Postal Bank Debates and Reform Efforts in Florida and Illinois
The article details fierce congressional clashes over a postal savings bank measure amid banking and silver interest conflicts. It notes warning against Florida land schemes, a Florida promotion committee crackdown, and a planned Illinois Red Cross reorganization led by Governor Dennen. It also highlights Chicago Fourth of July plans and issues with the ice industry in Chicago as costs rise despite plentiful supply.
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Chitaso
Postal Datings Bank
Congress
Wen
Chicago
Wacbington
Laswe
Reot
Carter
Beveridge
Dolliver
Postal Savings Bank League
Special Interes
Duy
Florida
All
Floriland
Sans Companion
Max
Or Sai Én
Farmers’ Union
Denéwn
National
Soen
Lotcal
Illinois
Red Cro Dereaftor
Waashington
Deneen
Boar
Orson Smith
Adolph Nathan
Thomas I. Cannon
Cheneo
John L. Hanmisten F
Hoopeston
Caroll
Roges
Fairfield
William
Aridton
Dixon Oreen Smith
Merchante
Mimola Red Cross
San Francisco
Messina
Herry
United States
Fort Sheridan
San@ Fourth association
Tot
Pield
Seewall
Field
Mr. Field
Ttn
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Uty
Lee
Cat Nuisance Prompts Chicago Anti Cruelty Plan
The Chicago Anti Cruelty Society notes a growing stray cat problem amid winter shortages and trash changes. Superintendent Krause suggests: women adopt cats, dog-pound wagons carry cats in a separate compartment, and a city cleanup with charcoal fumes to reduce stray felines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Chicago
Pocietyiin
Victa Attades
Krause
Anti-Cruelty Society
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief From Stomach Misery
An aggressive 19th and early 20th century style advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures out of order stomachs in five minutes. It touts widespread use in the US UK and Canada and promises relief from sour risings belching and heaviness after meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Canada
Pape
Cane Cutters Strike Paralyzes Sugar Industry
At Point Apire in Gaudaloupe 20000 sugar cane cutters walk out halting agricultural work. Troops and police struggle to maintain order as strikers reject a 32 percent wage increase offer in Wugont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apire
Gaadaloupe
Wugont
New Uncle Sam Lottery Plans Forty Acre Lots in California
Government officials propose a May 1 land allotment in Los Angeles for 172 farms at Yuma California. A mass meeting at a baseball park will collect cards with name age address and farm choice. Applicants must be present to file for a farm or risk lottery selection by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Land Office
Height Post Office
Ecard
Roosevelt to Return Home Amid Atlantic Crossing Plan
London dispatch says Colonel Roosevelt will reach New York by May 9 aboard a major Atlantic steamer. King George has invited him to Windsor Castle, with Ambassador Reid as his guest. Roosevelt will visit Wurts Park later, and a duchess party is planned at Suchert House.
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London
Ambassador Reid
Roosevelt
New York
United States
Reid
Windsor Castle
England
Colonel Hoosevelt
Wil
Wurts Park
Great Britain
Dt Siete
Suchert House
Noosevelt
Pazo Ointment Promises Fast Pile Cure Guarantee
The ad claims Miles cured in 14 days and Pazo Ointment will cure itching bleeding or prior pile conditions in 6 to 11 days or money refunded. It asserts a guaranteed cure with a money-back offer.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Help
A Victorian era advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It quotes testimonials from women like Mrs H W Marceners and Mrs Cuartes Barclay praising relief during the Change of Life and other distressing symptoms. The ad claims the product is made from roots and herbs and has helped many women in communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Marceners
Sabattus
Graniteville
Lydia
Jam
Lydia E. Pinkham
No Arrest for 24 Hours in Gotham
New York on February 22 reports an unprecedented 24 hour period with no prisoners detainees and no blotter entries besides routine business. The New York police head quarters saw the building empty and the morning lineup at the detective bureau canceled as detectives discussed the unusual lull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
New York
Detective Bureau
Newark Prepares for Taft Visit with Holiday Spirit
Newark completes plans for President Taft arrival on Wednesday. Business district buildings glow with elaborate decor as the city dresses for the reception. Clear weather aids efforts to present a festive, successful welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Newark
N. J
Do farmers eat the proper sort of food
The farmer of today buys a larger proportion of food and has a great variety available. He should choose carefully for health and strength. City trends toward Quaker Oats rise due to scientific demonstrations of its benefits for stamina and vigor.
Electrician Offers Wiring Services In City
An advertisement by an experienced electrician promises proper wiring and quick service. With eighteen years in business and hundreds of satisfied customers, the ad touts a complete line of supplies and fixtures and guarantees all work.
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Uncle Sam
Baliinger
Cade Pounea
Atlantic
National Bank Savings Department
Cheyenne
Wyoming
A.bovee
Thames Street
Nation
Uel Tay
Capitol
Harry P. Hynds
P. Stevenson
Eddy Street
Texas
Heale and
Polme
Milatzo
Cook Bros. CO
May
Ghain
Peed
Bkindling Wood
Phose
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