Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Doctors
Editorial cites Dr John Fyfe and Prof Finney Ellingwood praising Unicorn root and Golden Seal as key ingredients in Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It claims Unicorn root acts as a uterine tonic improving reproductive function and lists symptoms it purportedly addresses. Also notes Golden Seal as a tonic for general enfeeblement and uterine issues, with other doctors confirming its usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
John Fyfe
Tun Ecvectic Mevican Review
Helenias
Fyfe
Finney Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
John M. $Udder
Cincinnati
Arden
8. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Panic blamed on Republicans and leaders across era in 1900s era
A fragmented column cites 1884 panic bank failures and 1907 events, arguing deposits deserve guarantees and criticizing Roosevelt Taft and Cannon. It mocks society norms, promotes patent remedy ads, and notes political shifts ahead of the 1909 elections, urging money and trade reforms.
Cure Constipation with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative that relieves constipation without pain or cramping. It claims overnight results, strengthened bowels, and notes testimonials from multiple users praising its effectiveness. Available at druggists 50c to $1.00 with free samples upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Busye
Howell
L. 2
Covey
Savannah
Tenn
T. Jones
Osgood
Caldwell
Almon Willis
Jamaica
A. J. Fletcher
Rutherford, Tenn
W. D. Jackson
Burns Station
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Ill
Who is John W. Kern as seen by Corey and Roosevelt critics
The passage frames John W. Kern as a principled, upright American opposed by steel magnate William E. Corey and allies of James S. Sherman. It contrasts Kern’s integrity with Corey’s wealth and criticizes protected monopolies while praising Kern’s character and intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kern
Wie
Ham E. Corey
Mabelle Gilman
Garth
United States
James S. Sherman
Nabob
Corey
Roosevelt
Pittsburg
James
Sherman
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Promoted
An advertisement touts DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for quick healing of burns bruises scratches and cuts. It claims effectiveness for piles and urges buyers to obtain DeWitts, sold by T. C. Basye.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
T. C. Basye
Peanut Oil Use Spreads in Bordeaux Market
Over 50,000 tons of peanuts arrive in Bordeaux from Africa each year and the oil produced from them is valued at about $2,000,000. Many French households prefer peanut oil for table use over olive oil because it is cheaper, selling at 55 to 82 cents per gallon depending on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Basye
Bordeaux
Africa
Cascasweet touted as boon for tired mothers and children
A vintage health ad markets Cascasweet as a relief for cranky babies and overheated children. It claims the product is safe with no harmful drugs and invites buyers to check the bottle ingredients, sold by T. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Basye
Not So Bad as Expected as Yet Montaigne Quote
A Montaigne reflection notes that imagination heightens illness fears and that the speaker, long healthy and vigorous, finds sickness attacks faint and easily endured once experienced. The passage contrasts imagined and real afflictions and the verdant, jolly state of life.
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Montaigne
Longworth Dynasty Remark Stirring Republican Feud
The Omaha Bee critiqued in editorial form a tariff clause linked to Mr Longworth and Theodore Roosevelt in a heated exchange over presidential succession. Democrats countered asserting Bryan did not utter the criticized lines and urged voters to rethink in November.
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Taft
Longworth
Josephus Daniels
Democratic
Longworth speech fuels GOP anger over Roosevelt-Taft plan
In Rock Island Congressman Nicholas Longworth urged a Taft presidency followed by a Roosevelt term. The remark drew Republican dismay and was criticized by the Chicago Inter Ocean as a dangerous, unofficial posture toward the White House.
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Longworth
Eis Rock Island
Lil
Nicholas Longworth
Rock Island
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
Chicago
Inter Ocean
West
Mr. Taft
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Diaz
Republic
Mr. Longworth
Convincing certificate on Oklahoma bank deposits law
The Commoner prints a Guthrie report dated June 27, 1908 detailing the depositors' guaranty law enacted December 17, 1907 and effective February 14, 1908. It lists 551 banks under the law in Oklahoma, including 64 national banks, 250 unsecured banks, and shows deposit shifts through May 14 with gains for secured banks and losses for unsecured banks, totaling large shifts in state funds.
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Taft
SGIS
Oklahoma
Roy C. Oakes
State Banking Board
George W. Bellamy
Extravagance and deficits mark 1907 fiscal strain
Lawrence S. Gillespie of Equitable Trust Co notes that the 1907 year was costly with a June 30 1908 deficit of 59 656 86h and July August shortfall of 28 728 000. Total four teen months deficit reaches 88 424 361 while revenues lag by 55 000 060, contrasting with a prior surplus of 87 000 600 and echoing Spain war expenses in 1898. Government disbursement stood at 6590 582 124, exceeding revenues except for 1806 and 1097.
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Lawrence S. Gillespie
Equitable Trust Company of New York
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Methodist conference vows to denounce Speaker Cannon
The conference denounces Speaker Cannon for denying hearings on proposed laws arguing to vote against Cannon and the Republicans who back him. Defeating Cannon alone won’t fix the system if Republicans remain in power. If Republicans win and Cannon falls, a similar rigid control would persist under other Republicans.
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Cannon
Bryan
Joe
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Taft
Sherman
Uncle Joe
Urbana O. Democrat
Methodist Conference
Dalzell
Republicans deny Standard C funds received this year
The Republican National Committee states it has not received any dollars from Standard C or its subsidiaries this year. The message asks who is actually funding if not Standard C, and insists on truthful testimony under oath.
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Republican Party
Hike Lincoln
Grant
Joe Cannon
Aldrich
Hopkins
van Cleave
Lincoln
United States Supreme Court
Labor
Taft
Gompers
Buffalo
N. Republic
The
Town Board of English
Clark Duggins
Marengo
Fourth
Sam Benz
Fifth
English Democrat
Republican National Committee
Standard C Company
Letters reveal merchants' grip on politics and tariffs
The correspondence from Standard Oil magnates argues that ordinary people do not rule. It contends the political party aligned with these interests secures tariff bounty and allows them to defy the law by influencing the federal government.
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Adoos
Rosevelt
Aurora Belletin
Corydon Democrat
George M. Felton
South Gibson
Afr
A. W. Miles
Chamberlain
Meat Trust
Boonville
B. Hatfield
Bryan and Marshall Club
the Enquirer
Warrick County
D. E. Cadick
George Kroessmann
D. L. Pedigo
Spencer County
Grandview Monitor
Wood
Indiana
Eddy
Wall Street
Jasper Herald
T.C. Basye
H.C. de
Ay “Company
Jill
Rockport
Albany
Daily Press-Knickerbocker
Ind
Republican
Tress
Dynasty
Omaha Bee
Victor Rosewater
Republican Campaign
Republican Platform
Myr. Bryan
Art
Fairview
de Bee
Pheom Hid
Omaha World-Herald
Rosewater
Penmweruis
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