THE MARRYING SQUIRE
Judge George E. Law of Brazil Indiana famed as the marrying squire has tied more nuptials than any other official in the state. He endorsed Dean's Kidney Pills in 1906 claiming relief for a bad back improved sleep and vigor. He reaffirmed his support on January 5 1909 noting continued use and recommendations to others. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Law
Justice of the Peace
Franklin St
Brazil
Ind
Squire
Indiana
Judge Law
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Amateur taxidermy and eczema cure story from 1907
A reader recalls a painful eczema outbreak on face and neck cured in about three months by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after failed treatments. The note mentions a failed taxidermy incident and a humorous stage fright anecdote about misheard lines. Includes testimonial from Ann Pearsons of Northfield, VI, December 19, 1907. Potter Drug & Chem, Boston, sole proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ann Pearsons
Northfield
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Wisconsin Couple Finds Health With Postum
A Wisconsin couple describes suffering from coffee use, noting sleeplessness and irritability. After switching to Postum they report calmer nerves and better temper, with friends also noting improvements once Postum was prepared correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Work of Solons Levy for Common Schools in Ohio
The Ohio legislature advances multiple measures, including a state levy for common schools, mileage payments for lawmakers, and tax and regulatory bills. The Senate passed mileage allowances, auto registration timing, and education funding bills, while the House sent various tax, branding, and public works proposals to the Senate for concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House
Finance Committee
Senate
Vaughan
General Assembly
Braun
Senator Crawford
Crawford
Ohio
Treasury
Schurr
Battefeld
Phillips
Wisener
Cetone
Thompson
Cameron
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Mather
Annals of
Alsdorf
College of Agriculture and Domestic Science
Ohio State University
Johnny Thompson
Alonzo Tuttle
Mendelson
Boards of Trustees
Kemper
Gilligan
House Committee of Elections
Schaibley
Cleveland
Baker
Courts of Common Pleas
Rathburn
Yount
Phare
Committee On Taxation
Taxation Committee
Assembly
Thomas A. Dean
Edward T. Crawford
Carl H. Keller
Capitol
Daniel F. Mooney
James HB. Mathews
Richard A. Beatty
Watch valued at two thousand owned by Tipton man
Hamilton Ohio resident O A Tipton of Indiana owns a rare watch costing 2000 dollars that strikingly tells hours quarters and minutes. He telephoned jewelers here to send their best artisan to repair it and restore its precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
O.A. Tipton
Tipton
Taft Cabinet Selections and National Representation
The Taft cabinet, though not yet complete, is praised for Knox and Hitchcock as exemplars of the incoming administration. A broadly representative group is urged, with emphasis on regional balance and collective cabinet judgment guiding national decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
Philander C. Knox
Frank H. Hitchcock
Mr. Knox
Northern Securities
Hitchcock
Taft
Post Office Department
Pacific Coast
Great Southwest
Roosevelt
Army
Department of State
Department of Justice
Mr. Taft
Retiring Secretary Root Praised for Quiet Achievement
The New York Globe credits Secretary Root with substantial accomplishments accomplished with little personal ado, noting the lack of tumult in his tenure. It predicts future appreciation by successors rather than contemporaries.
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Root
New York Globe
Taft’s Panama trip shows public service devotion
If Mr Taft were selfish he would not risk a journey to the Panama canal zone on the eve of his inauguration. His undertaking, however, proves his devotion to public service, leaving no doubt about his motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Taft
Panama Canal Zone
Uncle Sam Seeks Funds for New Tariff Era
The piece notes the U S government faces a temporary shortfall and may call a special session of Congress to recast the tariff and raise revenues. Secretary Cortelyou asks for 30 million dollars in temporary deposits to cover needs, with optimism that a broader prosperity is near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Treasury
Philippine Islands
Carpers
Harpers
Cortelyou
Once Great Party in Decay Shows Racial Tenet Bloc
The senate Democrats fail to unite on currency tariff and railroad issues, but rally solidly behind opposing the reappointment of a colored customs collector and blocking justice for discharged black soldiers. The piece argues their unity masks broader failings and national influence remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Tom
Great
Democratic Party
Senate
Tillman
la Follette
Aldrich
Senate Democrats
Truth About Panama Canal and Political Attacks
The piece argues that opinions on the Panama Canal are being colored by political motives. It warns that Roosevelt’s enemies seek to discredit his administration and that transcontinental railways hope to delay the project. It also notes teasing remarks about Senator Tillman and doubts the Democratic party’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Hig
Congress
Western Canada's 1908 grain yield exceeds expectations
The census branch reports Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta produced about 107 million bushels of wheat in 1908 valued at around 85 million dollars, with oats barley and flax adding another 35 million. A letter from Rev. Oscar L. King near Edmonton describes appealing homestead prospects, climate, education, rail links, and provincial plans to expand lines.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Central
United States
Oscar L. King
Edmonton
King
M. V. McInnnes
Detroit
Michigan
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George E. Law
Chicago
Matthews
Charles Sawyer
W. B. McCord
Gibbs
Lorain
Akron
Marion
Chillicothe
Norwood
Portsmouth
Mansfield
Dma
Newark
Gayman Cincinnati Investigation Committee
Theodore Horstman
Cincinnati
John H. Doyle
Toledo
Attrney
Isaac B. Huffman
Bureau of Accounting and Auditing
Gov. Harmon
Auditor of State
Thorne Baker
Jurisdiciion
Hamilton County
Buckeye
Uncle Sam
Q D.algnal
Western Canada
Dodds
Cai Se Ea Ee
Dr.d.jayne
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