Railway Reform Speech at Washington Convention
Railway commissioner meeting in Washington heard M E Ingalls press for tariff maintenance and end to private rebates. He urged two changes: strike the imprisonment clause and allow intercompany pooling with court review to curb excess rates, arguing public interest and investor stability depend on lawful, transparent conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commissioners
Washington, D.C
United States
M. E. Ingalls
Ingalls
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gender Congress
Congress
Congress of the
Supreme Court of the United States
Joint Traffic Association
New York
Gulf Ports
Canadian Pacific
Commission
Boards of Trade
Ted
Sammie
Baltimore
The Inventive Genius in Everyday Objects
A roundup of practical new designs including a watch pocket with photograph slot a weatherproof hinged outdoor chair back a hat box with woven wire frame miniature blank cartridges for large guns a movable pencil sharpener const a fountain pen with an auxiliary retractable pen a car air circulation device using a small windmill driven by the moving window mechanism
FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BOSTON
Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer elected president of the College club of Boston. Louise Porter Haskell wins colonial history essay prize from the Massachusetts Society of Colonial Dames. Mrs Terisah Gould Mitchell, last Indian princess in Massachusetts area, buried in North Abington. Sara E Sherman and Sarah A Emerson elected to Boston University Corporation committees. Frances E Lord appointed Latin professor at Quilins College Florida after resigning Wellesley post. Forester, sister to the late Earl of Bradford, famed for refusals to marry PMs, including Palmerston and Beaconsfield, later becoming Chesterfield's widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Porter Haskell
Radcliffe College
Massachusetts Society of Colonial Dames
Terisah Gould Mitchell
North Abington
Massachusetts
Boston University Corporation
Sara E. Sherman
Medical School
Sarah A. Emerson
College of Liberal Arts
Frances E. Lord
Wellesley
Quilins College
Winter Park
Fla
Earl of Bradford
Ten IO To Misses Skirts And Fashion Accessories Listed
The record lists items for sale including Misses skirts with chiffon and net trimmings, infants carriage covers, half dressing combs with silver handles, war trophies for decoration, spangled wings, straw hats, silk grenadines with multicolored designs, walking hats of straw, bicycle suits in Scotch cheviots, and numerous combs for hair.
The Law in the Case Against Hanging a Horse Thief
A Washington Star reprint describes a frontier trial where a horse thief is condemned by a crowd and judge, a roaming lawyer from the east protests as lawful procedure, the judge questions law while the crowd approves, and the legal expert withdraws amid mounting tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contoy
Washington Star
Modern remedy touted for St Vitus dance cure in Arkansas City
Father recounts Karl Wagner's recovery from St Vitus dance after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The ad claims the pills boost blood and nerves, restore strength, and list price 50 cents per box or six for $2.50. Sold by druggists or direct from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Arkansas City
Karl A. Wagner
George Wagner
Kan
Karl
Williams
Kar
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Words for life and hallmarks from a 19th century ad card
A collection of whimsical definitions followed by a 1886 Toledo advertisement and oath for Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes a sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney and notes that Hall's Catarrh Cure treats mucous surfaces, with 75-cent druggist sale and a mention of Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Toledo
Lucas Cocenty
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Fea
Wish You Would Enlist George
Conversational fragment shows Mabel urging enlistment and George joking about learning arms. The exchange references army service and mutual suspicion, with a Chicago Evening News attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
George
Chicago Evening News
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for foot comfort
The notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder that cures painful feet, relieves bunions, and makes shoes feel easier. It claims to stop sweating and callouses and promises quick relief for tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents, with free trial samples. Address Allen S. Olmstead in Le Roy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Synonymous Smith-Yes Jones
Smith invites Jones to fish and join, but Jones declines politely. The judge remarks on Johnson's abstinence from drinking, contrasting social scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Judge
Grain-O promises a coffee substitute for all ages
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a wholesome coffee substitute suitable for babies to grandparents. It claims Grain-O is a pure grain product that does not upset nerves or digestion, mimics coffee in taste, is affordable, genuine, and scientifically formulated to promote health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma
A Friends Advice Leads to Forty Years of Health
Mary Lingard of Woodstock Ont recalls suffering from liver tumors and pain until a friend urged Dr. Ay er's Sarsaparilla. After a long course she regained vigor and vitality at sixty one, continues annual spring courses, and credits the remedy with lasting health. The ad touts positive testimonials and offers a carebook from J C Ay er Co Lewell Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Aga
Dr. Ayer
Ayer
Mary Linzard
Caramels and a Moment of Truth
A Cleveland Leader brief depicts a young woman and a gifted man sharing unspoken longing. He laments lost chances and asks for love before it is too late, while she later contemplates her beauty in a silent, solitary moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pioneer Limited train runs nightly Chicago to Minneapolis
The Pioneer Limited is described as the world’s only perfect train running nightly between Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. An illustrated prospectus of scenery along the route is offered free with two cent postage to Geo H Heatford Chicago. Also a humorous exchange about aging and appearance from the Chicago Daily News is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Limited
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pioneer Road of the West
Geo. H. Heatford
Shot the Way the Dog Came in a Justice Court
A Swede Ole Hanson shot a Russian neighbor Havva Drenkovit key's dog after it showed aggression. In court he testified in a peculiar exchange about his two-hole shotgun and whether scaring the animal away was possible. The prosecutor questions lingered as the judge contemplates extenuating circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Hanson
Havva Drenkovit
Ole
Hanson
Denver Times
Flow of Language Lecture Anecdote
A Detroit Free Press anecdote recalls a public lecturer who introduced Prof. Blank with a mispronounced compliment about his flow of language. The admission left the professor to salvage the speech while the introducer sat down, humorously draining the room of momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank
Detroit Free Press
Why Julia’s Bow and Mr Katlines Farewell Declares Naval Reserve
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a witty remark about Julia’s dress smelling of tar and mentions Mr. Katlines of the naval reserves bidding farewell again. A brief humorous local blip reflecting naval service life and household chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Katlines
Naval Reserves
Cleveland Plain Aler
Trials of saleswomen and Lydia E Pinkham outreach
An old bulletin-style feature argues women suffer from health derangements causing fatigue and pain, urging rest and movement. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills, sharing a testimonial from Margaret Anderson about relief from painful menstruation after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
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College Club of Boston
Bay Jerusalem
Cincinnati
Pete Ae
Indianapolis
Louisville
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Chicago Daily News
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Bumnells Small
She
Great Lakes
Michigan
and the Great Lakes
Detroit
Wnniversity Vicecirce
Sendarenips
Senters Education Fmcsuyestroven Tote Ey. Ng
Railway Mn Enes
Green's Sons
Atlanta
Wil. Crawford & CO
Nesbville
Teun
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