Senate and House Action on Porto Rico and Alaska Bills
The Senate passed a resolution seeking treasury details on bank charters since the currency bill and debated the Porto Rico issue. The House recommitted the Loud bill on second class mail and prepared for conference on the Porto Rico appropriation. Several measures advanced including Alaska civil code amendments and a grant memorial plan in Washington.
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Senate
Butler
Secretary of the Treasury
Porto Rico
House
Committee On Post Office
Secretary of War
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Marsh
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Statuary Hall
Alabama
James Drake
Washington
Orient
Tae
District of
Alaska
Jett
Cox
Ridgely
Pierce
Tenn
Hull
Sulzer
N. Y
Lentz
Ohio
Philippines
Congress
Davis
United States
William Dunn
Ecretal Appraisers
New York
Driggs
Cance
Laxative promotions and assorted quotes from 19th century papers
A collage of advertisements and quotes touches on Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets sold as a premier cold remedy, plus satirical musings on toes, teeth, and chewing, interwoven with literary notices. It cites New York Press style commentary and references to a Washington Star exchange.
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New York Press
Ocean Laundry to Cleanse Shipboard Linen on New England
An ocean laundry system will process 7000 linen pieces daily aboard the steamship New England during its nine weeks at sea. The setup uses a full shipboard plant with soap starch and ample water, expanding to wash and iron 800 passenger outfits per voyage, with devices for starching and high speed ironing. Superintendent H M Fielding of Boston explains the concept, noting gradual adoption across long voyages.
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New England
H. M. Fielding
Boston
Pompepas
Boston Transcript
Peruna praised by Nebraska family in testimonial letter
A Nebraska contractor Carl T Roberts lauds Peruna as essential for his family health. He cites cures for croup pneumonia pleurisy and malarial liver trouble and says five bottles saved $500 in doctors. He claims Peruna strengthened nerves and overall wellbeing. The letter urges households to keep Peruna as a preventive and cure. Federal notice of the product and endorsement by William Youngblood mentioned.
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Nebraska
Carl T. Roberts
Protector
Inc
Drees
James
Charlie
John
Nickel Plate offers Easter vacation excursion tickets
The Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets to students at one and one third fare for round trips during Easter vacation. Tickets go on sale the day before school closes, on the closing day, and the day after with a return limit covering the vacation period. Inquire for agents.
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Nickel Plate Road
Boon to the Fraternity in Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record notes a growing ease for travelers and workers as worn routes and common autos become prevalent. Dusty Rhodes cites rising access to transportation, signaling better prospects for sellers and job seekers alike.
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Weary Walker
Mighty Common
Dusty Rhodes
Philadelphia Record
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Odde
Lebaron Gevers
Netherlands
Senator Wright
New Jersey
Gaba
War Department
Long
Borodino
Misti
Joe Chandler Harris
Anna
Washington Star
Ainslee
Perna
William Youngblood
Man
Ecatari
Peruna
Uarnello, “ Er
Mansas
Roberts
Falla City
Neb
Eerth
Ely
Warren Street
Ronchitis
Ohinguma Sn
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