Donovan Battles Tariff Debate Over Cotton and Census Data
Representative Jeremiah Donovan of Connecticut clashed with House Leader Underwood over the tariff bill. He questioned census figures affecting the hat industry and pressed for clarity on cotton tariff costs, reading a telegram from Crane Valve Co. and challenging committee explanations on export and transport costs.
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Washington
Jeremiah Donovan
Connecticut
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Mr. Underwood
House
Claude Kitchin
Ways and Means
Austin
Tennessee
Bureau of Statistics
United States
China
Mr. Austin
Mr. Donovan
Mr. Palmer
Palmer
Department of Commerce
Donovan
North Carolina
Kitchin
Galveston
Liverpool
Alabama
Mann
Illinois
Mr. Mann
Tariff Board
Europe
Crane Valve Co
Crane
Wilson
Ferromanganese
Miller
Minn
Bridgeport
Conn
Russia
Mr. Miller
The Greatest Kidney Remedy on Earth Proven by a Grateful Woman
A Portland Indiana woman testifies Swamp Root eased years of fistula and bladder inflammation after doctors failed. She credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with restoring health and urges others to try it, noting a notary sworn statement from 1909 and offering sample bottles and a booklet.
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Dr. Hilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Druc
Great May Sale of Seasonable Millinery
A historical sale notice advertises untrimmed hats at 62c to 75c and trimmed items from 98c to $6, highlighting black and colored chip hats, rough straw sailor hats, and white pineapple braided styles. The display promises deep discounts on ladies and children’s hats, plus bargains on shirt waists and silk petticoats.
Fire at Roton Point Destroys Carriage Sheds and Contents
A Thursday evening blaze at Roton Point in Fairfield County partially destroyed a carriage house and storage sheds. The fire caused about 800 dollars in building damage and several thousand dollars to the contents. A laborers strike in Greenwich was settled Saturday evening with contractors and the local union president agreeing to a minimum wage of 2 dollars per day for nine hours.
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Roton Point
Greenwich
TIZ Foot Remedy Claims Quick Relief for Sore Feet
An advertisement proclaims TIZ as a rapid cure for tired aching and swollen feet, sweaty feet, corns, callouses, and bunions. It touts a free trial offer and 25 cent boxes, with a money back guarantee if it fails, and directs readers to request the trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago.
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A. F. Creutzer
Chicago
Tiz
Walter Luther Dodge &,Co
May Sale at Smith-Murray Co Offers Bargains Across Departments
The Smith-Murray Co advertises a May sale with discounted toiletries including talcum powders from Squibb's and Woodworth, Colgate, Amolia, and Browns brands. Also features OXYZNA Rouge, Woodworth perfumes, and a right aisle display of fancy clocks in gilt bronze, with a limited, low price of 1.14 for clocks originally 2.56. Last day for Derma Viva at 29c. End of sale urged with early action.
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Woodworth’s
Big Values In Wash Goods This Nemo Week Sale
Prominent bargains on shirting prints percale lawn and crepe fabrics with sale prices from six to fifteen cents yard, plus discounted Petticoats in various fabrics from 39c to 95c. Domestics include sheets pillows cases damask towels blankets and linens with substantial reductions. Hardware: ribbons and undergarments also feature reduced prices. Located in aisles rear and front sections.
Striped Suit Features Quietly Modish Tailoring
Black and white striped suiting is used for a fitted coat with gathers and a shaped panel. Two sizes of fancy steel buttons and a white silk cord at the plain white voile collar add detail. The back is cut off equate with a straight overskirt creating a flat back, a 60s modish look this season. The piece mentions floods in Ohio and suffering from illness, a consumer testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, and a bankruptcy petition by Charles Fenske in Bridgeport with liabilities of $568.67 and no assets.
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Kline’s
Main ST
Children’s Straw
Wade
Brooklawn
James E. Beach
Corner Park
North Avenues
A. Elwood & Son, Inc
Presto Hiller
Cyrus
Afield Av
Courtland St
Tariff
E. H. Dillon & CO
Frantford
Cecile
Fairfield County News
The
Smith-Murray CO
Cright Aisle
Jewelry Dept
Alsie
Omaha
Ohio
L. Poole
California St
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Charles Fenske
Holmes & Edwards
Zul Parchuer & Son
Naw Street
Packard
John G. Weber
Blue Ribbon
Fairfield Avenue
E. Fougera & CO. Inc
Beckenan Street
New York
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