National Pure Food Law Push Faces Senate Hurdles
President of the National Pure Food Society urges a strong national pure food law to shield consumers from adulterated products and fraud while aiding honest manufacturers. Past efforts stalled after key lawmakers died and votes failed. Proponents favor a Bureau supervised by a cabinet-level department over a single commissioner. Congress reconvenes soon. advocates urge action.
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Heptigen
Iowa
McCumber
South Dakota
Hepburn
Western States
The Decline of Pauperism Improves Labor Conditions
Industrial conditions in the year were favorable for social work with few assistance applications. Unemployment was low, 6.2 percent of laborers idle in winter, and deser tion or sickness did not drive many to seek aid. The trend was nationwide, reflecting better economic activity and reduced need for relief.
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New York Department of Labor
New York
Time Wasted on Mysteries by Prof Butler
Prof Nathaniel Butler argues that society spends too much time on mysteries and the ologies and too little on everyday duties. He urges applying known truths to life in agriculture science faith, insisting unexplained matters should not block peaceful living.
Editorials in Brief by Kennett F Harris
Kennett F Harris urges readers to speak well of others and choose optimism. He praises the “I Will” mindset over perpetual effort, warns against fickleness, and argues every day should add value to life. He notes temper loss harms the individual who storms and must mend the mess.
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Chicago
Ghostly china dog on mantelpiece spooks drummer
A drummer recounts a Mississippi river voyage to the Dixie lands where haunting tales unfold at a plantation house. While watching a corpse vigil, a white china dog atop the mantel moves, frightening him into a frantic escape by daylight. A later letter reveals the dog held a bat.
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New York
Land of Dixie
Natchen
Greenville
Mississippi
Louisiana
Eccentric clock sparks quip in Philadelphia Press
A playful exchange unfolds as a woman hints at fascination with an odd clock and Mr Staylate jokes about it not going. The Philadelphia Press notes the whimsical moment in a lighthearted city column.
The Busy Man Criticises Neighbors Refocusing Self
A Chicago Daily News aphorism notes that people spend so much time fault finding others they never fix their own faults, urging personal improvement and self scrutiny.
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Chicago Daily News
Trustees Sale Notice for Missouri Estate Auction
Trusteess sale of real estate in Missouri to satisfy mortgage and costs. Attorneys of record advertise cash bidding at courthouse steps on Saturday between 9 AM and 5 PM, with terms stated and condition of sale recorded. Auction to proceed publicly for the benefit of secured creditors, per public notice dated August 1 1908.
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Wererel
Notice to Bridge Contractors Bid Opening Aug 2
Notice to bridge contractors that the lowest bidder will be selected on Thursday August 2 for construction of the Woolen Bridge near Dover depot. Plans and specifications are available at the office of letting. Bond for maintenance is required. The commissioner reserves the right to reject any bid.
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Alent Teweuty
Dover Depot
Tee HO
Plice
Tee
Dlewdts Commiseuner
Cures for Eeroma and Itching Hurmors Advertising Claim
An early 1900s style ad promotes Botanic Hired Balm for skin conditions including eruptions, itching, and pimples. It asserts blood purifying effects and promises cure through Dr Gillam’s remedies, with a trial treatment offered for $1.00 and free medical advice by mail from Athunte, Georgia.
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Gillam
Highell Street
Athunte
A Colorado Summer to Kansas City Rates Change
Reduced summer rates to Colorado affect Kansas City Missouri readers as travel and lodging costs adjust. The notice outlines price changes, travel timing, and potential savings for residents planning seasonal trips.
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Kansas City
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colorado
Notice to Bridge Contractors on September Letting
A notice invites bids for a wooden bridge across a branch near Pleasant Prairie Church about one mile northeast. Bids must be submitted by 10 o'clock Friday at the project site with bonds for maintenance as required by law. The commissioner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and a list of specifications is available at the letting site.
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Pleasant Praire
Gee
A. Wishback
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