Financial costs of the Taft presidency analyzed
The piece details President Taft's $75,000 yearly salary and how living, entertaining, and official duties drain his funds. It notes government covers many expenses while the president pays for personal servants and horses, with vast costs for dinners, fittings, travel, and state events, and mentions Roosevelt’s higher outlays and White House remodeling. The article contrasts presidential finances with private wealth and underscores the substantial personal cost of holding the office.
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Taft
United States
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Marine Band
Roosevelt
Helen Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Alice
Ethel
Miss Allen
Nicholas Longworth
Dr Clark Tells Of Growth Of C E Movement
Portland Dr Francis E Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor movement and president of the international society spoke at First Presbyterian church and First Congregational church. He cited rapid growth in England Norway Germany France and Latin countries and noted strong Endeavor work in Spain among Catholics. He recalled 4900 Endeavorers in prisons and praised their reform and acceptance by the movement.
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Portland
Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Movement
International Society
First Presbyterian Church
First Congregational
Christian Endeavor
California
Clark
Endeavor
England
Norway
Germany
France
Latin
Spain
Barcelona
Isabella
Christian Endeavor Organization
Tte
Marmola Tablets Claim Safe Rapid Weight Loss
A vintage advertorial argues Marmola Prescription Tablets safely slim by stopping excess fat production. It claims users eat freely yet lose about a pound daily, asserting the product aids stomach and appearance as a harmless ally of nature and offering mail order from Marmola Company, Detroit.
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Marmola Company
Dept
Detroit
Mich
Taft Salary Compared to Foreign Presidents
A historical note argues Taft’s $75,000 salary is not excessive when contrasted with European leaders. It cites Kaiser expenditures at about half a million yearly and mentions French, Mexican, Dominican Republic, and Haitian presidents’ salaries for context.
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Germany
Taft
Failleres
France
M. Loubet
M. Failieres
M. Faullieres
Soverolenn
Electric Rittere Beauty Aid Promises Health and Glow
An advertisement touts Electric Rittere as a cure for nervousness and complexion flaws caused by constipation of kidney polyotis. It claims to regulate stomach liver and kidneys, purify blood, boost nerves and give bright eyes and smooth skin. Mentions Tall & Co and Pendleton Drug Co as distributors.
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Tall & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Parson to Address Brewers Public Session in Atlantic City
United States Brewers association hosts an evening public session in Atlantic City. Rev Dr John B Peters rector of St Michael's New York and chairman of the committee of fourteen for Raines law hotels will speak. Dr Allen McLane Hamilton will present medico physiological views. John Koren of Boston will discuss legislative aspects and local option.
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Atlantic City
United States
John Koren
Boston
Ten Years of Eczema Reports on External Treatment
Reports dating back ten years show external remedies' value. Druggist McAllister can share patient reports on wintergreen thymol glycerine mixtures in D. D. D. Prescription. It would be interesting to know if anyone aged nineteen years ago has had another flare.
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McAllister
Sports of All Sorts Headlines Across Leagues
A roundup notes Jimmy Britt will meet Johnny Summers in London on June 16 while Donnie Sullivan of the Naps is laid up with typhoid fever. It mentions Cleveland's management woes, George Stone’s hitting, Lew Drill managing in Wisconsin Minnesota league, and Ketchel’s side-bet with Papke. It covers Detroit's clashes with eastern teams, Johnny Conlon canceling a bout, and Eastern league pace in Rochester Toronto Montreal. Also notes about the Wichita Western league entry, Bill Ray with Albany, Hooper and Walter for Boston Americans, Jem Kendrick’s arrival, and the Athletics’ defensive streak. Umpire Robert Emsile’s long career, a proposed field day in Boston, Tris Speaker and Dots Miller standouts, Moriarty’s heat problem, McGraw’s Giants, Galveston Sand Crabs in Texas league, Lippe’s bout plans in Paris, and five Boston pitchers of varied nationalities. Also mentions Bugs Raymond’s pitching, San Antonio and Dallas Texas league race, Jigs Donahue as Washington caption, Pitcher Bell’s late-game mastery.
Pastime Theatre Leads City In Moving Pictures
The Pastime Theatre shows more moving pictures than any other cinema in the city, drawing large crowds and offering a varied program. Patrons praise the latest releases and comfortable seating as it remains the top entertainment venue in town.
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Army
Navy
Sam
Troovevelt
Alite
DR. Clark
C. E
Mr. Taft
Mexico
San Domingo
Jimmy Britt
Johnny Summers
London
Donnie Sullivan
Cleveland
George Stone
Browns
Lew Drill
Superior
Stanley Ketchel
Bill Papke
Roger Bresnahan
Cardinals Mile Monkeys
Doves
Detroit Tigers
Johnny Conlon
Monte Attell
Rochester
Toronto
Montreal
Wichita
Big Bill Ray
Albany
Boston Americans
Hooper
Walter
Jem Kendrick
Uttle Fellows
White Sox
Athletics
Robert Emsile
International League
National League
Tris Speaker
Dots Miller
Pirates
George Moriarty
Tiger
John McGraw
Gotham
Galveston
Sand Crabs
Jack Warner
Jack
Frost
al Lippe
Paris
Harry Lewis
Willie Lewis
Cicottee
Ryan, Arellanes
Morgan
Bugs
Raymond
Giants
San Antonio
Dallas
Jigs Donahue
Washington
Bell
Brooklyn
Northwestern Gas & Electric Co
Matlock Building
Orton
Leota
Pendleton
Orpheum Theatre
Moving Pictures Show
J. P. Medernach
Prop
Mgr
East Oregonian
W.J. Clarke
E. Court ST
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