Health and Beauty in Women through Vitality and Care
In a interview with Mrs. Lily Tangtry she extols health as the foundation of beauty and youth. She cites work, sunshine, exercise, water and soap, nourishing food, fresh air and a contented spirit as essential. She recommends Dr. Pierce’s medical works and Favorite Prescription with testimonials and a $500 reward for cure claims.
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Lily Tangtry
People
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
Political turmoil casts doubt on November choice
A lengthy political roundup analyzes the 1904 race with mention of Roosevelt and Parker, party factions in Illinois, the impact of trusts, editorial influence, and potential cabinet appointments. It notes Roosevelt’s forthright stance against illegal trusts, Parker’s consultative approach, and growing cross-party alignments and defections shaping the contest.
Gettysburg tale of two generals and a saved life
General Barlow nearly died under Confederate lines at Gettysburg. General Gordon, who offered aid, destroyed a letter Barlow asked to conceal, then guided Barlow’s wife to safety. Barlow recovered and decades later learned Gordon saved his life. They met in Washington and exchanged a laugh.
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Barlow
Gettysburg
Gordon
Washington
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Strength
A boastful ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick health booster. It claims to transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, with mental power gains. Sold by Dr Powell, druggist, for 25 cents per box.
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Dr. King
Dr. Powell
Rosebud reservation lands opened to the public
The Pantagraph reports startling statistics for Rosebud lands in Dakota now open to public bidding. With 60 registrants at about 50 dollars each, 28 million dollars could be raised for lands. Approximately 1,500 good quarter sections exist, plus similar inferior land, valued around 12.50 per acre excluding poorer parcels. Purchasers must occupy for two years before harvesting and bear costs of breaking and improving the land.
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George A. Prince
Congress
Frank Meek
Platform Committee
St Louis
Republican Party
Senator Cullom
Illinois
McLeunsboro
Deneen
Roosevelt
New York
South
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Springfield
J. K. Mills
Parker
Bryan
United States
Minoak News
Dem
C. K. Ladd
Henry County
Henry
Peoria Democrats
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Hearst Journal
Davis
West Virginia
Fairbanks
Swallow
Carroll
Debs
Hanford
Corregan
Cox
Watson
Tibbles
Scott
Payne
Mississippi
Arizona
Rosebud
Dakota
The Grade Teacher in Public Schools
The Grade Teacher is hailed as the key factor in public education with rising salaries and higher standards for teachers. The National Educational Association platform urges merit based hiring and tenure tied to efficiency, with equal pay for women and men for equal qualifications.
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National Educational Association
Chicago Record Herald
A Queer Custom Reveals Hidden City Wealth
A banker notes that residents save large sums at home rather than in banks. Examples include a merchant hiding 1000 in a home, washerwomen saving money, an elderly woman ironing crumpled bills, a Marengo citizen concealing 500 in an old coat. Banks opened vaults after retrieval.
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Elgin Courier
Marengo
Elgin
War Against Privilege in the Roosevelt Era
A Saturday Evening Post editorial argues against elite privilege and government capture by wealth. It lauds President Roosevelt for curbing privileged powers, urges continued support to maintain reforms, and cautions against socialism or anarchy.
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Roosevelt
White House
Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrheta Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrheta Remedy as essential for summer home use. It promises reliable relief in severe cases and notes its suitability for children, urging readers to buy now through Drs Powell for easy access.
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Chamberlain
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