Snapshots of Officials and Shipboard Beginnings
A collection of anecdotes features Maryland senator Isidor Rayner defending presidential reach, Rear Admiral Sehley inquiry ties, and Senator Perkins’s rise from ferry owner to agriculture chair. Also profiled are John Sharp Williams famed for wit, Tawney’s path from blacksmith to lawmaker, and E. J. Harriman’s absentmindedness and odd dressing prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidor Rayner
Maryland
Roosevelt
Sehley
Dingley
Mr. Rayner
Maine Statesman
Samuel Untermyer debates on life insurance reform in Buffalo
Samuel Untermyer, counsel for the International Policy Holders committee, argues for transferring control of New York Life and Mutual Life to reform ticket candidates at the upcoming election before Buffalo club audiences. Also noted is Peter A Porter winning party designation in Niagara Falls area, backed by independents and Democrats to oppose James Wadsworth, with agricultural support and a celebratory cow cartoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Untermyer
Life Insurance
International Policy Holders’ Committee
Buffalo
Buffalo, Saturn and
University
New York Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
James Mce-Keen
Armstrong Insurance
Untermyer
Peter A. Porter
Niagara Falls
N. Y
James W. Wadsworth
New York
Mr. Wadsworth
Porter
Independence League
Wadsworth
H. H. Green
Mildred C. Green
Payne's Home to Be Destroyed for St Luke's Church
The East Hampton cottage that inspired Home Sweet Home is to be torn down for a new St Luke's church edifice. Payne died in Tunis after a nomadic life in Europe and America. descendants may seek outside aid to preserve the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howard Payne
Algeria
East Hampton
N. Y
New York Herald
St. Luke's Church
Payne
Europe
America
Tunis
Paris
Milan
A Queer Plant
A insectivorous plant nicknamed Nature's whisky factory lures flies with a pitcher fluid that intoxicates them and dissolves their bodies. The piece also notes a social quip about defending a wife and pantry when hosting unexpected guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Whisky Factory
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Other Remedies Ad
A historical ad assortment touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Little Early Risers pills via Neilley Co. Also promotes Casca sweet for babies, Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, Kodol for Indigestion, and Dr Kings New Life Pills with endorsements from August Sherpe. Various drugstore sales across Cambridge Byesville and Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Borrower Outshines Lender in Wardrobe
A saying about finance notes the borrower can often wear sharper clothes than the lender. The remark highlights perceptions of wealth, responsibility, and social status in lending relationships.
Allen's Footease Promises Comfort for Tight Shoes
Advertisement notes Allen's Footease powder prevents tightness and blisters, relieves swollen and sweating feet, and cures aching feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
French Government Salaries Total 3.75 Million
The article reports that the French government salaries aggregate 3,750,000. It notes a high overall compensation figure, reflecting public sector remuneration in France during the period.
Mother Gray's Sweetened Powders for Children
Promoted by nurse Mother Gray of the New York Children's Home as a cure for feverishness teething disorders and intestinal issues with worms. Claims over 30 000 testimonials and that they never fail. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free sample at Allen Olmstead LeRoy NY.
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Gray
New York
Allen 8
Olmstead, LeRoy, N. Y
Praise for Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pills
Readers praise the medicine’s ingredients and honesty badge on bottles. It claims to aid female ailments at home, avoid surgery, and improve overall health with native roots and no alcohol. It notes no miracles but asserts practical benefit with a fair, long use and confidential patient correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
RB. Vierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Piles and cold cures advertised by Dr Schoop and Preventics
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment for piles and Preventics candy cold cures. It also promotes Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure for croup and Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee as a coffee substitute. Sold by Neilley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Health Ucoffee
Neilley & Co
English Spavin Liniment Adverts Cambridge Ohio
English Spavin Liniment claims to remove hard or soft lumps blemishes and a variety of horse ailments including blood spavins curbs splints sweeney bone stifles sprains and swollen throats coughs One bottle saves 850 and is warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known Sold by John M Ogier Druggist Cambridge Ohio.
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Jno
M. Ogier
Cambridge
Ohio
When a Man Wonders If He Looks His Age
A concise reflection notes that self assessment of aging prompts consideration of one’s appearance. The remark frames aging as attention to personal image and social perception rather than a moral or factual claim.
How to Cure Chilblains by Bucklen's Alpha Salve
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine claims Bucklen's Alpha Salve frees chilblains and also treats salt rheum fever sores ulcers piles burns and frost bites. Sold 25 cents at local drug stores by Heiner Cambridge and Neilly & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Otisfield
Bucklen
C. A. Heiner’s
Byesville
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Creation of Man in God's Image and Dominion
In this lesson on Genesis 1 26 31 the author explains mankind made in God's image to rule creation. It links the image of God with light, blessing, and fruitfulness, and ties rest in Christ to finished work and sanctified service.
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American Press Association
Jesus
Eve
Adam
Christ
God
Isa.lvili
Special Announcements on the National Pure Food and Drug Law
Advertisements praise Fi ieys Honey and Tar for coughs and colds as safe under the law. D. M. Hawthorne endorses Foley's Honey and Tar and Foley's Kidney Cure to prevent serious illness. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted for constipation with mild, pleasant effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Neilley & Co
D. M. Hawthorne
Oley
Kage
D. M. Awthorne
Ancia
Foley
Orino
Oring
Wise counsel from the Souta Electric Bitters claim cure
J R Blankenship of Beck Tenn asserts Electric Bitters cured back and kidney troubles after initial relief. Heins and Neilley drugstores advertise the remedy under guarantee at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Hind
J. R. Blankenship
Beck
Tenn
Wise boy learns to laugh at father’s jokes
A light remark about a boy who enjoys his father’s humor, reflecting family warmth and shared amusement. The line suggests a playful bond and a moment of gentle humor within the home.
Cured Of Long Trouble Seventy Years Ago
C O Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina recalls an eleven year relief from consumption after six months on Dr King s New Discovery. He reports cough and weight loss reversed and his weight returning to 170 pounds. Thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
Dr. King
C. A. Heiner’s
Byesville
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Ely Cream Balm advertised for cold and catarrh relief
Vainly battling seasonal changes, the ad touts Ely Cream Balm as an honest remedy free of cocaine or mercury. It claims quick cures for severe catarrh with sneezing coughing and throat discharge and offers a 50 cent or mailed option from Ely Brothers New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rayner
Perkins
Tawney
Isidor Rayner
George C. Perkins
California
Maine
New Orleans
San Francisco
Oroville
Senator Perkins
Committee On Agriculture
John Sharp Wil
Liams
John Sharp Williams
Congress
Mississippi
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Committee On Appropriations
House of Representatives
James A. Tawney
Noah Webster
Carnegie Spelling Board
Congressional
Carnegie Board
Congressman Tawney
E. J. Harriman
Omaha
Tawney Krading Law
the Forge
Sweet Home
DeWitt
Standard Oil
Urugyisus
Chichester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
Parker
Droeriste
City Directory
Fred L. Rosemond
Attorney AT Law
Old National Bank
David Okey
Cambridge, Ohio
Central Bank
B. Moore
New Yor Life Insurance Co
Crosby Frisian Fur Co
Rochester
Crosby
Mother Gray
Neisley & Co
I. Snoop
Dr. Shoup
Neililey & Co
Infante
Beara
Castoria
Scastore
D. M. Stearns
Aise
Bright
D. M.awthorne
Souta
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