Frayed 19th Century Politics and Scandals Highlight Senate Talk
Fragmented remarks reference Hobart restraint on demijohas in the Cloakroom and a gun gallery image, while Hanna could steer the senate. Dockery cites a $30 0110 billion Congress, Reed praised as a path lion, and Granny Hoar’s old thumb on the nose. The Lexow committee and sugar trust are cited amid calls for reform.
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Mr. Dockery
Speaker Reed
Granny Hoa
Senate
Granny Hoar
Watch Compass Comes To Light For Military Use
A Baltimore American item explains a watch can serve as a compass when the sun is out. By aligning the hour hand with the sun and tracing midway to 12, one can determine south and thus the cardinal direction. Moon orientation is less reliable, varying with lunar quarters.
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Baltimore American
Shelby Clinched His Appointment as U. S. Marshal
General Shelby faced opposition over alleged involvement in an assassination linked to railway bonds against the Wises. He presented affidavits from citizens and secured a private interview with President Cleveland in Washington. Dockery pressed the matter, but Shelby urged a careful review of papers before any decision.
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Cleveland
Shelby
Casa County
Shelly
Washington
Representative Dockery
Gallatin
Gen. Shelby
United States
Missouri
Dockery
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims Kilmer Swamp Root cures kidney and bladder issues. It describes urine sediment as a test for kidney disease and promotes relief from back pain frequent urination and drink-related harm. Sold by druggists 50 cents to one dollar with free sample and pamphlet via mail.
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Kilmer
Magune Hin Press
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Notice of probate sale order in Kern estate 1897
Order of publication in Trobate County Missouri states administrator John A. Miller petitions for sale of Benjamin F. Kern estate to pay debts. Heirs listed include Kern family members in Bellinger and Lawrence counties Indiana. Court requires publication or hand bills four weeks before May term 1897. notice to interested parties to show contrary by May 10 1897. Specialist probate judge Gaanpison Samee signs.
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Styrk
Missouri
Trobate
Bellinger, Y
John A. Miller
de Bonis Ron
Benjamin F. Kern
Kertis Kern
Jesse Kern
Victory Kern
John Nera
Dellie Kern
Bellinger County
Evie Kern
Pearl Kern
Lawrence County
Indiana
Benj. Fern
Heroryn
de Denis Non
Benj
Tyrthey
Mable Hill
Gaanpison Samee
Close Maneuvers at My Bigpay’s Office
A young woman recalls a rival who secured a job in Mr Bigpay’s office by feigning deafness. The friend finds the tale infuriating as the rival’s appearance and supposed skill mask a lack of speed grammar and punctuation. The anecdote highlights envy and perceived deception.
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Ighetcase
Bigpuy
Lok
Audas
Teach Patriotism Through Flag Pride And Revolutionary Societies
A reader urges teaching patriotism to children by displaying the flag and supporting groups like The Sons of the American Revolution and The Daughters of the American Revolution. The piece compares love of country in Americans to the English, asserting early national identity forms in youth.
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America
Meaning and glory of the stars and stripes
A Detroit excerpt reflects on patriotism and inclusion beyond lineal descent, urging constant flag display and pride in American independence. It recalls old friendships, mutual aid, and a mutual pledge to support each other despite hardships.
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America
Detroit
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Marble Hill, &Co
Public Square
Courthouse, St. L. Ilm
S. Time Taare
Borth
SOUTH
The
Press and the Republic
Post-Dispatch
N. Y. World
Iris
Hobart
Tillman
Tillmanism
Iispayers
Wes
Platt
Sugar
Lexow Committee
Apronall
Boston
Grover Cleveland
Siherman
Boston Herald
Democratic Party
Maccey
Cora Air Ag
Tiew Shelby
U. S
Robert Drum
Marble Hill, Io
Drum & Kinder
Lutesville Drug Store
GEO. E. Clark & Son
General Hardware
Studebaker
Pittsburg
Big Muddy
Lutesville
JA Gdgutcheon & Company
South Water Street
Chicago
First National Bank
Ill
Detroit Free Press
Secon
Hiamrah
Sanebin
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