Odd Bits From An Old Bulletin
A collection of curiosities and trivia including animal endurance and royal history. Notes cite an eagle surviving 28 days without food, a three ton royal coach from George III’s coronation, and a reader’s glimpse into love letters. It covers rail investments, social quips, insect anatomy, and scientific notes on fish aging.
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England
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Home seekers excursion rates to Texas and New Mexico
The Colorado and Southern Railway offers round trip homeseekers excursion tickets to numerous New Mexico and Texas points on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in 1911. Tickets are valid up to 25 days with liberal stopover privileges. For details contact a Colorado and Southern agent or T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver.
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Senate Favors Direct Vote On Constitutional Change
The Senate approves direct vote on a constitutional issue, signaling support for a referendum. Lawmakers move to place the proposal before voters, outlining key questions and expected timelines for the ballot.
Senate approves direct popular election of U S Senators
In Washington the Senate voted 64 to 24 to amend the constitution to elect senators by direct popular vote. The Bristow amendment granting federal supervision failed 44 to 44 with the vice president casting the deciding vote. The Bacon amendment to limit federal supervision was defeated 46 to 43. The House has passed the resolution, and a conference with the House is anticipated.
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The
Outsider at the resort causes rift in traveler group
Gwendolyn resists staying at the resort as Genevieve notes the single man who has proposed to all others leaves Gwendolyn feeling out of place during an experience meeting.
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Gwendolyn
Genevieve
Self-made Men and Popularity Versus Remedies
A brief reflection notes that self made men may forget to be agreeable while promoting Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething and Garfield Tea as cures for indigestion and headaches. The items are priced and framed as popular remedies.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Mrs. Orville Rock of Paw Paw Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her severe feminine complaints after a hospital stay. The letter urges others to avoid unnecessary operations and try the remedy, noting its thirty years of use and claimed health restoration for many women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Paw Paw
Mich
Lydia E Pinkham
Michigan
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