Washington Letter reports House rules clash and tariff battles
Washington report notes Carlisle and Mills decline to convene the House rules committee for the rest of the session. It cites fears over dependent pensions and extravagant appropriations, argues for economy and tariff reform, and covers Senate tariff debates, Blaine tensions, and various federal actions. It also mentions Arizona Idaho admission, postal rulings, and Van Vilas cabinet curiosity. New York trade mood remains hopeful with many bankruptcies small in liabilities.
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House Committee On Rules
House
Congress
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Republican
Blaine
Hiscock
Indianapolis
Platt
Harrison
Springer
Arizona
Idaho
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
State of Things
Texas
Eastern
Middle
Pacific States
United States
Canada
Nervous trouble cure pitched as malaria link
An old text argues that nervous disorders stem from liver disease and bile disposal, equating malaria and biliousness. It promotes Grave Aeaen Flower as a marvelous cure, describing it as effective for those who are ill and “in failing health.”
Tobacco Culture and Market Department Introduced
A newspaper special feature announces a new tobacco department for subscribers. It promises market reports and best methods for cultivation curing and handling tobacco. The department aims to provide valuable insights and justify its subscription price.
Electric Bitters hailed as cure all liver blood diseases
The Veraid Unanimous and W D Sult Druggist of Bippus praise Electric Bitters as the best remedy with each bottle giving relief in every case. Abraham Hare of Bellville confirms it as the top selling medicine in 20 years. Thousands corroborate, claiming cures for liver, kidneys or blood. A half dollar per bottle at Dr Blackwall Son’s Drug Store. Sample copies offered and a Durham Reconpen subscription promotion announced.
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W. D. Sult
Bippus
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
BR. Blackwall & Son
R. Blackwall & Son
E. Bainbridge
Eequire
Claro
Texas
D. I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
R. Blackwall
You's
Woman's discovery sparks health revival in county
A Shel by woman named Mrs. Luther Lutz reportedly recovered from a seven year struggle with a serious disease after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The testimonial, circulated by Hamrick & Co and Blackwalls & Sons, touts the elixir as a great tonic and urges trials for kidney liver or stomach ailments with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Luther Lutz
Writer
CO. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Blackwalls & Sons
D&w
Free Trial Bottles Spark Drug Store Trade Boom
R Blackwall and Son’s Drug Store reports a trade surge from free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and Electric Bitters. Ads tout cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and stomach and liver disorders with testimonials. Trial bottles offered free at the store and money-back guarantees highlighted.
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R. Black
All & Son
Dr. King
D&w
Blackwall & Son
Electric Bitters Promised to Cure Dyspepsia and More
Advert says Electric Bitters grants good digestion and banishes dyspepsia, claiming benefits for liver stomach and kidneys. Sold by R Blackwall & Son at 50c and 1 per bottle. Also advises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhoea relief at 25 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.blackwall & Son
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Washington
Mr. Carlisle
Mr. Mills
Washxatox
Carlisle
Representative Dockery
Vilas
Massachusetts
Sherman
National Board of Trade
the Trade Review
Durham
Weill
H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Dr. Kinz
Drag Ature
Electric Bitters
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Serta
Ia Jachiosto
Bee Age
Eeeetad
Ganesan
Parrish Street
J. M. Manning
Parrish Building
Seogem
Arlington House
M. F. Kirkman
Seal Plush
John L. Markham
N. C
Ake
Caracas
Pace
Brusselles
Gap
Oberié
Piedmont
Baugh
H. Hl. Markham
W. K. Foster
Outhern Jewelry House
F. D. Johnson & SO
Lynchburg
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