Illinois pivotal in looming congressional fight says Wheeler
Washington gossip says Congress may adjourn in June or July with a fall plan under discussion. Champ Clark foresees fall timing while Loren B Wheeler vows a strong Republican surge in Illinois and across the ticket in November, predicting a united party and gains in congressional districts.
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Washington
Congress
Champ Clark
Wilson
Illinois
Loren B. Wheeler
Tariff Debate and Anti-Dumping Clause Critique
A Southern Democrat warns that adopting an anti-dumping clause would expose the tariff policy as flawed. He argues low duties imply the tariff harms American manufacturers and workers, framing it as political harm for Democrats and a rebuke to Republican policy.
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Wilson
Indiana Republicans hail strong primary showing
Congressman William R. Wood says Indiana Republicans united after a 1916 primary in which 210,000 voted Republican versus 175,000 Democratic and 6,000 Progressive. He predicts wins for governor state ticket two U S senators and broad congressional gains.
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Indiana
William R. Wood
United States
Long argues tariffs hurt factories and jobs
Honorable Pope M Long argues the Illinois Central Railroad order for steel rails faced an $8 million bid gone to Canada due to tariff cuts. He cites mass unemployment under the tariff and claims no Republican tariff law has ever closed a factory while Democratic laws harmed workers.
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Pope M. Long
Alabama
Illinois Central Railroad
Birmingham
Canada
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Prospect
From a small beginning the sale and use of this remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. When you have need of such a medicine give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial and you will understand why it has become so popular for coughs, colds and croup. Obtainable everywhere.
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United States
Firm Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary of Davison and Silvers
The firm of J. Silvers Bro Co. marks its semi centennial with a banquet at the United States Hotel. Abram Voorhees reads a commemorative history recalling founders Davison and Silvers in 1866, early spice and coffee ventures, a fire loss, and perseverance.
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J. Silvers Bro & Co
United States
William McGill
Abram Voorhees
Legacy of Davison Silvers Firm Through Generations
The excerpt chronicles the growth of the Davison Silvers and later J S Silvers firms from the 1800s into 1915. It notes relocations and new buildings, patent ventures for rubber covers and paper bags, road and rail sales evolution, and leadership changes. It highlights Mr Elwood Vandusen, Mr Stephen French, Mr Wm Silvers, and other key figures.
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J. S. Silvera & Bro. Co
Elwood R. Vandusen
Lorton
Davison
Davison & Silvers
Silvers
Stephen A. French
Savers
Davison, Silvers & Co
French
William S. Silvers
J. S. Silvera & Bro
B. 8
Barclay
J. S. Silvers Bro. & Co
J. S. Silvers & Bro
Wm.s Silvers
Charles Petty
Raymond P. Stillwell
C. Raymond Wicoif
J. 8
Great Reaper
Hhis Gaiu
Fifty Years of Honest Principles Lead Local Business
Russell Silvers, now president, presides over a firm that has prospered since 1866. The change to five auto trucks and five traveling salesmen marks a modern expansion as the business celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The speaker quotes Shakespeare on greatness earned by honest conduct and urges continued patience and proactive effort to keep success pace.
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Russell Silvers
Shakespeare
Instant relief claims for Adler-i-ka remedy in Cranbury
In Cranbury customers praise Adler-i-ka for rapid effect from simple buckthorn bark and glycerine. One spoonful is said to relieve constipation sour stomach or gas and may prevent appendicitis by clearing foul matter. N. F. Clayton druggist.
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Cranbury
N. F. Clayton
Monroe Township Primary Election Notice 1916
Notice of a primary election in Monroe Township Middlesex County New Jersey scheduled for April 25 1916 from 1 to 9 pm at the Prospect Plains School House. Voters on the preceding poll list or registered by affidavit may vote, with ten day advance affidavit registration required for non voters. Witness dated April 10 1916.
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Monroe
Election Held in Jamesburg for Delegates at Large and Third District
Election dates set for the Borough of Jamesburg Middlesex County on twenty fifth 1916 from 1 pm to 9 pm to elect Delegates at Large Alternate Delegates at Large and Delegates and Alternates for the Third Congressional District to National Democratic and Republican Conventions. Voting to occur at Borough Halls Augusta Street. Registered voters by affidavit entitled to vote as shown by the name list. The law does not provide for a meeting of the Board of Registry and Election. A D 196.
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Monroe
Middlesex
New Jersey
Fieth
Houe
Prospect Plains
Board of Registry and Election
A. D
Jamesburg
Augusta Street
Helmetta
Hose House
Missing Life Advice Quotation Sparks Reflection
A fragment quotes Franklin and Sir John Lubbock on living well and the nobility of spirit. It contrasts purpose with the calling adopted and urges valuing time as life’s material. The text presents philosophical musings rather than a news event.
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Sir John Lubbock
Election Notice for Delegates-at-Large and Alternates
In Helmetta Middlesex County the election to elect Delegates-at-Large and Alternate Delegates will be held in the Hose House in the evening. Voters entitled to vote must file with the A. D. by 1916.
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Joho $. Silvers
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Mr. Silvers
Horace Ditmas
Nicholas Lorton
Wm. Russell Silvers
Franklin
J. Keppel
Plainsboro
Monmouth Jct
Charles C. Groves
Office North Main Street
Cranbury, N. 3
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Hoover
Aspinwall
Iron Age
Eureka
Owego Jersey
Fie
Stag
John Deere
Oliver
Syracuse
South Bend
Acme
Meeker
Planet Jr
Buckeye
Owego
Farmers
Martin
Thomas Pepplerson & CO
Hightstown, N. J
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