Silk Ribbon and Holiday Goods Sale Brightens Local Shop Window
The shop advertises 1000 silk satin taffeta ribbons in multiple widths at 15 to 25 cents per yard, 176 pieces of fancy ribbon, fans from 25 cents to 5 dollars, linen drawn work handkerchiefs at 25 cents, superior hemstitching, umbrella handles, Kestner dolls from 25 cents to 10 dollars, Bronze figures, Iris Art Ware, gold shell rings at 25 cents to 1 dollar, leather chatelaine bags, dress lengths 1.75 to 2.50 per piece, trunks and cases for Christmas, and cheap dress hats as part of a closing-out sale.
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Mwe
Kestner
Christ
Anti-Trust Bill Advances In Senate Judiciary Committee
Senator Hoar unveils a comprehensive anti trust bill expanding prior acts of 1887 and 1890. It requires annual reports and statements from corporations, sets conditions on foreign and inter state commerce, and imposes penalties for restraints and monopolies amid strong federal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Hoar
Senate
Committee On Judiciary
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure Claim
Testimony from local residents including Samuel Moorehouse of 1200 Middlebury Street praises Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain relief after a short treatment. Sold at Houseworth Bros. drug store for 5 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sale agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Samuel ‘Moorehouse
Middlebury ‘Street
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn , Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean's
Liability of officers under the act for corporate violations
The text explains penalties for violations after June 30, 1904, including fines up to 5,000 dollars or imprisonment up to one year or both. It also states that presidents treasurers general managers agents and similar officers who personally violate the act become personally liable for the debts and obligations of the corporation created while in office.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joint Stock Company
United States
Sald Corporation
Mrs Soderholm Dislocates Shoulder Aids Relief By Balm
Fergus Falls Minnesota resident Mrs Johanna Soderholm dislocated her shoulder after a fall. A surgeon reset the joint but pain remained. Her son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm which rapidly relieved soreness and helped her sleep. He recommends it to others. For sale by Houseworth.
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Johanna Soderholm
Fergus Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
Houseworth Tos
St Louis World’s Fair Set to Surpass All Predecessors
The St Louis World’s Fair of 1904 is planned to cover about 1200 acres and cost an estimated 30 million dollars, with total expenditures reaching 40 million as work nears completion. Prior fairs ranged from 236 to 633 acres and costs from 9 to 18 million, while city funding will total 20 million through municipal allocations private subscriptions and a charter amendment for further public improvements.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Buffalo
St. Louis
One Minute Cough Cure Recovers Child From Croup
A Chester Michigan postmaster reports his little girl fainted from a croup attack and was quickly revived by One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy reduced swelling and mucus, eased breathing, and the child rested and recovered swiftly. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
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A.L. Spafford
Chester
Mich
Worth ‘Bros
Wise mothering for children’s conduct and questions
The article urges children to be kept in their place and not to trouble adults while praising small acts of help. It notes using flannel sacks to prevent colds and explains that truthful, age appropriate explanations build trust when kids ask questions.
Why Women WWorry And The Path To Youthful Health
A 19th or early 20th century advise column urges women to fight worry and age by social contact and regular outdoor exercise. It cites a physician who stresses increased interaction, reading, and activity beyond house duties to preserve youth in body and mind. Aging women who stay indoors are warned to change habits.
Create a Cozy Library with Warm Colors and Comfortable Furnishings
Harper's Bazar suggests lining walls with crimson or sage paper or canvas to curb subconscious reader distraction. Add low bookcases two divans a small desk and a kidney table, hang art and photographs, use Kara bagh Smyrna rug tones, and install green or olive curtains and a green shaded lamp. Include a green or brown willow chair Morris chair and hassocks for a restful reading environment.
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Smyrna
Harper’s Bazar
Morris
Cleaning Hints For Fabrics From An Old Domestic Column
Cleaning tips include washing French sateens in lukewarm soapsuds with a cup of salt in the suds and rinse water. For blue or mauve gingham use washing soda in cold water and a splash of vinegar for pink or green prints. Black or navy should be washed in hot water with salt, rinsed in blue water, dried in shade, and pressed from the wrong side with a warm iron.
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Iran
Fever in Children Early Signs of Measles and Scarlet Fever
Early fever signs in children help distinguish measles from nasal catarrh. Headache is common but not decisive. nasal and eye discharge with red eyes, cough, and rapid breathing signal measles. Scarlet fever shows a coated tongue with a red tipped and edged upper surface, while catarrhal signs are less prominent.
Window Screening With Clear Muslin Overlay
To cover a window where light should not be excluded use a fine clear muslin neatly applied to the inside of the glass with a thin gum. When the muslin is soiled or needs changing, warm water removes it.
Cleaning White Cloth with Pipeclay Paste
Instructions say to make a thick paste from pipeclay and water, spread over the cloth with a soft brush, and leave for hours until dry. Then brush off with a clean stiff brush. If very Fragments end.
Court Allows Street Traffic Stop To Preserve Court Order
A Tennessee Alabama case notes that a court may halt traffic on a street near the courthouse to prevent disruption during court hours. The order barred horse stock and vehicles on a paved street around the Birmingham court, with streetcars and police vehicles exempt. The mayor and aldermen sued to stop the order, but the court held it valid under statute and common law.
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Circu T of
Alaba
Birmingham
Alabama
Harrison
Unearned Wages May Be Assigned Legally
A Illinois appellate court concludes that unearned wages or salary can be assigned by a worker when made fairly for proper consideration. The court notes the law protects rights if capacity exists but cannot shield from consequences of folly.
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Illinois
Flrat
Chicago Legal News
Edwards v Southern Railway Case Cited by Judge Pope
Law Notes for December recounts Judge Pope in Edwards vs. Southern Railway Company remarking on caution with hind feet and fore feet of a kicking mule. The notes compare a beast to unfamiliar methods and warn of calamitous results in barrier matters.
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Edwards Vs. Southern Railway Company
South Carolina
Pope
Knowledge of Agent’s False Health Statements Makes Company Liable
A life insurance policy entered with an agent present taught that material false health answers by the insured, known by the agent who collected premiums, made the agent’s knowledge the company’s notice, rendering the insurer liable on the policy. The ruling cites 70 Southwestern Rep. Texas, Judge Bookhout, 603.
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Southwestern Rep
Texas
Railroad crane frightens horses near highway liability case
A railroad company that sets a mail crane by a public road to frighten horses or drivers and injures a motorist is negligent. The court accepts mail cranes are railroad needs but says they should not be placed so close to public highways as to obstruct use. Judge Mc Clellan rules in the Southern Reporter.
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Southern
Alabams
McClellan
When a Cold Ends Fear of Pneumonia Fades With Cough Remedy
The passage advises that worrying cannot change what you cannot control while action helps. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease fear of pneumonia during a cold and asserts no danger if used properly. Sold by Houseworts Bros.
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Houseworts. Bros
New Sleeping Cars Between Chicago and The Soo Usual Route
A new sleeping car service will start Monday December 29 between Chicago and Sault Ste Marie via the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Reservations and particulars apply to your local address in Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago
Sault: Ste. Marie
Soo
Via
Chicago & Northwestern
ROE
Avenue
Lls
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