Rules Congress and the House Power Question
An independent local writer condenses national legislative concerns under the headline Bot in the House. The piece critiques one man power, the speaker’s authority, and the omnibus claims bill, shipping subsidy, irrigation, and a proposed department of commerce. It argues responsible power lies with the people, warns against autocratic chairmen, and recalls Speaker Reed’s era as a cautionary contrast.
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Washington
Senate
Henderson’ Son
House
Congress
Mee
Department of Commerce
Ion
Tates
House of Representany
House of Representatives
Speaker Reed
Mr. Reed
Hanna
Hepburn
Smith D. Fry
Frog flies with webbed feet and sails between trees
A small frog from Borneo uses its large webbed feet as sails to glide from tree to tree, leaping then closing the membranes to resume a frog’s shape. Naturalists note this behavior, while claiming he may not actually fly with his feet. The piece also describes a chipmunk’s habits, and the Lion Bridge in China spanning the Yellow Sea with 300 arches.
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Borneo
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Yellow Sea
Sangang
China
Ancient gold diggings near the Red Sea found
Archaeologists report very ancient gold diggings uncovered beside the Red Sea. The site reveals early mining activity with artifacts suggesting long standing trade routes in the region. Researchers plan further surveys to determine age and extent of the workings.
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Red Sea
The Goldfish's Hope
Marguerite M Hillery, aged 14 in St Nicholas, imagines a goldfish dreaming of growing into a whale. The trout admonishes that becoming a good goldfish is wiser than becoming a poor whale. The verse reflects a child’s playful meditation on change and aspiration.
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Marguerite M. Hillery
St. Nicholas
Salt powered cardboard engine from Milwaukee Sentinel
Meredith Nugent describes a toy engine built from pasteboard and a salt feed. A six inch wheel, a crossbeam with two flags, and a piston driven by salt falling through a box feed create a functioning model. The detailed steps cover cutting parts, pinning, sealing wax fixes, and wiring to ensure smooth operation.
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Meredith Nugent
Milwaukee Sentinel
How to Juggle Fire in Medieval Ordeal Practice
The Middle Ages used fire ordeal to test guilt. A person could walk over hot coals if proven innocent, while heat marks indicated guilt. The trick involved the handler wearing a protective coating of gum, starch, and egg yolk on gloved hands.
Impure Baking Powder Seized and Debate Over Prosecutions
New York Health Department reports seizure of nearly two tons of alum baking powder, with some found in a Sixth Avenue department store. Analysis labels it as alum powder with pulverized rock. Advice urges buying high grade powders from established brands and avoiding "just as good" or house brands.
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New York
Health Department
Sixth Ave
England
Missouri
St Jacobs Oil Proclaimed by Readers as Effective Remedy
A newspaper notes cautious endorsement of St Jacobs Oil from readers and local dealers in Leeds. Reports cite cures for longstanding rheumatism neuralgia and sciatica after applying the oil, with high weekly sales and broad public praise.
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St Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Messrs. Taylor and Co
Briggate
Leeds
Modest Request for Government Comment Sparks Railway Delay
A Kentucky reader asked Senator Deboe for every government comment since inception. Deboe replies freight cars are busy. The note mentions Chicago and Northwestern Ry routes, modest travel pamphlets, and a two cent stamp offering from Hutchison, Chicago.
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Kentucky
Deboe
Washington Post
Oregonston
Chicago & Northwestern
Chica
Chicago
New el
Hutchison
Clark Street
Prolific Millet Ad and Seasonal Quips in 19th Century Briefs
A jagged collage of ads and witticisms includes Millet seed pricing from John A Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wis offering 5 to 8 tons at 50 lbs for $1 and 1000 lbs at $3, plus quips from Atchison Globe and Puck. Short notes praise products like Allen's Foot Faot and Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar while proverbs and miscellaneous ad copy fill the page.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosee
Wis
Change of Life. Dean Mus Prvauam
When I passed through what is known as change of life I had two years suffering sudden heat and quick chills would pass over me my appetite was variable and I never could tell for how long this would last. I sought relief from various remedies but found no lasting benefit until I used a tonic that balanced my system and restored my normal vigor.
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Dean Mus
Prvauam
E. Satler
German Relief Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Saruen
Hill St
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Atchison Globe
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Olmsted
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Hale
Pike
Putnam
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Boston Mass
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Louisville
C. L. Stone
Gen'l Pasa
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Louisvinur, Ky
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NEA
Havana
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