Senator Vernon's Suffrage Dilemma at State Capital
Senator Morley Vernon’s visit with fiancée Amelia is interrupted by a call from his political boss at the state capital. He is drawn to Chicago suffragette Maria Greene who arranges his vote for house resolution No. 19 and gains his promise to back the measure. Vernon neglects Amelia, plans driving outings with Greene, and gives a strong speech that stirs press attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley Vernon
Vernon
Senate
Brett Miss Maria Greene
Chicago
Miss Greene
Amelia
Tie
Vernon and Cowley Hear Rumors of Radical Plot
On a moonless night Vernon and Cowley stroll through Sixth Street as Cowley teases Vernon with a fresh political scoop. He claims Porter, Braidwood, and Wright oppose a new resolution, while others fear a risky move, and hints that Mrs Overman Hodge Lathrop will arrive tomorrow to protest.
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Vernon
Sixth
Cowley
Porter
Braidwood
Wright
Ames
Vernon Sees Maria Greene and Amelia Ansley at Hotel Front
Vernon starts the day in new summer clothes and a rose, spots Maria Turley Greene across the dining room, and notes the stiffly proper assembly of Mrs. Overman Hodge Lathrop and Amelia Ansley. He approaches Greene, then catches Amelia’s accusing gaze and departs abruptly as events loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Chicago
Maria Burley Greene
Miss Greene
Amelia Ansley
Amelia
Indigestion remedy advertised by Dr Caldwell
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for indigestion liver and bowel troubles. It cites testimonials from Carson City Michigan Grand Junction Tennessee and Shenandoah Iowa and offers a free test bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois with no charge for medical advice.
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Dr. Caldwell
C. Fowler
Carson City
Mich
Ida A. Fortune
Grand Junction
Tenn
FE. Thompson
Shenandoah
Jra
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Vernon plots a cigarette talk amid suffrage plans
Vernon moves through a crowd to press senators on the woman suffrage resolution as Cowley, the Courier correspondent, approaches with a possible tip. Vernon asserts broad support for the measure and invites Cowley to share more information after a stroll by the cigar stand.
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Vernon
Amelia
Cowley
The
Courier
Senate
A Handy Library for Sick Readers
A home tip suggests making envelope books from serial magazine or newspaper installments. Cut out installments, glue into a book, label the back, and store in a long envelope for compact shelves. Ideal for frail readers who cannot hold heavy books.
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Sunbeam Library
Artificial light lengthens feeding day for rare birds
Winter weathers challenge zoological birds as long nights reduce feeding time. A motor lamp in the old insect house and a new gaslight system in the small birdhouse extend dawn feeding, with a watchman starting lights at six a.m. sparking chorus and improved condition in par adize mynahs and other tropical species.
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Zoological Gardens
London Daily Mail
The theater near miss ends with a tossed cigarette
A near fire scare at the theater occurred when a villain lit a cigarette and tossed the match into the snow. Patrons were warned to avoid similar carelessness as crews contained the incident.
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Lewiston Man Find Relief
Samuel D. Ingraham of Lewiston Idaho suffered two years of sciatic rheumatism and kidney trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills his condition improved quickly and he says he is now in good health, crediting the remedy with saving his life. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo New York.
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Samuel D. Ingraham
Main St
Lewiston
Idaho
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Home Made Names In Plush Pharmacist Exchange
A druggist jokes about confusing benzoin and tincture ben zine while recounting a diphtheria case. The doctor responds that antitoxin was given with an epidemic syringe in the morning.
Murine Eye Remedy Relief Promoted for Pain
An ad promotes Murine eye drops as a painless relief for red weak weary watery eyes. It claims the remedy is compounded by licensed physicians and conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws and invites readers to try Murine at druggists.
The Chef’s Trick Reveals Hidden Dishes
A humorous quip contrasts cooks with chefs noting that a chef can disguise ingredients so diners cannot identify what they are eating.
Hamlin’s Wizard Qi Rub Offers Quick Joint Relief
A remedy claims instant loosening of sore joints and stiff muscles when Hamlin's Wizard Qi is rubbed in. The short advertisement promotes rapid relief and improved mobility.
Quack Remedies and Posing Snippets From an Old Ad Page
A 19th century style collage of health elixirs and moral quips. Promises white clothing with ball blue and teething syrup for children. Mentions Mrs Winslow soothing syrup and Lewis Single Binder cigars. Some lines imply social attitudes on proposal refusals and alimony.
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BY Brand Whitlock
BY Wiler
Maria
Turley Greene
Charlie
Maria-Gréene
John
Miss Greehe
God
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