Critics Decry Bill To Expand U S Military Power
The speaker argues that the new defense bill, framed as boosting efficiency, expands the U S Army to fifteen cavalry regiments thirty infantry regiments and a broad officer corps. He accuses Republicans of deception and warns that militarism burdens taxpayers while benefiting a few powerful interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crits
Suecena
Pawr
Philippines
Manila
House of Representatives
Senate
House
United States
Philippine Islands
New Insurrection Sought as Cuba and Philippines Under Scrutiny
The piece contrasts Republican urges for U S suzerainty over Cuba with Congress backing Cuban independence. It reviews Major General MacArthur’s Philippine report noting summary courts martial, hospital rates, and rising deaths, and questions the claim that insurrection has ended under American rule.
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MacArthur
Division of the Philippines
Philippine Islands
Washington
Manila
P. I
Philippines
General MacArthur
Absurdity in Cuba constitutional guidance sparks debate
The article criticizes U S senators push to insert a gratitude clause in Cuba s constitution before any action on Cuba. It argues Cubans should choose their own wording and compares the issue to God in constitutions and the fate of infant industries. It also notes editorial gratitude to friendly papers amid criticism.
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United States
Congress
Cuba
Garfield Tea Praised as Liver Remedy Standard
The text extols Garfield Tea as the ultimate cure for liver derangements and notes its long-standing status as the benchmark for other remedies. It adds a remark that poverty is portrayed as punishment rather than crime.
Help for Women Battling Chronic Fatigue and Ills
A mixed ad style piece cites Mrs. Ella Rice of Chelsea Wisconsin claiming cure from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb inflammation and fatigue. It promotes tonics and remedies including Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps and Allen's Foot Ease, with multiple testimonials and product notes.
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Ella Rice
Chelsea
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cincinnati ordinance mandates baths in new tenements
The city council passes an ordinance requiring a bathroom for every suite with a separate hallway in new tenements and a bathroom for every three rooms in remodeled tenements. Violations carry fines and potential imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinati
Texas Turns to Immigrants and Oil to Drive Growth
The St Louis Republic notes Texas attracts immigrants by the thousand through thriving crops and reveals the discovery of the world's largest oil wells beneath these crops. The piece argues Texas will become the fastest rising state in the Union due to this combined agricultural and oil boom.
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Texas
Union
St. Louis Republic
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An 19th century style advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. It lists endorsements from West & Truaz Toledo wholesale firms and Kinpan & Mar Wholesale Toledo Ohio. The text claims the cure works on blood and mucous surfaces and notes testimonials and price at six dollars per bottle.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
A. Wa
F. Cheney
West & Truaz
Wholesale Progress
Waid Kinpan & Mar Wholesale Dats
Ohio
The Cork Drawings and Experience for Foolish Men
An old-timer speaks on Cork and drink as he notes that many drawings of Cork exist but never visited. He adds that experience is payment for repeating foolish choices.
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Cork
Cure blood diseases with free treatment offer
The ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm for various blood disorders claiming deep cure even bones affected. It asserts healing of sores aches skin and digestion while offering free treatment and medical advice by mail from Atlanta, Georgia. It ends with a proverb about appearances versus character.
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Mitchell St
Atlanta
Look out for the self serving man
A terse proverb warns readers to beware individuals who act primarily for their own gain. The saying emphasizes vigilance against self interest in social and professional dealings.
The Trust Problem Ad Addressed With Bitters
A thoughtful mind is urged to grapple with the trust problem likened to stomach disorders. The ad claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures ailments and prevents fevers and ague, urging readers to try it.
Egg Advice Sparks Office Humor About Freshness
A lighthearted column notes that while eggs are best when fresh, the concept differs for an office boy, prompting playful reflections on routine work and the quirks of daily office life.
Putnam Dyes Advertise Faceless Eye Benefit
An old advertisement touts Putnam Faceless Dyes claiming easy dyeing of goods by boiling. It notes risks of using glasses other than spectacles and mocks affectation, mentioning a mother of pearl with a large family as a humorous aside.
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New York Tribune
McKinley
the Tribune
Spain
New York World
Neeley and Rathbone
Wolfe
Gheorge Washington
Allen
Shoe Sr
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
The
Rusa Co., South Bend, Ltd
W. Grove
P Cahootas Tobacco Works
Bedford City
Russ Co
South Bend
Ind
Mrs
Kita Rice
Jacobs Oil
California
Santa Th'e
Keenan
Gen's Pass
Ag’t
F. Ry
Galveston
Canada
Land of Plenty
Fu Wation
Department of Interior
Otten
J. Ss. Crawford
W. Other
Haggas City
Capt
K. Barrett
Houston
Trus Ccu GA Nuland
Diamond Soda Works
Milwaukee
Wetmore
M. C. Wetmore Tobacco CO
ST. Louis, MO
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