Sherman act and trust prosecutions debated in editorials
A series of editorial excerpts discuss the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Roosevelt administration’s enforcement, weighing its sufficiency and the need for stronger law. The text cites presidential calls for publicity and enforcement, questions the purpose of money in society, and reflects on broader concerns about 1900s corporate power. The Greenville Herald note adds skeptical commentary on the era’s trust rhetoric.
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Equity
Congress
Houston
Smash the Club Promotes Dr King New Discovery
An old reader’s ad copy extols Dr King New Discovery for consumption asthma bronchitis pneumonia grip croup and whooping cough. It claims thousands have recovered and offers 50 cent 1 dollar trial bottles with a guarantee.
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Dr King
Edgar Matthews
Bottles And Bones Denounces Evolving Manhood In Society
A Greenville bar member's toast mocks male culture while praising women, sparking reflection that the feverish chase for gain erodes manhood and lowers citizenship standards nationwide. The discussion notes a tension between liberal culture for boys and continued gendered expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Lees
Home Gold Cure promises cure for liquor habit at home
An advertisement claims an at home "Home Gold Cure" destroys the drink craving without narcotics or nerve weakening. It asserts sobriety is possible for hard drinkers, with directions and physician advice, offered for one dollar and shipped worldwide from Edwin B. Giles & Co in Philadelphia.
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Edwin B. Giles & Co
Market St
Philadelphia
F. A. Werman
Baltimore
New York
Broadway
Syunaeec
International Rural Clinic
LA Salle Ave
Chcadq
Ill
Texans Celebrate Water Wins At Last
After years of drought conserve advocates hail new water allocations in Texas. Officials say funding projects and interstate cooperation will help deliver steady flows to cities farms and industries. Local leaders praise farmers engineers and state agencies for progress.
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Texas
Printer Delights Over Pain Balm Cure
A Raleigh pressman recounts severe rheumatism after winter exposure and credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with relief after using two thirds of a bottle. He claims no rheumatic pain since, and notes the product is guaranteed to cure rheumatism. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Henry T. Croek
Asheville
N.C
Graham Drug Co
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Iron Quinine
An advertisement asserts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains iron and quinine, printed on every bottle, promising “No Cure, No pay” for 50 cents. The copy emphasizes tasteless formula and guaranteed payment terms.
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Grove
Cream Vermifuge Tonic for feeble digestion in children
Children often inherit feeble digestive power and colic of varying severity when food is hard to digest. Wire's Cream Vermifuge acts as a general and permanent tonic. Price 25 cents. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Bat. LARD's HoreHnomp Syrup Promises Quick Relief
Advert says the syrup is effective in early stages of coughs including croup and whooping cough and may prevent consumption. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, available at Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Nonsense Snippets From Chicago News
A collection of short humorous exchanges from a Chicago News page. Childs remarks about hiccups wrist pie and fish sense mix with teasing visitors and family quips. Tiny tales feature Elsie Mabel Willie and a four year old daughter debating invitations sleep and multitasking.
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Chicago News
Compliments Are Prying The Tramp
A brief note quotes a witty remark praising a person’s head, attributed to Scribner’s, reflecting a light humorous exchange. The fragment suggests casual social commentary without further context or events.
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Scribner’s
Polly’s Prayer Omission Emphasized in Harper Tale
A mother’s absence leads Polly to pause prayers with a neighbor. The child, recalling only fragments, asks for God to excuse her, confessing she does not remember her prayers while staying with a woman who does not know them. The vignette from Harper’s Magazine underscores familiar faith rituals and innocence.
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Polly T
Polly
Harper’s Magazine
Josh to Tell Folks He Went to Town for Things They Didn't Know
Farmer Corntessel muses that Josh will tell people he went to town for many things they did not know. His wife agrees and notes the trouble with Josh is that telling secrets often reveals others, and finding out later may reveal they weren’t true.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Tre
Washington Star
Suspiciously Happy Widow Laughs at Husband’s Funeral
A Philadelphia Press remark notes a widow’s cheerful demeanor, praising a happy disposition but highlighting the unsettling idea of finding humor at a spouse’s funeral in a caustic, ironic dig.
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Philadelphia Press
Love and dogs drive a parsonage parley in verse
The dialogue centers on Harold and a frightened damsel as they discuss a savage bull dog and a new dog bought by the speaker. The plan is to keep the father's dog busy while the couple strolls to the parsonage, under the watchful eyes of the judge.
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Harold
Even He Even He minister shows fallible truth at sermon
In a Philadelphia Press item a church minister is described as conceited yet modest in one sermon. The preacher reportedly said all are fallible, including himself, prompting local chatter about humility and pride in clergy.
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Delphia Press
Old Newspapers Useful in Daily Housework
Uses for old newspapers are described for kitchen tasks and cleaning. A sheet on the table captures litter when dressing chicken or sorting fruit, then burned. Crumpled paper cleans windows and brown paper dusts and polishes stoves.
Charlotte Jelly Helps Make Fruit Charlotte Delicate
Soak half a box of gelatin in cold water for one hour then add boiling water and sugar with lemon juice. Boil and strain into molds. Prepare six Charlottes by trimming tops and serving jelly turned out on a dish with charlotte russe tops as garnish.
All Over the House Tea Baskets and Baby Travel Comforts
A description of options for keeping baby food warm on long travels. It details using a Chinese tea basket or a boiled meal in a thickly wrapped earthenware bottle, then packing with flannel, a roll to hold bottles, and a duvet setup with pockets for bottles and baby supplies to maintain temperature and comfort during journeys.
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China
Baby
Green Soap For the Hair Recipe
A historical note describes green soap as essential for preserving hair luster. A wife of a physician shares a home remedy: equal parts green castile soap water alcohol and glycerin heated to smooth consistency. Glycerin is stirred in, then alcohol and two ounces of essential oil. Scent suggestions include violet verbena and geranium. Caution given on flammable alcohol and proper handling.
Care of Flour and Safe Storage Tips
The article urges storing flour away from odors and dampness to preserve bread and cake quality. Light, dry conditions improve results. use a low shelf to elevate barrels for air circulation and prevent bottom mold. A heated kitchen chamber near the chimney offers an ideal storage spot.
Pronunciation guide for famous names from Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record notes pronunciation tips for several notable names. A T Quiller Couch rhymes root, Jerome K Jerome stresses first syllable to rhyme with tear em, Robert Louis Stevenson Louis sounds like Lewis, Sir Walter Besant first syllable stressed to rhyme with pleasant, Richard Hovey first syllable rhymes with dove, Andrew Carnegie stresses second syllable as Car-nay-gie.
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A. T. Quiller-Couch
Jerome K. Jerome
Robert Louis Stevenson
Louis
Lewis
Walter Besant
Richard Hovey
Andrew Carnegie
Philadelphia Record
The Law of Kissing and a Navy Naming Debate
A Midland county justice rules that a widow and widower have a right to kiss, invoking constitutional protections, while a deputy deacon quips that any law against kissing would be very modern. A Detroit paper cites the Navy naming approach, favoring state and city names over grand epithets for patriotic localization and pride.
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Midland County
Moyve
Millard
Adrian
Ndge
Issing
Detroit Tribune
United States
Union
Ajax
Subscriptions Offer for The Commoner and The Leader
The notice promotes renewal and new subscriptions to The Commoner and The Leader at a low combined rate of 1.65 for one year, with The Commoner regular price 1.00. It urges timely renewals to avoid missing issues, mentions congressional campaign coverage, and directs orders to The Leader in Graham, Texas.
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Bryan
Congress
Congressional
Leader
Graham
Texas
Strawberries Aid Nobility Feast and International Affairs
Strawberries grown in Texas supplied a feast honoring Prince Henry of Germany in Chicago. Prof. Atwater announced arranging shipment of early fruit to ensure the banquet. In related notes, the US may seek $75,500 reimbursed from brigands tied to Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka rescue. Turkey’s missionary capture fallout looms as Bulgaria blames Turkey. Ontario voters face a liquor prohibition plebiscite, with past low turnout in 1898 showing limited interest.
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Texas
Chicago
Atwater
Southern Pacific Industrial Department
Ilinois
Prince Henry
Germany
South Texas
United States
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Turkey
Bulgaria
Ontario
Pensioners Fail to Call on Comptroller for Warrants
A report notes 478 Confederate pensioners have not appeared to claim their pension warrants from the comptroller, leaving warrants uncollected and awaiting action.
Do You Get Up With A Lame Back Aged Remedy Ad
Readers are urged to try Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder troubles. A free sample bottle offer is extended by mail with a booklet to help determine kidney issues. Address Dr Kilmer Co Buffalo NY or Binghamton NY for the sample and book.
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Lena T. Finebury
East St. Louis
Cardus
Thedford
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Deine
Specially Edited Dallas News Offer Card
A promotional note touts The Dallas Semi-Weekly News as specially edited and reliable. It urges readers to subscribe to The Leader and The News for local and state news, offering a yearlong package for $1.75 cash in advance.
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Dallas
Leaper
Sts Verxig
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Cong
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Taf Bros, Medicine Co
Aly
Avon Franxes
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