Congressmen Vocations in Senate and House Compared
The article lists vocations of U S senators and representatives, noting only one farmer in the Senate and a strong lawyer majority. It tallies occupations including lawyers, public officials, bankers, editors, and various trades across both chambers, with totals and retirements, highlighting the profession balance in Congress.
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Senate
United States
Benjamin R. Tillman
Sjsuth Carolina
Asbury
Abuite
Missouri
Congress
William Warner
William J. Stone
President Express Company
House of Representatives
Peruna praised by mothers wives and families
A flood of testimonials from Mrs Watts Hamilton, Mrs M F Jones, Mrs Anthony Rauch and others extols Peruna as a cure and preventive for colds coughs and digestive issues. They report weight gain improved stamina relief from constipation and kidney bladder catarrh, urging wide use and trust in the remedy.
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M. F. Jones
Burning Springs
Shameful Wood Cutting in Uncle Sam’s Wood Lot
The New York Times notes 1907 wood cuttings were the most severe on record, exceeding 1906 by a large percentage and totaling well over 40 billion board feet. Texas rises to third in lumber production as forests shrink in the North. Prices have climbed for decades while per capita consumption rose from 250 to 460 feet from 1850 to 1900 and to 480 in 1907, signaling waste of sylvan capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Texas
November Weather For Twenty Years In Kansas City
Weather data for Kansas City from the past twenty Novembers shows a mean temperature of 42 degrees with a historic high of 79 on November 20, 1897 and a low of 4 on November 25, 1806. Frost dates vary, average first killing frost is October 22, and last spring frost May 4. Precipitation averages 1.78 inches, with six days of at least .01 inch, and maximum monthly rainfall 3.08 inches in 1906. Snowfall peak 3.8 inches on November 25, 1895. winds mainly northwest at modest speeds, peak wind 4 miles by north on November 30, 1907.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Thea
Paacheuen
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women
A veiled medical ad praising Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, effective tonic for women. It claims to treat uterine disease symptoms by addressing underlying causes and boosts by stating it strengthens the nervous system, aids fatigue, and calms irritability, touting its natural American roots and harmlessness.
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Buti
Pierce
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Cure-All Patent Claim
$100 reward offered for proof of cure. Advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, taken orally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claiming to cure catarrh and bolster the body's constitution. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo as makers.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Droggiste
Farmer foresees high stock prices next year at market
T E Hammock of Lincoln County Missouri predicts higher cattle and hog prices next year at the St. Louis National Stock Yards. He notes light corn at 60 cents per bushel hurts hog feeding, good bay and wheat crops, and widespread need for rain to stock water, with many half-fat hogs sent to market as farmers seek cash over feed.
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St. Louis National Stock Yards
T. E. Hammock
Lincoln County
Fulton Telegraph
How the House Will Stand
Chicago reports that Republicans will control the next national House by a majority of forty one. Early figures show 216 Republicans and 175 Democrats, with Democrats down by nine.
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Chicago
United States
House of Representatives
Hadley Details Plan If Elected Governor of Missouri
Jefferson City Mo November Attorney General Herbert F Hadley voiced confidence in his gubernatorial win and outlined a nonpartisan, progressive program. He pledged to keep capable officials in place, pursue reform slowly, and implement Republican platform pledges while serving in the people’s interest.
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Jefferson City
Herbert
Hadley
Miscouri
Democrata
Republican Party
Arnica Salve Cures Gore, Ulcers, Burns Says East Wilton Man
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine credits Bocklen's Arnica Salve with saving doctor bills after it cured boils ulcers and burns. He has watched its effects for fifteen years and notes it never failed to aid healing. 25 cents at Frank T. Clay's drug store.
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Bill
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
Frank T.clay
Mind Your Business Keep Out of Trouble Pill Ads
An unsigned ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to prevent liver and bowel trouble and claims they keep one from being in trouble. The copy uses old fashioned language and emphasizes health benefits and prevention.
Leper's Family Faces Molokai Deportation Dilemma
Mrs. John Hurry, wife of a Washington leper, vows to accompany him to Molokai if the Justice Department orders his exile to the leper colony. She and her unborn child fear social ostracism and isolation in Molokai, as officials weigh orders likely to deport him toward the Pacific coast with regulatory hurdles ahead.
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Washington
John Hurry
Molokai
Hfe
Thas
Cortelyou
Bonaparte
Marly
Pacific Coast
Inter State Commerce Commission
10 CTS to Stop That Itch Advertisement
A 10 cent trial bottle of D D D Prescription is promoted as a quick relief for itch and skin ailments. It claims immediate soothing upon external application and urges readers to mail 10 cents with a request to D D D O in Chicago for a trial bottle. Local druggist KF. T. Clay of Butler, Missouri, is named.
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DS KF. T. Clay
Droggiat
Butler
D.D.D.O
Michigan St
Chicago
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Watts Hamilton
Sparta
Anthony Rauch
Walnut Street
Hueyras
Mia
Gus
Carlson
Tex
Ortonville
Minn
Anna C. Hyde
Yambill Street
Portland
Oregon
Literary and Educational Organization of
New Hampshire
Treasie Nelson
Fifth Ave
Nashville
Tenn
Peruna
Maggie Durbin
M2 North Street
Little Rock
Ark
Mars
Anth Anthony Rauch
Hattie Hamilton
New York Times
Clay
Lay
Dragon Butler
Crei
Leper
Ayer
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