Reactionary Senate blocks progressive legislation in lobby clash
The piece argues Crenshaw and Aldrich among Senate Republicans align with tarff trusts and railroads to block the Democrats from key reforms including the farmers free list bill. It cites leaders Gallinger Smoot Lorimer Guggenheim Stephenson Lodge and Warren and notes Vice President Sherman backing opposition. It warns voters to track representatives’ votes as schedules shift to revision of tariff laws and anti trust measures.
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Farmers’ Free List
Democratic House
Progressive House
Gallinger
Smoot
Lorimer
Guggenheim
Stephenson
Lodge
Oliver
Warren
Perkins
Sherwan
Wall Street
Standard Oil
Tlouse
Aldrich
Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich
Rhode Island
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Commission
Finance Committee
Cleveland Press
Finance Committe
Penrose
Wyoming
Lippettt
Wickersham
United States
Steel Trust
Sugar Trust
Shoe Trust
Woolen Trust
Immunity for sugar trust officials questioned in Wickersham era
A House inquiry targets the sugar trust and post office patronage. The discussion centers on immunity from prosecution since Wickersham left the government, and how Postmaster General Frank H. Litcheouk’s political machine affects duties and civil service law in post offices nationwide. The probe aims to reveal political influence over delegate selection for the national convention.
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Hhouse of Representatives
Frank Iliteheouk
von Venttion
Evolution of Khaki and the Olive Drab Invention
A narrative from Scientific American recounts how khaki, the olive colored cloth worn by troops, emerged from a British India era dye quest. An English businessman and a young officer used a persistent dye on cotton drill, aided by a peculiar metal dish, enabling colors that resisted fading and launching fortunes in fabric dyeing.
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India
England
One day old chicks for sale at Thomas Grape Fruit farm
Thoroughbred RB J Red and Buff Orpington chicks, one day old, for sale. Also laundry service offered with careful washing and starching of lace curtains. Crawford's Laundry advertises reasonable charges and good results, phone 130.
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Orpington
Crawford
As Good as Watercress
W Rourke Cochran at a Washington dinner mocked Ulster threats on home rule. He told of a St Patrick's Day bar incident where Ulster Orangemen argued, a shamrock was pulled from a lapel, dipped in salt, and eaten, declaring it as good as watercress.
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W. Rourke Cochran
Washington
Ulster
Mr. Cochran
St. Patrick’s
Coally
Rebuke for silly women over love of pets
A London clergyman quoted in Week-End derides women who care for pets as harming motherhood and family life. He cites a wedding with dogs as attendants and claims many women treat pets as babies. Dr Reisner allows affection for animals but warns excess shifts love away from humans.
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London
Why Fine Music Folk Songs For Young Singers
St Nicholas praises folk songs as fine simple and sincere music admired by Bach Beethoven and Chopin. They are best suited for boys and girls to sing, building a foundation of sound musical taste by starting with the simplest forms.
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Bach
Beethoven
Chopin
St. Nicholas
He Knew He Would Die If He Overate
Seymour doubted the widow’s cooking before marriage. He learned from several physicians that overeating risked his life and chose to wed anyway to avoid temptation.
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Seymour
Ashley
Society dialogue at dances reveals wardrobe jitters
In a witty exchange from a society page, Woggs questions the dances while Boggs confesses discomfort. He fears a torn ten year old dress and an unfastened gown on his partner, unsure whether to speak up.
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Woggs
Puck
Pockets in a New Suit Spark Quip at Tailor Shop
Mr Chorte tests a new suit and mocks its lack of pockets while Mr Shearlams replies with a wry dig about missing money. The exchange highlights humorous fluster over tailoring and finances.
Perpetual motion claim sparks editor’s skeptical rebuke
An exchange from The Caller-Sir features a reader asserting a perpetual motion discovery while The Editor replies with caution, challenging the claim and urging focus on newer pursuits. The brief dialogue highlights a clash between speculation and scientific rigor.
Intimans Question on Mining Venture Payments
A fragment shows Frewler boasting of hopes to raise money for a gold mine by persuading a potential investor. The dialogue implies a scheming tone as Intimans doubts funding will materialize. The text is incomplete but suggests a financial pitch scene.
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Intimans
Frewler
Good Liver Remedy Free Sample Offer
Indigestion often stems from liver trouble and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is touted as a mild, effective remedy. Free sample available by sending address to Dr W B Caldwell, 402 Caldwell Building, Monticello IL. endorsements cited from Mrs Frank Lilly and W L Bryant.
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Frank Lilly
Plainview
W. L. Bryant
Sardis
Tenn
Manhattan Eggs From May Woman's Companion Recipe
Boil and puree onions, melt butter with flour, blend, add onion puree and milk. Beat yolks and whisk into hot mixture, add eggs sliced thin, season with salt and pepper, serve hot with parsley garnish.
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Woman's Tome Companion
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth
Advertisement notes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a scientifically formulated remedy for baldness. It claims to penetrate to hair roots, stimulate and nourish them, relieve scalp irritation, remove dandruff, and prevent hair loss, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold at The Rexall Store Crenshaw & Young in two sizes 50 cents and $1.00.
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Rexall
Tair Tonic
Crenshaw & Young
Missouri Pacific Time Card Lexington Branch Schedule
Sedalia to Lexington and Kansas City routes show morning departures and arrivals with times scattered. Local freight times for the Lexington branch list east bound at 9 30 a m and west bound at 12 15 p m.
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Sedalia
Lexington
Kansas City
Poultry Lice Remedies and Local Goods Advertisements
Lice Liquid and Lice Powder offer quick relief for poultry lice with guaranteed results. Leroy Farmer distributes a free practical poultry book. Eggleston's Greenhouse advertises plants and cut flowers. J. F. Winn donates Best by test Pan Seal. C L Kenney promotes meat supplies and phone access. Kodak enlargements offered for $1 and up, photo coloring from 50 cents. Red phone listed as contact.
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Conkey
Leroy Farmer
Final settlement notice in Missouri probate case
Notice is given to all heirs and interested persons that Emma Westermann Administratrix will apply for a final settlement of the estate at the May term 1911 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri in the Probate Court room at Tocineton on the second Monday.
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Notico Ie
Westerman Bros
Saldantaie
Lafayette County
Missouri
Bertun
Toxineton
Emma Westermann
Lefayette County
Kington
Final settlement notice for Rachel Jones estate in Missouri
Notion to all creditors and interested persons that the administrator will apply for final settlement of the estate at the May term 1911 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. The hearing will be in the Probate Court room Lexington on the second Monday in May.
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Rachel Jones
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexington
Administrator's Notice of Read Estate in Missouri Probate
Notice is given that letters of Administration on the estate of Sarah Virginia Read deceased were granted to the undersigned on the Sunday of March 1911 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate must exhibit them for allowance within one year after the date of the letters or be precluded from benefit. if not exhibited within two years from this publication they shall be forever barred. This 8th day of March 1911. Administrator.
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Sarah Virginia
Lafayette County
Missouri
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J. F. Winn
Greggs Coffee
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W. F. Weis
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