Paying Attention to American Farmer
President Charles S. Barrett of the Farmers' Union returns from Washington and New York after lobbying for agricultural reform. He reports respectful hearings before the House Agriculture Committee, calls for ending New York cotton exchange gambling, and urges continued farmer influence on tariff revision and extra sessions. He praises Roosevelt as a friend to farmers and hopes Taft will show breadth. Also a note by Rev Joseph H. Fesperman praises Foley's Kidney Remedy after kidney illness.
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Atlanta
Charles S. Barrett
Farmers’ Union
Washington
New York
House Committee On Agriculture
Mr. Barrett
Acres
Barrett
New York Cotton Exchange
Summers
Texas
Agriculture and Industry
Gov’mint
Congress
America
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson completes twentieth year as cabinet official in 1897 banner
Washington notes Secretary James Wilson marks twenty years in continuous service as a cabinet member. Appointed by McKinley in 1897, he could match Albert Gallatin's record if he stays until November 29, tying the longest tenure for a cabinet officer.
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Washington
James Wilson
Agriculture
Wilson
Agricultural Department
McKinley
Albert Gallatin
Pennsylvania
Necklace of 63 pearls recovered in Omaha robbery case
John D. Sclavinitis known as Savis was arrested after trying to sell a $50,000 pearl necklace to Albert Edholm. Police found the entire necklace and a large revolver on him. The gems were traced to the Knickerbocker Hotel burglary in New York on November 26. Savis claimed he found the necklace in the gutter while sweeping.
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Omaha
Neb
Albert Edholm
John D. Sclavinitis
Savis
Edholm
New York Police Department
Knickerbocker Hotel
Diseases of the Skin Relief Through Chamberlains Salve
Eczema and other skin diseases cause intense itching and discomfort, often disturbing sleep. Quick relief is offered by Chamberlains Salve which reportedly soothes itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases cited as cured. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and local druggists.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L.p. Canning
Texas Conference for Education Opens Third Annual Meeting
The Texas Conference for Education gathers in the state capitol Austin March 5 for a two day event. Prominent speakers from universities and school systems will discuss papers on educational progress in Texas. Officers include President Clarence Ousley Fort Worth and officials W A McCullum W S Sutton BE P Wilmot and C E Evans.
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State Capitol
Austin
Tex
Conference For Education In
Texas
Clarence Ousley
Fort Worth
H. H. Harrington
College Station
W. A. McCullum
W.S. Sutton
BE. P. Wilmot
C. E. Evans
G. C. P. Men Call on Taft in Washington
In Washington on Taft's first day as president members of the Republican national committee notified him of his nomination. The delegation was led by Senator Warner of Missouri and included other Republican leaders who called to congratulate and present credentials on March 5.
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C. P
Taft
Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
Warner
Missouri
Unequaled as a Cure for Croup
A Waynetown Indiana man touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an excellent cure for colds throat troubles and especially croup If given at the first sign it will prevent an attack Widely used in thousands of homes Sold by H R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith Co E C McEvoy and L P Canning
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Chamberlain
Harry Wilson
Waynetown
Ind
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J.smith
Bro
E. C. McEvoy
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whisky Co
Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Bank Or Trust Co
Dun’s
Bradstreet’s
Agen
1909 Athens Ad Brings Paines Karelock Doors
An Athens advertisement asserts thorough equipment with American-made machinery and capacity to fill city orders. It promotes prompt service for doors, sash, blinds, and building materials, and states they are agents for Paines Karelock Doors kept in stock. Submit estimates and they will handle the rest.
Lady Paget Speaks On Women and Motherhood
In the New York American summary, Lady Arthur Paget urges women to embrace motherhood over intellectual equality with men. She praises femininity as influence behind great men, arguing true power lies in being a wife and mother. A contrasting testimonial touts Foley's Orino Laxative for a child’s fever and recovery.
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Arthur Paget
The
New York American
Lady Paget
London
George Moore
Waldorf-Astoria
America
Long Distance Bell Telephone Cuts Lithonia Talk Cost
A note emphasizes that travel to Lithonia is hardly necessary due to Bell Telephone long distance service. A 23 minute call from here to Lithonia costs 45 cents, promoting affordable regional communication.
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Lithonia
Bell
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