Congress weighs port entry bill as long session looms
The piece argues for tightening port entry lines as a key early action this session. It notes expected delays from pending propositions and warns of limited speeches due to parliamentary rules while praising silent, careful lawmakers and the press’s role in reporting without sensational flare.
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Advertisements mention various figures and schemes
A collection of satirical notes mentions Isa Stone's health, Mr. Dowie in Chicago, Christmas gifts, a sultan's birthday party, Coxey's money idea, Aguinaldo, Queen Liliuokalani, applejack in New Jersey, Richard Croker's retirement, and a claim about wealth distribution. Also an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure promises cure with testimonials and a $100 reward offer.
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New Jersey
Patterson
Anarchism Measures Move Through Congress
A flood of bills seeks to bar immigrants with anarchist ties, aiming to block entry or expel those with suspected anarchist sentiments. The proposals vary on how to determine sociological views and enforcement scope, with strong self protection urged by Senator Scott's position.
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Scott
Electric Bitters Credited With Saving Life in Decatur
Mrs I L Newsom of Decatur reports three years of agony from indigestion stomach and bowel dyspepsia relieved by Electric Bitters. She claims to have gained 35 pounds and regained appetite after using the remedy. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
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Decatur
Siomseh
World of God
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Patent remedies and tonic products advertised for sale
An early 20th century advertisement notes Fitz-You, Tone Oil and Pabans as cures for nerve rheumatism, sores, bruises and related complaints. Large bottle priced at 23 cents, with White's Pharmacy selling the items including a 5 cent smoke product.
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Foils a Deadly Attack and a Doctor’s Cure Story
A Winchester Indiana writer claims a wife cured of a grave illness by Dr King New Life Pills after medical help failed. Advert says pills aid stomach and liver troubles and constipation. A reader notes Foley's Kidney Cure helped him return to work in four days.
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Coal supply ad and family remedy note
An old notice promotes coal purchases from R. E. Shirey Co for Poesho Smokeless with ordering via White Drug Store and phone delivery to a coal yard. It also includes a jabbering testimonial about Foley's Honey and Tar easing a child’s bronchial croup, credited to G. Hy Wade and W. Lynch, Winchester.
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Laxative Bromo Quinine Pills Claim Cure in One Day
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a “No Cure, No Pay” guarantee for colds, priced 35 cents. It recounts a Lowder Illinois boy nearly dying from a cough, then Foley's Honey and Tar miraculously stopped the cough and aided recovery, per G. H. Wade.
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