Diplomatic shifts and tariff talks tied to Philippines and Colombia
The piece notes proposals to cut the Philippine tariff and move toward a gold standard, with Senator Lodge drafting measures and Secretary Hay optimistic about a Colombia treaty easing Panama Canal tensions. It mentions Dr Herran becoming Colombian Minister in Washington and anticipated settlement of remaining differences.
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Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Islands
Lodge
Colombia
Panama Canal
State Department
Hay
Loth
Dr. Herran
Washington
Daring Monte Carlo coats charm today's fashion
The article notes Monte Carlo style coats that resemble tents or umbrellas and are worn by women with quick on/off sleeves. It contrasts with Raglan tops and highlights the ease of wearing the piece. It also mentions a Venezuelan crisis and U S actions.
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Altho
Great Britain
Germany
Marietta
la Guayra
Venezuela
Cardus Weather Chart Calendar Issued by Chattanooga Medicine Co
The 1903 Cardus Weather Chart and Calendar foresees weather events with daily DeVoe forecasts for every day. Twelve large monthly sheets, 13 by 20 inches, bound by a gilt strip, can be obtained for 10 cents in stamps from The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga Medicine Co
McElree
Cardus
Thedford
Galveston
DeVoe
Chatanooga
Tenn
Electric Bitters Versatile Cure Promises Quick Relief
Assures relief from nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets with Electric Bitters. Claims to tone stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate liver and purify blood restoring run down systems. Priced at 50 cents with guarantee of satisfaction by W L Piper Druggist.
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W. L. Piper
Denver Merchants Favor of Clerks Stirring Retail Tale
A Denver shopper refutes a clerk who keeps displaying goods while she seeks a friend. The scene depicts clerks overbearing customers and well meaning patrons assuming clerks exist to be pleasant and unduly promote sales.
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Denver
Stranger vs Governor End in Mercy
A stern governor threatens a man with death for ugliness. The countryman asks why and learns the gunman seeks to kill the first uglier man. After a reveal that the governor is uglier, the man pleads for mercy and asks to be shot quickly.
Liver Pills and Hair Dye Advertisements From The Era
A garbled advertisement invites readers to use Ayer's Pills as a gentle laxative for digestion and bile control. It also obscurely promises cosmetic benefits from Buckingham's Dye, offering facial hair and cosmetic improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Some Men Like Fish Quote
A proverb quoted by Uncle Eph’m comparing men to fish who only rise to the top after death, reflecting a folksy observation on ambition and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eph
A Costly Mistake Blunders and the Price of Life
A fragmented note reflects on costly mistakes and the idea that life itself can be the price. The skip in punctuation and typography hints at a cautionary or reflective piece about errors and their consequences.
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Tate
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Denver Tribune
S. C. Norris
P. O. Norris
Norris & Son
Indiana
United States
Bowen
Caracas
Castro
J.C. Willa
J.C. Ayer Co
Ell, Mass
King
Hall & Loewenthal
Pert
Denynn
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