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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
7
In the Senate Chamber Washington on March 4 President Taft and Vice President Sherman were sworn in before a distinguished crowd of officials and diplomats. The ceremony featured the arrival of foreign ambassadors, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, with Taft’s family present in the front rows.
The 61st Congress opened in extraordinary session with Chief events: Sherman’s inaugural address and vice presidency, Rev Hale’s blessing, and the swearing in of 31 new senators. Military and civic parades followed, featuring the Fifth Regiment of Maryland, the Richmond Blues, Virginia Military Institute cadets, and the Prosperity brigade.
An article advises mixing one ounce of Beta Quinol with half a pint each of water and alcohol to create a quinine hair tonic. It claims this homemade formula yields over a pint of tonic, improves hair quality, reduces dandruff, and costs far less than store bought brands. Beta Quinol and alcohol can be bought for 75 to 80 cents.
The ceremony opened with seating for the president and president-elect in the front rows as officials and cabinet members looked on. Vice President Fairbanks administered the oath to Sherman, who was escorted to the desk on the vice president’s right amid polite applause. The Senate then passed resolutions thanking Fairbanks for his four years of impartial leadership and heard his farewell address.
The notice promotes a DIY dandruff remedy made from Beta Quinol and alcohol mixed with warm water. It claims superior results to patent products, advising daily application for a week or so then weekly use to cure dandruff and stop hair loss, leaving hair soft and glossy.
Newly elected senators listed from several states include Hughes Colorado Fletcher Florida Shively Indiana Bristow Kansas Bradley Kentucky Root New York Johnson North Dakota Burton Ohio Chamberlain Oregon Smith South Dakota Crawford Washington Jones. Re-elected and sworn in are Johnson Alabama Clarke Arkansas Perkins California Brandee Connecticut Clay Georgia Heyburn Idaho Cummins Iowa McKenery Louisiana Smith Maryland Stone Missouri Newlands Nevada Gallinger New Hampshire Overman North Carolina Gore Oklahoma Penrose Pennsylvania Smoot Utah Dillingham Vermont. The vice president then ordered the Sergeant at arms to carry out the inauguration order for the president.
Weather does not hinder a grand pageant as crowds gather for the event, officials report smooth preparations, and organizers express confidence in a large turnout despite earlier forecasts.
Fat reduction product promises one pound loss per day as a safe, easy diet aid. Available at druggists for $1 per box or by prepaid mail from the Rengo Co. Detroit, with a free trial package upon request. Local mention notes A. W. Morgan Druggist in Muscatine endorses Rengo.
A grand Civic Division includes diverse groups led by a 1000 strong New York Republican county committee and 106 member Uncle Sam Club from Buffalo. Confederate Veterans march in old uniforms with flag-riddled standards while Maryland and Virginia fox-hunters ride pink coats on top-tier thoroughbreds.
President-elect Taft writes a piece titled My Predecessor praising Theodore Roosevelt from their early 1890s Civil Service Commission and Taft as solicitor general to Roosevelt's final days in office. He lauds Roosevelt's character reform drive and leadership.
A newspaper ad promotes D D D Prescription oil for severe skin itch. It claims instant itch relief and urges readers to request a 10 cent sample bottle by mailing 10 cents to the D D D Co. at 112 Michigan St., Chicago, via Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Ad claims the Bubonic Plague causes fewer deaths than stomach liver and kidney diseases and promotes Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
In appreciation of his efforts for the discharged Brownsville battalion the Washington Negro citizens will present Senator Foraker with a large solid silver loving cup on Friday in Washington D. C.
A London visit by General Schenck is recalled with a quip about Mme Tussaud's waxworks as resembling an English evening party. In another tale a Scottish parishioner notes golfers rushing to trains leaving many umbrellas broken, joking that some players look like ministers.
The Oliver Typewriter Company promotes a new plan offering Model No 5 at 17 cents daily. It argues the shift from longhand to typewriting boosts progress and widens use across professions.
An old selling plan invites buyers to own an OLIVER Typewriter for 100 dollars with a 17 cents a day scheme. Small salaries and students can save pennies to afford the machine and even earn money during the plan. The ad highlights the OLIVER as highly perfected and efficient, with numerous conveniences.
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