Old Days Accessory Rooms for Drink Lined Capitol Lore
The piece recalls historic Capitol perks as architects finished offices and lawmakers reintroduced personal lounges. It describes the Hole in the Wall, a private alehouse for senators with ten cent whiskey and ham sandwiches, plus a later shift to committee room sideboards and free drinks, ending with reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Cheshire
Washington
House
Senate
Webster
Calhoun
Clay
Capitol
Supreme Court
Tentl
Daniel
Henry Clay
Douglas
Minsell
Senator Walker
Lowa
Mr. Webster
Pearly
Heean
Congress
Crka
Senator B
Library of Congress
Thurman
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Improves Customer Value
Savas F tell y Custom ers when they buy a bix of Dr. King's New Life Pills they get the worth of that much gold in weight if afflicted with constipation malaria or billous ness. Sold under guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro HW R Palmer & Song drug stores. 25c.
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B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Savas
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
R. Palmer & Song Drug Stores
Primary entries closed for state offices list
At midnight Friday the entry lists for state house and general offices were closed and 14 candidates were announced for the June 4 primary. Secretary Charles H. Hall issued the official candidate names from Macon including A S May for U S Senator and candidates for governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general comptroller agriculture school commissioner and several railroad and prison commissioner posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Charles H. Hall
State Committee
Macon
United States
Jake Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Phiile Cook
Robert EB. Park
W. J. @peey
John Hurt
William A. Wright
Tt. G. Hudson
Jere M Pound
Supreme Cout
B. T. Evans
Court of Appeals
Richard B. Russell
K. W. Wichani
George Hillyer
W. D . Branan
Payller
Callaway
Warner Hill
J. B. Daevison
R. I. Williams
Jesse RK Mercer
Milledge
Tt Foster
No, the World’s Beat Climate Fails-free Disease Cure
The article notes fever at high elevations and malaria at lower levels due to altitude and recommends Electric Bitters as the remedy. It claims the product purifies blood and cures broad weakness, nervousness, and insomnia with a guaranteed sale by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores at a small price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Price Gc
The Ghosts of the Capitol Haunt the White House Building
A May report describes the Capitol as home to numerous documented ghosts including the Demon Cat and a watchful specter in Statuary Hall. Tales recount footsteps in marble corridors and a basement-haunting librarian and other phantoms, with sightings tied to Madison era rooms and Senate wing corridors.
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Washington
White States Capitol
Capitol
Presient
Madison
Dolly
White House
Capitol Force
Dle
Anyeause
Statuary Hall
Fegtien
Crossey Statuary Hall
Chamber
House of Representatives
John Uiney Adamg
Aue
Coleridge
Lynch
Library of Congress
Lidden
United States
Twine
Wilson
Senate
John Quincey Adams
Tennessee
Hall of Representatives
Congress
Jabal Quincy Adame
Bev Pons Ana
Ered & Phanton
Goblin
Rip van Winkle
Catakilla
Committee On Military
Gen
Logan
Allen's Foot Ease advertised powder for tired feet
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to soothe swollen nervous feet and ease tight shoes. It claims to cure aching, swollen and sweating feet and bunions, with a 26 cent price and a free trial offer. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, address given for orders.
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Allen
Allen 8
Olmstead
le Roy
Georgia voters and county favors for Brown in June 4 election
The Banner reports widespread support for Joe Brown across Laurens Madison and Bibb counties with Athens Comer and other towns noting Brown leading. Posts from Dublin and BoGart indicate shifting sentiment from two years ago with straw ballots showing Smith trailing Brown.
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G. BE. Atkisson
Dublin
Smith
Atkisson
Laurens County
Brown
Athens
South Korela
Fitzgerald
Cordelo
Valdosta
Broxton
Georgia
Comer
Joe Brown
Hoke Smith
Madison County
Bogart
Brown Buttons At Smith Rally In Statesboro
The Statesboro News reports a large Joe Brown button rally tied to a Hoke Smith event. Nearly a thousand attendees wore Brown buttons, with boosters from Bereven arriving to push Smith.
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Hoke Smith
Statesboro
Joe Brown
Court House
Bereven
Smith
Simmons
Brown
Statesboro News
JELI O Free Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Promote Desserts
The advertisement promotes JELI O, a dessert mix sold by grocers at 1c per package, offering free silver aluminum jelly moulds with each pack. Moulds are said to be hard to obtain outside large cities. Each package includes a circular illustrating patterns. Avoid substitutes to prevent disappointment.
Idle rumors and common sense in city life
The text jokes about idle rumors and social behavior, noting how gossip, manners, and wit shape daily life. It wittily critiques pretension, politics, religion, and relationships, ending with a quip about a pretty girl preferring honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Wonderful progress of the telephone
Boston July 2. The death of Charles Williams Jr marks the loss of a pioneer in the telephone industry linked to Alexander Graham Bell. Williams helped create the first telephonic instruments and aided the early Bell system, with his workshop and later Western Electric ties shaping global production and coverage.
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Boston
Mass
Charles Williams, Jr
New England
Williams
Alexander Graham Bell
Mr. Williams
Court Street
Palace Theatre
John L. Ignativan
Professor Bell
Somerville
Thomas A. Watson
East Braintree
Cambridge Boart
Fresh Pond
Theodore W. Vail
American Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell System
American Bell Telephone Company
Willams
Bell Companies
Western Electric Company
New York
Chicago
Dr. Bell
Theodore N. Wall
Ife
Telephone
Mr. Bell
Aerie Navigation
Mr. Watson
Wall
Bell Company
South America
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Passing of Jerome Seems Certain In City Turmoil
New York May 2 The city endures a massive May moving wave as millions shift homes and offices while a separate political storm over enforcement of gambling laws threatens public figures and reignites reform pressure. Cardinal Logue draws vast crowds as rituals mix with civic fever.
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New York
Gotham
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Hughes
Lexon
Committee of Fifteen
Carnegie Hall
Albany
Cardinal Logue
St. Patrick
America
Jerome
Park Row
Foley's Kidney Cure Proves Worth in Willimantic Trial
Alvin H Stimpson of Willimantic Conn credits Foley's Kidney Cure with his full recovery after prior remedies failed. He says four bottles cured him completely and he is now free from kidney trouble. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Alvin H Stimpson
Willimantic
Conn
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National Capitol
Bulloch County
Charles Williams
Bucklen
Charlea F. Budalon
Tracy
California
Ime
H. R. Palarer & Sons Drug Stores
New England States
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