Caricaturist’s Confession Impresses Surniss and Nation
The letter notes Harry Surniss picking The Confessions of a Caricaturist as the most engaging 1901 book. It mentions Chas Raver druggist refund policy for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents with free samples. It reports a banquet invitation to Kaiser’s influence on Prince Henry of Prussia and a Carrie Nation accident in Topeka where a hatchet severed her toe.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
Topeka
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Paderewski Arrives with Wife to Guard Concerts in America
A report says Ignace Paderewski and his wife have arrived in the United States. Mrs Paderewski is said to fear a kissing incident during violinist Kubelik’s performances. White House East Room curtains were recently replaced amid vandalism by visitors. Governor Crane proposes a state board to edit official reports to cut verbiage and expense. The King and Queen attended a London theatre, the first royal theatre visit since Queen Victoria’s death.
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Kubelik
White House
Crane
Massachusetts
London
Queen Victoria
Winter patent rush peaks at the Patent Office
The Patent Office experiences a busy season from December through April as filings surge. Most patents arrive during the winter rush, reflecting heavy activity in government departments.
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Patent Office
Ripans Tabules Said to Ease Digestive Ailments
The passage extols Ripans Tabules as a simple remedy for indigestion constipation biliousness and disorders of the stomach liver or bowels. It claims rapid relief without a physician and a general toning effect on the system.
Five Cent Packet and Sixty Cent Family Bottle
A brief ad notes a five cent packet suffices for an ordinary occasion while a family bottle priced at sixty cents provides a year’s supply for a household. The notice targets druggists and consumers seeking economical medicine options.
Prices and passions in curious valuations across worlds
The article surveys varied estimates of bodily value from a Chicago jury weighing a weight loss claim to a Berlin barbershop offering moustache bonuses. It notes New York damage awards for a beard and cites the frail life of a Japanese jinriksha worker, then promotes Electric Bitters as a trusted tonic with broad health claims.
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Chicago
A LEGACY OF THE GRIP Describes its chronic toll and symptoms
A historical description outlines the grip as a weakening disease. It notes weakness nervousness loss of appetite energy and ambition with disordered liver and kidneys often following the affliction.
Opposition to Henry bill on oleomargarine tax
Representative Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama denounces the measure as dangerous class legislation that interferes with interstate commerce. He argues the 10 cent per pound tax on yellow colored oleomargarine is a revenue pretense, warning future producers could justify taxing white cane sugar similarly due to color changes in processing.
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Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Supreme Court
Cure of rheumatism after trying Chamberlain balm
Wes ley Nelson from Hamilton Ga recounts visiting Mr Blackmon's drug store and offering Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with a money back guarantee if it failed. After using it a week as directed he says he was cured and has not had trouble since. sold by Chas. Rager.
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Chas. Rager
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