Printing the Congressional Records in a single night
A Washington Star account recalls the rapid printing of the Congressional Records the night of the declaration of war with Spain, noting the vast scope, hurried preparation, and the remarkable production as government printers met a vast demand. It recounts the rush, the newspapers, the immense effort, and the surprising outcome of a Bible shortage at the White House, adding a cautionary note from the Chicago Journal.
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Jonsyn
Een Lushrider
Lovant
Esteriius
Spain
United States
Washington Star
Wiite House
Chicago Journal
Beauty Is Blood Deep Beauty ad and Indian Herb Rheumatism Cure
An 1890s advertisement touts Cascarets as cleansing blood and liver to improve skin, urging ten cent trial with guarantees. A Millwood PA resident praises James Anderson Indian Herb Cure for three months use, claiming relief from rheumatism and improved ability to perform household duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Anderson
Millwood, Pa
James Anderson
Tanyana PA
Frances Campbell
Sixteenth Annual Indiana County WCTU Convention Planned
The 16th annual county W C T U convention meets August 30–31 at First United Presbyterian Indiana with delegates bringing lunch day one. Sessions include reports, school of methods at Ridgeview Park, and a talk on Obstacles to Missions by Mrs St W Bell. Mrs Mabel Conkling of New York speaks on That Boy of Yours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Women’s Christian Termsperance Union
W.C.T. U
First United Presbyterian Church
Blair
Philadelphia Street
The
Church
M. A. Bodenhamer
Catarrh Cure Promises Universal Healing Claim
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers 100 dollar reward for any failure, and urges readers to send testimonials to F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio with bolded pharmacy endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hail
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Droayogista
Unnamed Negro Sentenced After Bible Reading Plea
A Kansas City man accused of stealing Sunday articles from a roommate claimed innocence by saying he was reading the Bible in his room. When asked which part of the Title he read, he hesitated and replied he read the Ten Commandments. The judge offered release if he could quote the decalogue, but he could not. he was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
His Matrimonial Career in Columns Indiana
Gearer Wray, aged 103, secured a divorce from Susan B. Wray, aged 30, in Columns Indiana on Tone 22. He had been married four times, outliving three wives, and claimed his first wife robbed him of over 31,000 in gold since they were married eight years ago. He is the progenitor of much of the Wray family in southern Indiana, with several great great-grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearer Wray
Ind
Susan B. Wray
Wray
Indiana
Unusual Darkness During Service Highlights Blind Pastor
A Missouri Baptist minister, Rev. David, preached as lights went out in the Maryville Baptist church. He continued speaking in darkness until a chorister announced the outage after the sermon ends, then a new light revealed him as he gave the benediction.
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David
Northwest Missouri
Kansas City Journal
Bears the Kind at iatini Bought Signature
F. T. Anthony, ex postmaster of Promise City Indiana, says a bottle of Mystic Care for rheumatism, and two doses, did him more good than any medicine he ever took. Sold by all druggists in Indiana.
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F. T. Anthony
Promise City, In
Indiana
Woman’s Accomplishments and Health Link to Favorite Prescription
An article argues women depend on being interesting and skilled, warning ill health can ruin accomplishments. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments, praising health, vigor, and readiness for wifehood and motherhood. A testimonial from Mrs Ramon Sanchez of Taos County, New Mexico, endorses relief and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Sanchez
Penasco
Taos County
Mex
Pierce
World Happenings Briefly Reported in Short Paragraphs
Smillpox found in Allegheny City and tour homes quarantined. Ex-Speaker Reed returns from Europe, declines to discuss future. Dreyfus court sessions resume amid heated testimony. Lizzie MacNicol dies at Chicora after overexertion. Public calls for Allegheny county Democratic primaries scheduled for Aug 20. Severe heat claims workers at Olver Bros and McConway & Torley. Rebels fight Dominican forces. casualties reported. Short notes on international events, labor incidents, and political tensions nationwide.
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Allegheny City
Bravis
Presidens Roca
England
Thomas B. Reed
Hivel
Samo
Cleveland
Joseph Howley
Allegheny County
Root
Paris
M. Deroulede
Lizzie MacNicol
Chicoraa
N. H
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Malate
Jimeau
Jiminez
Edward Sprigue
Olver Bros
Sorntusie Tuni
Miller Maganowich
McConway & Torley Company
Worty-eighth Street
Citesburg
Dreyfus
Hennes
Hennes Were Resumed. Hybesident Casimir Prier
Mercier
Joseph Werling
Verona
Werling
David Allison
Riverside
Wright
Helliny
To Cure Constipation Forever with Casvarets Candy Cathartic
Advertisement notes Casvarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation with prices of 10c or 25c and a money back guarantee through druggists. Mentions railre cure and refund policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Eling Remedy Company
Montre
York
Bate
Railre Cure
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a remedy sold by Herrick Bros. This advert claims immediate relief from bladder, kidney, and back pain and rapid cessation of water retention for both men and women. Sold through Herrick Bros. aruguists, Lodisna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Bros
Aruguists
Lodisna
Boy's plea to avoid punishment for snow time
A North Side boy, urged by his mother not to go out while she is away, asks if he may be whipped now and allowed outside afterward. The anecdote, cited from the Chicago Chronicle, highlights a mischievous yet compliant child facing a weather influenced rule.
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Ran x
Chicago Chronicle
Brilhart's Decorated Sets Sale Headlines Great Savings
Brilhart's advertises a big sale on Decorated Dinner Sets and Decorated Toilet Sets. New stock arrives with prices at 1.98, 3.95 and 5.45 per set, promoting savings on a range of dishware and toilet sets.
Life Insurance Firm Seeks Data From Public Patrons
The company claims the largest patronage globally with 404,558 policies in force. It asks for the name age and post office address to Henry J. Altman General Assistant Room No 5 Farmers Bank Building for further information.
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Henry J. Altsnan
Farmers’ Bank
John G Cameron Life Fire Insurance Ad
John G Cameron offers life, fire and accident insurance with all risks placed in reliable companies located at room 15 Farmers Bank Building Indiana Pennsylvania offering tailored coverage and security through trusted underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bank
Indiana
Passenger notice for Western District office in Pittsburg
Address for detailed information reads Thos. RE Watt Pass. Agt Western District Corner Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street Pittsburg Pa J.B. Hutchinson RB le General Manager General Pass Agt
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Thos
RE. Watt
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
J.B. Hutchinson
General
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Mr. Glimby
New York Sun
Castof
Iatini
Geo. W. Bowles
Baird, Miss
C.S. Apple
F.c.gorsets
F.C
Geo, W. Swan
Philadelpha Street
Penn’a
Dietz
R. E. Dietz CO
Laight St
Brilhart
China
Tron Express
J. H. Brilhart
SOR
Dc Bargai
New York Life Insurance Co
John G. Cameron
Life, Fire & Accident Insurance
Sapolio
Montgomery Ward & GQ
Masons
J. T. Boucher
Philadelphia St
MO. F. Steving &Co
Oliver MacClintock
Philadelphia St. Indiana
Thompson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allegheny Valley R
Twest Penn Junction
Two Lick
Kittanning
Oil City
Homer
Titusville Express
Graceton
West Penn Junction
Rugh
Junction
Corry Accom
Ana, Ana
Mt. Kittanning
Blairsville
Emlenton
Fairsville
Blairsyill
Alf
Black
Day Express
Grace
TAL
Reed
Titusville
India
Southern Express
Buaravie
Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Eamlenton
Seasnsades
Butler
Emilentee
Ersees Skp Hichooete
Blaresvintz Iyrensection
Pitta Kittanning Accom
Burg
Mondry
Adsrives
Pittaburg
Altoona
Ndisna
Blakevile
C. B. Price
Gan
Jas. P. Anderson
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