Washington Letter on Elkins and Congress Selections
The president nominates West Virginia's Benjamin Elkins as secretary of war, signaling strong admin backing and party alignment. The piece notes Pierce Crisp’s pending committee appointments, Mills, Delap, and Plans for Ways and Means and Appropriations, plus naval and foreign policy hints and a curious Royal cohort overview.
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Riddling Prize Offers Attract Attention In Queen Magazine
A fragmented contest notice promises prizes for correct answers to a math puzzle about cats and rats amid an appeal to readers of The Queen. It invites six two cent stamps for sample copies and notes further rewards including a gold watch and piano in next issues.
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Consumption in Arkansas and a Pneumonia Remedy
A letter from Th. Claiborne, Justice of the Peace, Beebe, Kansas, recounts a mother suffering from consumption for three years. After trying various treatments with no relief, Dr White's Pulmonaria was sought and four bottles brought steady improvement. The medicine is sold by TD Ellsworth & Son.
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Capital Des Moines political contest in 1892
A garbled note from Des Moines outlines a plan for a strong legislative report during the 1892 political campaign. It promises market reports and broad coverage, inviting readers to obtain copies from Lats Youna in Des Moines, Iowa.
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