Senate Debates Porto Rico Tariff and Philippine Question
The Senate discussed the Porto Rico tariff bill and the Philippines question amid varied sessions. Actions included passage of the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and a large Porto Rican appropriation, with debates on Hawaii and district affairs and several pension measures advancing.
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Senate
Lindsay
Mason
Allison
House
Porto Rico
Loud
California
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Liluokilani
Hawaii
Wise- Young
Weeks
Rep
Mich
Starke
Dem
Texas
Hull
Town
Linney
Rawlins
Philippines
W. A. Youn
Virginia
R. A. Wise
Allen
Builer
Mr. Turner
Clouse
Teller
United States
Alr- Turner
Vleuse
District of Columbia
Adamson
Nicaragua Canal
Mr. Cowherd
Philippine
Howard
Orient
Rucker
Boutell
Cowherd
War Claims Committee
Santa Fe
N. M
Thomas Paul
Wellington
Quay
Penrose
Gallinger
Fort Hays Military Reservation
State of Kansas
Mixed historical notes and figures across centuries
Receipts of public funds of the Philippine Islands show 6 696 080 dollars from Aug 13 1898 to Dec 21 1899. A boiler explosion in Magnolia Mississippi injured two and killed Green Cockerham. A bank note in 1699 covers 555 pounds with another 25 pound note unpresented for 111 years. Patent Office receipts for 1899 reach 1 325 457 dollars. Seattle’s claim of westward food export shifts to Asia. rural youth migrations to New York Philadelphia and Chicago are reported. Venezuelan and Uruguayan cattle export patterns noted. Mrs Taylor visits Kentucky soldiers. Spain Cuba conflict costs and dates are given. American intervention and occupation timelines end Jan 1 1899.
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Philippine Islands
Green Cockerham
Wallace Cockerham
Boyd
Magnolia
Miss
Bank of England
Patent Office
Seattle
Mississippi
Asia
Pacific
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
United States
Uruguay
Brazil
Cuba
Porto Rico
Taylor
Kentucky
Spain
Jose Marti
Chief Justice of Samoa Endorses Peruna Catarrh Cure
W L Chambers reports the Chief Justice of Samoa endorses Peruna as a superior catarrh remedy. He claims one bottle is among the best tonics he has used and recommends it to sufferers seeking effective medicine.
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Samoa
W. L. Chambers
Chambers
United States
Peruna Medicine Co
Peruna
Of Course She Wouldn't Lie About Ethel Fare
A Chicago Post quip recounts a passenger refusing to pay fare for Ethel by insisting the child is five years old. She fabricates a running claim of age to avoid truthfully paying, expressing moral hesitation at lying even to a conductor.
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Ethel
Chicago Post
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
A عروض ad offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cures that Hall’s Catarrh Cure cannot cure. J Cheney & Co Toledo promote internal remedy priced 75 cents per bottle. Endorsements from West & Truax Walding Kinnan & Marvelix Toledo wholesale druggists confirm F J Cheney’s reliability. Testimonials available free.
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Pr. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West& Truax
O. Walding
Kinnan & Manvix
O. Hall
American Locomotive Building Output in 1899
American shops turned out 2,473 locomotives in 1899 the largest number they ever manufactured in a year, 598 more than in 1898. More than a quarter or 534 were built for railway companies in other countries.
Trial of Piso's Cure for Consumption Persuades
A trial of Piso's Cure for Consumption demonstrates its claimed relief for coughs asthma and bronchitis. The short report highlights customer testimonials and observed improvements in several patients.
Female Doctors in Russian Army
Russian military authorities have recently appointed three women as junior medical officers in the army. The czar's forces become the only European army with female medical officers.
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Europe
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim for Laxative Tablets
An old advertisement urges taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds from all druggists if the cure fails and notes W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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W. Grove
Curious Arabian Practice Reported For Widow Remarriage
An Arab woman seeking remarriage after widowhood visits her late husband’s tomb the night before the wedding and prays not to offend him, illustrating a folk custom described in the period article.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Letters From Happy Mothers
Two women share experiences with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praising its effects. Mrs Minda Finkix of Roscoe New York says the remedy helped her conceive and bear a healthy baby boy. Mrs Marr Lanz of Coytee Tennessee says it relieved gynecological symptoms and aided a successful pregnancy and delivery of a baby girl.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Marr Lanz
Coytee, Tenn
Prodigal Son Discussed and Transit Advertisements
A fragmentary note mentions a teacher asking about the prodigal son and a child being kept from the Bible by a mother. The item then shifts to travel advertising for the Union Pacific and Northwestern lines with the Overland Limited and Pacific Express, daily Chicago departures, through California service, and weekly escorted excursions. It ends with a city ordinance in Atlanta restricting fast vehicle speeds near places of worship on Sundays.
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California
Chicago
Union Pacific and North- Western Line
Overland Limited
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
W. B. Kwiskenin
Fifth Avenue
Ill
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Cure
An advertorial warning against drying remedies, praising Ely's Cream Balm as a soothing cure for catarrh and nasal inflammation. The notice claims ease of use, painless relief, and a mail order trial while noting retail 50 cent size and the manufacturer address. It also mentions Ely's Dream Balm as a preventive aid. The dialog at the end shows miscommunication about the day.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Allen's Foot Ease Free Sample Offer
You can obtain a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease by writing to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. The powder relieves tired sweating damp swollen aching feet and makes new or tight shoes comfortable. A remedy for corns and bunions available at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
A Sad-Eyed Woman’s Love Has Its Own History
A reflection suggesting not all sorrowful women mourn lost loves. some have experienced love that ended with the beloved’s loss or change. The line frames romantic fate as varied rather than universally tragic.
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O New Zealand Cave Discovery
The ad promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children, noting it is made from pure grains and sold by grocers at 15c and 25c. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared properly and suggests higher health distribution with more grain consumption. A new cave in New Zealand is reported as potentially larger than Mammoth Cave.
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New Zealand
Iwentucky
Lane's Family Medicine Claims Daily Bowel Movement Health
An ad notes Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel movements as essential for health and claims gentle action on liver and kidneys, curing sick headache with prices of 25 and 50 cents. It also touts American hickory as superior wagon material for moist tropical climates.
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Lane
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Day
A quick dessert idea suggesting Jell O as a delicious healthful option prepared in two minutes with hot water and cooling. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry offered at grocers for 10 cents.
Man Who Robs Others Fails To Improve Himself
A brief urged reflection on crime and character as a man who commits theft harms himself by not bettering his conduct. The piece emphasizes moral responsibility and self-improvement rather than sensational detail.
Nickel Plate Homeseekers Excur sion to western points April 3 1900
The Nickel Plate Road announces an Homeseekers Excurson to west northwest and southwest on April 3 1900 with return within 21 days at one fare plus 2.00 for round trip Tickets obtainable from agents or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething claims gum softening reduced inflammation and pain wind colic at 2 cents per bottle.
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Excurson
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Try Grain O A New Grain Based Drink For All
Grain O is a grain based beverage that replaces coffee. It appeals to both children and adults and is said to be gentle on the stomach. The product features a rich brown color like Mocha and Java, costs 1 cent, 15 cents, or 2 dozen per package, and is sold by all grocers.
Egotista Observes Neighbor Through Wrong End Of Telescope
The remark notes Egotista’s habit of misreading a neighbor by peering through the telescope’s incorrect end. It highlights a humorous, perhaps satirical, observational moment about perception and perspective.
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Egotista
Jell-O: The New Dessert At Your Grocers
Jell-O presents four flavors Lemon Raspberry Strawberry and Orange at 10 cents. A playful line notes a giant among giants unaware of his own size, adding a light humorous touch to the ad style.
Five remarkable things bound to make you rich for farmers
Local ad copy from Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin promises profits for farmers with five remarkable seeds including wheat, corn, oats and rape. The notice invites farmers to send Sepostare and request the catalog.
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Farmer
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Demoralizing Women Dialogue Cited by Indianapolis Journal
A brief quoted exchange shows a woman and man debating taxes and home ownership. The man warns of taxes if they buy a house and lot while the woman dismisses taxes as never paid, noting their father avoided them. The item mirrors period social attitudes.
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Indianapolis Journal
Auction Notice for Road Horse and Harness Details
A fine Road Horse suitable for a lady driver. Also offered are Yop Buggy Gentle Handsome Trap and Speeding Cutter with two sets single harness. Address Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Ind.
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Fort Warne
Ind
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