Political and labor notes mix of jokes and jabs from the era
A sprawling collection of satirical remarks and public musings covers beer consumption decline, Democratic primaries in Cherokee County, McKinley era politics, the St. Louis World’s Fair delay, Philippine policy rows, imperialism, and labor strikes in Pittsburg Buffalo Youngstown and Toronto. It critiques senators Hanna Lodge Culberson and warns safe owners after a spate of burglaries.
Senators Reveal Philippines War Facts In Week’s News
Washington reports say Administration and Senators chose openness about the war in the Philippines. Senator Money seeks to settle a conductor dispute without trial while Chicago officers are freed by Italy as an act of grace in a mixed week’s dispatches.
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Philippines
Washington
Money
Chicago
County slate and wedding quip mix in newspaper page
Announcement lists candidates for county judge sheriff tax collector and precinct commissioners with Democratic primaries noted. A wedding description mocks old florid phrases, contrasting a formal hush with playful dancer imagery and a humorous quip about entrance styles.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Formula Revealed
An advertisement claims Grove's Chill Tonic lists iron and quinine plainly on each bottle. The deal promises no cure, no pay, and hints at a straightforward patent medicine claim.
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Grove
Southern Pacific Adopts Eighty Pound Steel Rails
The Southern Pacific uses eighty pound steel rails on its line with hundreds of miles already equipped and 156 miles planned at a cost of 645000 dollars. The change follows the American Society of Civil Engineers endorsement of the 80 pound rail as the standard. Delays occurred due to a shortage of red steel, but work will begin soon. Hair trimmed in all styles at U Koephe’s.
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