Peruna Promises Cure for Grip Epidemic in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement extols Peruna as a universal remedy for La Grippe and catarrh labeling it unmatched in medical history. It cites testimonials from New York Alderman Joseph A. Flinn and others, including D L Wallace and O H Perry, claiming rapid recovery and prolonged benefits after using Peruna and related remedies. The piece invites readers to contact Dr Hartman for free advice.
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New York
Board of Health
Joseph A. Flinn
D. L. Wallace
The
International Barber’s Union
Western Avenue
Minneapolis
Mina
Peruna
O. H. Perry
Atchison, Kansas
Manalin
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Wartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Town and Country Quote Highlights Racial Stereotype
A brief exchange shows Mrs. Kingley accusing favoring colored servants for their slowness and Mrs. Binga replying they take longer to leave, illustrating a racist stereotype in the column.
Wouldn't Be Necessary
A mother-teacher exchange centers on spelling and self improvement. The child asserts a future as a tyne writer while the mother emphasizes learning spelling to avoid lifelong gaps. Quotes from Yonker's Statesman and Kansas City Star wrap the anecdote.
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Bessie
Mamma
Tyne
Yonker
Statesman
Why Is It Worth Your While to Investigate
An advertisement style fragment promotes a monthly paper for farmers with attractive features and a sample copy. It mentions a 144 page Texas book and a New York nurse product Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. Includes addresses in St Louis Le Roy and New York.
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Texas
Lone Star State
Katy
Wainwright Ridg
St. Louis
Ram’s Horn
Fifty-seventh Congress achievements praised in retrospective column
A retrospective tribute lauds the Fifty-seventh Congress for repealing war taxes, creating a civil government in the Philippines, expanding the census, enacting the Chinese exclusion act, Panama canal purchase, and the oleomargarine law. It notes naval funding, new battleships and personnel, and signals an extra session for the Panama treaty and Cuban reciprocity. It defends the quality of legislation over quantity and cites economic optimism.
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Fifty Seventh Congress
Philippines
Senate
Congress
Annapolis
Work of the Late Congress and Its Economic Stand
Albany Journal lauds the late Congress for steady action amid tariff pressure and anti trust debates. It notes three national laws to curb corporate evils: anti reb ate, creation of the labor and commerce department with a bureau to demand company data, and faster actions against illegal corporate acts.
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Congress
Albany Journal
Department of Labor and Commerce
Bureau of Corporations
Democratic attack on excess spending sparks gossip
The piece notes Representative Livingston of Georgia plans to accuse Congress of extravagance and urge revenue cuts. It recalls past Democratic calls for surplus reduction and tariff cuts, warns of consequences from earlier attempts, and suggests Republicans could capitalize on the issue against Bryan’s platform.
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Livingston
Georgia
House Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Troy Times
Washington
Bryan
Bryan's Radical Democracy Faces Convention Clash in 1904
The Troy Times reports William J. Bryan warns New York friends that if gold and plantocrat factions win the national convention he will read a bolt, form another convention, and nominate a ticket true to radical principles. His allies claim Bryan dominates the radical wing and will shape the platform.
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William J. Bryan
New York
Bryan
Hills
Troy Times
Democratic filibuster condemnation over Butler unseating
The Indianapolis Journal cites the Democratic Party’s faults in approving a filibuster linked to Butler’s questionable election in St. Louis. It argues the case showed fraud, poor leadership, and weak voting integrity, while noting the New York World’s view that Democrats failed to win voter confidence or offer a strong policy.
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Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Representative Butler
St. Louis
Butler
Indianapolis Journal
Democratic
New York World
Congress
the World
Politics in church sparks rector retirement rumors in New Haven
The Pilgrim Congregational Church may retire its pastor in two months after he hosted William J. Bryan during a New England tour. The Albany Journal notes the church objects to politics being treated as religious activity amid the episode.
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Pilgrim Congregational Church
New Haven
Conn
William J. Bryan
New England
Pilgrim Church
Albany Journal
Tired Mother's Battle and Cure Narrative
Mrs Helena Rath recalls caring for six children in New York City beginning 1902. Her baby Charlie suffered a severe skin disease thought to be eczema but improved after using Cuticura remedies. She credits gradual healing and finally a good night's sleep to the Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent.
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Helena Rath
Ilaas
Charlie
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