Senate backs Panama fortification fund and election plan
The Senate approved an $8,000,000 appropriation to begin fortifying the Panama Canal. It backed the Sutherland amendment for direct Senate election and set February 28 for final vote on the resolution. The McCall bill on Canadian reciprocity was reported without recommendation. The new U S Japan treaty of trade was ratified after an executive session. William Lorimer denied buying votes for his election.
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Panama Canal
Senate
United States
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Japan
William Lorimer
Illinois
Ilinois
Conlon Wins Bantamweight Title Bout In New Orleans
Johnny Conlon defeats Frankie Conley by decision after twenty rounds to retain the bantamweight championship in New Orleans. The bout ends with Conlon just holding the title amid late score tallies.
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Johnny Conlon
Frankie Conley
New Orleans
Smallpox Placard at Edwardsville Jail Alarmed Towns
Edwardsville jail displays a large yellow sign announcing smallpox at the entrance. William Clark, a white man arrested about a month ago for disturbing the peace, is reported as the disease’s victim.
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William Clark
Kewanee
Henry County
Michael Smarzik
Gilchrist
Smarzik
Drobney
Canton
Aurora
West Aurora
George Washington
Alton
W. N. Sauvage
Illinois Naval Reserves
United States Navy
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Quincy
Henry Voglsang
Frederick Cordslemon
South Side
Gardner Park
Galesburg
George Hast
Rio
Gairo
Elizabeth Tegeroof
Bardwell
Monmouth
McMichael
Monmouth College
Colonial Hotel
Cleland
Springfield
Edward D. Shurtleff
Tlinois Milk Producers’ Association
Senate
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House
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Adkins
Clark
Bloomington
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Joliet
Fisher Syndicate
McKinley
Carmi
Joseph Owens
Douglas County
Walter Elis
Mary Davis
Richard Bennett
Chief Langdon
Clineton Street
Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills For Cure
Mrs. August Wittenberg of Milwaukee describes severe kidney trouble with constant urges and burning during urination. After using Doan's Kidney Pills faithfully she claims to be entirely cured, advising others to remember the name Doan's. For sale by dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Hopkins St
Milwaukee
Wis
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Neighborly Judgments in a Busy Street
Mrs Gumm and Mrs Jankins discuss Mr Jones as he moves in next door. They disagree about him yet think he may prove to be the sort of man they expect, offering a cautious, era-typical neighborhood impression.
Early rattlesnakes emerge in central Wyoming
Unseasonably warm weather drives a large number of rattlesnakes from dens in central Wyoming. Ranchers and others report many snakes killed as they appear earlier than any living resident can recall. Casper correspondence for the Denver Republic.
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Wyoming
Casper
Denver Republican
Distemper Cure Claims Wide Use for Horses and Dogs
Distemper in all forms among horses and dogs discussed with claims of curing and prevention. Spahn's Distemper Cure is advertised with guarantees and sales figures, urging druggists to stock and agents to contact Spahn Medical Co located in Goshen Indiana.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
Expelled Waiter Quoted Over 60 Cent Tip Incident
A hotel patron recalls a dispute over tipping when another patron says a waiter was expelled from his brotherhood after an accidental smile and a polite “Thank you” that cost a dollar for a 60-cent tip.
If Its Your Eye Use Pettits Eye Salve
Advertisement touts Pettits Eye Salve for inflammation itching lids eye aches and vision defects with sensitivity to bright light. Sold by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N.Y
Allen Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
Promote Allen Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for shoes. Claims feet feel easy and comfortable for walking delight. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Refuse substitutes. Free trial package offer from Allen S Olmatead LeRoy N.
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Allen!s
Allen S
Olmatead
LeRoy
Scented remedies and sensational claims spill across page
A collage of old advertisements touts health tonics and cures for piles and inflammation. It recommends Hamlin’s Wizard Oil and Dr Pierce products, Garfield Tea, and Lewis’ Single Binder cigars, proffering bold claims and moral quips about love and newspaper fame.
Alfalfa Clover Seed Offer From Salter Seed Co
An advertisement proclaims hardy Alfalfa Clover and several seed varieties from John A Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin. It promises multiple crop yields and lists products with prices in stamps plus a catalog offer and a bonus French bean coffee for 25 cents.
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Lalter
Hoard
Wisconsin
U.S
America
John A. Salter
The Final Settlement
A legal quip about a verdict of ten thousand dollars with a suggested settlement of fifty dollars. The junior partner questions the amount while the senior partner insists on the fifty dollar payoff. The exchange ends with a cautious admonition to keep the bargain.
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Basty
Latest Quotations Do You Picture a Dining Room
A witty exchange imagines art for a dining room with a brace of canvas backs and a dozen eggs as the subjects. The light humor reflects a taste for playful still life contrasts in conversation.
Backache testimonial from Morton's Gap Kentucky
Mrs Ollia McDall of Morton's Gap Kentucky says two years of backache and female disorders were cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She reports regained health, returns to full chores, and urges others to try the remedy. The advertisement urges readers to write for confidential free advice from Mr Pinkham.
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Morton’s Gap
Kentucky
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ollia Oodall
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