Opposition to Germany trade treaty grows in America
The American Protective Tariff League plans an active campaign against a permanent treaty with Germany. They will seek court test cases to challenge presidential authority to change customs rules without Congress approval. They argue export prices under the treaty undercut duties based on foreign market values, risking extended treaty impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
American Protective Tariff League
Root
Congress
The Doctor Away from Home when Most Needed
A home medicine notice urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for cramps cholera morbus and related ailments. It claims no physician can prescript a better medicine and promotes immediate purchase from J L Wikle to save life and reduce suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wikle
The Doctor's Joy and the Clinic Demonstration
A clinic demonstrator praised a carbuncle patient with phrases like perfect specimen and beautiful inflammation. The patient protested, crying out that Neil is full of joy like yours as the scene ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane
Neil
Odd Dance Request Sparks Humorous Moment
A North Carolina girl attending a small party refuses a dancer with a damp hand, asking him to use his handkerchief. The red faced suitor obliges, drawing a lighthearted reaction as described in Ladies' Home Journal lampoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Ladies’ Home Journal
Life Root in Zoacphora Promoted for Women's Ills
The Life Root medicine from Zoo-Phora is advertised as a cure for menstrual irregularities and related female ailments. The ad cites the National Standard Dispensatory edited by Hare Busby and others as authority and promises complete guidance with each sealed bottle. It claims Dr Wengelly’s long use in practice supports Zoacphora’s value and offers a booklet by Dr pony Advice to Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Standard Dispensatory
Hobart Amory Hare
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Henry H. Busby
Columbia University
New York
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Dr. Pony
Zoa- Phora
Zoa-Phora Company
Kalamazoo
Mich
Wengelly
General Jackson Restores Discipline With Fiery Command
While campaigning against the Creeks in Alabama General Jackson, rising from a sick bed, pursued mutinous Tennesseeans. He rode ahead, drew his firearm, ordered them back to duty, and threatened to shoot if they moved. The troops obeyed, returning to camp as he declared the old gun had no leek in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Alabama
Burn Healed Quickly by Chamberlain's Salve
Mrs. Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario reports a bad knee burn in her daughter healed beautifully after applying Chamberlain's Salve. The product is praised for instant pain relief and is sold by J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlain
Robert Mytton
John St
Hamilton
Ontario
J. L. Wikle
The Humorous Governor of Massachusetts
Oliver, son of a Massachusetts governor, tells a classroom visitor the governor is his father. The boy adds that his father is always teasing, showing a playful family moment from the state capital.
New Naval Clothing Allowance Raised at July 1
Washington reports new rules go into effect with the federal fiscal year. The navy increases the clothing allowance for entering sailors to 65 dollars, up from 45, with Orientals on the Asiatic station at 30 and Fita Fitas at Samoa at 20 for their reduced attire needs.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
Samoa
Stanton’s Bone Crusher Letter to Lincoln Conversation
Secretary Stanton fabricates a biting note to President Lincoln but is urged to tear it up. The dialogue emphasizes discretion and restraint in correspondence. An unrelated ad for Dean’s Ointment promises relief from itching skin eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Dean
The Drummer and the Dukes in a Railway Carriage
A commercial traveler rode the same railway carriage as the Duke of Northumberland and the Duke of Argyll and talked freely without knowing their identities. The Duke alighted at Alnwick to a waiting equipage. The traveler exclaimed in astonishment that they had spoken to a duke, then quipped that a duke would chat with two little snobs like them.
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Duke of Northumberland
Duke of Argyll
Alnwick
Argyll
Postmaster Endorses Chamberlain's Remedy
Mr F M Hamilton, Cherryvale Indiana postmaster, also runs general merchandise and patent medicines. He recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as standard in his line and says it never fails to give satisfaction.
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F. M. Hamilton
Cherryvale
Ind
Young Barham Named Pie Prize Prankster in Quaker Meeting
As a Canterbury boy, Barham of The Inzoldsby Legends once snuck into a Quakers meeting with a friend. He brandished a penny tart and challenged the assembly's path. A stern gentleman urged him to leave, and Barham fled, claiming the pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barham
Inzoldsby
Canterbury
Barbam
Not For Him and a Folded Evening at a Party
A quiet man seated by the car door becomes the target of a domineering woman who demands to sit on his lap before revealing she spoke to her niece. At a large soirée a guest yawns aloud while another suggests leaving together, only to learn the host declines.
Admiral at Supper Describes Red Lobster Island
An old admiral recounts a voyage in the Pacific noting a volcanic island “red with lobsters.” A guest counters that lobsters aren’t red until boiled, prompting the admiral to explain the island’s boiling springs gave the crustaceans a red appearance.
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Bolled
Pacific
Reversible Art and Eye Power in Daily Life
A French painter discovers his work is shown upside down at a Paris salon as a friend on the selection committee refuses to correct it. The story contrasts misplacement with the committee's choice. The piece also notes imbalances in sight between right and left eyes and how daily tasks influence focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Committee of Selection
Notice of Sale in Calhoun County Estate Auction
An administrator of the Alice B. Martin estate will sell at public cash auction, in front of the Calhoun county courthouse, July 18, 1907 at noon, Lot 12 in block 137 except 40 feet East, subject to a mortgage with Anniston Banking and Loan Co. claim of $214.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Alabama
Alice B. Martin
Court House
Marvin Hill
J. D. Munter
Draper-Riddle Land Company
Anniston Banking and Loan Company
Local Drug Co Advertises Skin Remedy and Cotton Sales
Scarbrough Drug Co special agents advertise a skin remedy for eczema itch ringworm pimples and other eruptions. The notice also touts cotton as a sale item and lists phone contact 136 for orders.
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Scarbrough Drug Co
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Jackson and the Mutineers
Wolevit
Massachusetts
Oliver
Y. Ordway & Houser, F. M. Marsh & Sons
Stanton
Ima
Magn Anniston Mercantile Company
Will
Anniston Electric & Gas Co
Anniston City Land CO
Mministon
Anniston
A Davis
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