Postal deficit debate in Oregonian raises postage plan concerns
The Oregonian notes a $15,000,000 annual postal deficit from free franking for Congress and inflated rail mail contracts. It criticizes Mr Madden’s proposal to raise newspaper and magazine postage to cover the gap, arguing higher rates hurt rural civilization and cheap periodicals. It argues mail policy reflects graft and harms country dwellers reliant on periodicals.
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Postal Department
Senaors
Oregonian
Madden
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Safe Under 1907 Act
The National Food and Drug Act while taking effect January 1, 1907 does not alter Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which contains no opiates or narcotics and is safe for mothers to use with children. It has long been in use and is available at Columbia Pharmacy. Housekeeping In Japan and First Man Dressmaker Rhomberg are also noted.
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Chamberlain
Columbia Pharmacy
The Result of Laziness as Told by Mark Twain
A veteran Missourian recalls Mark Twain as a Hannibal schoolboy who, asked to write on The Result of Laziness, submitted a half hour later a composition titled blank slate. The anecdote highlights Twain’s early wit and classroom humor.
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Mark Twain
Hannibal
Clemens
Impressive Evidence at Marlborough Street Collision
A London hansom driver collided with a four wheeler on Marlborough Street. The constable testified the driver was drunk, amid a dispute. The driver challenged the sobriety claim, but the constable remained firm, noting the driver could not recall his own number.
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Marlborough Street
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