Peace Treaty Arbitration with Britain Explained
The United States and Britain agree to submit disputes to arbitration under a detailed framework. The treaty outlines how arbitrators are chosen, how cases are divided by monetary value and territory, and procedures for appointing umpires, proceeding timelines, and cost sharing. It specifies who can appoint judges from both nations and sets a five year initial term with a twelve month notice to terminate.
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United States
Supreme Court of the
Supreme Court of Judicature
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Write To Your Senator On Ratification Of Treaty
The article urges citizens to contact their senators about ratifying a treaty. It notes two thirds in the senate are required and frames the alliance as offensive and defensive. It warns action may come in a few days and encourages protests or endorsements by writing to senators without delay.
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United States
England
Washington
United States of America
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Richard Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Order of the Bath
Miss Ruby and Larrabee Match Ends With Tragic Timing
In a quaint exchange Miss Ruby questions the sadness over Mr. Larrabee. Mr Gimp notes the odd timing of marriage followed by death, remarking that wedlock does not always prove fatal, a quirky local witticism in the conversation.
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Ruby
Mr. Larrabee
Mr. Gimp
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Gentle Relief
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a safe laxative for trouble in the stomach and for dyspepsia malaria kidney and rheumatic ailments. It claims quick relief without gripes or convulsions, ideal for nervousness and general family health.
Valuable and Worthless Ore Prospect Sparks Wealth Dream
A East Side iron ore owner discovers his deposit contains a rare substance with a fabulous price per ounce. Enthusiastic about wealth, he plans production but finds total demand would only be a few pounds per year. He considers selling the venture as a commercial idea, while claiming he has enough to blacken the universe.
Testimonial on Speers Climax Brandy Endorsed by Editor
A reader notice extols Speers Climax Brandy for purity with a testimonial from Mr Stein. Lady Duffus Hardy of London samples the brandy and requests a bottle for herself, prompting the editor Prentice Malroso to respond in kind.
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Stein
Duffus Hardy
London
Passaio
Prentice Malroso
Graphia
Reversible Shot Story From The City Man
A Philadelphia Post tale recalls a hunter Lije recounting a yarn about a hunter who shot a boar. the ball struck the bear and the bear turned, the ball then hit the man and killed him after passing through the bear.
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Philadelphia Post
Seeds and plants on sale from Salter catalog
The John A. Salter Seed Co offers 14 cents postage for a free mammoth plant and seed catalogue. The mail order list includes Bismarck Cucumber 15¢, Round Globe Beet 10¢, Earliest Carrot 1¢, Kaiser Wilhelm Lettuce 15¢, Earliest Melon priced, Giant Yellow Onion 13¢, M Day Radish 5¢, and 25 packs Earliest Vegetable Seed for $1.00 plus 21 Brilliant Blooming Plants for $1.00.
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Nike
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
France Gains On Alcohol Use In France
A historical note recalls that Scotland and Britain once led in liquor consumption. Over the past twenty years Britain’s drunken drinking fell by about half, while France reportedly doubled its strong drink use.
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France
Great Britain
British Isles
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim
A claim promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as an instant cure, promising refunds if unsuccessful. It also notes New York City department funding for next year at about 45.5 million dollars, down roughly one million from this year’s appropriations.
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City of
New York
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Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of Great Britain
Articole V
Sweden
Norway
Xule
Senate
Sir Julian Pauncefote
Hood
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