German editorial roasts Ohio representative in congress
Shattuc of Ohio reads a German Pittsburg paper on the house floor and praises it in a letter to the editor while Bartholdt laughs at the roast. The incident ends with Shattuc scrambling to recall the letter, calling the editor an idiot, and cursing the editor’s bold critique. Also notes a Dictionary debate: Murray’s 8 volume edition totals 7046 pages with the promise of over 15,000 pages for the full alphabet.
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Shattuc
Ohio
Congress
Pittsburg
Washington
Bartholdt
St. Louis
Murray
Misread Burns Moment Ends With Ejected Guest
A Washington congressman visiting Botanic Gardens director Mr Smith mistook the Burns collection for the poet and exclaimed praise for Jimmie Burns. The Scotsman angrily ordered him out saying Tommy Washington and Sammy Bonaparte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Smith
Botanic Gardens
Washington
Bobbie” Burns
Burns
Jimmie Burns
Mr. Smith
Jimmie’ Burns
Tommy Washington
Sammy Bonaparte
Rhodes the Bashful Bachelor in a London Dinner Tale
The late Cecil Rhodes, famed for wealth and power, is described as shy with women. During a London visit he dined at a titled lady's house and later admitted to his secretary that he had not spoken to the guest, calling her simply Lady Somebody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rhodes
London
Rhodes
Russia to light ships with electric garlands in Cronstadt
When M. Loubet visits Russia the fleet at Cronstadt Roads will be illuminated with four rows of tricolor lamps and electric garlands in a grand reception. Marine engineers are testing the best method to install the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Loubet
Russia
Cronstadt
A Family of Skyscrapers
Patrick William Carey and his four sons of San Jose Cal measure thirty one feet eight inches tall. The tallest son is six feet six and one half inches and the shortest six feet two and one half inches. The father stands six feet four inches. Their combined weight reaches 1 055 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick William Carey
San Jose
Cal
Praise for Chamberlain Cough Remedy From Editor
The editor H. d. Strickfaden of World-Herald Fairhaven Washington credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his son from severe whooping cough and pneumonia threats and multiple croup attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. d. Strickfaden
World-Herald
Fairhaven
Wash
Coronation Insurance and Stand Letting at Lloyds
Coronation insurance remains popular in London with speculators erecting stands along parade routes. Policies often cover non passing routes with recovery of seat rents. Lloyds reports recent business at 12 to 15 guineas per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyds
Best Prescription for Malaria in Tasteless Tonic
An 1890s remedy promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria cure with chills and fever relief. It is described as iron and quinine in a tasteless form sold for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Priceless Eighth Century Bible Brought to New York
A manuscript Bible from the eighth century valued at $50,000 rests with the port collector for appraisal. Belonging to J. B. Morgan nephew of J. Pierpont Morgan, the book arrived aboard the Oceanic. Its illuminated chapter headings and jewel studded cover mark rarity, and temporary confiscation was ordered for safety until a formal appraisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. 3. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Oceanic
How to Avoid Trouble with Colic Remedy
Advice on keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. The piece claims it is indispensable for bowel complaints for both children and adults and emphasizes it may prevent night trips to town during busy seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims No Cure
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a plainly printed formula claiming iron and quinine in a tasteless tonic. It promises no cure no pay and offers a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
George Washington Map of Kanawha Lands Described by NatGeo
National Geographic Magazine notes a 1775 George Washington map of lands along the Great Kanawha river in present day West Virginia. The 2 by 5 foot document remains in Washingtons handwriting with margin notes detailing boundary marks and tract features.
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George Washington
Great
Kanawha River
West Virginia
Library of Congress
National Geographic Magazine
Washington
Dayton reader cites Poc Balsm for back pain cure
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a reader of the Dayton Volkszeitung, bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm for his wife who suffered eight weeks with severe back pain. After a few days she felt renewed and her pain vanished before finishing the bottle, resuming household duties. He urges other sufferers to hear of the remedy.
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George Schaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volkszettung
Chamberlain
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet promises to cure a cold in one day with no cure, no pay. The ad notes a 25 cent price and claims effective relief from cough and cold symptoms.
The Senate's Misfortune
Senator Clapp of Minnesota laments the exclusion bill debate as he seeks to speak on the Chinese soldiers amendment but is informed the amendment was defeated. He calls the session's greatest speech missed.
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Clapp
Minnesota
Quay
Senate
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Quick Cure
A historic drug claim states the product cures a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The label promises a refund if it fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Two cents?
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E. W. Grove
Local Patent Remedy Promoted By Arkansas Sufferer
Six years ago J Morrow from Crockett Arkansas endured a six month headache run with no relief from three doctors. He reports Hepaticire cured him in five days after trying other treatments. The notice lists multiple Arkansas and Indian Territory druggists offering Hepaticare for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Winn
To Get Eve With the Meat Trust
Workingmen in New York discuss a pledge to abstain from eating all meat for one month. A resolution urges New Yorkers to refrain from beef or mutton from May 10 to press meat trusts. Many laborers support the idea, even those doing heavy manual work.
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New York
New York City
Marshall's Female Tonic and Suppositories Sold for Female Cure
A testimonial from John Lowe of Des Moines Iowa praises Marshall's Female Tonic and Suppositories for four years of bedridden illness due to uterine weakness and ulceration. The ad lists multiple Stonewall Indian Territory distributors and ends with a fictional dialogue between Maybelle and Count Fa cash about marital consent.
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Marshall
John Lowe
Des Moines
Iowa
H. T. Lyles
Stonewall
I. T
He-paticare touted as cure for liver and stomach complaints
A testimonial spread claims the tonic He-paticare cured a torpid liver stomach catarrh and dyspepsia after six bottles produced a 20 pound gain and a younger look. Other letters praise renewed energy appetite and strength after bilious fever malaria and long illness. Vendors listed include Lyles Brown Masters Coulson White Means and Blackburn Bibb Ada.
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J. G. Farrell
Aulville, Mo
H. T. Lyles
Stonewall, I. T
R. M. Brown & Sons
Stonewall
I. T
L. M. Masters
Fitzhugh
J. T
Coulson & White
Hart, IL. T
Co. M. Means
Allen
Blackburn , Bibb
Ada
E. R. Walker
Emporia
Kas
Fitzhugh, J. T
Coulson & White, Hart, I. T
C. M. Means
Allen, J
Blackburn & Bibb
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Kcott
America
England
Vicar Smith
Jimmie” Burns
Coronation Insurance
Eve
Meat Trust
Cardus
Cardui
CARDU
Thedford
J. W. C. Smith
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga, Tenn
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Labama
Tho
Ius Ozarks
Eureka Springs
Monte Ne
Ozarks
Frisco
Ozark
Aveler
I, McGair
Palmer
Glen Falls
N. Y
L. D. Palmer
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Albert Rennie
Pauts Valley
Father
Maybelle
Count
Ally Sloper
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