Roberts Ousted from Utah Seat in Fifty-Sixth Congress
Brigham H Roberts of Utah was barred from taking his seat in the fifty-sixth Congress after the House voted 302 to 30 against allowing him to oath in. A nine member special committee was appointed to probe the charges. Roberts vowed to seek Supreme Court review if needed and delivered a forceful defense as galleries filled with hostile spectators, mostly women. He left the Capitol quietly after the roll call to strip his seat, receiving no farewell from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham HT. Roberts
Utah
House
Roberts
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Henderson
Oreer
Toe
Sid
Capitol
Currency Bill: Republican Regulating the Nation's Finances
The Republican Senate Finance Committee publicized a gold standard currency measure. It_KEEPs the dollar at twenty-five and eight-tenths grains of gold nine-tenths fine, with redemption in gold for greenbacks and 1890 notes. A 100,000,000 fund suffices for redemption, and bonds may support the trust fund. The Senate enlarges bank note issuance against bond par, while House action shifts taxes and converts coin bonds, with the Senate preserving coin bonds and gold-silver exchange rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Senate
Treasury
Frisco Tired Of Caring For Returning Troops
Polyceramic Brevities recounts a string of brief notes: Rowland East, once consul in Piura, Peru, is dead. W H Watson, a notorious New York thief, was captured in Houston. efforts to mobilize forty nit rate companies of Chili with a capital of 1 000 000. McKinley asked to pardon Rosetta Horton in Nashville for pension fraud. Edgar Hill, L H St L Railroad traffic manager, died in Louisville. Lyman Johnson of Auburn fatally wounded his wife with an ax then killed himself. Buntaro Kumagi of Japan walked from Seattle to Minneapolis to save expenses and planned to go to Chicago.
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Frisco
Philippines
Rowland East
Piura
Peru
W. H. Watson
New York
Houston
Texas
McKinley
Rosetta Horton
Nashville
Tenn
Edgar Hill
Louisville
Lyman Johnson
Auburn
N. Y
Buntaro Kumagi
Japan
Seattle
Minneapolis
Chicago
Oldest Man in America Credits Peruna for Longevity
Isaac Brock, 111, of McLennan County Texas, born 1788, touts Peruna as essential to his health and longevity. He praises Dr Hartman’s view of catarrh and warns that Peruna is the best remedy for coughs colds and related ailments. The notice also warns against unaffiliated sales agents for The John M Smyth Co and urges vigilance against impostors.
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Isaac Brock
McLennan County
Tex
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
John M. Smyth Co
Chicago
Fitting Them and Grain-O Advertisement Collision
A humorous kitchen scene shows Mrs A breaking a lamp and Mrs Z proposing to glue the pieces. The dialogue then shifts to an advertisement for Grain-O coffee substitute claiming it resembles mocha in color and is made from grains, priced 14 for 25e per package and sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A
Mrs. Z
John
No Keys. Ida and May discuss Thinkman hair and ideas
Ida wonders why the old inventor Thinkman wears long hair and keeps ideas protected. May quips the locks are not metal but silver.
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Ida
Thinkman
May
Christmas Rail Reading From the Lake Shore Book of Trains
The Christmas Issue of the Lake Shore Book of Trains promises unusual railroad literature and offers copies by sending a 2 cent stamp to F.M. Byron GWA Chicago or A. J. Smith GPA Cleveland. An odd note mentions Korea’s mourning hats for three years after royal deaths. Also advertised are Kemp’s Balsam cough remedies with free sample bottles and urgent drugstore sale.
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Lake Shore
Korea
Ikxkemp
Thwarting the Devils In Chinese Cities Streets
In Chinese cities streets are not laid straight fearing superstition that evil spirits might travel along and enter the city. The article notes urban layouts reflect ritual beliefs about protecting communities from malignant forces.
Liane's Family Medicine Advertised Cure
An old advertisement promotes Liane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement benefits for health. It touts liver and kidney protection and relief from headaches with a price of 25 and 50 cents.
Four-Eyed Discourtesy. A polite Chinaman considers it a breach of etiquette to wear spectacles in company.
A humorous antiquated note describes a Chinese gentleman who regards wearing glasses in social settings as improper. It reflects period stereotypes about dress and manners and the social expectations of nose and eye wear in public.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
A vintage medical pitch promotes a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims full refund if ineffective and features EK W. Grove's signature on each box. The ad emphasizes reliability and guarantees from druggists.
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Zie. EK. W. Grove
Charting Ocean Beds and Patent Remedies Ad Page
An old newspaper fragment advertises John Bull vessels charting ocean beds and promotes Dr Kline's Invigorating Tone free trial bottles. It also touts Piso's Cure for lung and chest diseases with testimonial from Mrs J L Northcott and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. Ends with a short moral and Briggs Bacon quote.
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J. L. Northcott
Windsor, Ort
Canada
Common English Usage Corrections From a Historical Note
A brief list clarifies proper phrasing for common errors. It emphasizes choosing precise word forms and pronouns, such as rains very fast, not very hard and for you and me, not for you and I, along with other careful constructions.
Grain-O: New grain beverage rivals coffee in schools
A vintage ad touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O, made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about one quarter of coffee. Sold by grocers nationwide.
Grocer’s Ledger Question Sparks Canny Bargain
A grocer boasting a $50 000 business last year meets a buyer who asks to see his records. The exchange highlights whether claimed profits match actual cash in hand as the deal to sell out proceeds.
Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim by Hall's Company
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers Wrst & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Mary HII of Toledo, endorse F. J. Cheney & Co. as honorable and able to meet obligations. Half Catarrh Cure taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials available.
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Radway
Radway & CO
Elm Street
New York
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J.cheney
Wrst & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Mary III
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
Lake ST
Prompt contrasts convict paths with those who earn time
A compact remark notes that some men gain time through effort while others receive it as convicts, highlighting differing life opportunities and fate within a harsh social frame.
Passage From a Stage Play and Rocky Mountain News
A brief piece blends theater dialogue with an adventure note about explorers finding a new pass in the Rocky Mountains after hairbreadth escapes. It mentions Elosetters Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and digestive relief.
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New Pass
Rocky Mountains
Elostetter
Pryor
Unfathomable Mystery Ad Sparks Bargain Hunt
A quirky ad from T. M. Roberts Supply House teases a mystery about fashion in hats and urges readers to review the complete household goods catalogue before buying. The notice pokes fun at changing styles while promoting discounts on everyday items.
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T. M. Roberts
Making Everybody Happy Theory of Life
A quoted exchange centers on a bold idea that each person should have their own way about everything. The remark reflects a liberal, individualist view of personal choice shaping behavior and social tolerance.
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An advertising pitch urges readers to use Cascarets to relieve constipation in a natural gentle way. It promotes the candy as pleasant tasting mild effective and guaranteed with money back. The copy invites inquiries to Sterling Remedy Co offices in Chicago Montreal and New York and warns to look for the CCC mark.
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Cascarets
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New York
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California
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Kansas City
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Minneaplis
St. Louis
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T. A. Grady
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Adams Street
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Avenue
New Haven
Gatarrk
Ely
Wrzicts
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Aine
Iee
Ehou
Brigiam TH. Hoberts
America
Mr. Isaac Brock
Liane
John Bull
Bacon
Gunenia Ic
Thoure Sns
Cattie
K. Pedley
Ottawa
C.J. Broushton
Monadnock Kldg
Ill
T. O. Currie
Stevens Point
Wis
M. V. Mclnnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
Mich
D. Caven
Bad Axe Mich
James Grieve
Reed City
N. Bartholomew
Fifth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Government of
G. Bizlon
Lasevice Street
Chicco
Mr. Heavy
Alonzo
Heavy
Lim
Ccc
Mammoth Mail Order House
West Madison Sts
Stradivarius
Gormontaly
Dodgers
Fosters
Pratt
Seat C.O. D
Vic
TM. Roberts
Nice
Minneapolis, Minn
Cc. N. U
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