Cuban question dominates Senate and House actions
The April sessions report the Cuban issue advancing through both chambers. The Senate and House debated and advanced resolutions to support Cuban independence, authorize use of US forces to compel Spain’s withdrawal, and set a path to stable government in Cuba. Various senators spoke, and adjournments followed each day’s proceedings.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Fairchilds
Mr. Lindsay
Cuba
Gomez
United States
Wilson
Mr. Allen
Pettus
Ala
Mason
Butler
S. C
Howask
Gen. Grosvenor
Spain
Foreign Relations Committee
Lore Vernmer
Howse
Secretary of the Interior
Arkansas
United States Circuit Courts
Messrs. Cullom
Berry
Ark
Daniel
Tillman
Wolcott
Col
Spooner
Wis
Chilton
Tex
Teller
Stewart
Nev
Housie
Bailey
Philadelphia
Erie Railroad
Court of Claims
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Republic of Cuba
Cuban
Smart Alec Smith and the half dollar
A West Side young woman and a budding attorney known as Smart Alec Smith share a comic moment on a Chicago streetcar. He, flipping a half dollar, mishandles it as she steps aboard, and she coyly accepts the coin back. Smith reveals he only has 50 cents, then must get off to continue his journey.
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West Side
Alec” Smith
Madison Street
Mr. Smith
Sawyer Smith
Government Clerks as Potential Home Guard in War
A Washington Post note imagines in wartime the vast number of government clerks in the capital could form a defense force to guard the national capital if hostilities with Spain or invasion occurred. It recalls Civil War era Treasury Department clerks forming the Treasury Guard, though never called to active service, and notes today’s departments employ thousands more capable young men.
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United States
Spain
Treasury Department
Treasury Guard
Washington Post
Quinine Salt Produces Hidden Image On Paper
The Chicago Chronicle reports that sulphate of quinine can impress a negative image of any drawing onto sensitive paper after brief sun exposure. Place the treated paper in contact with the design, seal in a book for hours, and a faithful impression appears. writing must be reversed to transfer correctly.
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Chicago Chronicle
Dyspepsia Cause Tied to Vitality and Blood Health
A Scranton resident recounts five years of stomach trouble and failed remedies. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, he reports restored health, vigor, and happiness as the pills renew blood nutrients and nerve force to aid digestion.
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Joseph T. Vandyke
Hickory St
Scranton
Mr. Vandyke
Thomas Campbell
Butler advertisement draws notice in Daily Blaze
Mrs Gossip notes that the Daily Blaze ad for a butler reached several families. Mrs Fadd confirms that the De Styles Shoddys and Van Bilkerings all saw it and commented on the appeal.
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Gossip
Blaze
Fadd
de Styles
Shoddys
van Bilkerings
Marie The Tenor’s Tones Echo in My Ears
A Philadelphia Bulletin item notes Marie The tenor’s performance lingers in memory praising his beautiful tones and quips about earrings being out of style. The playful line reflects local arts appreciation and fashion aside.
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Marie
Louise
Philadelphia Bulettin
Supreme Court Upholds Foot-Ease Trademark Claim
Justice Laughlin of the Buffalo court ordered a permanent injunction with costs and a full accounting of sales against Paul B. Hudson and a Brooklyn retailer for selling Dr. Clark's Foot Powder, declared an imitation of Foot-Ease. Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N Y, owns the Foot-Ease mark and will aid distributors in opposing similar preparations. Further suits against other infringers are planned.
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Justice Laughlin
Supreme Court
Buffalo
Paul B. Hudson
Dr. Clark
Brooklyn
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Property offer sparks rejection and high bid interest
A stated offer of 500 dollars for a property interest was refused while a counteroffer of 499.90 dollars drew immediate interest, with attention highlighted by the Detroit Free Press.
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Detroit Free Press
Grain-O: A Sleep-Promoting Coffee Alternative
Grain-O is presented as a non stimulating, nourishing drink that tastes like coffee but helps sleep. It is recommended for all ages including nervous individuals and children. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers today.
Quip on Woolen Undergarment Peddler Joke
In a brief quip from a 19th century paper, Mr. Jotley admires a tiny shirt used as a pen wiper while noting it is his only woolen undergarment bought from a peddler. The Chicago News notes few people have weak eyes from optimism.
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Jotley
N. Y. World
Chicago News
Barber Shop Boor Sparks Rude Diatribe and Pay Debate
A loud, red faced man in a barber shop boasted about himself while denouncing workers and praising slavery era notions. The barber proprietor defused the scene with calm humor as others sharpened razors, revealing how business profits from "germen" and men's fear of offense. This Detroit Free Press vignette portrays social rudeness and class tensions.
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Union
Knight of the Strop
Detroit Free Press
Inlaying Outlay Praised by Guest and Host
A guest declares the inlaying beautiful while Mr Comrox boastfully notes the outlay it represents. The exchange hints at craftsmanship and cost behind the artistry in a Ditts burgh Dispatch item.
Mamie Spoofed Spoon Holder Quip Echoes in Journal
A quip from the N Y Journal swaps a French term for an awkward name with a playful idée fixe. The exchange centers on a spoon holder and a proposed English substitute for Amy Mamie.
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Amy
Mamie
N. Y. Journal
Special Navy Cuba Hawaii Photo Portfolio for Patrons
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a ten part portfolio with sixteen half tone pictures per part, totaling one hundred sixty images. For one dollar, patrons receive the full set, with delivery to the address of Geo H Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago Ill. The collection aims to capitalize on current Cuba excitement.
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Cuba
Hawaii
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Geo. H. Heafford
Chicago
Ill
Quote snippets and ads from late 19th century papers
A collage of witty quips and advertisements from early newspapers. Includes a Richmond Dispatch joke about a door mat, a William Simpson & Sons calico pitch, Boston Transcript political chatter on a single tax, Dr. Kline nerve restorer mail offer, a stray proverb about fire, and a Rami's Horn maxim.
Fake patent medicines and quack remedies in 1890s ads
Prominent claims tout To Cure a Cold in One Day laxatives, Piso's Cure for Consumption, Hale's Honey of Horehound for coughs, and Pike's Toothache Drops. Letters praise cures and refunds, while cheeky quips from Chicago News and Tit-Bits reflect common newspaper ad culture of the era.
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Hale
Pike
Fibroid Tumor Conquered by Vegetable Compound Claim
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for fibroid tumors claiming a testimonial from Mrs. B. A. Lomparp of Westdale Mass. who says the product cured her fibroid after doctors failed and a hospital operation was avoided. It promotes free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass. and urges readers to write.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pax
Westdale
Mass
Blood Poisoningand a Nurse’s Enduring Cure
Mrs A F Taylor of Englevale North Dakota recounts severe blood poisoning from nursing a deceased patient. After failing with other remedies, six bottles of Dr Ayer’s Sarsaparilla healed four stubborn ulcers and restored health. The ad extols the product as the world standard for blood diseases and warns against imitations. It invites readers to request the Curebook from J C Ayer Co.
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Dr.Ayer
Dr. Ayer
Ayer
The Cross Eyed Man and the Unmoved Look
A Chicago Post item describes a man with cross eyes gazing soulfully at a woman who remains oblivious. Admiration, love, and longing exist in his glance, but she remains unmoved, unsure if his gaze is for her or another woman nearby.
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Chicago Post
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