Bribery’s Wicked Reach In American Life
Rev. Adolos Allen portrays bribery as a pervasive evil in 1904 America, tracing its presence from biblical figures to modern politics, business, and elections. He warns that bribery corrupts judges, legislators, and voters, equating givers and takers with traitors and condemning civic and spiritual ruin without mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian
Oranbury
N.J
Novambare
Dinohay God
Ramuel
Israel
Lucre
Judas Luca
Christ
Judas
Justice
Lincoln Steffins
McClure
Jesus
Personally Conducted Penn Railroad Tour to Washington
February 2 marks the next in a series of three day tours to the National Capitol via Pennsylvania Railroad. It includes visits to the Congressional Library and Corcoran Art Gallery, round trip rail fare and hotel stays, and ten day tickets with hotel rates after coupon use. Similar trips are scheduled for February 21 March 9 23 April 6 24 and May 18 with itineraries available from C Studds at 263 Fifth Avenue New York or Geo W Boyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
National Capitol
Congressional Library
New Corcoran Art Gallery
New York
Trenton
Ruteas
Soint Vernon
C. Studds
Eastern
Fifth Avenue
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Electric Bitters End Malaria and Fever Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Electria Bitters as a pure tonic medicine that cures ague and malaria without quinine side effects. Endorsed by E S Munday of Henrietta Texas and N F B Clayton’s drug store guarantees the relief, with a price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munday
Henrietta
Tex
N. FB
Clayton
Personally Conducted Tours To Pinehurst NC By Rail
Pennsylvania Railroad offers two guided tours to Pinehurst North Carolina during peak social and golf season. Departures from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington occur February 10 and March 31. Rates include rail transport, Pullman berth, meals on the going trip, and three days at the Hotel Carolina, with varying city prices and additional from other points. Tickets and itineraries available through agents and Geo W Boyd Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurnt
N. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mid South
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Carolina
W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
California Pennsylvanian Railroad Golden Gate Special Tour
The Pennsylvania Railroad arranges a deluxe Golden Gate Special tour leaving New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on February 16. It travels coast to coast by private cars with extended hotel stops and a fixed schedule returning February 21. Round trip cost 370 to 376 depending on starting point with itineraries via Ticket Agents and C Studio in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
California
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Golden Gate
Alard
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
De King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs and Colds
A reader from Oaklan don Ind claims De King’s New Discovery cured his wife of consumption after doctors gave up. The ad asserts the medicine kills germs and relieves all diseases with a 50 cent to 1.00 price and a free trial offer, amid garbled, sensational prose.
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Morion
F. G. Huntly
Oaklandon
Ind
de. King
N. F. Cliayton
Pennsylvania Railroad Winter Excursion Book Offered Free
The Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Department issues a comprehensive Winter Excursion Book describing leading East and South resorts with route options. The publication is a model of typography and pictorial work, bound in a corduroy cover, and free at principal ticket offices or by mail from Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for stomach trouble. It claims digestion occurs without stomach aid and the body builds strength. a Michigan resident testimonial notes heartburn relief and restored appetite after two bottles, with N. F. Clayton as the seller.
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J. D. Erakine
Allenville
Mich
Raya
Alates Inelaw
N. F.clayton
First Pennsylvania Railroad Florida Jacksonville Tour
The season opening Pennsylvania Railroad excursion will run to Jacksonville taking two weeks in Florida and return by special train. Tickets with rail travel Pullman berth meals are sold from New York 50 dollars Trenton 49 Philadelphia Harrisburg Baltimore Washington 24 Pittsburgh 30 and proportionate rates from other points. Similar tours occur February 14 and 28. Apply to ticket agents or Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Jacksonville
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimoor
Washington
Trenton
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
DeWitts Little Early Risers Praised as Gentle Remedy
A testimonial from Moore of Lafayette Indiana touts DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and stomach ease. The ad notes mild action and reliability for travelers and mentions N F Clayton as the seller.
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DeWitt
Ob Moore
LaFayette
Ind
DeWit
N. F. Clayton
Lawrence’s Urban Transformation Through Brick Streets and Graded Terraces
The Kansas town of Lawrence, once mud edged and hillbound, reshaped itself in the 1890s into a modern city with brick streets and terraced lawns. Leaders funded a brick plant via Santa Fe backing, turning mud lanes into paved avenues and improving hillside home fronts with stepped sidewalks and curbs.
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Lawrence
Ikan
Kansas City Star
E. P. Ripley
Paul Morton
University of Kansas
Morton
Santa Fe
St. Clay
Ripley
Suota Fe
Themoney
Kangas
Freudenstadt Taxes Upheld by Forest Based City Model
A St Louis Post-Dispatch report describes Freudenstadt Germany a small industrial city of about 7000 residents that funds all public expenses from revenues of around 6000 acres of forest managed under strict forestry methods. The city imposes no citizen taxes and nets a profit per acre of about five dollars after expenses.
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Freudenstadt
Germany
Blach Forest
St. Louis
Spoiled Her Beauty and Kidney Cure Testimonials
A 19th century letter page cites Harriet Howard of New York praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin trouble and a testimonial from RA Chay, J. P. of Oakville Indiana hailing Foley's Kidney Cure. The column urges readers to submit local news and notes and warns against counterfeit Witch Hazel salves sold by N. F. Clayton.
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Harriet Howard
34Th St
New York
N. F. Clayton
RA. Chay
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
DoeWitt
DeWitt's
N. F
Elayton
The Town Beautiful and What It Means to the Poor
Charles Mulford Robinson argues that urban beauty benefits all residents especially the poor by providing shared gardens galleries and public art. He asserts beauty strengthens civic pride and economy, and that cities should invest in visible beautification as a moral and practical asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles Mulford Robinson
Local papers key to county progress despite critics
Pueblo Chieftain notes country weeklies work hard with limited resources to promote development of separate localities and statewide interests. It argues communities rely on their home paper for local news and for outsiders seeking information about a locality.
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al- Wayh
Stringer
Np Town
Prizes for Trees Plan by Chicago Group
The South Park Improvement Association in Chicago launches a tree planting contest for school children in the district bounded by Fifty fifth to Fifty ninth streets and Cottage Grove avenue to the lake. Prizes include 50 dollars for the top student, 20 dollars for second, and 10 dollars for third, with a November 30, 1905, deadline.
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Chicago Association
South Park Improvement Association of
Chicago
Fifty-ninth Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lake
A. H. Nelgor
Foley Honey and Tar Promises Instant Croup Relief
An advertisement touts Folay Honey and Tar as a quick cure for croup and other coughs. It cites Mrs. P. Cordier of Mannington Ky praising the product after a severe croup attack and claims the medicine, along with One Minute Cough Cure, can prevent pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folay
PI. Cordier
Mannington
N. F. Clayton
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Modern Relief
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as medicine meeting modern requirements for blood and liver support. Claims cure for stomach and liver troubles and offers 25c guaranteed at N F Clayton s drug store.
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Dr. King
N. F. Clayton’s
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