Rivers and Harbors plan for vast improvement
Washington Jan 19 Special Correspondence The National Rivers and Harbors Congress endorses a $305,000,000 waterway bond issue and a presidential committee to draft the loan measure The piece traces debt history from 1865 to 1900 and argues inland waterways would cut transport costs for producers, boosting national growth and harming no one.
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United States
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Simple Liquid Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna
The Well-Informed demand a pleasant and efficient laxative with known value. California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, a gentle yet prompt remedy trusted by physicians for family use. Buy the genuine product reuired to be manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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Senna
California Wg Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Wleading Drugeiela
Duty on Grain Bags Sparks Legislative Debate
Olympia January 19 A memorial urging Congress to remove the duty on jute grain bags was sent to memorials committees. Supporters, led by Dr W M Reach of Mason County, argued removal would align with existing tariff stance on lumber and cut cost for farmers. Opponents warned against convict labor displacement and potential import shifts.
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Congress
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W. M. Reach
Mason County
Mr. Scott
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Oregon
America
Scott
Ines
India
Milla
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Lung Ailments
A Washington, North Carolina man recalls his brother being treated for Consumption. After failures with other remedies, six bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. now a healthy man. The product, praised as the sure cure for weak lungs and bronchial troubles, is sold by Tallman & Co. and Pendleton Drug Co. Trial bottle offered.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N.C
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Cy
Florence Maybrick and her life through years and marriage
Born in Mobile Alabama and educated in Germany, Florence Chandler later married James Maybrick of Liverpool. She served fifteen years in an English prison for murder, and at 47 was reported to be engaged to marry a Chicago lecturer. Details of her birth date vary across biographical works.
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Florence Muybrick
Chicago
Thegureau Manger
Maybrick
Alabama
William G. Chandler
Caroline Elizabeth
Darius Holbrook
New York
Cyrus W. Field
Florence Chandle
Germany
France
James Maybrick
Liverpool
Norfolk
Judge Grants Divorce Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
A western judge approves a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath as the cause. An ad asserts Dr King's New Life Pills prevent such issues by curing constipation, bad breath, and liver trouble while dispelling colds and headaches. Available for 25 cents at Tallman & Co and the Fendleton Drug Co.
Milk Contaminated Cattle Threaten Chicago Residents
State Pure Food Bureau probes tubercular cattle sold as milk in Chicago districts causing alarm. Inspectors traced hundreds of condemned cows to Hammond and Tate counties, Indiana, amid efforts to halt the sale and protect public health.
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Chicago
State
Pure Food Bureau
Brammond
Ind
Bureau
Tate County
Boy Almost Choked To Death After Croup Attack
A young boy, son of Chet Ti Peterson of Jacksonville Town, nearly suffocated during a sudden croup attack. After administering Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, thick phlegm loosened and he survived. Mr Peterson credits the remedy with saving his life. sold by dealers nationwide.
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Peterson
Jackeonelile
Chamberlain
Transcontinental Rail Rates Spark Oregon Settlement Drive
Oregon news highlights a March to April 1900 rate of 25 dollars from Kansas City Omaha St Paul Minneapolis and other hubs to Oregon mainline points. One way tickets aim to attract settlers. round trips remain full fare. Chicago 33 dollars St Louis 20 50 dollars. state clubs urged energetic advertising and letters to friends to seize the opportunity. Also reports Roseburg new Commercial Club building opening banquet. Walla Walla excursion to Portland. Oregon State Assessors meeting and Poultry Association convention in Portland. Portland Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. Vancouver Washington hires P C Levey as secretary of come commercial cup fund drive aiming to raise 160 000 with 4 000 subscribed in one hour.
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Ore
Oregon
Trans-Continental
Kansa City
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Winnipes
Main Line
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Estern
Tel Estite
Roseburg
Oregon State Assessors’ Association
Oregon State Poultry Association
Eemploys Advertiser
Vancouver
Wash
P. C. Levey
America
Ite Comemercial Cup
Apple Cure for Drunkenness Reported by Physician
A physician claims a ten year advocacy for a cure for drunkenness through an apple diet. He reports trying apple cure on about forty or fifty alcoholics with gratifying success. He says eating three or more apples daily, and reducing smoking, gradually reduces cravings. He cites a case of a wife discreetly curing her husband by keeping apples on the dining table.
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Union News
With and Without Psmith Invite You Home to Dinner
Cleveland Leader notes a playful exchange as Psmith jokes about inviting you home to dinner but lacking a cook while Kjones A vd invites you with one. The pair reflects light social banter in a local column.
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Psmith
Cleveland
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