Curious Washingtonians Shun White House Receptions
A study of Washington dwellers shows a striking lack of curiosity about the capital. Many longtime residents have never entered the Capitol or White House, declining to attend official receptions, with new arrivals and transients fueling public interest more than locals.
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Pennsylvania
Gots
Bald headed vice president joke stirs satire in report
A New York man visiting Washington observed the vice president’s bald head from the senate gallery. He wrote to his congressman urging Mr Pairbanks to admit baldness, arguing voters prefer a bald president to one who deceives about his hair.
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New York
Senate
Washington
Senators Hear Meager Prayers In Senate Session
A brief account notes low attendance for prayers in the United States Senate. Senators Platt Depew and colleagues including Perking California Smoot Utah Dick Ohio McCreary Kentucky and Clark Montana were listed by a curious observer who recorded seven attendees on a recent occasion.
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United States Senate
Matt and
Depew
Dr. Wale
Platt
Perking
California
Smoot
Utah
Ohio
McCreary
Kentucky
Clark
Montana
I Might Take a Chance with the Washington Cabbies
After a show a group of Washington cabbies waited for patrons. Numbers were called and drivers departed with fares. Two remained and a driver urged the other with a taunting line, as the surviving passenger quipped about his party and the 590 cross eyed hen.
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Washington
Clamss To Cure All Ills Claim Shocks Glasgow
A Glasgow minister claims to have found a germicide that cures all infectious and incurable diseases without hospital care or surgery. He says hospitals are unnecessary and lists 50 patients allegedly cured or being treated despite death warrants from doctors.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Simple Blood Cleaner and Tonic Promoted for Rheumatism
An eminent authority touts a home remedy to purify blood and ease rheumatism and kidney trouble. The formula uses half an ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce Compound Karyon, three ounces Compound Syrup Barsaparilia, shaken in a bottle and taken as a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime.
Lost Cremona Varnish Mystery From 1760s
The article reviews theories about a legendary Cremona varnish lost since around 1760 and not yet rediscovered. It notes Dod, who died in 1830, claimed to have rediscovered it and produced violins with high priced, refined varnish. It mentions varnishing and polishing often done by women and the demanding, repetitive process.
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Cremona
Dod
Olehe
New Alarm Device Threatens Burglars In Phonograph Trap
A historical burglar alarm idea uses a phonograph linked to a telephone central. When a window is pried, current triggers the device to call the police and reveal the crime details while the intruder remains unaware. Separate text notes Herr Gebel as a notable German Reichstag orator who prefers quiet garden routines.
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Ska
Herr Gebel
Péerhe
Good Natured Again From Indigestion to Health
A Montana man credits Grape-Nuts for restoring digestion and nerve strength after years of indigestion and nervousness. He describes blurred vision and mood swings improving, with eyes, memory, and stamina returning. He says the change is so lasting he would not trade the product, noting a postum note from the company and urging readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Daltla Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pkea
Olds Alberta letter on prosperity and homestead bids
Mr M Y Melnnes from Detroit writes from Olds Alberta in December 1994 praising local farming gains since moving to Canada. He notes wheat oat and barley yields, potato sales, a government creamer y, and profits around 1600 dollars yearly plus other income, urging others to seek free grant lands with Canadian government agents.
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Quincy
Wis
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Indianapolis
Ind
Currie
Callihan Block
Milwanker
Doctor avoids whist game in life rush tale and travel rates
A humorous tale notes a busy doctor cannot visit for a life or death emergency to play whist. It then lists one way travel rates from Chicago for multiple western destinations to Utah, Washington, Oregon, and California, with low promotional fares. Included is a quip about a stern older gentleman threatening football discipline if guests return out of season.
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Ogden
Salt ‘Lake City
Butta
Anaconda
Helena
Bookarne
Wenatchee
Washington
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Victoria
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Eugene Albany
Salem
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Los Angeles
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Oregon
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Utah
Idaho
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G.A
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Reggie
Notable Patent Medicine Ad Offers Reward for Cure
An old newspaper advertisement promotes a cure for catarrh and constitutional diseases with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, builds constitution, and offers a $100 reward for any case cured. Includes testimonials and requests readers to send for a lot of testimonials from C. Hene Fs00, Toledo, Ohio.
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Heil
Soran
Chene
Toledo
Hall
Gonatipation
Warrant for Claremont town meeting lists 41 articles
An unusually long warrant for a Claremont town meeting spans over five feet and includes 41 articles. The notice adds unrelated product ads and quips about laxatives and cigars, reflecting a mix of local notices and commercial blurbs in the same column.
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Leathy
Claremont
N. N
Man of Delicate Nerves Rosenthal Mist Measures at Majestic
The pianist Rosenthal, described as highly irritable, arrived late at the Majestic and commented on room details in broken English. He objected to tan shades, requested changes, and woke staff at five in the morning complaining of streetcar noise. A night clerk sought relief with a German storytelling diversion while the building crew addressed a burst gas pipe under Butter street alley.
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Roventhal
Gedus
San Francisco Chronicle
Majestic
Rosenthal
Maneker Guntky Mann
Mann
Gough
Elde
Butter Street Alle
Peruna Catarrh Remedy and the Art of Proper Proportion
A historical discussion stresses that the efficacy of Peruna hinges on exact proportions and skilled combination of ingredients. Dr Hartman emphasizes experience guiding balance, stability, and taste, with the claim that the compound’s value rises from how ingredients are mixed rather than the individual drugs.
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