Washington Letter on Signature Practice and Immigration Steps
The piece notes how cabinet officers and the president sign vast numbers of official papers daily with rapid, abbreviated signatures. It cites the postmaster general as likely signing most, with 70 000 fourth class postmasters’ commissions handled during a term. The article also covers immigration officials tightening controls on Chinese entry, orders to inspect alien arrivals, and vigilance under the Chinese Exclusion Act. It includes anecdotes about a Tennessee congressman’s reputation and Bailey of Texas, whose portrait is highly sought in Washington. It ends with a notice of District education board appointments and the board’s composition, including two colored members.
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Army
Navy
Lincoln
Canada
Buffalo
Treasury
Nigara
Mmigration
Powderly
T de Barry
Bureau of Emigration
Chiname
Immigration Bureau
Congres
Commissionr General of Immigration
John Thomas
Clifton
Queenston, Et
Toronto
Lewiston
Bailey
Texa
Texas
Congress
Washington
Board of Education
Trustees of
Public Schools
Charles J. Bell
J. Holdsworth Goon
Richard Kingsman
George H. Harries
Henry Litchfield West
James F. Bundy
J. R. Francia
Cag
Scaurnz
Cuba Voices on Language and Heritage Ties
A fragmented passage discusses Cuba and its people, noting more than 50 000 speak Spanish and contrasting groups described as benighted and advanced. The text references Afro Caribbean heritage and arrival of ancestors, with figures estimating 100 000 or 200 000 in another group.
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Cuba
Humor of the Hour Bucking Broncho Tale
An English guest at a Wyoming cattle ranch boasts he can ride any horse. Cowboys ride a supposedly tough pony, he is tossed after a mile and somersaults into a cactus, muttering the thoroughbred loves too bloomin ’igh. The Washington Star carries the quip in a light column.
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Wyoming
Milord
Washington Star
Another Story Spelled
Dialog from Chicago Times-Herald recounts a playful anecdote about Tom Pitkin and his wife Mrs Pitkin across the street, contrasting youth and age with witty banter. The piece uses cartoonlike dialogue to cast light on social perceptions.
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Tom Pitkin
Jolly Tom
Will You Have This Woman to Be Your Wife
A humorous exchange at a Georgia wedding described in an Atlanta Constitution snippet. The groom reluctantly confirms he will marry the bride as the officiant prompts matrimonial vows while the bride urges straight answers. The light exchange highlights traditional wedding theatrics in a Southern paper style.
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Atlanta Constitution
Marriage on a Salary Not a Husband Gift
A Chicago Post item notes a marriage appears happier due to the father giving his son in law a salary instead of a fortune. The arrangement ends if the couple parts, effectively buying a husband with an allowance rather than a gift.
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Chicago Post
The Absent Mother Contingent Confronts Rumor of Wedded Wife
A Melbourne street scene features a woman seizing a volunteer and declaring a wife’s pursuit. She laments not bringing her mother, joking that they would have stopped the contingent if needed. Cor. St. James' Gazette notes the Victorian parade anecdote.
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Melbourne
Cor
St. James’ Gazette
The Family Skeleton in the Closet Mystery
A man bursts into a closet and confronts a skeleton. In a comic twist he piles seasonable hats wraps and frocks inside the closet for his wife leaving no room for the skeleton, which then vanishes. Detroit Journal reports a humorous household scene with the uncanny disappearing act.
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Detroit Journal
Exigencies of War Reflection in Philadelphia Bulletin
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes a critic noting that marriage should not be likened to war. The exchange argues war’s fighting does not wait until the engagement ends, underscoring a contrast between domestic life and wartime conflict.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Club Balloting Sparks Mourning Mention
Mrs Lister apologizes for the harsh truth that she was blackballed at the club. Mrs Weeds reacts with faint humor noting she was in mourning as the town discusses social snubs.
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Mrs. Lister
One Theory About Cold Cash From Werald Quote
A playful exchange titled One Theory. Pa asks why it is called cold cash and a Chicago Times Werald quips that people freeze to it. The line captures a hometown newspaper tone with a wry, period voice.
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Chicago Times- Werald
Editor backs patent medicines and health tips
A Sylva Valley News editor defends recommending proprietary remedies. The piece praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a preventive aid, noting twenty years of use and urging households to keep a bottle on hand. It mentions sales by Wagley & Smead and ties to travel promotions and Grain-O testimonials from 1900 era.
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Sylvia Valley News
Brevard
N.C
Chamberlain
Wagley & Smead
Low clubbing rates offered for subscriptions to major papers
Arrangements made to keep the lowest clubbing rates with many publications including New York Tribune Kansas City Star Daily News Des Moines Weekly Leader Des Moines Register and Youth's Companion New titles join at reduced annual terms Remember rates apply to any paper or magazine connected with the Record and subscribers can save by paying one year ahead.
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New York Triboune
Kansas City Star
Wallace
Daily
Des Moines
Deessees
Des Moines Weekly Leader
Des Moines Register
the Homestead
The
Farmer's Institute
Poultry Farmer
the Mutual Insurance Journal
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iceet
Youth's Companion
New
Cottage For Sale And Local Notices From Newton Iowa
Cottage with five large rooms for sale and contact via Record office. Dr E R Perkins office closed for hot season resuming Aug 20. Madison Medicine Co products promoted including Dr E Detchon's Anti Diuretic claimed for bed wetting and urinary issues. Sold by A L Kennedy druggist Newton Iowa. Wood carpets advertised by Jasper & Sons.
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E. R. Perkins
Mrs Pinkham Remedy Cures New Jersey Woman
A New Jersey resident reports severe menstrual pain and ovarian distress with recurring flooding. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she recovers fully, noting dramatic improvements in health and appearance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Review Claim
A reader claims Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured irregular menstruation after using two bottles, noting regular periods each month since. The message ends with unclear garbled text and signatures.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
B. J
Notice to Homeseekers for Excursion Tickets Sale
On May 1 and 15 June 1 and 19 July 3 and 17 August 7 and 21 September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16 November 6 and 20 December 4 and 18 the Iowa Central Ry will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets to territory including Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Northern Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota and southeastern points. Tickets may also be sold to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs Col. For full information call ticket agents or address Geo Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Geo. S. Batty
G. P
T. A
Marehalltown
Iowa Central Ry
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Arizona
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Pueblo
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