Postoffice Department May Pay Out
The Postmaster General Hitchcock estimates next year’s budget at 260,733,943, with the postoffice department expected to pay its own way. Though costly to operate, the system’s vast volume and global reach are praised for efficiency and low costs. The piece notes overseas mails and compares U S rates with Britain’s penny postage while stressing the department’s financial offset against the deficit.
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Ashington
Hitchcock
Postoffice
Treasury
The
Washington
Post Office
New York
Columbia
Maine
San Francisco
Philippines
Florida
Alaska
Europe
Great Britain
Plan to care for ex presidents gains traction
A national conservation movement proposes making ex presidents advisory cabinet members with independent competence. Bernard N Baker, retiring president of the congress, would serve for life on the executive committee and counsel the president. The idea has attracted significant support among western leaders as a practical solution to post presidency guidance.
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National Conservation Congress
Bernard N. Baker
Congress
Executioe
United States
Baker
Expert Heads Economy Bureau Under Taft Agenda
President Taft appoints Frederick A. Cleveland to lead a central staff of four plus the chief to study economy and efficiency in executive departments. Each cabinet officer will form an economy and efficiency commission to improve performance without increasing costs. The plan, approved after consultations with business leaders, seeks better organization and reduced waste without dismissing clerks.
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Taft
Frederick A. Cleveland
Bureau of Municipal Research
New York City
Cleveland
White House
Opium Invasion Of Presidio Troops Reported
The War Department warns opium use among United States troops at the Presidio near San Francisco has prompted a nationwide campaign. More than 2,500 men are affected as officers call it the gravest army problem. Drastic measures and civil authority cooperation are under way to rescue addicts and curb the narcotic in the garrison.
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HB War Department
United States
Presidio
San Francisco
Department of
Jwar
Eivil
Deems
Lundeen
W. L. Douglas
Beer Vie World
W. Fk. Dox
U.S
Moodle Toy
Roland
Psychic Margaret Graham Exponent Of Phenomena In Chicago
Margaret Graham, called America’s foremost exponent of psychic phenomena, flourishes at her Chicago residence. A self described clairvoyant leader, she claims early childhood gifts, broad client base, and a talent for revealing secrets and offering guidance in personal and business matters.
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Margaret Graham
Michigan Age
Chicago
America
Virginia and Grace Discuss Work With Harry’s New Car
Grace confirms frequent meetings with Harry since he acquired a new automobile, while Virginia notes their pairing has increased. The exchange hints at evolving relationships amid new mobility and shared projects.
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Virginia
Harry
Grace
Pape's Diapepsin Promised Digestive Relief
An advertisement offers Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless stomach remedy. It claims rapid relief from indigestion sour stomach heartburn and gas with a 60 cent case available at local drugstores. The copy promises digestion of food as if the stomach were not there and relief within minutes.
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Pape
Too Free Allcoms Life Insurance collapse cause cited
The text asks what caused the Allcoms Life Insurance company to fall and blames overly free risk acceptance. It cites ED GEERS praising honest horse handling and references SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE and eye soothing products, with generic statements about money loss and misfortune.
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Seymour
Allcoms Life
Ashley
ED Geers
Spohn
Spohn Medical Co
Chemiata
Goshen
Ind
Thought She Had Practiced Claude Grahame White Dinner Remark
Grahame White praised American fellowship at a New York dinner saying the American woman is viewed abroad as an angel. He noted men are good fellows but not angels and quipped about a French lover’s heartbreak after his sweetheart’s summer in America.
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Claude
Grahame White
Pranued
New York
Good Fellowship
Berhaps
America
Doans Kidney Pills Praised by Tama Woman
Cured six years with no further kidney trouble Mrs Josiah Clinker of State Street Tama Iowa credits Doans Kidney Pills for removing back pain and body aches and restoring normal kidney function She reports six years of relief and urges readers to remember the name Doans Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY An unrelated playful exchange features Mr Lobrow trying to be agreeable and Miss Coddlegab ignoring him after a box of candy is given to a terrier
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Josiah Clinker
State St
Tama
Iowa
Rallef Doan
Doan's
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Beware Mercury Ointments and a Catarrh Cure
An advert paragraph warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney and Co of Toledo Ohio, claiming internal use cures mucous issues. Also mentions Resinol Ointment testimonials and a sea of household items.
Turfer Son Honored in Quiet Yard Tale
A visitor notes the father’s son is devoted to the turf. The old man recalls Jabozkin lying on the grass for half an hour without complaint, signaling enduring devotion to horses or turf culture in a Harper’s Weekly vignette.
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Reuben
Jabozkin
Harper's Weekly
Curious Visitor Tells Farmer A Strange Tale
The Preface to Trade recalls Farmer Corn tassel describing a curious encounter yesterday. A stranger stopped by and shared a funny story without attempting any sale, leaving the farmer amused by the harmless anecdote.
Dr Martel Female Pills Seventeen Year Standard
An old advertisement touts Dr Martel's Female Pills as a scientifically prepared remedy for women's ailments with quick and permanent results. It features claims of curing sore throats and preventing diphtheria, plus assorted moral anecdotes and tobacco product promotion.
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Howard Bros
Buffalo,n.y
Franchman
Men of America
Denys
Hall
F. J. Chaney & Co
Talsda
Contalin
Mer City
Oe Ayeriens
F. J. Cheney & Co
Driggists
Harper's Bazar
F. Cox
DR. Martel
sJady
Quinn
Lewis
Chirthood
Adirese
R.V. Pierce
M. D
Prest
N.Y
Prerce
Fawlty Docton Boos
People
Common Sense
Oiewers
Incorporated
Standard OL Company' (Incorporated
Dale Evaryubare
Bala My
Standard Oil Company
Mnun
New Tark City
Peneur
Ceri Ree
Sportamec
West Indies
Moltke ci
Beales
Lem P.O
Broadway
Cascarets
Bae
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