Richardson interview outlines Democratic policy agenda
The Richardson interview describes Democratic aims for the current Congress including reciprocity and demand legislation benefiting consumers, tariff reductions, retrenchment of expenditures, anti trust measures, and tax relief via curtailment of internal revenue. It contrasts this with Leader Bailey and notes Hunt's Lightning Liniment adverts and a prophecy claiming the Day of Judgment based on planetary alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Congress
House
Senate
Leader Baily
Senate power growth and Aldrich's influence on bill passage
The piece outlines a century of Senate advantage through limited debate and small membership, contrasting it with a House that cuts debate and risks losing bills. It attributes legislative mastery to Aldrich, who sequences origin, Senate amendments, and final House acceptance to secure his preferred outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Aldrich
Hunt's Cure Skin Remedy Promises Complete Cure
An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for Itch Ringworm Eczema Tetter and similar skin diseases. It claims to cure these conditions and is offered at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Coughs and Colds in Children Endorsed by Chicago Physician
A Chicago physician recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for persistent coughs in children of all ages. Describes it as non narcotic and safe for home use, calling it a universal panacea. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chamberlain
Mary R Melendy
Chicago, Il
Graham Drug Co
Senator Hale Opposes Quick Navy Buildup
Senator Hale of Maine vows Congress will not be extravagant in navy appropriations. He opposes rushing a threatening fleet, recalling his Spain war stance and fierce Senate battles. Despite dislike by some, he is a skilled fighter unlikely to yield to the majority. If he opposes excess spending, a large navy appropriation will face strong resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Maine
Congress
Spain
Democratic Party
Senate
Electric Bitters Cured Woman's Indigestion and Gain
Mrs H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing three years of indigestion waterbrush stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She says she can eat heartily and has gained 35 pounds after using the medicine. It is advertised as a guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite stomach liver and kidney troubles. Available at Handy Matthews drug store for 45 cents.
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Mra
H. Newsom
Decatur
Ala
Handy & Matthews Drug Store
Bonds Held Valid By Judge Calhoun In Austin Suit
Martin County bonds were deemed valid by Judge Calhoun in Austin in a suit brought by Gillespie County. The ruling confirms the legality of the bonds amid a regional dispute.
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Martin County
Calhoun
Austin
Gillespie County
Colonization drive grows in Archer County Texas
Fort Worth dispatch reports L F Wilson of Kansas City sold 60,000 acres in Archer County to Tribune Colony Company of Indianapolis for 6 dollars an acre. The firm plans to settle 400 families from Missouri and Indiana at Geraldine near Holliday, diversifying crops and boosting cattle and hog production as a model for Panhandle development.
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Fort Worth
Tex
L. F. Wilson
Kansas City
Panhandle
Missouri
Indiana
P. H. Fitzgerald
Indianapolis
Geraldine
Holliday
Wichita Valley
Archer County
Cou
Williams
Wilson Ranch
Archer
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and Simmons' Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement promises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for pale sickly children and Simmons' Cough Syrup as a guaranteed cure. It touts relief from coughing, assured sleep, and pleasant dreams, with prices 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Simmons
New Discovery Cures Severe Cough in West Point Man
Homer Hall of West Point Louisiana suffered an obstinate lung cough thought to be consumption. After using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption he was cured and gained weight to 227 pounds. It is guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles with 50c and 1.00 pricing and trial bottles free at Handy Matthews.
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Annie K. Bailey
Connecticut
Baily
Christ
Bailey
Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Handy & Matthews
Georgia dispensary law splits liquor choices for counties
The Georgia legislature passed a dispensary bill allowing counties to adopt public whisky sales by popular vote, adding a third option alongside the existing local option. After reformers pressed for a veto, the governor rejected the bill, leaving three potential paths: open saloons, county wet with restrictions, or local option with profits to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sam Jones
South Carolina
Jones
Winter Prophecies and Local Notices in Jack County
The Comanche Chief warns of an “awful cold” winter supported by many signs, including moss on trees and unusual animal behavior. The Gazette notes court cases over hopple and tin top sales in Jack County. Christmas drink talk and a Texarkana incident are mentioned, plus Bowie County populists backing a new third party in Kansas City.
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North Pole
M. H. Eggleston
Jack County
Jacksboro
Gazette
Bro. Rogers
Rock Island
Express
Jack
Bowie County
Kansas City
Home Gold Cure promises easy at home sobriety
An advertisement claims a “Home Gold Cure” for the liquor habit can be used at home without publicity or time off work. It promises a guaranteed cure for drunkenness, offers directions with a one dollar price, and notes physicians can be consulted. It also includes political commentary from Ex. about US possessions and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Giles & Co
Market St
Philadelphia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Adclaimed for Wounds and Burns
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet stiff joints and for burns scalds boils ulcers erup tions and piles. It claims cure or no pay and notes 25cc bottles at Handy Matthews drug store.
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Handy & Matthews Drug Store
King’s New Life Pills Said to Cure Stomach Ailments
An ad recounts Mrs. Winchester ill but cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming help for stomach and liver troubles and constipation with a 25 cent price. A humorous house scene notes John Allen and Marcus Aurelius Smith in a briefing on the St Louis exposition commission and congress.
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Inm. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
John Allen
McKinley
Marcus Aurelius Smith
Arizona
Allen
Smith
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Eliasville
Texas
Texarkana
W.C. Hilburn
Deale
Dacksbero
United States
Philippines
Rock Stable
Graham Hotel
Anderson
Propribetor
O. K
W. IL. Willis
Jacksboro, Texas
Depot
Bridge On
South Sid
Jacks
John
R. C. McPhails
Graham
Cicero Smith
Mno. C. Kay
Chas. Gay
A. A. Morrison
Ase’t
The
Graham National Bank
R. J. Johnson
MNO
C. Kay
Clark
Eas
GAY
J. W. Smith
A. Morrison
Cicero Sutte
E. B. Noamay
RK. F. Agwoto
J. B. Noanm
Graham, Texas
J. M. Noamay
G.pomeece
Aca’t Cashier
Beckham National Bank
J. J. Gallaher
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Tes
Tance
H. TI. McEntyre
St. Paul
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