Porto Ricans to be Made Citizens of a Territory
George Clinton discusses U S policy in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. He notes Democrats may grant full territorial rights to Porto Ricans, pursue greater self government for Hawaiians, and push wider liberty for Filipinos while facing complex local conditions and potential protectorate considerations.
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Philippines
George Clinton
Washington
Wilson
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Congress
Alaska
United States
Spain
Pks Ubisto
Little Brown Brother
Owen
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Colder Winter Recalled In Quirky Sage Commentary
Uncle Latzenberry and Oracle Oaken trade reminiscences about a legendary cold winter. A rustic exchange recalls eighteen hundred and suthin with exaggerated phrases about live coals freezing and candle flames turning to frozen treats, highlighting local humor.
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Ptus
Latzenberry
Oaken
Ptu
Treat Pimples and Blackheads with Cuticura Ointment
Public ad advises using Cuticura Ointment on the affected skin for five minutes then washing with Cuticura Soap. Recommends daily use of Cuticura Soap to prevent inflammation and pore clogging. Offers free samples and directs readers to write to Cuticura Boston for the Skin Book. Also includes a duck hunting joke about wasted ammunition.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
St Jacobs Oil Promo and Domestic Ad Patter
An old advertisement features St Jacobs Oil claiming quick relief for backache lumbago and sciatica with a trial bottle offer. It includes a domestic scene with a brief gas odor exchange and plugs Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for stomach ailments.
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St. Jacobs
Ady
Wright
Astonishing Tobacco Remedy Ad and Odd Notices
An assortment of old notices and quips including a Wichita Kansas Tobacco Vleanse Co. promise to remove tobacco taste with money back. Various snippets reference social wit about Katherine, a pastor’s miss at church and Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops claiming to stop the tickle with druggists noted.
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Tobacco Vleanse Co
Wichita
Kansas
Dean
Walter Kelly dog story ends with a gag about mange
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recounts Walter Kelly’s dog tale where a guardian misuses a ten word quarantine instruction. The owner returns and learns the dog was isolated with chloroform and never knew what happened. The anecdote highlights a grim misunderstanding and dark humor.
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Walter Kelly
Walter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Kelly
Cardul touted by Summit woman for renewed strength
Summit Virginia resident Mrs. Leonora Walker praises Cardul, claiming she recovered from severe fatigue and stomach-related symptoms after using Cardus. She says the tonic allowed her to resume all housework and cooking and encourages others to try it, noting its long history of helping women.
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Summit
Leonora Walker
Cardus
Tequest
Adv
Monkey Like Protector of the Poor Admonishes Hasty Officer
An officer in the Indian service, not noted for looks, asks his ayah if he resembles a monkey. She replies that the Protector of the Poor is pleased to say so, and how can his slave dare deny him.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Quick Child Relief
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults, claiming it cleanses the stomach and bowels without griping. It urges shows of use for feverish or cross children and notes a 60 cent bottle with dosing directions. It also mentions Dr Peery's Vermifuge and warns against imitation products.
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California
Stoppered Traffic Cat Delivers Prodigy Across Fulton Street
In Fulton Street a cat and newborn kitten blocked traffic as trucks shoved past. A policeman acted swiftly, raising his hands to halt the flow. The crowd watched as the cat was secured and guided across, tail lifted, into a cellar safety.
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Fulton Street
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Adverts
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a home tonic that darkens gray hair to any shade, promises glossy luxuriant locks, dandruff disappearance, and reduced hair loss with simple application and quick morning results.
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Wyeth
Adv
Fresh pigs offered for sale by elf-type visitor
An elf-like girl arrives at a home with a basket of fresh pigs, offering them for sale. The resident questions freshness, but the seller assures no disorder among the pigs and confirms they are fine for purchase.
Cold and LaGrippe remedy ad with blame on front gallery
An old advertisement touts 5 or 6 doses of 666 as breaking chills fever and LaGrippe with liver action and no griping, priced at 25 cents. The page then asks why a hired girl takes four hours longer to mop the front gallery than the back porch.
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Grove
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Bureau
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Mark Hanna
McCormick
Committee On Congressional Action
Rules Committee
House
Henry
Progressive Party For Congress
Progressive Party
Hostetter
Katherine
Boston Evening Transcript
Hull
Dr. Peery
Que
Dr. Pierce
Meet Drug
Piarea
Invalid
Buffalo, N. Y
Arthur Peter & Co
Louisville
New York
Mother Cat
Aoay
Carter
Childs
Enet
Vanes
Mario
Allthene
John Lewis Childs
Floral Park
N. Y
M. Sars & Bons
Texas
General Hardware
Peden Iron & Steel CO
Houston
San Antonio
Reliabia
F. W. Heitmann Company
Electric Supplies
Barden Sere & Machinery Company
Main Street
Houston, Texas
Electric Light, Telephone & Ignition Supplies
McCane's
South
Wake Grove
van Olenaee
van Vieet-Mansfield Drug Co
Memphis, Tenn
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