Yoke of Mob Rule on Nebraska Platform Critique
The piece decries the revised Nebraska Democratic Platform as Bryan’s handiwork arguing it mirrors his populist agenda. It attacks proposals for popular Senate election taxes and tariff shifts while warning of state and national control over commerce and calls the platform a yoke of mob rule. It concludes that sane Americans should reject the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Democratic
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
Congress
Better Army Pay Increases Seen For Enlisted Men
Editorial argues the US must raise regular army pay from 13 dollars to at least 15 with a path to 20 through rifle proficiency. It supports Hull bill provisions increasing enlisted wages and notes Senate plans to raise commissioned pay similarly to attract and retain qualified soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Bailey Hypothesis Debated Over Aldrich Bill Critique
In a speech on the Aldrich bill Senator Bailey attacks the so called shylocks who allegedly caused the panic to profit from it. The piece argues that small investors benefited from the market collapse while wealth holders who hoarded money did not gain as much as implied. It notes broad distribution of securities and questions Bailey's portrayal of greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Aldrich
Stock Exchange
Party of Achievement in Republican Rise
The piece applauds the Republican party as the party of youth and achievement. It argues Democrats have one candidate and suggests Republicans offer experience and training, highlighting Bryans platform eloquence and the party’s century of history shaping young leaders and future opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Bryan
Party of Youth
Bryan warns of plots to send untrustworthy delegates
Mr. Bryan issues a solemn warning that a plot is afoot to send untrustworthy delegates to the Denver convention. He calls on the Democratic masses to be on guard as science cannot catch the tremor that will pass through the masses at this call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Denver
Neither Leader Nor Issue Declares Democracy in Extremis
A New York Sun editorial laments the democracy in crisis, noting the lack of a leader or clear issue leaves the public direction unclear and the movement in a fragile, extreme state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pds
New York Sun
Simple blowpipe test proves white lead purity at home
An 19th century style instructions explain a home demonstration using white lead charcoal candle and blowpipe to test purity. Pure lead should vaporize into shining metallic beads while adulterated lead leaves residue. National Lead Company offers to mail blowpipe and booklet to prove paint purity.
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National
National Lead Company
Woodbridge Building
New York City
Was It The Same Melon A Tale From The South
A Washington Herald anecdote recounts a tale in which a policeman suspects a Black man with a melon at night. The man presents a note claiming he bought the melon and is a church pillar, revealing bias and humorous bravado in early 20th century racially charged humor.
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Johnson
South Carolina
Darky
O. K
James Elder
Washington Herald
How Her Life Was Saved When Bitten By a Large Snake
Mrs K M Fisher of Dillsburg Pennsylvania recalls being bitten twice on August 29 1906 by a large copperhead. Lacking medical help she used Sloan s Liniment which relieved pain and saved her life testified she is mother of four and always keeps the liniment on hand.
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K. M. Fisher
Box 40
Dillsburg
Sloan
German Sculptors Promote Exhibition in New York
Emperor William meets Prof. Schott and Prof. Rheinhold Begas who push a German sculpture exhibition in New York. The emperor approves the project and pledges support as statues valued at 750000 dollars have been pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Schott
Rheinhold Begas
New York
Deafness Cure Claim Promises Money Back
An ad claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation is incurable by local remedies and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh backed deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes circuses and urges sending for free literature, with asides about Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Dr. F. A. Cheney products.
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Tle Parma Condon
Hall
J.cheney
Tale
Take
The Greater Job Rumor Sparks Tense Romance Talk
Old Roxley seems attentive to Miss Mainchantz and gossip suggests hopes for marriage. Some say her true wish is to become his widow rather than his wife, reflecting a perilous undercurrent in the courtship.
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Roxley
Castoria Ad Claims Safe Remedy for Infants
An advertisement praises Castoria as a safe remedy used for over 30 years. It stresses authentic signature and the familiar form The Kind You Have Always Bought. The copy includes the assertion that it bears a reliable seal and is intended for infants and children.
Crop profits pour in from Western Canada reports
Charles McCormick of Kenville Manitoba records 100 acres yielding 80 at 22 bushels per acre and 20 oats at 60 bushels per acre with sale prices 0 and 35 cents per bushel, totaling 2004 dollars with 400 dollars expenses leaving net over 1600. Thomas Sawatzky of Herbert Saskatchewan notes wheat 70 acres 1,750 bushels at 90 cents, oats 15 acres 500 bushels, barley 5 acres zero, asserting farm profitability across the region.
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Charles McCormick
Kenville
Manitoba
S. W
Canada
Thomas Sawatzky
Herbert
Saskatchewan
Western
Teacher Johnny Declines to Eat in Class Dialogue
In a brief exchange Johnny agrees he can refuse to eat but states he does not like to. The dialogue presents a classroom moment about choosing meals and personal preference.
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Johnny
Prescribed Cuticura Healed Baby's Eczema
A Kansas mother recalls her one month old son suffering eczema on the face for three months. After ineffective medical treatment, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, and the child improved fully with no recurrence by age two.
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Baby
M. L. Harris
Altop
Kan
Facts for Sick Women: Lydia E Pinkham remedy promoted
A vintage advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a 30 year standard cure for female ailments including displacements, inflammation, ulcers, fibroid tumors, irregularities, and nervous prostration. It invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
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Lillian Rosa
East Suh Street
New York
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tharine Craig
Yette St
Denver
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Marie Stoltsman
Laurel
Ellen M. Olson
N. East St
Kewanee
Inl
Exports of U S Manufactures Exceed Two Million Daily
Exports of U S manufactures averaged more than two million dollars per day throughout the calendar year. The ad also touts Garfield Tea for skin and digestive issues, urging purposeful action for proper value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bee shipments spark postmaster resignation tale
A drummer asks about the old Postmaster Daniel and a loafer cites a paper report that Florida residents were shipping live alligators through the mail. He jokes that bees he could handle but alligators would require circus training, prompting Daniel's resignation last week.
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Daniel
Beach Ridge
Florida
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Feet and Nails
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful smarting feet and growing nails. It claims to make shoes easier, reduce sweating, and offers a free trial package. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with no substitutes. includes A S Olmsted, Le Roy New York.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Unclear fragment with odd phrases and quotes
Fragmentary text appears as a jumble of nonsensical phrases including references to soothing syrup and skeletons in closets, with a stray quotation about harder work. No clear news event, names, or date structure to summarize into a factual item.
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Dodds
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America
H. A. Stroud & Company
Twin Falls
Dake
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Montana
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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Moore
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Judith Basin
St. Paul
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F. A. Miller
Chicago
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Toledo
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Marcel
National Supply VO
Weet
Sena
Whos Supply Co
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LaFontaine Avenue
Apencer Novelty Co
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ME Bay
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