Washington Social Life at the Roosevelt White House Banquet
A White House dinner in the East Room hosted by President and Mrs. Roosevelt is praised for hospitality and spectacle rivaling Dolly Madison era. The piece notes the banquet layout, decor, and Mrs. Roosevelt’s warmth, with anecdotes about guests, including Senator Dubois and Mrs. Dubois, and a tale of a photographer's Dewey sword ceremony photo. It also covers fencing trends, Count Cassini’s presidency of a new club, August Schoenborn’s death, the Hay Whitney marriage plans, a Moitke ship cadet ball, and remarks on Senator Teller and cabinet wives recreating social receptions.
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White House
Dolly Madison
Great Estates
Ole Virginny
Washington
Foss
Admiral Dewey
Congress
President McKinley
Mr. Foss
Naval Committee
Evanston
Mrs. Dubois
Idaho
Mothers’ Congress
Dubois
France
Paris
Count Cassini
Connecticut Avenue
August Schoenborn
Capitol
United States
Germany
Fillmore
Gen. McDowell
Quartermaster General's Office
Moitne
Mme. von Rebeuer- Paschwitz
von Moltke
Teller
Colorado
Senate
Lodge
Arthur
Roosevelt
McKinley
Marconi Declines $1,000 A Lecture Offer
William Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy, rejected a manager’s bid of $1,000 per lecture for twelve talks in the United States. He says his aims exceed lecturing money and he is focusing on short-distance wireless and transatlantic work, leaving little time for speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marconi
United States
Marconi
Milburn Seeks Title as Grandfather of the House
Dr. W. H. Milburn, the blind chaplain, claims the title of grandfather of the House after ten years of service, predating John Sherman and Justin Morrill as fathers. He was first elected chaplain in 1845 while residing in Illinois and representing Lincoln's district.
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Milburn
W. H. Milburn
Senate
House
John Sherman
Ohio
Justin S. Morrill
Vermont
Congress
Illinois
Lincoln
The Automatic Screw Machine and Its Uses in New England
A description of the automatic screw machine, its turret driven by feed and tools, and how it produces screws and other small parts with continuous lubrication and stock advancement. Also notes on the American army’s strength and a health tonic, plus social observations about Moscow University students and church advert for kidney care, and a Mormon abstinence note in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Peruna Benefited Memphis Woman Says Headaches Ended
Miss Mattie Douglass of Memphis Tennessee writes of relief from headaches after using Peruna. She reports improved general health and sustained energy, with headaches disappearing for over a year and a buoyant mood. She endorses Peruna and notes many testimonials from across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Douglass
Thomas. Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Peruna
United States
Canada
Peruna Claims to Cure Catarrhal Diseases Permanently
An advertisement touts Peruna as a cure for mucous membrane catarrh and related illnesses. It warns that neglected colds may spread and says taking Peruna early prevents complications. Readers are invited to write to Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio for free advice.
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Lenore Allen
Dowell Street
San Francisco
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Sanitarium Columbua
Ohio
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Church Kidney Care Co
Fourth Avenue
New York
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Hinds of Flower
John Asauer Seed CO
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Worth-Wallace College
Denver
Pee Toen
Eureka Chemical CO
la Crosse
Wis
A.j.tower CO
Boston
Mass
Chesebrouch Mfg. Co
State Street
New York City
John A. Salzer
Seed Co
Ferry
Rown Greser
Sas
Upree,rry & Co
Washington, D.C
U.S. Pension Bureau
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