Congress Ends Session With Aldrich Currency Bill Victory
The first session of the 60th Congress adjourned at 11 50 p m Saturday May 30 after a failed bid by La Follette Gore and Stone to block the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill. Aldrich used a brief window to force a roll call and the bill became law by 43 to 22.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Gore
Oklahoma
Stone
Missouri
Aldrich
Senator Gore
Senator Stone
Senator la Follette
Prosperity Returns as Steel Car Orders Move Forward
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad ordered 2000 all steel cars from Standard Steel to handle coal and coke tonnage between regions and the lakes. The 1000 coke cars and 1000 gondolas were originally awarded last summer but delayed, construction now begun signaling revived business. Reports on crops are good and money and confidence are recovering.
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Pittsburg
Lake Eri
Standard Steele Company
Decoration Day Reflections On Memorial Day Tributes
The Washington DC Press notes veterans bearing their memories on Decoration Day as they visit graves and pay tribute to fallen comrades. It recalls Civil War past and urges gratitude so children know the sacrifice. In Congress pensions for Texas Rangers widows from 1855 1860 era were discussed.
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D. C
House of Representatives
Texas Rangers
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promises High Class Hair Dressing
The advertisement promotes Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a refined hair dressing that leaves hair soft and smooth, adds the appearance of richness, prevents split ends, and keeps the scalp free from dandruff. It notes no color change to hair.
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Ayer
Ager’s Hair Vigor Promotes Growth and Healthy Scalp
Ager’s Hair Vigor is presented as a strong tonic by the J. C. Ayer Co. of Lowell Massachusetts. It claims to promote hair growth stop hair loss prevent dandruff and provide a splendid dressing for the hair.
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J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Oklahoma guaranty banking law pays depositors after insolvency
The state enforces a 1 percent levy on average annual deposits of all state banks to fund depositors after insolvency. When International State Bank of Colgate failed, Governor Haskell authorized full payment before funds ran out, and the Commissioner then drew on the State Guarantee Fund. The piece questions why Congress could not enact a similar national bank guarantee.
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Oklahoma
International State Bank of Colgate
Haskell
Banking Board
Currency Bill as Proposed by Providence Journal
The piece urges giving the Currency Bill a chance and compares it to wartime law from the 1960s. It argues a monetary commission should craft a statute aligned with established financial systems tested in emergencies abroad and anticipates improved reception if a fall crisis is met.
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Providence Journal
Monetary Commission
Roosevelt as Vice President Speculation Sparks Debate
The Boston Herald suggests Theodore Roosevelt could take the Vice Presidency a new turn in national politics. Analysts note past moves by Adams and Johnson, while others warn against replacing a sitting president with a dozing VP. Bryan faces scrutiny as the Democratic circuit’s central figure, with Flarper’s Weekly mocking him as the advance agent of his own circus.
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Boston Herald
Mr. Roosevelt
John Quincy Adams
House
Andrew Johnson
Senate
Chance
Why the Republican Party Should Be Successful Next November
A $150 contest invites essays up to 1000 words arguing why the Republican Party should win in the upcoming November elections. Entries must be mailed by July 15 to the Literary Bureau, Republican Congressional Committee, Metropolitan Bank Building, Washington, D. C., and will become property of the committee. The winner receives the prize and potential broader newspaper and pamphlet use.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Congress
Metropolitan Bank
Washington,d. O
Unclaimed Letters list for week ending June 1, 1908
Postmaster announces unclaimed letters remaining at the office for the week ending June 1 1908. Names include Mr and Mrs Bert Gilbert Mrs N A Greve Miss Pearl Bennett J M Goldenberg R A Hasselquist.
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Bert Gilbert
N. A. Greve
Pearl Bennett
J. M. Goldenberg
R. A. Hasselquist
You Should Know This Kidney Remedy Claim
A claim for Foley's Kidney Remedy by Beaman and Patton states it will cure any kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine with no further details or verification. The note emphasizes its universal efficacy and is attributed to Beaman & Patton.
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Foley
Beaman & Patton
Class History From Charles Row Class of 1908
The piece recalls early school days and senior memories from the 1904-1908 era. Charles Row writes of Freshmen fears, Sophomore organizing, Junior triumphs, and a Senior class led by Lester Combs with Helen McGaughey as secretary. It closes with a life-lesson rallying message.
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Charles Row
C. FL
Greenies
Clara Schaffer
Neas
Lester Combs
Clifford Hakes
Helen McGaughey
Senior Class Poem of 1908 by Audrey O Cowan
A light verse praising the 1908 senior class. Names of classmates are celebrated for humor and talent, noting leadership by Lester Combs and the shift toward graduation. The poem reflects high school life, affection for teachers, and anticipation of life after graduation.
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Clifford
Henry
Rosa Kumm
Marie
Birdie
Nina
Oma
Edwin Beem
Lester Combs
Audrey O. Cowan
May Weather and Crop Report
May brought 9.88 inches of rain and below normal temperatures. The 2nd saw 23 degrees above zero while the 19th reached 96. frost damaged fruit and excessive rain hurt corn. Early fields lie weeded and too wet to cultivate. Three severe electric storms caused typical damage as 18 days were clear and 11 cloudy. O. C. Burr, Observer. Twenty-five cents pay for the Patriot for three months.
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C. Burr
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed
The brochure touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted cough remedy for colds and lung troubles. It claims superior use and safety, noting it is more widely used than other preparations and urges readers to choose the familiar product.
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Foley
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Chariton
Iowa
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Shaffer
Lyons
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Mabel
Blanche Cottingham
Lola Schrum
Beulah Sellers
Mabel Stafford
Ioa
Georgella
Altho
Carl
Albert Reed
Gladys Nolen
Bessie Farley
Patriot
Patriot Shop
Oppenheimer Block
Chas E. Fluke
West Side Square
Clothiers
LF. Maple & Company
Smyth
R. S. Paine
Chariton, Ia
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