Washington affair on spending and campaign finance
Washington notes discuss the House budget record and spending of 111,000 under Con gress, with Fitzgerald blaming Taft and the administration. Republicans challenge Democratic claims while Cann on and Mann critique rules, efficiency, and campaign finance, and antitrust actions loom over press associations and pricing practices in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Congress
Representative Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee of
Taft
Fitzgerald
Senate
Clark
New England
Cannon
Portraits for posterity and the dawn of photography
The speaker notes that there was no photography in earlier generations yet future descendants will own photos of their ancestors. The message underscores a duty to leave visual records for posterity and hints at the evolving role of photography in preserving family history.
Stamps for Panama Pacific Exposition Approved
Postmaster General approves a new two cent stamp commemorating the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915. The stamp joins the line of philatelic issues inspired by world fairs since the Chicago exposition. Citizens are urged to help advertise the fair on their correspondence.
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Post Office
San Francisco
Panama Canal stamp design noted in 1915 forecast
An inch wide souvenir description outlines a Panama Canal engraving on a U S postage stamp showing a steamship in Gatun locks and a vessel raised in the southern lock, with Isthmus trees and hills in the background. It cites 1915 San Francisco and mentions congress nearing a nearly continual session per Senator Bourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Pacific
The Men Who Succeed Need Health for Success
Business leaders must stay healthy to lead. Electric Bitters restore vitality. Chas B Allen of Sylvania Georgia reports relief from rheumatism liver trouble stomach disorders and kidney issues after using Electric Bitters. He endorses the remedy and urges others to try it at 50 cents.
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Kieethic Sisters
Chas. B. Allen
Sylvania
Russia's Hunting Bag Season Ends in Stated Totals
A St. Petersburg correspondence notes Russia's hunting season closed with larger yields than last year. Squirrels lead at 4,525,300, sable fur remains prized with 12,250 caught and sables fetching up to 1000 francs each, yielding about 2,500,000 francs profit previously. Other counts include 200,000 ermine, 1,500 brown bears, 180,000 skunk, 100 blue foxes and 16,500 gray wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Petersburg
Butler's Role in First Use of Vessel Lights
In 1862 the Hudson River saw the first use of red and green side lights on vessels. General Benjamin F. Butler promoted the idea while supporting a factory producing the lights.
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Gen. Butler
Hudson River
Benjamin F. Butler
Coroner Seizes Ancient Coins as King's Treasure Trove
Workmen in Amberley road unearthed many long cross pennies from Henry III era. A coroner impaneled a jury which found the coins ancient and concealed with an unknown depositor. The coroner declared and seized them as the king's treasure trove.
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Southgate
England
Amberley Road
Henry III
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Hints Quick Relief
A vintage ad copy urges readers to take Dr King s New Life Pills for quick relief from constipation and liver derangements. It claims easy safe and sure relief for a quarter at all druggists, using folksy language and humor to persuade purchases.
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NASA
Dr. King
Great Little Light Dominoes to Homeward Tabloid Note
A brief quotation shows urgency as a speaker asks about haste while another voice mentions a wife calling that the baby is asleep. The person plans to go home to see how things look, reflecting a domestic moment captured in a newspaper snippet.
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Yoledo Blade
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim
An advertisement promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by the remedy. The notice touts the product and its internal action, cites endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co and the National Bank of Commerce of Toledo, and urges readers to buy at 5 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohia
Public Sale At Richardson Farm Near Cates
A public sale at the seller's residence three miles north and 144 miles west of Cates scheduled for Saturday September 28 1912 at 10 o'clock. Items include horses cattle sheep hogs and farming implements plus hay oats straw corn and a washing machine. Terms: cash for under 500 and 12 months credit on larger sums with 8 percent note interest. 4 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers and clerks listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
Jersey
J I. Chase
John Deere
McCormick
Wm. A. Richardson
Col
Madden
Geo. C. Pavey
Dichotomy term used in U S medical press sparks debate
A botanical word has been borrowed to describe a form of illicit business. The term dichotomy is used to denote the division of a surgeon or specialist fee with the practitioner who refers the patient. The source cites London Hospital as context.
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United States
London
Fulton Township Trustee Announces Weekly Office Hours
Trustee Jos. Starkey announces Saturdays in his residence at Cates Ind for weekly township business sessions. He states he will be in his office each week to conduct any and all Fulton Township affairs.
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Cates
Ind
Jos. Starkey
Fulton Township
Danville Dry Cleaner Promises Quality Dyeing Service
To the public of Covington Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut street Danville Illinois offers the finest dry cleaning and dyeing for ladies and men garments at low prices. Now is the time to dye clean and press winter clothes before fall rush. Goods sent by express receive prompt attention. Address all packages to Dye House 105 N Walnut st Danville Illinois. The only practical dryer and dyer in Danville with 28 years in the business.
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American Press Association
Western Newspaper Union
Uncle Sam
Herman Miller’s
Walnut Street
Danville
111
Express
Walnut St
Delicate Children Made Strong by Vinci Tonic
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver iron tonic as a body builder for delicate sickly children. It claims to restore health when other remedies fail and promises money back if unsatisfied. Sold by Manford Doran, Drugist Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
C. W. Stump
Canton
Ohio
Manford Doran
Droggist
Covington
Jericho Leaves Claim Cure for Constipation
A bold advertisement touts Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a superior natural laxative. It promises gentler action than drugs, urges chewing leaves like candy, and offers mail delivery from Buffalo with a 25 cent price and a money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Jericho
River Jordan
U.S
Jericho Leaves Importing Co
Buffalo
U. S A
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Washington, D.C
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Simon
Woodrow Wilson
McAdoo
New York
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Roosevelt
Liggett
Myers Tobacco Co
Durham
N. C
J.T
Bourne
Oregon
Castoria
The
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Ezra
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
F. J. Cheney
National Bank of Commerce
Herman Miller
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