Washington Letter reviews tax gaps and canal tolls debate
The Washington Letter analyzes a $21 million shortfall in expected income tax revenue amid Democratic bragging over recent reforms. It notes Senator Reed Smoot’s plagiarism scare, Newlands’ defense of a trade commission bill, and Wilson’s push for robust anti trust legislation. The piece also discusses Panama Canal tolls, cabinet shifts, and oil-driven political sentiment, framing the era’s business climate and policy urgency.
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Senate
Newlands
Nevada
Wilson
Congress
Administration Trade Commission
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Attorney General
Bureau of Corporations
Marriage of Delia Bern and Albert Leffel at Pella Wis
Delia Bern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bern of Pella Wisconsin, married Albert Leffel of this place on a Tuesday afternoon at the Bern home. The couple will reside with Mrs Leffel. A dance at the March ball Friday evening followed the wedding festivities.
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March Rapids
Herman Bern
Pella
Wis
Delia
Albert Leffel
Senator Lane of Oregon Tests The Directory
A fragment from a 1916 column recounts Senator Harry Lane of Oregon and his brief, modest remarks after being asked about his role in the Congressional Directory. The piece shifts to humorous anecdotes about office life and local notices, including jokes about poetry pricing and a mixup about twins named Kate and Sidney, ending with a stray verse fragment.
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Senator Lane
Oregon
Congressional Directory
Lane
Harry Lane
Oregon Insane Asylum
New York Mail
Pat
Kate
Sidney
Estate of John Sheriff In Probate Wood County
In the matter of the estate of John Sheriff deceased Jessie Schumaker petitions for final accounting and distribution Hearing to fix time and place for examination of administration account and allowance of funeral and other expenses Residue to heirs as law directs Hearing set for July 14 1814 at 10 o clock A M at Grand Rapids Wis Notice to interested parties by publication for three weeks in the Marshfield Times dated June 12 1914
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Wood County Court
John Sheriff
Jessie Schumaker
Grand Ramids
Wisconsin
Marshfield
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for All Stages
An advertisement offers a $100 reward stating Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages. It promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claiming to destroy the disease’s foundation and strengthen the patient. Proponents invite readers to request a list and more details.
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Hall
Hall's Family Pills Ad From Toledo Drugstores
Testimonial notes F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio selling Hall's Family Pills for constipation. promoted by druggists nationwide.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Tol‘ledo, O
Hall
Mill Creek News Highlights Local Visits and Births
June 20 report from Mill Creek notes Charles Seidel visits Montana, a new baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Santa Seki ferl on June 17, Te rrie McMiMan meets a brother at the depot, and Agnes Seidel visits Marsfield. Local residents, including Jossunk Seman’s funeral attendance and other social calls, are recorded along with an ad for Chamberlains Liniment to ease rheumatism.
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Mill Creek
Charles Seidel Sy
Jett
Montana
Sau
Chiles
Santa Sekiferl
Phil Raplinger
Miwaukee Mandir
Jossunk Seman
Terrie McMiMan
Vin
Hi Brother
Jan
Mise
Agnes Seidel
Marsfield
Charles Seidel
Cari
Jnd
Oneste Ristenssen
Dewint
Wauprea
Ferdinand Hungersen
Sun- Gay
Willias Curtin
Seidelis
John Benke
Harness for Sale Promises Top-Notch Workmanship
A local ad invites readers considering marriage to buy the best harness from W. & D's, promising top-notch workmanship, finish, and durability for Al horse. The message emphasizes quality and value for discerning buyers.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Gains Notice
A simple blend of pure vegetable oils, said to originate in France, is reported to aid stomach, liver, and intestinal troubles. Introduced to the U S by George H. Mayr of Chicago after curing himself, the remedy is hailed as rapidly effective with first doses proving convincing. It is now sold widely by first class druggists, including R J Strauss in the area.
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France
George H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
R. J. Strauss
Notice to public on litter and dumping prohibition
By ordinance 83 a heavy punishment is set for leaving or depositing dead animals or offensive matter on streets or alleys or any place in the city except the dumping center. Warning that enforcement will be strict. John Juan, Chairman board of Health, 871
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John Juan
Wath
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Republic of Panama
Columbia Country Club
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Kansas
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Shreve
Gillette
Townsend
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O'Gorman
Tuttle
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J. C. Puller
Kipon
WC. Fuller
Amberland
John Welmke
John Wesley
Sizabeth
Frank Jeske
Strattor
Pothe Ia
Pella, Wisconsin
Hawkins
Bachelor Club
Tommy
Marion Advertiser
Appleton Post
Itg Taris
Aifair
Mure
Iys Jamy
Wasserberger and
Dickoff
Qeality
Serview
Damaility
X Wells Electric Light Plant
Electric Construction Co
Richmond
Great Business Training School of
the North
Ioland” West
Business University
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ALBO
Charres
Whittemore Bros. & GO
Albany Straat
Cambridge
Maes
Upham
Upham Retail Lumber Yards
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