Roosevelt Defends Secret Service in House Dispute
President Roosevelt lashes out at Representatives Tawney Smith Sherley and Fitzgerald in a message defending Secret Service use and denying charges of attempting to curb investigations. He argues the debate misreads his words and cites land fraud probes, urging higher funding and Bureau status in the Justice Department.
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Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Tawney
Minnesota
Smith
Iowa
Sherley
Kentucky
Fitzgerald
New York
House of Representatives
House of the Secret Service
Secret Service
Treasury Department
United States
Houses of Congress
Alsc
Sixtieth Congress
Mitchell
Burton
Williamson
Herrmann
Driggs
Executive
Congress of
Witzgerald
Messrs. Parsons
Bennet
Driscoll
Journal
Messrs. Tawney
Committee On Appropriations
Congressional
Treasury
Nto
Mr. Tawney
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
Congressional Record
Army
Navy
Chicago Inter-Ocean
L. W. Busbey
Secret Service Division
West
Department of Justice
Chicago
Nebraska
Colorado
Witchcock
Interior
Interior Department
Land Office of
Oregon
Secret
Senate Committee
Allison
Cortelyourke
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Rational Cure for Eczema Skin Health Claim
An old health blurb argues eczema cures come from skin care not internal medicine. It claims external cleansing helps wounds heal and promotes a skin only remedy with oil of wintergreen in a D D D prescription to kill germs and rebuild skin tissue.
Ne'er-do-well Silas’s quick marriage shocks New England town
Preston Kendall recalls a summer tale in a small New England town. Silas grins in the street and reveals he has just been married, explaining he can hardly support himself but believes his wife could finish the job.
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Preston Kendall
New England
Kendall
Silas
Cure of Severe Eczema with Cuticura Remedies
Walter H. Cox of Boston describes a three month ordeal of itching burning and cracking hands with scaly dermatitis. He found relief after using Cuticura Remedies within one month and credits the treatment for a complete cure.
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Somerset St
Boston
Mass
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Solo Props
Calling the Pitcher in a Ball Game Rant
A brash crowd scene has the captain scolding a pitcher for issuing seventeen walks as the players accuse him of delivering a poor performance and losing control in a tense game.
Pancake Mystery Revealed in Dining Companion Exchange
A diner at a Chinese restaurant discovers egg in a dish believed to be pancakes. Her companion clarifies it is an omelet, highlighting a moment of culinary confusion and humor.
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION TEA TORY CURE CLAIMS
A crude medical claim markets Toris compound as a near perfect cure for lame back and rheumatism. The formula mixes Toris with whiskey syrup and sarsaparilla, taken before meals and at night. The Globe Pharmaceutical Co. of Chicago markets Toris, and the other ingredients are sold by druggists.
Leniency Sparks Outcry in Condemned Man’s Sentencing
A judge considers mercy and contemplates a three year term due to contingent circumstances. A veiled woman, presumed to be the prisoner's wife, cries out in protest, exclaiming that the punishment is far too lenient for the crime.
Electricity's Beginnings in Ancient and Early Modern Thought
The term electricity derives from amber in Greek. Theophrastus and Pliny first described amber's attraction of lightweight objects around 321 B C and 70 A D. Dr. Gilbert of Colchester, physician to Queen Elizabeth, is noted as a founder for repeating ancient observations and applying philosophical method.
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Pliny
Gilbert
Colchester
Queen Elizabeth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo with local wholesalers Walden, Kinnan & Marvin vouching for Cheney's honor. Cure taken internally, 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Fate Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Catereth
Mira
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Fate Hall
Quaker Warned Over Spying In Family Affair
An elderly Quaker man kissed the cook behind a door and was admonished by his wife. He calmly warned that continued spying would cause trouble in the family, prompting a cautious response from the couple.
Like an Army
Yonkers Statesman quotes an exchange about patience and a large household staff, characterizing the domestic staff as an army and noting ongoing domestic frictions between Patrice and another speaker.
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Patience
Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Quick as Wink Eye Salve Advertises Relief
Eye salve promises fast relief for smarting eyes. Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York supply PAUIT S Eye Salve. The ad also notes that women worry about jewelry theft long before acquiring jewels.
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Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Promises Quick Cure
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, Lonk for the signature of E.W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Culd in One Day. 25c.
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E.W. Grove
The Fresh Face Gets Many Smacks
A playful adage notes that a girl with a fresh appearance attracts a steady stream of compliments and light, frequent reactions from observers.
Feet Ache Use Allen's Foot Base Testimonies
Advertises Allen's Foot Base with over 30000 testimonials and free trial package. Promotes treating foot pain with a claimed widespread endorsement from Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
AS. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Harmony Fight Prompted Public Meeting Tension
Harmony was urged by party leaders while a minority member interrupted. They claimed there had been no harmony except the attitude of a stupid, truculent majority. Police served as a harmonizing agency during the meeting.
Postum and Grape-Nuts credited in recovery tale
A Louisville woman recalls her daughter’s recovery from coffee induced nerves after switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts. She notes improved health, family growth to five children, and active community service, attributing the change to the products. The letter is signed by Postum Co. and promotes The Road to Wellville.
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Louisville
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Ear muff mix up sparks hot day joke on street
In a humorous exchange a professor explains he forgot to remove ear muffs while outside on a hot day. He says his baby’s noise at home makes him wear them, prompting comment about the weather and the odd sight.
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