Congress Convenes Amid Roosevelts Interest and Changes
The opening of the Fifty-seventh Congress brings little change in house chairs, with old committee leaders retained except for a few vacancies. President Roosevelt’s message draws attention as party divisions shape views on tariff reciprocity and policy. The senate reopens with its own committee allocations while repairs brighten the Capitol before Christmas recess.
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Capitol
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Keats
Lis
Rooseelt
Concresa
Die Sperker
Vienneles
William Lorimer
Chicago
Perhips
John J. Wooly
Ecuuearess
John Allen
Mississippi
Powers
Charles Fryin Sprague
Massachusetts
Sprague
George II White
North Carolina
Roosevelt
War Department
Senator Cullom
Tlinois
Frye
Commerce Committee
United States
Measuring Humidity How Scientists Determine Air Moisture
A historical-yet-accessible explanation of humidity measurement describing simple principles behind instruments like the hygrometer and thermometer barometer, noting delicate spindles and pivoted indicators that reveal air saturation and its effect on comfort and weather.
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St. Louis Repubic
Time to Leave Tale of Delayed Dinner at Adelpha Terrace
A tale recounts Alfred Collier and Misses Carte with a Swiss servant invited to a meal on Adelpha terrace. The servant, late for a repast, endures a long wait, finally learning his name and purpose after hours, amid a roomful of guests. He misses both the hour and the dinner.
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D'Osty Carte Aly
Bingeek Ly
Swiss Wallan
Carte
Adelpha Terrace
Dow
Plomine
Rascal
Cellier
Han
Tiard Problem First Scientist
The Baltimore American notes a puzzling case described as a difficult problem for both scientists. The exchange emphasizes the challenge and suggests the issue would puzzle an amateur as well.
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Baltimore American
Chinese to Fight Geary Law With Nationwide Fund
Chinese Six Companies issue a proclamation demanding a $1 assessment from every Chinese in the United States to aid efforts against Geary Law exclusion. If unpaid within a month the amount doubles, with further penalties and a $10 fine for those returning to China without proof of payment. Proclamation posted in Chinatown and to be distributed nationwide.
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San Francisco
United States
China
Chinatown
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed By Elgin Tenn Resident
L C Overstreet of Elgin Tenn recalls his wife’s cough and lung illness. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after other doctors gave little hope. The medicine, guaranteed for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases, is sold by Z T Baltzly with trial bottles free.
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L. C. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Z. T. Baltzly
A Woman's Peril Ends When Electric Bitters Heal
Mrs. J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach ailment and yellow jaundice caused by gall stones. After doctors failed she used Electric Bitters and fully recovered. The remedy claims to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles including dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Available for 50 cents from Baltaly.
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J. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
T. Baltaly
Arnica salve cures pain claims and purports health remedy
A fragment touts Buckley's Arnica salve as a cure for corns sprains and skin diseases, claims magical healing and guarantees by Z T Baltzly. It contrasts with Dr King's New Life Pills promising relief from constipation biliousness sick headaches fevers and bowel troubles at 2c.
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HL. Robinson
Hillshore
Buckley
Z.T. Baltsly
Dr King
Baltzly
Cure for Croup Proposed by Local Resident
Mr. R Gray of Armenia Dutchess County New York endorses Chnam herlain’s Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup. He says it works well for children and can prevent attacks if given at the first signs of hoarseness or coughing. The note urges keeping a bottle ready and mentions local retailers.
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R. Gray
Armenia
Dutchess County
N.Y
Zy, Baltaly, KB
Rider & Snyder
Berne, RK
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N
Ely Cream Balm Advertised For Nasal Catarrh Relief
An old advertisement touts Ely Cream Balm as a top remedy for nasal catarrh with a 10 cent trial and full size 3 cent options. Testimonial from Miss Cora Willard claims great relief after one bottle, noting delivery by Ely Bros. with addresses in New York and Albany.
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Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
N.Y
Second St
Albany
N. Y
Cora Willard
Holiday Presents Glasses and Fitting Plans
DR. CLOUSE, a leading oculist, offers guaranteed glasses with an instalment plan. He can fit even when others fail, using special instruments to prevent eye harm. Also available are artificial eyes from a large stock at low cost.
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Clouse
Dr Clouse Acknowledged for Eye and Nose Treatments in Canton
Fragmentary handwritten testimonials praise Dr Clouse Specialist for eye and nose surgeries. Messages from Mrs Devarney Rev J V Updike Austin Koehn and others express gratitude for cures and relief after prior failed care. Canton Ohio names appear with office hours and street addresses amid praise.
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Louse
Canton
Clouse
Philip Koonts
W. Tremont Street
Massillon
Paties
Dr. Clouse
Watson McCoy
W. Main Street
Marathon
Spadaliat
Devarney
Ohio
Inetding & Specialist
Cleveland
Austin Koehn
NOME
N. Clevel
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Echo
Wiy Tin
Mus- Sachy
Sanpshot
Dine
Dinst
Cunic Pharmacal Co
Toronto
Crs
Geary Law
A.W. Chase
E . Craig
William J. Coad
Brunson Street
Oswego
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Company
Buffalo
Pillsbury
Inneapolis
ORS. Garr & Taylor
First National Bank
Cor
an&Erie
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
Hammersmith
Conrad
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
Chicago Policlinic School of
Janeway
New York City
Oi Pesident McKinley
Lnst
de. Clouse
Albert Clouser
New Berlin
J. V
Updike
Fother
Wareelor
BER
Yspay
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