Washington Letter Adjourns for Holiday Recess
Congress adjourns for Christmas recess with greetings and holly decorations. The House passed the Philippines tariff bill and the Senate ratified the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Postmaster General Smith resigns and Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin named to succeed him. Lyman J. Gage also reportedly resigns as Treasury secretary, with Hay, Long and Hitchcock remaining in the cabinet. Andrew Carnegie visits Washington and plans a $10 million gift before reconvening.
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Capitol
Congress
Senate
House
Frye
Hepburn
Smith
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Payne
Republican National Committee
Payse
William E. Vilas
Timothy 0.Howe
Alexander W. Rendall
Anone Loos
Lyman J. Gage
Roosevelt Moves To double Federal Funding Rumor
A rumor circulates that Roosevelt told Congress he would double the funding amount if necessary, signaling a possible acceleration of support. The claim centers on a potential escalation of financial commitments by the administration amid ongoing debates.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Unclaimed Denver Letters Listed for 30 Day Call Back
The Denver post office notes unclaimed letters as of December 8 1901. Names include Mrs Oren Holmes Fred Schroden Mrs Daisy Jones George Hulky Miss Tillie Felbaum Mrs Emma Clay Miss Dora Condon and Mr George Barlow. If not collected within 30 days they go to the Dead Letter Office.
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Denver
Oren Holmes
Fred Schroden
Daisy Jones
George Hulky
Tillie Felbaum
Emma Clay
Dora Condon
George Barlow
Keep Good Company as a Moral Guide
The text urges choosing virtuous companions to form good character. It emphasizes imitation drives habits and temper, noting behavior aligns with those we closely associate with and that surroundings shape personal development.
Evangelist Praises One Minute Cough Cure
Rev Jas Kirkman of Belle River credits One Minute Cough Cure with relief from long standing bronchial and lung troubles. He endorses the remedy as immediate relief for coughs colds and croup and notes it is safe pleasant and popular with children at Piper's Drug Store.
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Jas. Kirkman
Belle River
Piper
Rev Hicks Alive With Forecasting Almanac 1902 Release
Rev Hicks, long rumored dead, is described as in good health and more active than ever. He has completed his large Almanac for 1902 and, with helpers, advanced his journal Word and Works to international prominence. His weather forecasts are highly sought, guiding planting to early maturing crops and saving yields. The almanac costs 2 cents. the family journal is one dollar per year, with orders to Worpaxap Works Pub Co in St. Louis.
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Hicks
W Hicks
Hiside
Worpaxap Works Pub. Co
Locust St
St. Louis
Colporters Needed by Bible Institute Group in Chicago
The Colportage Association of D. L. Moody invites earnest men and women to join as colporters at 250 LaSalle Avenue Chicago. The plan has run six years and suits all communities. No prior experience required. Part time allowed. Remuneration liberal. Address A P Fitt at once.
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Bible Institute Colportage Association
D. L. Moody
LaSalle Avenue
Chicago
Onte
A. P. Fitt
Ticket Sale Dates Announced for 1901 1902 Travel
Tickets go on sale December 24 25 and 31 1901 and January 1 1902 with limited sale going to date of sale and good return through January 2 1902. For tickets prices times and details call any ticket agent on the route or write C F Daly General Passenger Agent.
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F. Daly
Arnica Salve Said To Cure Severe Skin Ailments
A reader from Hillsborough Ireland writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his pain and coma related ailments. The ad proclaims the salve as a perfect healer for bruises cuts sores boils ulcers and skin diseases with a guaranteed cure by W L Piper at 25 cents.
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H. Robinson
Hillsborough
Bucklen
W. L. Piper
Pile-ins Cures Pilea Budget Woes
Pile-ins study shows pilea plant health improves with targeted care while savings noted if funding holds. Researchers at Greenleaf Institute report growth boosts when soil mix and sunlight are optimized, suggesting practical steps for urban gardeners.
Antitoxin Serum Promises Hog Disease Cure
Dr. Bag DeVaux claims a serum antitoxin for swine diseases, produced by DeVaux Chemical Co. It cites state agricultural losses in 1899 and offers one ounce vials at $1.00 treating six hogs, with syringes at $4.50. The firm guarantees mortality prevention and a money refund if it fails.
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Board of Agriculture
Corn
Bag DeVaux
DeVaux Chemical Co
van Buren St
Chicago
Grovity Worm Syrup Promoted for Children’s Worms
An old advertisement touts Grovity to Children as a reliable worm remedy for children. It claims the syrup destroys and removes worms and argues it should be given whenever there is a worm problem.
Subscription Notice Calls for Delinquent Accounts
A printed notice urges subscribers to settle any arrears so the publication can start the new year with clean books. It emphasizes payment, mentions a paid up status, and stresses timely action to avoid further collection steps.
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Pasighithe
Fin Evangelist’s Star
Rl R. Hicks
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Fort Loushig RR
Northern Ohio RU
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Areeetings
Don
Feotee
Rocky Mountain
Neater
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Broadway
Roann Exchange
Zee Mye Caley
Asani
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Ates Ore
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Wasnine
Ainclono
Mana'sep
Caxton Building
RE Tveish
Ores Akeres
the McCall Company
Feth Street
New York
Fifth Ave
Shirapoena Agi Market
SouFrasciece
Costais
Fons
Fane
Aganwe
the McCall CO
Leigth St
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