for accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Washington
John Trumbull
Shygray
Ture
Pocahontas
Iowa to Enter National Corn Exposition in Omaha 1908
Des Moines report details Iowa’s commitment to participate in the National Corn Exposition at Omaha December 10 to 19 1908. Governor Cummins issued a proclamation, Iowa commissions were named, and Ames College led planning with Prof J W Jones and Prof P G Holden among key figures. Joint backing by Council Bluffs and Omaha. prizes total about 25000 including land machinery and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Omaha
Cummins
Ames
J. W. Jones
Iowa State College
Nebraska
Chicago
United States
Indiana
Cumming
Chaairman
Perry G. Holden
Tawa State College
Jonbn Cownle
The
State Board of Control
Ten Years Of Backache And A Widower's Dilemma
A Columbus resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured ten years of backache and related symptoms after many years of misery. The ad notes price and dealer distribution. A separate column asks whether a widower is married or single, framing the question as a puzzle in match games and noting it hinges on life circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Thomas Dunn
Vine St
Columbus
Olio
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Eye sight in danger from terrible eczema baby head rash
A two month old girl developed a facial rash that spread to the head and ears, with intense itching and bleeding from scratching. After ineffective remedies and a diagnosis of eczema, the Cure cuticura treatments allegedly cured the eczema in two months, leaving the child with clear skin and no signs of relapse.
His Choice and the Parables of the Bible
A country clergyman visits a youngster to learn which Bible stories he knows. Asked which parable he likes best, the boy, guided by his mother, finally says he favors the tale where Gamebody loafs and fishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright
Santa Fe
Supreme Court
Polk County District Court
J. N. Albright
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
I. Palmer
Nes Moines
Los Angeles
Gal
Mwe
Music Students Should Have Steady Nerves
A music student recalls severe nerves hindering daily practice and credits drinking Postum in place of coffee for improving well being. The testimonial notes reduced anxiety, resumed study, and endorsements from a physician father. The ad ends with the slogan There’s a Reason and a nod to the Postum Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imuvsician
Mich
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
LUMBAGO AND THE NEW WOMAN MARRIAGE TALES
The article discusses lumbago remedies with a claim that rubbing the affected area then applying ST JACOBS oil gives quick relief. It also reports on Mrs Iinor Glyn a English novelist who critiques the New Woman movement at a New York dinner, noting clubs and fierce china.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinor Glyn
New York
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Satisfied User
A Columbus Ohio woman writes of relief from nervousness headaches and other symptoms during the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter promotes the remedy as safe and effective and invites other sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lyan Ki
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Jomal
Savings
State Carroll
Department
Alate Lbrarian
Town City
Executive Council
State Historical
Historical Society
Hall of i Archives
Men's Liberty League of Town
Crocker
Kirkwood
J. B. Stewart
Clinton
Clinton Evening Journal
Davenport
I. A. Licius
Marshalltown
Thende Sindi
Frank Thimmesch
Dubuune
J. Stewart
PL PB. Mattos
Marshal Slezer
Cuchuillin
Conway
Irish Athletic Association
Cuehuillin
Ireland
Warper’s Weekly
Lumbago
Tron
Mayer
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company
Milwaukee, Wis
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