President's cabinet picks and Christmas exodus in Washington
The report notes President's selections for top posts and a rare Christmas week in Washington as many senators and representatives leave for home. It mentions appointments to the Postmaster General and Treasury, plus other ties while detailing social visits, families, and local notices amid the ongoing political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. C. Payne
Smith
Treasury
Gov. Crane
Mass
Mor. Shaw
Lowa
Washington
Congress to arrange junket for coronation observers
A plan proposes a six Senators and six Representatives junket to the coronation of King Edward funded from the House and Senate contingent funds. The push notes the need for proper representation, while resolving who should attend and how to finance the trip.
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House
Senate
Beymer
Louisiana
Missippi
America
Jouries
Congress
Nelson A. Miles
Schley
Secretary of War
Army
Navy
Gen
Miles
Edward
Republican Caucus in Chili Township for Constable Nomination
Republican voters of Chili Township meet at the Town Hall Bowen on Saturday January 4 1902 at 2 PM to nominate a candidate for Township Constable for the special election on Tuesday January 21 1902 to fill the vacancy caused by Maberry removal by order of Township Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili Township
Bowen
Maberry
Schley case in official stage pivots toward people
The Schley case has reached an official stage with the public on the side that history may favor. The commentary frames the conflict as law versus the people, suggesting a decisive public sentiment shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Dom
Two Fathers and Mothers in a Schoolyard Talk
A crowd on a hotel piazza listens as a clergy man and a worldly man debate divorce. Two young girls argue about family ties with one stating she has two fathers and two mothers, challenging the idea that a girl can have only one father and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Tef
Sam
Norway law on marriage skills sparks debate
A report notes Norway passed a law requiring women seeking marriage to show diplomas of cooking sewing knitting and embroidering. Critics question why men are not held to similar standards as they argue for equal proof of ability to support a wife. The piece also mentions Ibsen’s potential protest and broader concerns over marital eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Marriagge
Ibsen
N. Y Herald
Pratt's Food Leader in Stock and Poultry raising
A historical note claims Pratt's Food leads worldwide stock and poultry feeding, reducing Europe and other nations' dependence on American merchandizing. The ad touts Pratt's as the world’s leader in modern stock fodder and promises reliability. Sold at local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Tops World Healings
The famed Bucklen's Arnica Salve is described as the best healer worldwide. It is praised for treating cats, corns, burns, bruises, sores, ulcers, felons, and various skin eruptions with universal effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
King’s New Life Pills Offer Gentle Bowel Purge
A sales copy touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a powerful drastic laxative that cleanses the body by stimulating bowels to expel waste. It claims to cure constipation and sick headaches and cost only two cents at a store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris, Reuter
Bagmnaw
Michigan Post and Zeitung
Dr. King
Marsh
Phebe Cherley
Peterson
Aime
Master in Chancery Sale Notice in Hancock County
Master in Chancery M P Berry will offer at the Bowen Illinois post office front door on Saturday January 26 at 10 a m two parcels in Adams and Hancock counties. The first tract is forty acres plus. the second tract forty five acres with tenant rights until March 1 1902. Sale for cash at two thirds of appraised value and free of encumbrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Mlinois
Perry
Hancock
Mlinots
Adams
Sinois
Adams County
Melvin Downey
M. P. Berry
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action
A testimonial from J. De Greene of Depauw Indiana claims the remedy relieved nine years of costiveness. Marshs Drug Store endorses Little Early Risers as the best result among many tried remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. de Greene
Depauw
Ind
Marsh
Farm for Sale in Adama County North
A large tract of highly valued land is offered for sale in the northern part of Adama County. Described as a good location with easy access, the listing mentions COOMBS 45 of Warthage Illinois as the contact point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adama County
Warthage
Illinois
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