Reconstruction of parties warned by a senator's letter
Senator David Davis argues that the nation must reconstruct political parties to resist corporate power and monopoly influence. He asserts both major parties are captured by moneyed interests, with press organs aiding monopolists, and calls for reform, honest civil service, and fair elections to restore free government.
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David Davis
Washington
Senate
Congress
West
Ain
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Union
Davin Davis
John Martin
Topeka
Kas
Carter's Little Nerve Tonic Ad Appears in 19th Century Paper
An ad fragment promotes Carter's Little Nerve Tonic as a cure for nervousness indigestion and stomach upset. It mentions a price around a quarter per vial and notes sales by a vendor, reflecting era advertising language.
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Carter
Em Urrel
Advertising Cheats and Honest Promotion Tactics
A brief note on advertising honesty from the Evidence Advertiser, criticizing common cheats and urging straightforward merit appeals. It advocates presenting Hop Bitters in plain terms to attract buyers and claims users will not switch to rival products.
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Gvidence
Remarkable dress and public revels described in odd prose
The item catalogs a lavish, fantastical gown with exotic fabrics and stagey embellishments, then shifts to a string of varied clippings. It notes assassinations, a New York arrest, statistics on periodicals, shipbuilding in Newfoundland, and a miscellany of travel, church, and political anecdotes.
Vick's Flower Seeds Endorsement Circulates
Spring recommendation highlights Vick's flower seeds for reliability across purchases. Statements note seeds from his establishment are consistently dependable for buyers.
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Vick
Asg
May Nursery issue charms with poems and tales from noted authors
The May number of the Nursery features poems by George Cooper George Burleigh Marian Douglas Josephine Pollard and other old contributors. It offers delightful stories from Uncle Sam Francis Sparhawk Jane Oliver Mary E Hathaway with charming pictures on nearly every page making the issue highly attractive.
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George Cooper
George 3. Burleigh
Marian Douglas
Josphine Pollard
Uncle Sam
Francis Sparhawk
Jane Oliver
Mary E. Hathaway
Creosote for Bronchitis and Catarrh Cure
A historic remedy from American Agriculturist describes mixing creosote with water in a pint bottle to treat bronchitis and catarrh after a cold. The regimen includes gargling, swallowing, and nasal snuffs, with adjustments after the first day. It promotes gentle toning and cautions against long lasting nasal damage.
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Switzerland
Italy
Mont Cenis
Turin
Genoa
Paccicci
Amercan Agriculturist
Collector’s vast autograph trove draws rare treasures
Gordon L. Ford, business manager of the New York Tri dative, guards an immense archive including at least 25 000 bound volumes 60 000 pamphlets 50 000 steel plate portraits and 75 000 autograph letters and documents Two rooms hold histories and autographs with shelves and tables packed with treasures each room focused on distinct collections.
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Gordon L. Ford
New York
Silk industry employment and output in the United States
The silk industry last year employed 84,440 operatives who earned a total of 9,107,825 dollars. Cen sus data show finished silk goods valued at about 35,900,000 dollars with capital investment of 19,000,000 dollars.
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United States
Pianist and Fogg clash over playing by ear
A pianist declares he plays only by note while Fogg suggests better execution by ear. The pianist lunges, but Fogg avoids the strike, slipping out of reach.
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Fogg
New and Stale Bread Determined by Cooling, Not Drying
The article summarizes Bossingault's finding that the bread’s freshness is tied to cooling rather than drying. Fresh bread remains soft and glutinous, while stale bread hardened by mastication can irritate the stomach. Reheating stale bread restores its fresh-baked qualities.
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Bossingault
M. Bossingault
The Expectant Office Seeker in Washington
A humorous note from the Washington Republican mocks Micawber like characters seeking federal posts. It lists roles he would accept a Post Office Collector Appraiser Special Agent Store-keeper or Consulship and jokes about his French pronunciation. It ends with a demand for consideration or a pass home.
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Washington Republican
Micawber
Garfield
Pious New Haven Woman Worried by Bible Version Changes
A New Haven woman frets that a new Bible edition will alter familiar scriptures such as Joseph's coat and Miriam's song while noting the Old Testament should stay intact. She plans to visit the parson's wife to share concerns with church sisters.
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New Haven
Joseph
Miriam
Mount Baker Erupts in Washington Territory After 20 Years
Mount Baker in Washington Territory erupts anew after a nearly twenty year dormancy. Dense smoke rises from the crater as hot cinders ashes and lava eruptions occur. Streams of fire light the night sky for miles though lava flow currently poses no danger. The 12 000 foot snowcapped peak looms over the landscape as the eruption unfolds.
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Mount Baker
Washington Territory
Russia’s Naval Buildup and Soldier’s Pension Noted
Over the past decade Russia spent 72 million rubles on shipbuilding, yielding a fleet mix including the Peter the Great, Popovkas, four cruisers, and 115 torpedo boats, with many vessels limited to coast service. Ward A. Knox receives a monthly pension of 124 dollars for almost total blindness caused by a cannon blast near Petersburg. the case is described as rare but well supported.
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Lippincott
W. I. Rideing
G. Shanks
America
France
Florida
Louise Seymour Houghton
Oswald
Granada
Alhambra
S. P. Scott
Madame Jaubert
Alfred de Musset
Heinrich Heine
Pringle
David Lowry
Russia
Peter the Great
Baltic
Ward A. Knox
First Maine Heavy Artillery
Petersburg
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