Chandler Strives for Peacemaker Role in Senate
Reports say William Eaton Chandler, hailed as peacemaker, brokered a reconciliation between Senators Spooner and Tillman after a sharp exchange. The luncheon at Chandler's New Hampshire home left them jovial, as both guests were unaware of the other’s invitation. The piece notes six U S senators born abroad who cannot seek the presidency, including Gallinger from Canada and Nelson from Norway.
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Ashington
Spooner
Tillman
William Eaton Chandler
Mr. Chandler
New Hampshire Statesman
Courge
Chandler
Six Senators Not After Presidency Explain Birthplaces
Wetmore of Rhode Island claims England as his birthplace. Senator Millard of Nebraska was born in Canada. Senator Sunderland of Utah, a warm Smoot supporter though not a Mormon, was born in England. Senator Patterson, Denver News editor, proud of Ireland as native land. Many senators were not born in the states they represent. western states drew Eastern and Southern men who rose to power in Washington.
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Wetmore
Rhode Island
England
Millard
Nebraska
Canada
Sutherland
Utah
Smoot
Patterson
Denver News
Ireland
United States
Wardrobe Book Keeping Becomes Society Fad
Washington society adopts wardrobe books to catalog gowns and trimmings as hosts juggle many events. Mrs. Shonts of Chicago starts the trend, while Rep. Adamson promotes a senate association to cap costs for board and meals in the capital.
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Mrs. Shonts
Chicago
Isthmian Canal Commission
Washington
Congressman Plans Combine of Lawmakers for Association
Congressman Adamson outlines a plan to form a lawmakers’ association next session, needing 200 members for success. He claims cooperation will lower hotel rates and rents, with restaurateurs offering deals like 20 meals for 4.50. He says Washington insiders set salary scales so every cent of a legislator’s pay is spent, regardless of net surplus.
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W. Charles Adamson
Georgia
Washington
Bureau of Corporations
Adamson
Kidney and Bladder Remedy Promoted by Specialist
A well known specialist claims kidney and bladder troubles can be relieved by a home made mix. Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce Compound Kargon one ounce Compound Syrup Sareaparilia three ounces. Dose is a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. Mix by shaking in a bottle. Obtainable at any good pharmacy.
Postage Stamp Paper for U S Uses Mechanic Falls Mills
Paper for millions of postage stamps is produced in Mechanic Falls Maine. Monthly requisition for 1,000,000 sheets, each yielding 361 stamps. Also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet and Defiance Starch Sixteen ounces for ten cents versus twelve ounce brands.
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United States
Mechanic Falls
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Defiance
After and Before Election Office Mischief
A Chicago Daily News item recounts a voter seeking an office after meeting a congressman who feigns help, then dismisses the request and forgets the voter until election day. Also notes Mrs W A Clarke, wife of a Montana senator, entertaining with a harp recital in Massachusetts Avenue.
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Washington
Congress
Post Office
Patent Office
Weather Office
Chicago Daily News
W. A. Clarke
Montana
Massachusetts Avenue
Mra
Clark
Grape-Nuts Promises Health for Family Meals
A Philadelphia mother touts Grape-Nuts for all ages noting that eight years ago a severe stomach and bowel congestion caused disharmony with many foods. After four years on the cereal she and her husband report improved health and strength, and their children now prefer Grape-Nuts for breakfast. The ad encourages reading Road to Wellville and mentions Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
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Phila
Jady
Postum Co
Battle As Mich
Wellville
Cure the cause the kidneys Doans Kidney Pills
John C Coleman a Swainsboro Ga merchant says his kidneys ached for years and backache followed. Doans Kidney Pills gave prompt relief and lasting improvement. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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John C. Coleman
Swainsboro, Ga
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
High Prices Paid for Pets in Modern Craze
A New York Press item notes wealthy individuals paying immense sums for animals. A spinster spent 5000 on a bulldog while a Massachusetts buyer paid 8000 for a cow. Walter Garvey refused 4000 for a hog, and James Keene rejected 200000 for Sysonby. Roosters can fetch 300, fine shon 200, tiger 700. Fishes may become valuable breeding stock, with a salmon calf pair potentially worth 4000 annually and a salmon mother possibly yielding 300000 offspring over time.
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Massachusetts
Walter Garvey
James Keene
N. Y. Press
Case of eczema in the south
I M Robert of Hydropolis La reports three years of bad eczema for his wife. After doctors failed, Cutleura Soap and Ointment, then the full Cutileura Remedies, cured her completely. He credits the products and urges others to use them. January 6 and September 1, 1500.
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Cutheura
I. M. Robert
Hydropolis
Destitution Skepticism in St Helena Rat Catching War
A. G. Wise, secretary of the St. Helena committee in London, says after troop withdrawal the island nears bankruptcy. Inhabitants’ only occupation is catching rats, with the government paying two cents per rat.
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St. Helena
A. G. Wise
London
Bank of England’s employment and payouts noted
The Bank of England employs about 1,000 people with annual wages of 1.25 million dollars and annual pensions totaling 176 thousand dollars.
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Bank of England
Dr Williams Pink Pills Prove Worth in Debility Women
The advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore health in chronic debility among women, citing Mrs. Sarah Romany of Litchfield as a testimonial. It describes long standing weakness, dizziness, nervousness, and recovery after starting the pills, which are sold nationwide with pricing and a free booklet offer from the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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Litchfield
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Echenectady
N.Y
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Nelson
Senate
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