Red Tape Delays Dollar Gift To Police Officer
In Washington the District government’s red tape delays a $1 reward to Officer Stott who found a wandering Angora cat. The chain of approvals travels through Capt. Boyle, Maj. Sylvester, and Commissioners West Macfarland and Morrow before the dollar can be released to the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Police Department
Policeman Stott
Thomas
Stott
Vear
Boyle
Maj. Sylvester
Capt. Boyle
Commissioner West
Commissioner Macfarland
Morrow
Best Woman Campaigner at the Capital RS
Bird Segle McGuire wife of the Oklahoma delegation dean earned a reputation as the capital’s top campaigner. Her tact is credited with aiding her husband’s political success as Oklahoma moved from territory to state. She campaigned across the region and attended social duties in Washington, shaping support for statehood in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. Bird Segle
M’guire
Congress
Oklahoma
Big House
Middle West
Indian Territory
United States
Uncle Sam
Reporter's kindly prank ends with ridicule for Davenport
Jim hay shoots a humorous tale about James S. Davenport of the Third Oklahoma district who mailed the local telephone directory to constituents by franking. Davenport, shocked by the misfire, loses humor and dignity as he admits the error and vows to address his constituents directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimhay
James S. Davenport
Oklahoma
Third
James 3. Davenport
Washington
Violet Plucker
Davenport
Jimbay
The 23rd Senate Seat and a Hoodoo Legend
The piece describes the superstition around Senate seat 23 linked to Wetmore and Latimer deaths, recounting Wetmore’s nonconsecutive terms, Kittredge’s absence, and Gov. Crawford's bid. It notes observers say the 23 hoodoo may target Kittredge, with South Dakota reports echoing the superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wetmore
Latimer
South Carolina
Senator Wetmore
Kittredge
South Dakota
Gov
Crawford
Indian journalism birth of native presses and Kipling ties
The article traces Indian vernacular journalism from Serampore 1818 to modern presses, noting Kipling's early work in Allahabad and the growth of publications. It covers press expansion 1901–02, missionary origins, and political suppression of vernacular papers amid Bengal division and colonial policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Rudyard Kipling
England
Allahabad
Indian Gazetteer
Serampore
Baptist
Brahmo Samaj
Bengal
Calcutta
Booster Spirit From Anderson Bulletin Urges Business Push
The Anderson Bulletin urges readers to support big advertisers as a sign of future prosperity. It cites National Biscuit and Lydia Pinkham Medicine as examples, noting increased advertising and urging a proactive, booster stance rather than pessimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson (Ind.) Bulletin
National Biscuit Company
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Company
Newspapers as Textbooks Emphasized by Trenton Teachers
At the recent Trenton district convention of the Association of History Teachers of the Middle States and Maryland Dr William A Wetzel principal of Trenton high school urged teachers to read newspapers and use them as textbooks He advised civics teachers to do the same highlighting newspapers magazines and political cartoons as effective teaching tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Association of History Teachers of the Middle States
Maryland
William A. Wetzel
Trenton High School
Baby Bed Preparations and Spring Fashion Notes
Guidance on crafting a warm light baby bed using baskets, fabrics, and handmade linens with French embroidery initials, plus Mothering Sunday traditions, a White Elephant party recount, a forestry contest idea with prizes, and a Spring suit description featuring lilac tones, a box-plaited skirt, and a matching felt hat.
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Madame Merri
Baby
Fashion diction shifts to named colors in year
A fashion note lists how color naming now uses elaborate terms instead of basic colors. It cites many alternatives for pink and green such as shrimp and Volga while introducing shades like rose wood and pavot and other exotic lines like reseda and mahonia.
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Volga
Niger
Reseda
Glad to Have Him Go And The Steam Car Fears
The piece recalls early steam locomotives in the 1800s stirring fear and amusement. It cites Joseph Hatton and describes a Trevithick car stopping at a toll gate where the toll keeper trembles as the driver refuses payment, calling him satanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hatton
Trevithick
Satan
Billion Dollar Grass and Seed Catalog Offer
A boastful ad extols Billion Dollar Grass and related seeds promising three crops a year and huge yields. It urges readers to mail 14 cents to John A. Salzer Seed Co. for catalogs and samples, naming other products like Victoria Rape and Silver King Barley. Also includes a Civil War anecdote and notes hardship on livestock feed with a home tonic recipe.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
America
Sainfain
Victoria
John A. Salter Seed Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. The undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for 15 years and believe him honest in all business transactions. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. testimonials free. price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Hall's Family Pile for constipation.
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Halls
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Biafru
Wabvind
Kinnan & Magvin
Whaleaale Druguista
Tuledo
Hall
A Diplomat and Mrs. Torkins Cigar Gift Banter
A diplomat asks if a wife gave her husband cigars. She confirms the gift and notes he values them, now smoking a pipe to conserve the supply. The humorous exchange highlights frugality and wit between the couple.
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Mrs. Torkins
Garfield Tea a Simple Laxative for Health
An advertiser promotes Garfield Tea as a simple and satisfactory laxative made from herbs. It claims to regulate the liver and kidneys, relieve constipation, and bring good health.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted
An advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has thirty years of service for female troubles including displacements inflammation and irregularities. It invites sick women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkhan
Maggie Gilmer
West Union
S. C
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josephine Hall
Bardstown
Lydia E.ham
Gather Wisdom for Courage and Future Lessons
A compact motto urges gathering wisdom from all sources to overcome challenges. It stresses learning from the past to shape future decisions and build resilience.
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Thea
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Rhode Island
S McCeed
Great Eastern Empire
W. M. Kelly
Newspapera
Caens
Bhosle
Ireland
Cork
Ohio
Tell
St Louis
John Smith
Beare
Bulgaria
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Dodds
Bedi
Loas
Comepany
Everett
Ktuck
Walker & Williams Am
Nat'l Bank
Everett, Wash
North Butte
E. M. Buchanan & CO. Investment Sequaitiss
Broadway
New York City
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