Washington Letter on Admiral Dewey and a Laughing Stock Candidacy
A Washington letter notes Admiral Dewey is joked as a presidential hopeful, with labels like pink tea candidate and ambitious wife’s candidate. Despite naval respect, he faces ridicule as Congress and the press tease his candidacy amid the Porto Rico bill debate.
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Political fight over canal bill and treaty.
The article notes Republicans and factions split over the Nicaragua Canal bill and treaty. It says the bill faces passage by a small margin and that the administration postpones ratification, while Gen. Joe Wheeler comments on national service and ambition, and Isthmian Canal Commission members shield their findings.
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No Right to Ugliness Promises from a Patent Medicine
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for a run-down invalid woman, claiming it regulates the stomach liver and kidneys and purifies the blood. It promises improved nerves eyes skin and complexion and urges purchase at the Post Office Drug Store.
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