Norwegian Seamen Eligible to Vote Before Departures
The Norsk Skibsforerforening Tid ende reports that Norwegian seamen may vote up to three months before leaving Norway or at foreign ports if registered and sent home via a consul or notary. If aboard a Norwegian ship with at least four eligible voters, the captain and two electors handle polling. Voting is not required for named persons and may favor Liberal or Conservative candidates. seamen must obtain a proxy form from a Norwegian registrar.
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Norsk Skibsforerforening Tidende
Norway
Banks as Speaker of the House Praised in Chicago Review
The Chicago News lauds N. P. Banks as speaker noting his parliamentary style in form voice and action. Sunset Cox once likened Banks methods to the music of the spheres as he commanded order during chaotic scenes.
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N. P. Banks
Cox
Banks
Chicago News
Onlook at Hungarian Law Banning Papermen
A Hungarian law may be copied by other nations prohibiting cripples and deformed persons from selling papers in public streets. The rule also bans employment of children under fourteen in the trade.
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Hungary
Baron Hirsch Telegram Condenses Gift Notice
A tale about the late Baron Hirsch shares a lesson on frugality as he tightens a telegram announcing a fortune gift to a school. He reviews the message a second time to save a franc, illustrating prudent generosity.
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Baron Hirsch
Florida Rivers and the People's Bible History Featured
Spearman previews Florida rivers and tropical scenery in a essay on Queer American Rivers. A publisher announces the People's Bible History edited by Gladstone and others, praising its scope, editions, and value for readers with Henry O. Shepard of Chicago urging adoption.
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F. R. Spearman
St. Nicholas of
Mr. Spearman
Florida
South
Tropics
Great Western Plains
William E. Gladstone
Mgist
Henry O. Shepard
Monroe Street
Chicago
Ill
Wall map sales plea with county agency offer
An advertisement seeks agents for a new 28x42 inch five color wall map of the state. It features a town index on the border, location pointers, and population figures. Sample and terms offered for 50 cents via RanpD McNatty & Co Chicago Illinois.
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Ranpd, McNatty & Co
Chicago
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims the product cures coughs quickly. It emphasizes fast results and suitability for general chest ailments. The copy frames the remedy as a simple, effective treatment.
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Rochester
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