Civil Service Reform Touches Harrison Administration
Special correspondence from Washington reports President Harrison tightening patronage control as the Civil Service Commission is reformed. Dudley Burk e of Indiana tipped as a new member. Senate to convene in April to confirm departments posts and select diplomats. Secretary Blaine manages sightseer crowds, while cabinet calm and reorganization proceed amid New York and Michigan political tensions. Walker Blaine slated as assistant. Wanamaker impressed by postmaster general’s house purchase.
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Washington, D. C
Harrison
National Committee
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Dudley Ourke
Indiana
Senate
House
Congress
Blaine
State Department
White House
Walker Blaine
Wanamaker
Whitney
Pleasant House
I Street
Frelinghuysens
Don Cameron
Wanamakers
Messrs
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Vilas
Dickinson
Cuba
Michigan
Alger
H. M. Duffield
Palmer
Jerry Rusk
Stockbridge
Gen
Duffield
Movse
Wolverine
Pulmer
New York
Platt
Miller
Florida
Warner Miller
Treasury
Morton
Chancellor Livingston
George Washington
Lewis Parsons Morton
A Terrible Misfortune Versus A Health Tonic
A lament on physical decline and the promise of renewed strength through Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The ad claims the tonic soothes nerves aids digestion and nourishes the blood, helping hypopsia nervousness and various ailments including malaria rheumatism kidney and bladder issues constipation and biliousness.
A Russian Fiber From Caspian Shores Discovered
A new textile found by M. O. Blakenbourg on Caspian shores, named kanaff by locals, grows ten feet high with a tenth inch diameter. Cultivation yields a textile suitable for sacks tarpaulins ropes and other uses. It is lighter cheaper and much stronger than hemp and can be bleached and dyed.
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Caspian
M. O. Blakenbourg
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warning
Caution against ointments for catarrh containing mercury as harmful to smell and the body. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is Mercury free, taken internally, and sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Tail Adornment Versus Moral Lesson Quip
A Chicago Ledger cartoon quips about moralizing versus decoration as a cat is tied to a kettle. The dialogue shows Tommy resisting and the speaker insisting on a moral, while the kitten’s tail remains the focal point.
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Chicago Ledger
Rheumatic Syrup Receives Testimonial in Independence Iowa
A traveler staying at the Empire House in Independence Iowa reports his guest Mr Brooks registered as an agent for Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. A. J. Bowrey, proprietor, writes he suffered inflammatory rheumatism stomach disease and neuralgia but after six bottles he is now well and endorses the remedy.
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Independence
Iowa
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson
Mich
Brooks
Hibbard
A. J. Bowrey
Empire House
He Knew Him Yankee Blade Exchange Testimony
Milly Pa notes Mr Skeggs seeks permission to address me while The Old Man doubts his intent. He has promised to pay our firm for his last suit of clothes for over a year and has not paid. This excerpt from Yankee Blade records suggests a financial dispute or social exchange.
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Milly
Mammoth 12 page Werexkity AGE HERALD Offer
Birmingham weekly offers a $1 subscription including full coverage of industrial progress and agriculture in the South. Every subscriber receives a ticket to a free distribution of 1187 gifts valued at $8 065 to be awarded on July 1, with prizes list available on request.
Kemp's Balsam ad offers free trial bottle to all
The notice invites the homeliest and handsomest in town to call any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. It claims to relieve and cure chronic and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and consumption. Large bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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el, Nett & CO
Portland
Maine
Miss De Pryx at a Ball Warns Joshua Over Dress
The line depicts Miss De Pryx cautioning Joshua to be careful at a ball and not step on her dress while Country Cousin notes it slipping down as he watches. The snippet captures social decorum and embarrassment in a ballroom setting.
Honest Gas Meter Quotation Cited By Burlington Paper
A Burlington Free Press item notes the quote that next to an honest man, the hardest thing to find is an honest gas meter. The remark underscores trust in utility readings and consumer skepticism.
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Burlington Free Press
Throat Disease Treatments Marketed For Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Brown's Bron chial Traches as immediate relief for coughs colds or sore throats. Sold only in boxes at 25 cents each.
Bound Man Chooses Liquor Free Path to Success
A saying notes that the man who aims to advance keeps liquor away, believing sobriety supports steady progress and clear judgment in pursuing improvement.
Burlington restores Eli fast train service
The Burlington Route resumes the Vestibule Eli train between Chicago and Kansas City and also serves St. Joseph and Atchison departing Chicago daily at 5 30 p m. The Vestibule trains to Omaha Denver and St Paul continue as before. Tickets are available from any ticket agent or at the Chicago offices of P B. EUSTIS G P and T A B and Q R R Chicago Illinois.
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Burlington
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Atchison
Omaha
Denver
St. Paul
Eustis
G. P
Cutcaco
Positive Cure Claim for Consumption by T A Slocum
A letter to the editor advertises a claimed cure for consumption by T A Slocum of 181 Pearl St New York. He offers two free bottles to readers who send express and postal addresses.
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P. O
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
N. Y
Hennessy credits MaGEer's EMUL SION for health gain
Frank W. Hennessy of Pawtucket Rhode Island reports gaining 34 percent weight and restoring his usual health after using MaGEer's EMUL SION.
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Frank W. Hennessy
Pawtucket, R. I
Mageer
Dr Isaac Thompson Eye Water for sore eyes advertised
An old advertisement promotes Dr Isaac Thompson Eye Water as a remedy for sore eyes available from druggists for 250. The copy emphasizes its usefulness and accessibility.
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Isaac Thompson
Hood's Sarsaparilla Featured as Supreme Spring Medicine
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for its peculiar blend and careful preparation claiming it cures where others fail. It highlights its unique reputation and record sales as the leading spring medicine and blood purifier.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health Cure
BeGone editor testimonials from Belleville praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for restoring strength and health after a sick spring. Ad touts Hood's formula, price one dollar per bottle, six for five, and 100 doses per bottle. Prepared by C. J. Hood & Co. Lowell, Mass.
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Hood
RK. C. BeGone
Enterprise
Belleville
Mick
C. J. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Favorite Prescription for Mothers and Nursing Women
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription promoted as a tonic and strength restorer for debilitated females and nursing mothers. It claims to build the mother's strength and invigorate the nursing infant with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund, dated 1888 by the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
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Pierce
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