Washington Celebrities At the Capitol
A report recalls Secretary Barnes delivering a message to the House amid Cannon’s angry interruption. It describes other Washington scenes including Senator Daniel’s Civil War memory, Speaker Cannon’s simple suit, and anecdotes about Rep. Babcock and Senator Clark highlighting political life and personal idiosyncrasies in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Kennedy
Uncle Joe
Joe
Barnes
Minald
Thinniler
Gresaman Serena
Payne
Iichen Coumittee
VPP
Hogttion
Repubt Fund
scoNe
Depeunge
John W. Daniel
Senate
Jubal A. Earry
Bull Run
William A. Clark
Montana
Exchange Place
New York
New Street
Pat Curran
Cleaning Up the Isthmus of Panama
A historical overview discusses the Panama Canal project and the vital role of reducing disease. Surgeon William C. Gorgas leads sanitary reforms, improving conditions from the French era losses. By 1906, American efforts cut yellow fever risks, expanding drains, fumigation, and waterworks with many camps, hospitals, and dispensaries erected across Colon and Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Inbar
Republic of
Panama
Tathnius
Chaba
Hercules
William C Gorgas
United States Army
Caval Zer
Charlee EK
Magoan
Davis
Gorges
Alabam
Ism
University of the South
Iran
Belle Vue Milica College
New York
Ist
University of Pennsylvania
Surewon
Lir
Gargas
Panamia
Coronel W
Gargab
Canal Zone
Isthmus
Go Corce
Gorgas
The Conquest of Canaan: A Novel Title Debate
A humorous exchange between Booth Tarkington and a friend leads to naming his new novel The Conquest of Canaan. They settle on the title after considering biblical parallels and Indiana town names like Zionsville and Lebanon, reflecting a playful, literary moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severn Tetors
Ceny
Booth Tarkington
M& Dog
Booth
Ant
Canaan
Tarkington
Justinat
Indiana
Zionsville
New Palestine
Lebanon
Electric Bitters Promised to Cure Malaria Fever
Sickening shivering fire of ague and malaria said to be relieved and cured with Electric Bitters. A testimonial from Texas claims a brother with malaria fever was saved by the tonic, which is pitched as a superior alternative to quinine without its side effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans Day
Tenrietia
Tex
Setinohler
Grocery and Hardware Line Items Advertised Prices
An advertisement lists hardware items such as Picks, Shove's, Axes, Powder, Pure, Horee Shoes, Gane, and Ammunition. It notes prices compare favorably with similar offerings. The notice mentions regular team visits to Ruby ITA and Diamond Poultry, Fish and Vegetables, with country orders receiving prompt attention.
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Washington
Daniel
Mose
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Tarle Joe
Benjanin Franklin
Bpraken Cannon
Paing
Rleclut
Jennitim
Pete
Joseph W. Baucock
Joseph JW. Hatwock
Wisconsin
House Committee
District of Columbia
Tepnbican Party
Cummplas
Batwock
Congress
Babcock
Pat
Edward H. Harriman
Oregon
Sereno &, Patre
W. A. Claim
Samilg
Canwan
Eureka
Ely
U.S. Maile
Boroke
Hamilton
Wayne
Proight
Foreka
Palisade
Whit More
Wolle-Fango
Oles
Nevada
Reno Jewelers
Eureke County
Ruerate
McTerney
Aswensor
Ton
A.C. Harris
Prop
Caron City
Eureka Gounty
Eureda
Vie’ Thames
John
Mineral Mill
Charles A Hale
Pelieade
W. Hale
Pallonie Nevada
Bert H. Brulley
Palisade Ary
Schneider Drug Store
Department of Pharmacy and Chemistry
University of California
H. M. Schneider & Co
Phil
Paroni
South Main Street
Mureka
Johnson Mercantile Co
Hiram Johnson
Live Stock Directory
Hermes and Motes
Tnvertel Pear
Otherett
Ehowbbes
Squaw
Pine
Roberts Creek
Spring Fish Creek
Bull Creek
Nevaia
Joseph Sire
Eule
Balt
Adulress
Aurelea
Neuwdlay
Vincent Lant Bove
Cate Brant
Wight
Enrwka
Neva
W. Halstead Cate
Nye
Nerails
Mike Vaccaro
Oules
Range
Eureka County
Aditrens
Prospect
Carletts Cotte
Vght
Manyer Humgbolds
Job Tognoni
Ben
Vibe
Ranse
Duckwater
Duckwater, Nye Co
Tomy C. Arkex
P. Eureka
Febrit Tauhn
Phil Parent
Hareb
Aiken Scl
Hoireat
Hoeven
Artes Bertink
Tom Connor
Gordon
Haniel
Tor Ua
Was Bs
Hive
Jous C
Aces
Panont
Huroka
James
Eureka Pontottice
Fhorge W. Hanna
J. Hylton
Skelton
Mound Valley
Elko
Mee
Granville A, Fletcher
Brown Hotel
Lanve Corral
San Francisco
Pioneer
Hampage
F. J. Brossemer
George Gavin Eale
Ellwood
North Main St
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