Army officers face fitness tests after missed ride test
Twelve officers summoned to a Washington retiring board for evaluation after failing the presidents recently prescribed test ride. Despite anxiety among many officers about potential list restrictions, War Department guidance suggests retention if duties remain feasible, even if horse riding 15 miles on a battlefield is impossible. Top generals Bell Anaworth Weston cited as capable yet may struggle in real campaigns.
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Washington, D. C
Washington Barracks
War Department
Asataff
Bell
Alnaworth
Weston
Wood
Philippines
Intangible personal property taxation and uniform state laws
Discussion on taxing intangible personal property and banks during a session on taxation reforms. Covers banks building and loan associations trust companies and other financial institutions public service corporations inheritance and the single tax with emphasis on advantages of uniform state laws and promoting such legislation.
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Trust Companion
Equal suffrage position reviewed by Oregon activists
Portland, Nov. 9. An open letter adopted at the Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association annual meetings declares the movement is nonpartisan and seeks enfranchisement for women as a fundamental right. Abigail Scott Duniway and Elizabeth Craig sign as president and corresponding secretary, urging voters to support suffrage in 1908 and beyond.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association
Oregon
Abigail Scott Duntway
Elizabeth Craig
Coffee essentials: good bean, fresh grind, common sense woman
A compact note on coffee quality cites three essentials: quality beans, freshly ground, and practical judgment from a sensible woman. It adds a shopper’s line about grocers refunding money and a nod to Schilling's Best being the product in question.
Gettysburg veteran praises Electric Bitters in letter
Fayette, New York resident David Parker, who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes that Electric Bitters cured his long stomach trouble and weak kidneys after years of costly medicines. He claims he would not take $500 for the relief they provided. Tallmen & Co. guarantees the tonic for the aged, female weaknesses, and back or kidney issues. 60c.
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Gettysburg
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Tallmen & Co
Kaiser Arrives in England for Week-Long British Visit
The German emperor and empress reached England with a large suite for a seven day stay. The Channel squadron saluted the Hohenzollern as Portsmouth vessels gathered. In Windsor they were welcomed by King Edward and the Prince of Wales, with plans for a pheasant shoot, a state banquet, a Lord Mayor luncheon, and a visit to Eton College.
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Kaiser
England
London
Germany
Channel Squadron
Portsmouth
Hohenzollern
Windsor
Edward
Alexandris
Prince of Wales
Windsor Forest
St. George's Hall
Eton College
Angling Conference Opens in New York at Natural History
A conference that interests anglers across the United States and Canada opened yesterday at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Its aim is to exchange views, gather information, and unite efforts to protect game fishes and improve the sport of angling.
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New York
United States
Canada
American Museum of Natural History
Washington, D. C
Central America
Mexico
Bureau of American
Digestive Purge Promoted By Dr King's Life Pills
An old advertisement claims appendicitis stems from bowel abuse and purges with drastic laxatives. It touts Dr King's New Life Pills as safe cleaners and invigoration aids for headaches biliousness malaria and jaundice, sold at Tallman & Co drug store for 265 cents.
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Dr. King
New Life
Tallman & Co.s
Birthday of Victor Emanuel Celebrated in Rome
The thirty eighth birthday of King Victor Emanuel was celebrated with enthusiasm throughout Italy today. Members of the foreign diplomatic corps called at the Quirinal, presenting congratulatory messages from sovereigns and nations they represent. A military review and a gala opera performance were features of the Rome celebration.
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Victor Emanuel
Rome
Navy
Italy
Quirinal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Constitutional Remedy
An 19th century style ad proclaims catarrh as a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It asserts internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful, claims it heals blood and mucous linings, and offers a $100 reward for any failed case along with circulars and testimonials. The piece also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mining congress opens with delegates from across North America
Several hundred delegates from nearly every mining region of America plus Canada Mexico and Alaska gathered in Joplin Missouri for the tenth annual American mining congress opening session.
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American Mining Congress
Joplin
America
Canada
Mexico
Alaska
Five Year Note For Sale At Wonder Store
For sale a five year note totaling 800 dollars with annual interest payments. Secured by a mortgage on real estate valued at 1600 dollars. Inquiries welcome at Wonder store.
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Wonder Store
Pinesalve Carbolized Poultice For Healing Inflammation
A. C. Koeppens Broa offers Pinesalve Carbolized as an antiseptic poultice. It draws out inflammation and poison and provides immediate relief for cuts burns eczema and cracked hands.
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A. C. Koeppens
Great Forestry Meeting in Michigan Association Session
Saginaw Mich Nov 12 The Michigan State forestry association opens its annual meeting with broad aims to deepen understanding of forests and their link to great industries It seeks conservational use for present and future needs and to unite efforts to keep forests a permanent state resource Key speeches include Charles W Garfield Filbert Roth and John H Bissell with discussions on taxation fire losses reforestation pest control and forestry policy
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Saginaw
Mich
Michigan State Forestry Association
America
Michigan
Charles W. Garfield
Filbert Roth
John H. Bissell
Pine Forest Cure Claim Nonspecific Health Benefit
An advertisement asserts residents of pine forests do not suffer kidney diseases and promotes Pinnies a nightly remedy for backache. It offers a 30 day treatment for $1 with money back if unsatisfied, from A. C. Koeppens Bros.
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A. C. Koeppens Bros
Delegates Discuss Taxation at Columbus Conference
Delegates from multiple states gathered in Columbus at Governor Harris's invitation to study state and local taxation. The goal is to address the lack of uniform tax laws and explore remedies. Over 25 topics were proposed, including general property tax and state revenue distribution for local relief.
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Columbus
Harris
States of the Union
California Fruit Pre cooling Plans Boost Profits
San Francisco reports that agricultural experts predict California fruit growers will raise profits by adopting pre cooling methods for shipping. Oranges apricots and peaches could stay on trees longer while remaining sound due to pre cooling, with Southern Pacific building several plants. If the orange crop valued at 40 million last season gains 20 percent, profits rise as fruit remains on trees ten days longer and transit decay is avoided.
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San Francisco
Department of Agriculture
California
Agricultural Department
Southern Pacific Railroad
California mayors meet discuss commission government
The annual League of California Municipalities convention opened in Pasadena with mayors and officials from major cities attending. Topics include direct legislation in San Francisco and non-partisan elections in Fresno, plus the cash basis system in San Jose and civil service in Los Angeles. The Galveston and Des Moines charters provide the evening discussion on the commission system as the event runs through Thursday. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertises alongside, claiming relief from croup and whooping cough.
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Pasadena
Cal
League of California Municipalities
Earry
Turner
Merced
San Francisco
Edward R. Taylor
San Jose
H. D. Mathews
Fresno
M. Parker Lyon
Civil Service System of
Los Angeles
A. C. Harper
Commission
Galveston
Des Moines
League
To Raise Judges Salaries in Spokane County
Rumor says the Spokane County Bar may push for raising superior court judges salaries to five thousand dollars a year to attract better men. The Spokane Chronicle notes that higher pay could cut appellate costs by at least half, effectively saving the county. Prominent attorneys are discussing the issue and expect it to be raised at an upcoming bar meeting.
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Spokane County Bar Association
Superior Court
Spokaine Chronicle
Bar Association
Rings Dyspepsin Tablets Ad for Digestive Relief
Dyspepsia indigestion bloating and stomach trouble are targeted by Rings Dyspepsin Tablets. The ad promises quick relief with a two day treatment free and invites readers to ask their druggist for a free trial. Sold by A. Kreppens Fron.
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Kreppens Fron
Daphne Circle Meeting Notice in Daphne Circle
A regular Daphne Circle meeting will be held November 14 at 7 30. All members must attend to transact business and meet the grand guardian. a social will follow.
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Daphne Circle
W. of
Fleet prep at navy yard for Atlantic sailing
A large force at the New York navy yard begins work to ready the Atlantic fleet for departure from Hampton Roads. Crews service battleships Connecticut Louisiana Ohio Rhode Island and Alabama as preparations proceed.
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New York
Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Connecticut
Louisiana
Ohio
Rhode Island
Alabama
Cod Liver Preparation Ad From Pendleton Drug Co
Our delicious cod liver preparation without oil offers a modern alternative to old fashioned cod liver oil and emulsions. It aims to restore health for elderly, delicate children, and weak run down persons after sickness, colds, or bronchitis with a guarantee from The Pendleton Drug Co in Pendleton Oregon.
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Pendleton
Oregon
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Schilling
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