Rock a bye lullaby and news snippets from The Sentinel
The piece opens with a sentimental lullaby lyric about angels watching over a sleeping baby. It follows with assorted editorial quips and short notes, including remarks on the supreme court, oil in Texas, a stock company, General Funston, President McKinley, Christian Science teeth extraction, a cats and rabbits anecdote, Bernhardt praising American women, Decoration Day discontent in El Reno, and a reflection on global presence and Europe.
Supreme Court Decision Riles Griggs Over Trust Tactics
The article notes the Supreme Court’s ruling stirs Griggs who previously sought to dismantle trusts by aggressive tactics. It frames Griggs as the man who aimed to starve trusts by choking their resources, prompting renewed attention to his methods.
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Democrats plan revenue tariff and free trade platform
The Atlantic Constitution suggests a 1904 Democratic winning issue: a revenue tariff aligned with the people and free trade with the colonies. This platform is proposed as the path to electoral success.
Fire disasters traced to carelessness and smoking aids
The year saw most fires caused by carelessness with cigarettes cigar stamps and matches playing a key role in the drama.
Muslin Underwear and Cambric Gowns and Skirts Catalog
Muslin underwear in various styles with Swiss embroidery Valenciennes lace and Hamburg insertion. Cambric gowns skirts corset covers and drawers priced from 25e to 1.48 with flounces ruffles and lace details. Includes mother Hubbard gowns and umbrella drawers with tucks and lace.
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Corsets and Girdles in Wide Variety and Prices
A local shop advertises forty plus corset styles with waist hip and bust options. Price range includes 50c summer corset, 1.00 to 2.75 for various brands, and 1.50 to 1.25 for portly line Her Majesty items. Kids Ferris Good Sense Waists also offered in sizes 6 to 10 years.
Sheets and Pillow Cases at Bargain Prices
In a clearance sale, the store offers muslin sheets and pillow cases at low prices. 81 by 90 inch sheets are 48 cents, 90 by 90 inch sheets 58 cents, with muslin sold by the yard at 60 to 68 cents. Pillow cases and bolsters are also discounted, all first grade and ready for immediate use or layaway.
Handkerchief Styles Flourish in Warm Weather
Warm weather boosts demand for handkerchiefs as fashionable gowns call for dainty lace edged and furbelowed pieces. Prices range from 15 cents to 50 cents for linen hemstitched and woven varieties, up to 2.50 dollars for embroidered options with elaborate edges.
Light weight summer skirts arrive in two good styles
Our assortment adds two new skirts for summer at prices. An unlined black wool serge skirt with a black taffeta band sells for 5.00. A gray homespun flounced skirt trimmed with three satin bands is unlined except for the flounce and lists at 6.50.
Trade winds and tariffs shape American commerce on lakes
The commentary argues that free trade and navigation on the Great Lakes align with the American flag while tariffs and red tape abroad push American trade to follow foreign patterns on the high seas. It stresses lessons from past events and warns against underestimating seemingly minor factors in trade policy.
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High Seas
Texas Goes For A Trust Penalties In Anti Trust Suit
Attorney General Bell files suit in district court to forfeit charters and place the Lone Star Brewing San Antonio Brewing Anheuser Busch and William J Lemp in receivership and collect 6 600 000 in penalties for alleged Texas anti trust violations dating from July 4 1900 The action accuses a combination to force a rival out of Texas territory and seeks penalties of 1 650 000 per company.
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Phrase on houses shows truth in everyday life
A lecturer uses the line Queen Ann fronts of stone and Mary Ann rears of brick to illustrate enduring architectural styles and their reflection of ordinary people's lives, noting its lasting relevance amid changing homes and neighborhoods.
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Clark Sees Censors as Jealous Skirmishers
Champ Clark denounces attempts to belittle brilliance as the penalty of dullness. He jokes that his censors may be held by those who envy lofty qualities, suggesting a temporary pause in censorship efforts.
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