Salary lists show rising government payrolls in early 20th century
The Indianapolis News argues that the growing federal payroll burden is expanding annually, with 340000 public servants and salaries surpassing 400 million dollars. It cites Roosevelt-era growth, adds 22000 new hires in the last year, and urges retrenchment, noting taxes fall hardest on the poor. It frames efficiency as a civic duty amid high prices.
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Roosevelt
Secret Service
Indianapolis
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription Ad
A bold gun pamphlet extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach and bile issues and advertises a free small book detailing ingredients and endorsements from medical works. It claims the medicines contain no alcohol or minerals and cites Indian use of native roots, including Squaw Weed, in Favorite Prescription. Sold by all dealers in medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Bufaic
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Medtcar Association
Drs
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Dr. Fierce
R. V Pierce
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A reflective quote states that forgiveness ends when a person sees themselves as their own worst enemy, implying self-critique precedes letting go of past grievances.
Castoria and medicine ads plus local notices
A collage of 19th century notices and advertisements includes Castoria claims for infants, Ho Dr. Cheneys Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar prize offer, and several medical ads for kidney and bladder remedies. The page also previews a local theater production, patient anecdotes, milk safety letters, and community notices from residents including Barber and Son and reactions to public dairy issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
F. I. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Bolt
Acete Hall
Registration Notice for City of Lawrence Electors
City Clerk F D Brooks notifies Lawrence electors that poll books for city registration are open at the office by applying per law. First published Feb 9 1916 in the Lawrence Daily Journal. The notice is followed by a partial estate settlement notice and executor’s request for allowance and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Raw
Reese Bovina Kester
Baldwin
Piet
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kansas
City of
Lawrence Datty Journal
Neil H. Cures
Deonglas County
Rennie
Freehorse
CARNY
Oklahoma rail rates blocked by injunction judge says earnings low
St Louis Mo Feb 10 Temporary injunctions were issued against Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Natural Hospital? No, against the state and the Oklahoma& railroad corp to restrain enforcement of recent passenger fare and certain railway rates. Missouri Kansas Texas and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroads posted bonds to protect passengers if rates are deemed unlawful, while Judge Hook ruled current Oklahoma rates do not yield fair income on investments and noted bonds and stocks reflect value. 380,000 left to Lawrence man. probate filings in Los Angeles and Emporia report wills and minor bequests. Abilene welcomed KU Glee Club with reception and addresses. local notices include political candidacies and business ads for repair shop and cleaning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook
Oklahoma
St. Louis
United States
Couit
State of Oklahoma
Oklahomed Corporation
Ser
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Judge Hook
Lawrence Man
Los Angeles
Cal
Lillie May Billings Lonergan
Eaily A. Billings
E. T. Lonergan
Northern Pacific Railway
Chicago
Bilings
Frederick Horatio Billings
Lawrence
Kan
Lincoln's Birthday Declared a Legal Holiday in Lawrenc e
A legal holiday is Lincoln's birthday Sunday though not always observed in Lawrence this year. some residents may observe it. In district court many jurors were dismissed with several remaining for the term. In Detroit Keaping a bull dog fighter was arrested. dog poisoning is denounced as despicable and senseless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lawrence
Detroit
Mich
Jobson
Irige
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Union Pacefic
Denver Limited
St. Louis-Colum
Atlantic Express
Bains
Toca
Bens
Pacific Express
J'n'e
St. L-Col
Lim
Teavenworth
Aaa
Abe Wolfson
Mass
Lawrar
Bey Lapracy On
Dickens
Scott
Thackoc
Zluhtbach
Sot
Shakespeare
THE
Werner Company
Departmert
Akron
Ohio
ARI Prepaver
Yex
Bowersock
Zephyr Fleur
Willis Woo
Mrriage
Yeu Anether
aAnother
God
Mary
Lst
Chuy Clement
New Dominion’? Fame
Creston Clarke
Lizzie Hudson Collier
Ridney Kennedy
Foley’s
Jarber J& Son
DeWitt
Morrison
Foley
Barber & Son of
Adirar Journal
Lawrener
Wetton
J. B. Sussman
Cornelius
N.C
Barber & Son
F. D. Brooks
Calvin C. Hood
Emporia
Calvin Hood
Abilene
University of Kansas
Algrimi
Juveie
Com. Skunger
Ik. E. Bon Carlos
A. J. Wood
Wiltican
E. Howard
Kans
Piper Bros
W. T. Brownidge Tailoring Company of
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Castoria
Burr McIntosh
Prins
Sinter
Ventains
Aby Bet
Garreth Sevine
New York
Enie Ubougbelk
Nerody Wattner
Fordibty
Aly
Dirvati
Hemios Tyre
Epya Wen
Reguler
Burr Publishing Company
Rew
York
Peary
TYNAN
Yale
Hamptons
America
Hampton
Columbus
Uruttrat
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