Private John Allen Recalls Wisecracks in Congress
Amos J. Cummings recalls the Mississippi congressman John M. Allen as a gifted storyteller who lightened debates with Mark Twain like humor. Allen served sixteen years, delivering humorous and pointed speeches, notably opposing lavish congressional funerals and defending butter against oleomargarine.
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Amos Cummings
Mississipian
Scranton Trine
Washington
Wlack
Ptire
John M. Allen
Miselasinyt
Terra Firm
Tisasto
Allen
Mark Twain
Jesse
John
Saul
Sunset Cox
Mississippi Statesman
Josiah Patterson
W. Carmack
Memphis
Patterson
Carmack
United States Senate
Congress
Congressional
Tupelo
John Allen
Amos J. Cummings
Officers Chosen at W C T U Convention in Washington
Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Maine reelected president with a 1500 salary as delegates applaud. The event honors Miss Anna Gordon and other officers, with floral tributes and a memorial for nineteen deceased workers. A resolution praises Prohibition party nominees and Woolley Metcalf. President McKinley reception noted amid labor discussion and superintendent night.
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Lillian M. N. Stevens
Maine
Woolley
Metcalf
Washington
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Stevens
Mrs. Stevens
Women's Christian Temperance Antone
Formce
Anna A. Gordon
Evanston
Susanna DD. Fry
Iit
Clara C. Hoffman
Kansas City
Helen M
Anna Shaw
Helen (. Reedy
Doreathed
Dix Association
Miss Dix
Prohibition Party
John G. Woolley
Henry B. Metcalf
Clara Barton
Red Cross
White House
Boily
Lafayette Opera House
Executive Mansion
Marine
McKinley
Scranton Tribune
Secon
The
Tribune
National Women's Christian Temperance Union
Dr Humphrey’s Homeopathic Manual Offered for Cold Ailments
The ad claims 7T7 and Cold cause a Malaria like grip affecting coughs colds bronchitis and more. It promotes a new 144 page edition of Dr Humphrey’s Manual on care and treatment mailed from Homeopathic Medicine Co New York and Chicago.
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Eure
Humphrey
Homeopathic Medicine Co. Cor
William and Jobo Btu
New York
Comparative Statement of American Commerce
The secretary of the treasury presents a concise annual report table showing the United States commerce for the fiscal year ended June last with comparisons. It outlines total trade and related financial figures in a period highlight, indicating trends in national commerce.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Travel by Southern Railway Tourists Sleepers to West
Leaving Washington on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 1045 P.M. via Southern Railway the new tourist sleepers go through to San Francisco without car changes. The route passes Atlanta Montgomery New Orleans Houston San Antonio New Mexico Arizona and Southern California. The Pullman cars feature birch wood finishes high back seats sixteen sections linen lighting and other comforts. Travel times range from three and a half days to Mexico and Arizona to five days to San Francisco with fares $20 to $25 cheaper than competing routes. Charles L Hopkins District Passenger Agent 828 Chestnut Street Philadelphia will provide details.
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Washington
Southern Railway
San Francisco
Route Ia
Atlanta
Montgomery
New Orleans
Houston
San Antonio
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Mexico
Los Angeles
Chas. L. Hopkins
Chestnue Street
Philadelphia
Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
A historical notice details the availability of Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The item is described with emphasis on relief from head cold symptoms and fever reduction in a period health catalog.
Peruna touted as family remedy against winter colds
A Newark New Jersey testimonial claims Peruna prevents and cures winter colds and lingers in homes after initial use. Other letters from families across the United States praise Peruna and Dr Hartman, highlighting cures for coughs, catarrh, asthma, and infant illnesses.
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United States
Peruna
M. BH. Seymour
Dye
Manalin
Hartman
M. E. Seymour
Mme A Ruppert Complexion Specialties For Sale Beranton
Proprietor offers Mme A Ruppert celebrated complexion specialties for sale in Beranton. Details outline product line and storefront pricing for regional customers.
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Mme. A. Ruppert
Beranton
New 75-Character Typewriter Showdown With Jewett No 10
An 1890s advertisement touts the Jewett No 10 typewriter as faster and lighter to use. It claims ninety-two distinct characters, more than any standard machine, and highlights features like a clean type-cleaning brush and automatic carriage.
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Darky
Dave
Allen
South Carolina
Jewett No
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Wnel
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William M. Springer
William R. Morrison
Frank Hiscock
Joseph G. Cannon
Thomas J. Henderson
Richard P. Roland
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George D. Tillman
Ike Horace Greeley
Mr. Greeley
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Eer
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MAS
Paul Peschel
Runa
Quitman Street
Newark
N. J
Mead
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Sir
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Cleo
Oklahoma
Maria Goertz
FE. L. Chomer
Emerald Avenue
Chicago
BK. L. Chomer
Hariman
A. Ruppert
A. Rup
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East 14Th Street
Ruppert
Ruppert Hale
Rugppert
Owen
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Chine
D. W. Wagner
Board of Trade
Scranton, PA
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Scranton
Mears Building
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