Controversy Over Dr. Wiley and the Department
The piece critiques Secretary Wilson and Taft over the Wiley case, praising La Follette for public health advocacy and accusing officials of blocking enforcement of the Pure Food and Drugs Act. It notes McCabe and Wilson remain at their posts, hindering reforms as public opinion demanded Wiley’s removal.
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la Follette
For
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
la Follett
Congress
E Department of Agriculture
Taft
McCabe
Wickersham
Wilson
Public opinion and agency leadership in 1912 noted
Collier's Weekly argues that replacing Ballinger with a sound successor may not fix Bureau of Chemistry issues. Wiley's ouster came from intrigue against public wishes, unlike Ballinger. Adams’ The Law the Label and the Liars is cited as clarifying how the system operates, with more commentary expected in 1912 as the public eyes reforms and the potential cheating by a few persists.
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Ballinger
Bureau of Chemistry
Wiley
McCabe
Dunlap
Wilson
Adams
Collier’s Weekly
Fine Farm at Public Auction Mt Sterling Ky
Saturday afternoon April 20111 at 2 o clock in front of the Court House door Mt Sterling Kentucky the 109 and fraction acre farm on Spencer Pike 24 miles from town with old sod and young grass includes frame cottage meat house poultry house corn crib tobacco stock barn orchard grapes good water cistern springs and rail road station at gate Terms one third cash balance in one and two years with bankable paper J R GaTrewoop 40-21 Also advertisement for Deans Ointment selling druggists.
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Court House
Mt. Sterlin
Spencer Pike
J. R. GaTrewoop
Measure of a Woman's Life Defined by What She Gives
The quote frames a tribute to selfless impact over possessions, praising generosity as the true measure of a woman's life. It emphasizes acts of giving as lasting legacy beyond material gain.
Carriage Call Service Publicize Depot Transport
Lloyds stable offers carriage to and from depot for 25 cents each way baggage included. Prompt first class service available by phone 281.
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Lloyd’s Stable
Riddle of death and cure linked in satiric verse
A Chicago Tribune excerpt plays on names of salts and chemicals to tell who dies and who bears the task in a macabre verse. It then advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming a 100 dollar reward for cure failure and urging readers to try the remedy and associated pills.
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Mhall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Unprecedented Cattle Market Signals Shortage Fears
Chicago receives 23 000 cattle on Monday with rapid absorption at a 10 to 15 cent advance. Market reflects scarcity as winter beef dwindles and 55 000 to 60 000 cattle weekly move through Chicago. With West short on beef and feedlots depleted, prices look firm for four months as the grazing season lags and distilleries show early drops.
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Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Quote on gender roles from an early 20th century piece
A brief line asserts that whatever work a man can do best is a woman's work and that wit has no limits in a sphere. The statement reflects period attitudes on gender and intellect.
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Dr. Wiley
New York ‘Evening Post
Kant
Elinton
ERS
The
Diem & Wing Paper Company
Cincinnati, Ohio
Somsrensise
J. G. Crabbe
Richmond, Ky
Cincinnati
Naa Ee
Lexington
Chandler
Bryan Studio
Dean
Hanna
Tihenand
Ana Minha
Donald
Gale
Thes
Kennedy, Mt. Sterling, Ky
Doc Wiley
Richard Henry Little
Soda Benzonte
Salieylic Ada
Old Borax
Chokem
Creosote
Killem
Doctor Wiley
Chicago Tribune
Thomas
Vanarsdell’s
Sutton & Son
Geiger’s
Mt. Sterling
Clay Street
Corbett Avenue
John Corbett
Itt Do Fac
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