What Will The People Do By Old Rounder
The Kansas City Star accuses the meat packers of a price control conspiracy and notes live cattle prices lagged while retail beef costs stay high. The piece laments public indifference, cites Folk’s rare prosecutions, and questions voters about enforcing anti trust laws and electing reform."
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Kansas City Star
Packery Trust
Boss Tweed
New York
Marshall
Jefferson
Missouri
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ear graft operation stirs nation as surgeon guards patient name
A New York physician Dr W L Nelden reports grafting an ear onto a western millionaire at a private hospital under legal bond not to reveal his identity. The plan included a two stage procedure with the upper ear half attached to the head and a follow up graft to complete the process.
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New York
W. L. Nelden
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Jerome
Nelden
Thia
Congress to abolish free seed distribution regime
Congressman Sheppard plans a joint resolution to end the present system of free seed distribution. He argues the funds could be better spent, though he will maintain seed quotas for his constituents. The seed issue is a long standing nuisance, with debate on redirecting money from seed to ship subsidies and pensions. Nebraska faces a grand jury indictment of Senator Detrich and Hastings postmaster, with four other post offices under investigation.
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Sheppard
Congress
Nebraska
United States
Detrich
Hastings
Dont Do That Christmas Gift Advice Note
Advice urges readers not to overspend on gifts to avoid valuing presents by their price. It warns against breaking the Santa myth and pressures of the season to create costly offerings. It suggests using thrift by making gifts from old clothes, barrels, boxes, and tins.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
A Philadelphia news item notes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods and strengthens digestion, with Gov. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia praising its effectiveness. The piece also covers Pennsylvania blue laws affecting Sunday contracts, citing Andrew Jackson Tull breach of promise case and Judge Butler's instruction that a contract made on Sunday cannot be enforced unless later acknowledged.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York Herald
Andrew Jackson Tull
Perilous Leap From Pike's Pen Prompts Canned Cure Ad
An odd newspaper gag proposes a 14 134 foot leap from Pike's Pen as a joke. It claims a 25c box of Cheat ham's Laxative Chili Tablets cures chills but adds no cure no pay.
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Cheatham
Bowie Nursery Stock Offer At Bottom Prices
Fruit Trees and Nursery Stock advertise Bowie move on the 22d of this month. Purchasers are urged to order nursery stock from H S. Eichelberger at Bowie Nursery, promising true to name stock and fair prices. Success quote follows.
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Bowie
Eichelberger
Three-Beam Siemens Lighthouse Searchlight Installed
A new triple beam searchlight designed in Berlin by Siemens Schuckert powers three arc lamps with auto carbon feed and automatic regulation. Mirrors measure 29 inches, with the lower platform rotating four times per minute to cover 120 degree sectors around Helgoland lighthouse. A fourth independent light adds directional flexibility.
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Berlin
Siemens-Schuckert
Helgoland
Cassier
Closed Doors
Wall street recalls a tale of J. Pierpont Morgan and John W. Gates arguing about market impacts during a period of heavy stock plunging and race track activity. Gates boasts the doors are open when he acts, while Morgan quietly notes the poor are made to shut as they part in New York.
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Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
John W. Gates
Mr. Gates
Mr. Morn
Mr. Morgan
New York
Electric Bitters credited with cure in North Carolina
B F Bass of Fremont NC says Electric Bitters cured his kidney trouble after other medicines failed. He reports quick relief and no sick days since. He adds neighbors were cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Available for 500 at Edgar Matthews Deveyist.
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B F. Bass
Fremont, N.C
Edgar Matthews
In the Clouds and a Passenger Exchange
An Indianapolis Sun excerpt features a young man asking what another cloud of airship motion hides while a sweet young woman jokes about his kisses as they approach another dark cloud. The dialogue captures a playful, romantically charged moment aboard an airship.
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Weill
Indianapolis
Remedy Tales From Mrs Oldcastle Dinner Table
In a Chicago Record-Herald quip a hostess reveals a fondness for an old fashioned herb medicine. Mrs Oldcastle notes Josiah disapproves yet claims it beats all doctors, hinting at household remedies versus professional medicine.
Repent of Your Sins And Use Hunt's Lightning Oil
Prominent vintage advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil for pain relief and a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Claims cure for neuralgia rheumatism cuts burns colic and diarrhea with a 24 and 50c price note.
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Hunt
Supreme Ability Theatrical Exchange Sparks Mock Court
A playful exchange features a Theatrical Manager praising a heavy villain's suitability and a Judge quipping about pronunciation of the word revenge with many r sounds, illustrating a lighthearted mock court moment.
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement claims the remedy is safe for children and treats coughs croup and laryngitis by acting at the source. It asserts rapid relief without stomach passage and permanent cure by aiding lungs to supply oxygen to tissues. Dr Armstrong of Deis Texas endorses it and Graham Krux Co sells it.
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Armstrong
Deis
Tex
Graham Krux Co
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Jac Shore
Ee Vineward
Berkshire Idea
Bridgeport
Santa Claus
G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Graham Drug Co
Capt Hidde
JO. W. Aisin
Lawyes
Graham
Texas
Young County
MO. C. Kay
Law Yar. Graham
Las
Arnold
Beckham Nat'l Bank
P. A. Martin
Lawzer
Court House
Wraham
Ee W. Johnson
Ofice Westsides
W. M. ‘Terrell
Granaw
Graham Nat. Bank
W. A Morris
Fice
Graham National Bank
Saras
Coon
Afaret
J. W. Gattanen Onas
B. Gawry Gallaher & Gant
West Sde
Pohlman
Eotal McCurstion
Olney
A. McCurstion
D & CG
CBA
J. M. Devrow
Rock Island
Anderson & Carleton
B. Garrett
Ghratlam
WDA
Kuws
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