Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Remedies Women
Letters from Mrs James J Stacy of North Bangor New York and Mrs L E Wyckoff of Ann Arbor Michigan attest relief from female weakness headaches backache and hemorrhages after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the remedy as a grand old remedy made from roots and herbs and urges others to try it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
James J. Stacy
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L. E. Wyckoff
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
April Fools Day Across Nations and Traditions
A reflective survey traces April Fools Day customs from Paris and Scotland to England and beyond. It notes the playful prank culture, warns that boomerangs of mischief may rebound, and catalogs the festival’s murky ancient origins across Rome and Hindu traditions.
Sealing Fleet Reports Strong Start From Newfoundland Waters
The steamer Stephano leads with a catch of 36 000 seals and reports several other ships' totals as Nasco ple 27 000 fish Florizel 22 000 Lagona 22 000 Eagle 12 000 Ballaventure 10 000 Bonaventure 8 000 Adventure 7 000. Advices from four Gulf of St Lawrence ships suggest an excellent season ahead.
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Ballaventure
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Adventure
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New York World
First-Grade Physiology Lesson Sparks Smoke Joke
A teacher discusses the body’s constant heat with a first-grade class. A girl replies that she sees smoke on cold days, revealing a humorous misapprehension about internal burning. National Monthly notes the playful misunderstanding.
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National Monthly
At the Movies Miss Prim and Usher Clash Over Smoking
In a brief scene an usher grants permission to light up, prompting Miss Prim to protest as a smoky exchange unfolds in the cinema setting. The dialogue highlights social norms around smoking in public venues.
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Prim
Puck
Objections Raised to Weight Based Food Law in Iowa
In Des Moines the senate dairy and food committee reported a bill by Senator Miller to require selling all dry foods by weight. Opposition arose in the house due to the need for standard berry boxes. The dairy commissioner supports the measure as a curb on cheaters, while honest grocers benefit.
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House
Senate Committee On
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Bill To Solve Big Problem In Cross State Witnesses
A bill passed by Huff in the house would help prosecutors compel Iowa witnesses to testify in other states. It allows a county clerk to issue a subpoena if a prosecuting attorney seeks the witness, with costs of the hearing paid by the applying attorney. If compelled, the witness receives $5 per day plus 10 cents per mile.
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Huff
Iowa
Iowa vice commission killed by House appropriations committee
The Iowa vice commission project to probe white slave traffic was struck down by the lower house appropriations committee. The panel first killed the funding and then voted to indefinitely postpone the plan. All Democrats on the committee backed Governor Clarke, while Republicans refused to assist.
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Appropriations Committee
O'Hara
Illinois
House Committee On Appropriations
Miller
Trumbauer
White
Clarke
Capitol Extension Plan Passes as Senate Debates Fusion Law
Governor Clarke signs a millage bill authorizing about 2 million dollars for Capitol grounds extension and building purchases. The measure passes 70 to 27 in rush order amid interest in repealing the anti fusion law and a possible Republican Democrat realignment in the 1897 code revision context.
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Clarke
Capitol
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Joint Committee In Iowa Legislature Expanded
The Iowa legislature expands the joint committee on retrenchment and reform from six to ten members and keeps it active after adjournment. The Senate passes the White bill authorizing two minority members from each house. Republicans seek Democratic support for future committee recommendations, with a potential special session to be requested by Governor Clarke if summer work shows worthwhile department shifts.
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Joint Committee On
Iowa
Senate
Clarke
Named for Highway Commission Appointment News
Governor Clarke names the state highway commission under the Brockway Balkema road bill. John Holden of Scranton Republican long term four years. H C Beard Mt Ayr Democrat short term two years. Professor Marston Ames ex officio head of engineering school. Holden, a former president of the State Association of Supervisors, is a farmer. Commission to organize and begin work soon.
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John Helden
Scranton
H. C. Beard
Mt. Ayr
Marston
Ames
Holden
Brockway
Balkema
State Association of Supervisors
Iowa considers pay raise for secretary, chief clerk and Panama Expo bid
The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house would gain eight dollars a day for services starting with the next general assembly if the Clark bill passes the senate. Present pay is six dollars a day, one more than assistants. Iowa will not build at the Panama-Pacific exposition unless the senate reverses the appropriations committee on Thomas bill seeking one hundred seventy five thousand dollars. The measure was sent to definite postponement. at Thomas's request it was placed on the calendar.
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General Assembly
Clark
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
Thomas
Rogers
Johnson
B. J. Johnson Soap Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Capitol Extension Bill Passes
The capitol grounds extension and improvement bill costing about 1.2 million dollars passed the house by 70 to 7. It funds the Des Moines street area bounded tract between railroad tracks and East Twelfth street, plus an alley between East Sixth and East Seventh. A one half mill levy for two years and a contingent levy to yield 150 thousand dollars yearly thereafter are provided. Governor Clarke advocated the measure and it heads to the senate for early action. Plans were by E L Masqueray, designer of the St. Louis fair.
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Capitol Grounds
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Des Moines Street
East Twelfth Street
East Sixth
East Seventh Street
Clarke
Senate
E. L Masqueray
State Aid to Schools Bill Passes House
Senator Roe's bill expands state aid to county high schools training teachers in rural areas. It raises annual aid from $500 to $750, sets $100,000 next year and $125,000 thereafter, enabling aid for 163 schools. The Roe bill, already passed by the senate, moves to the governor for signature.
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Roe
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Senate
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