Senate debates and bills in session headlines
The Intelligencer reports on Senate discussions including Towne’s call for Philippine peace, Clapp’s swearing in, and passage of the Indian appropriation bill. House activity covers District of Columbia business, postal law codification, agricultural aviation, silver for gold, and coastal fortifications funding.
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Frye Wave
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Weekly Digest of Industrial and Global Happenings
A compact overview of home and foreign items from industry and politics. Covers developments in business, personnel changes, political events, and noteworthy happenings both locally and internationally.
Notables Reach Ages and Departed Figures Across States
Alexander Beaubien the first white Chicago birth records turns seventy one. Mrs Martha Todd aged one hundred six celebrated in Marcellus Michigan. Rear Admiral Albert Kautz relieved from Pacific station for age. Rev Hans Walder died Newburg Minnesota aged eighty six. Mrs Mary Palmer Banks widow of Gen Nathaniel Banks died in Waltham Massachusetts aged eighty two. Steve Brodie died San Antonio Texas aged forty two.
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Alexander Beaubien
Chicago
Martha Todd
Marcellus
Mich
Albert Kautz
Pacific
Hans Walder
America
Newburg
Minn
Mary Palmer Banks
Nathaniel P. Banks
Waltham
Mass
Steve Brodie
San Antonio
Tex
Tornado hits German coast. ships damaged. lives lost
A severe tornado struck Germany's northwest coast, devastates shipping facilities and caused multiple fatalities. Other frontPage items note political unrest in China, Caribbean conflicts, and sanctions on various nations.
Iowa farmers deepen institute interest amid constitutional case ruling
Des Moines reports the Iowa supreme court voided the Titus biennial election amendment, setting an election for this year. Farmers show growing participation in institutes, with farmers contributing from experience and urging study, while the state hones farm home improvements and water, sewer, and heating upgrades.
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January Fields Of Green Rye Impress Sioux City Area
Winter warmth yields extraordinary growth of green rye pastures near Sioux City. Grass pastures stay green with cattle and hogs grazing. farmers report substantial savings in Woodbury County due to the mild weather and abundant forage.
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Ottumwa Couple Reunites After Thirteen Years
Mr and Mrs Sim Bell of Ottumwa resume speaking after a 13 year quarrel over naming their baby daughter. They lived under one roof and attended the same church while silent. A religious revival at Mount Zion broke the barrier.
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Ottumwa
Mount Zion
Des Moines News Boy Moses Jacobs Addresses Drake Crowd
Moses Jacobs a 25 year news boy in Des Moines speaks before about 1000 Drake University students detailing his longtime paper selling at one corner and his fortune estimated between 40000 and 75600 dollars.
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Moses Jacobs
Des Moines
Drake University
Rural Free Delivery Establishment to Begin February Fifteenth
Rural free delivery will be established to commence February 15 at Mitchellville in Polk county with two carriers L E Keley and M H Davis on routes totaling 54% miles serving 1 050 people Also at Rec field in Dallas county two carriers G M ilollet and O W Hollet on routes totaling 491% miles serving 1 210 people
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G. Milollet
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Hustetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Health
A nostalgic advertisement extols Hustetter's Stomach Bitters as strongest remedy for stomach weakness and digestion. Claims include strengthening the stomach and blood, curing dyspepsia and constipation, improving nerves and kidney function, and serving as an appetizer to keep one well.
Poverty’s No Crime Says Job’s Comforter
A Philadelphia Record quotation notes that poverty is not a crime but laments the punishment of poverty under harsh labor for life. The aged speaker and Job’s comforter discuss adversity, reflecting social critique of labor conditions.
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Ead Job
Philadelphia Record
Grain-O Beat Coffee Safe Alternative For Stomachs
A new grain beverage Grain-O is now sold in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is gentle on delicate stomachs and nearly indistinguishable from coffee to most tasters. Packaged in 15 and 25 cent sizes, it costs less than coffee and is suitable for children to drink.
To Be a Well-Balanced Man Is A Greater Accomplishment
A brief Nugget from the Atchison Globe notes that balance and restraint in daily life surpass political titles such as state governor as marks of true accomplishment.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Constitutional Remedy
A historic remedy claim notes catarrh as a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The ad asserts internal doses 10 drops to a teaspoon, claims blood and mucous surface action, and offers 100 dollars for any uncured case. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills as best.
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Court Crier nickname in Baltimore courtroom quip
A Baltimore American quip notes attorney Dobbs is called the court crier as he delivers his final jury charge. The exchange underscores the courtroom drama and Dobbs reputation for emotional appeals during trials.
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Bobbs
Dobbs
Baltimore
Grain-O new grain beverage touted as coffee substitute
Advertisements tout Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to be safe for children and adults with a rich mocha like color and easy digestion, priced at 15 cents and 25 cents per package sold by grocers.
Woman Known for Sharing Troubles Draws More Calls
A Town Topics line notes that a woman who habitually relates her woes ends up making more calls than she receives, reflecting on social dynamics and attention in local life.
Remedy for the Grippe Promotes Lung Health
Physicians recommend KEMP'S BAL SAM for grippe cases especially in the throat and lungs. Get a bottle today and keep it on hand for use at onset to prevent pneumonia by keeping the cough loose and the lungs free from inflammation. All druggists, 25¢ and 50c.
Flattery and Its Limits Cited in Boston Transcript
A brief exchange quotes a Boston Transcript line about flattery and its reach across different women. The dialogue hints at social nuances in flattery without detailing individuals or events.
Hoxsie Patent Cure Pitched For Croup And Diphtheria
The Spirit of the Drug Cures disease. Hoxsie's ign Cure possesses this power for the cure and prevention of Croup Pneumonia Diphtheria and Bronchitis. Sold by druggists or mailed postpaid on receipt of 50 cents. P. Hoxsie Buffalo New York.
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Buffalo
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Farsightedness and Careful Niasning Chat
A brief note from the Chicago Daily News on farsightedness, emphasizing careful handling of vision and attention to eye care.
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Chicago Daily News
Lane's Family Medicine Health Ad
An old advertisement claims Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel movements for health. It mentions effects on the liver and a misprint about price 25 and 50 cents.
Evil finds affinity in us, Ram's Horn quote
A Ram's Horn line asserts that evil attaches to people only when it discovers a likeness within them. The concise aphorism links moral danger to inner resonance and personal predisposition.
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Ram’s Horn
Coughing Prompts Kemp's Balsam Sample Offer
Advertisement notes that Kemp's Balsam cures coughing and can stop the cough at once. It urges readers to visit their druggist, promising a free sample bottle and selling larger bottles for 25 and 50 cents. Delays are warned as dangerous.
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Kemp
Use every man after his desert and who should escape whipping
A compact quotation attributed to Shakespeare notes the justice of punishment following one’s deeds, posing a rhetorical question about who can avoid punishment after wrongdoing.
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Shakespeare
Piso's Cure Promised Best Medicine For Throat Ailments
William O Endsley of Van Buren writes Feb 10 1900 praising Piso's Cure as the best medicine for all throat affections. The testimonial notes a strong positive verdict from a local reader.
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Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen
When a fool opens his mouth you can see through him
Quote from Chicago Dai News noting a sharp rebuke of empty talk. The line mocks lack of honesty and clarity in speech.
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Chicago
Dai News
Patent Medicines Promoted In Historic Ad Phrase
The advertisement touts Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar to ward off pneumonia and Pike's Toothache Drops claim a cure in one minute, reflecting 19th century patent medicine marketing.
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Hale
Pike
To Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if the remedy fails. The ad closes with a Ram's Horn proverb about taking all one can bear.
Keep teeth clean with White's Yucatan Gum
If you want to keep your teeth clean and sound you will chew White's Yucatan Gum. Every confectioner sells it.
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White
Men Are Seldom Charitable on an Empty Stomach
A brief aphorism notes that people are less willing to give or assist when hungry, reflecting a practical view of generosity tied to immediate personal needs.
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Chicago Daily News
Putnam Fapers Dyes Sold By All Druggists
All goods are alike to Putnam Faper rs Dyes color all fibers at one boiling and are sold by all druggists.
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Putnam Fape
Rss
Knowledge comes with what we learmy wisdom with what we unlearn Judge
The quote emphasizes that learning grows through new knowledge and shedding outdated beliefs. It frames wisdom as the balance between acquiring insight and removing misconceptions.
Uncle Sam uses the best of everything Carter’s Ink
A brief Chicago Daily News snippet notes Uncle Sam favors Carter’s Ink when asked to return items, highlighting a playful wartime or postal reference without specific details.
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Carter
Chicago Daily News
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