Panama canal project advances amid criticism and progress
President Roosevelt details progress and sanitation efforts on the Isthmus, praising the Panama route and the Canal Commission. He notes sanitation gains, housing, labor management, and the shift to contract work while defending management against critics and urging steady, expansive effort.
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Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Congress
Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Panama
Colon
United States
French Canal Company
Ancon
Culebra
Grea
Army
Rizey
Isthmian Canal Commission
Shonts
Stevens
Gorgas
Bishop
Ripley
Jackson Smith
Bierd
Rogers
Commission
Nicaragua
Darien
Jamaica
Barbados
St. Lucia
Complaint Sparks Gentle Romance Friction in Ledger Snippet
In a brief Philadelphia Ledger exchange Nell protests a suitor's persistent kissing attempts. Bette retorts that Nell once said she would not mind a kiss, prompting Nell to note the repeated, unsuccessful efforts.
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Nell
Bette—ut
Philadelphia Ledger
Gold and Medical Endorsements for Cures
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Discovery and Golden Medical, claiming endorsements from medical schools. It asserts the remedy treats catarrh bronchial throat ailments and can prevent consumption if used early, while noting it cannot cure advanced disease.
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Pierce
His Sudden Inspiration
A caller pitches a deluxe edition of the complete works by Rawlzack to Ardup, who counters with a vellum illuminated edition bound in Turkey morocco and gold priced at $500 per volume, then ends the conversation with a polite decline.
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Rawlzack
Ardup
Turkey
Morocco
Cure for Terrible Itching Scalp Promoted by Cuticura
An advertisement recounts a patient’s chronic scalp itch and widespread skin eruptions cured by Cuticura products after failing medical treatment. The user praises the regimen of Soap Ointment and Resolvent, noting six bottles and twice daily baths, and ends with gratitude to the remedy and God. Also included are two historical verse excerpts.
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Hades
Erle
H. Gray
Mt. Vernon St
Philadelphia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages. The advertisement claims a constitutional treatment taken internally and promises to pay $100 for any case it fails to cure. It lists contact in Toledo and implies endorsements.
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Ben
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
The Only Doubtful Citizen and Other Damaged Notes
The fragmentary text includes a cartoon caption about a candidate and a joke. It references Allcock's Plaster as a pain remedy with a sixty year reputation. A short vignette shows a hoodlum throwing a stone at a Japanese boy and a reply about telling Mr. Roocyfel.
Pazq Ointment Promises Quick Piles Cure
Guarantee offered that Pazq Ointment cures any pile case in 6 to 14 days with money refund if not. Also notes a claim about the lion being the only wild animal capable of affection.
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Aero Am
U. S States
Panama
Colon
United Staes
Congress
United States
Commission
Able to Quote Scripture in a Trial
Col. Cosgrove in a courtroom duel quotes biblical lore as he defends a client before Judge Hazel. The judge and opposing counsel react to the misquote with a correction, noting the sun stood still for Solomon rather than Daniel, a remark Cosgrove aside from the moment.
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John Congreve
Boonville
Col
Cosgrove
Daniel
James W. Draffen
James E. Hazel
Col. Cosgrove
Solomon
Kansas City Star
One Day Cold Cure With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day by Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund offered if it fails. Box bears B W Grove signature. Priced at 25 cents.
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B. W.grove
Massachusetts Professions Count Reported by State Bureau
The Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics lists 3459 lawyers 5497 physicians and surgeons and 3737 clergymen in the state.
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Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics
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Journal
Bell
Honda
Hhe
Home Company
Citizens’ Company
People’s Company
Pawan
West India
West Indies
Rds
Wetch Wil Fiela
Taft
Stearns and Ripley
Thomases
Ttrnet
Lange
Becre
Theodore
Meeker
Green
Peckem
Eczema
Kansas City Times
Chicago Tribune
Washington Star
Eta
Fort Wayne
Indiens
Security
Carter
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Guly Tee
James
Dodds
J. FE
Powral
Jefferson Street
Chicago
THE
Paxtos CO
Besten
Mase
Free Farms
Canada
Ottawa
W. D. Scott
W. H. Rogers
Traction-Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
H. M. Williams
Law Building
Ohio
Leck
Port Wayes
Nda
Sloan
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
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