A Turbulent Capitol Recalls Roosevelt Era Washington
The piece recalls congressional debates and cabinet satire from the Roosevelt era. It highlights Speaker Cannon, Senator Tillman, and Secretary James Wilson, noting jokes about courtesy, Panama, and a diverse view of the agriculture department's growth and reform efforts.
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William Alden Smith
United States
Panama
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Blaine
Ben Hill
Confederacy
Smith
Michigan
Brother Smith
Senate
Maryland
Maine
Tilman
Bailey
Tillman
James Wilson
Washington
Wilson
As & Managing
Pia Great
Beveridge
Congress
West
Athe
Mat Wilson
Phossy Jaw Prompts Call to Prohibit White Phosphorus
A 1910 Bulletin reports phossy jaw from white phosphorus in matches, noting 65 percent of workers exposed and 95 percent of women affected. It describes disease progression, above all tooth loss and jaw decay, and cites moves by the Association for Labor Legislation to curb use with a prohibitive tax and substitutes.
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Washington
American Association For Labor Legislation
United States Bureau of Labor
America
Bursau of Labor
Java
Diamond Match Company
This
Association For Labor
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills offered free trial package
A promotional offer invites readers to request a free trial of Munyon's Paw Paw Pills by writing to Professor Munyon at 63d Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. The copy extols gentle action, claims to avoid harsh purgatives, and asserts the pills improve liver and stomach function and blood enrichment.
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Munyon
Professor Munyon
Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
Mounyon
Manyon's
California Pioneer to Receive $1000 for Army Claim
A G Lafferty, 82, a Trinity county veteran of 1861, is to be compensated by California for mules and supplies advanced to soldiers under Captain Liscom. After 60 years of rejections his claim passed both houses but was vetoed once before final approval. The payment lacks interest and comes amid decades of hardship including injury, loss of property, and a burned home.
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San Francisco
Cal
G Lafferty
California
Liscom
Trinity County
Alaska Fishing Industry Sees Jobs and Salmon Wealth Rise
Alaska's fishing industry provides employment to 5 588 persons with 2 828 natives. Over the last five years salmon output valued at 48 068 000 dollars, and total fish output in 1910 worth 11 181 8887 dollars.
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Alaska
Untitled 19th Century Ad Fragments
Collage of snippets notes on marriage indifference bowel issues and patent remedies. References to Dr Pierce's Pellets and tobacco brands Meriwether Rowards Clartaville Tennessee. Poignant jabs at charity and social mores punctuate the fragment.
Allen's Foot Ease Promoted by James Braid Ad
James Braid endorses Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for athletes. The ad claims thousands use it daily in the U S and abroad, with golfers and tennis players in Augusta Pinehurst and Palm Beach reporting relief. It touts comfort, prevents sores and blisters, and offers samples by mail from Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Augusta
Pinehurst
Palm Beach
Olemsted
le Roy
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John Boyle O’reilly
Reilly
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
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McKinley
Bela Boba
Tha. Peites Nia
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Sey Gailly
Munyon's Laboratory
Philadelpha
Pierce
Meriwether & Rowards
Clartaville
Tenn
James Braid
Ons Iver
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