Mason and Harris Named New Western Senators
William E. Mason of Illinois and William A. Harris of Kansas chosen as new western senators. Mason, a famed Chicago lawyer and humorist, previously served in the house and Illinois senate, noted for a sharp tariff speech and witty reinforcements. Harris, from Linwood, Kansas, a former Confederate veteran and longtime farmer, succeeds Senator Peffer and was in the Fifty-third Congress.
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William E. Mason
Illinois
William A. Harris
Kansas
Peffer
Senate
Mason
Billy Mason
Congress
Chicago
Billy
Sunset Cox
Satan
Cox
Thomas B. Reed
Mr. Reed
Reed
Mr. Mason Was
Franklinville
Cattaraugus County
N. Y
Bentonsport
Birmingham College
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois General Assembly
State Senate
Linwood
Kan
Washington
Virginia
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement warns against neglecting a cough and cold and touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an instant throat and lung remedy. A Lowell Massachusetts testimonial claims a severe cold progressed to almost consumption, but two bottles cured the patient and prompted future recommendations. The ad notes the syrup costs 25 cents and cautions against substitutes.
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Dr. Bull
Castoria Advertised Through Generations
A nostalgic slogan traces Castoria use from infancy to motherhood, noting its soothing appeal for babies illnesses and as a familiar remedy through childhood, adulthood, and family care across generations.
First American to fly with kites on Governors Island
Lieutenant Hugh D. Wise of the Ninth Infantry on Governors Island conducted kite experiments to lift a man for battlefield observation. After months of trials he rose 40 feet for five minutes using four tandem Hargraves style kites with spruce frames and cotton covering, totaling over 400 square feet of lift.
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Hugh D. Wise
Ninth Infantry
Governors Island
New York Harbor
Wise
Hargraves
Early kite ascent compares with Hargrave and Powell feats
The article describes a four kites system connected by rope with an iron ring and block. Lieutenant Wise ascends in a boatswain's chair pulled by five soldiers while four others operate the windlass. It notes only two others have achieved similar ascents: Lawrence Hargrave in 1895 Australia and Captain Powell in England.
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Wise
Lawrence Hargrave
Australia
Captain Powell
Scots Greys
England
How to Cure a Severe Cold
A local editor recovered from a severe cold described as la grippe after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The report notes a speedy and permanent cure and mentions 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by W. L. Carmichael in Liberty town Maryland.
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Chamberlain
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
W. L. Carmichael
Pretty Well Pickled
The United States consumes about 4,000,000 bottles of pickles each week, a striking estimate reflecting strong demand for preserved cucumbers. The figure highlights widespread use of pickles across meals and entertainment.
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United States
American Irish Historical Society Formed in Boston
A national association to trace the Irish contribution to American history was formed in Boston with Admiral Meade as its first president. The society aims to study immigration, determine numbers, correct errors, promote patriotism, publish documents, and organize local branches nationwide to present a truer account of Irish influence on the nation.
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Boston
American Irish Historical Society
Admiral Meade
United States
Republic
Ireland
America
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John G. Polhill
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Patink
Bradfield Regulator Co
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Anna Peterson
Latimer
Fain Miller
Perry Davis
Gough
Objects of the New Historical Society
GOLP
Mighels Dai
U. S
U.S
Dr. W
Carmichael & Co
Georgia Business College
Buerau
Comercial Bank
Georgia
Georgia Busines College
Chase
Samuel Ptcher
New York
Revo
G. Weinsman
J. R. Carmichael
McKibben Stables
Spencer & Company
J.J. Thornton & CO
Mitchell
Cated
J. J. Thornton & CO
Jackson, Georgia
Palen
Ure
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