Palmistry hints and Demorest's magazine pitch in one ad
An old advertisement explains palmistry lines and life prospects while promoting Demorest's Family Magazine. It touts life line length, bracelets for thirty years, heart and fate lines, health lines, and Venus girdle readings, then highlights magazine value, fashion pages, free patterns, and a $2.00 subscription with over $25.00 value. It lists publisher W Jennings Demorest and address 15 East 14th St New York.
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Demorest
Demorest's
W. Jennings Demorest
East 14Th St
New York
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Moon
Venus
Mercury
Dole Willis Exchange Over Use of Force in Hawaii
President Dole questions if Willis held orders to enforce policy by force in Hawaii. Willis replies that instructions were sacredly followed and urges direct specifications. The exchange highlights tensions, with residents fearing unrest and Americans seeking safety as debates over arms and restoration continue.
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Congress
Hawaii
Willis
Gresham
Dole
United States
Willls
Oceanic
Blount
B. Dole
Willis Mr. Dole
Dole Warns Willis Over Restoration Prospects
President Dole writes Secretary Willis warning of danger from Willis’s stance on restoring the Hawaiian monarchy. He cites U.S. policy, public language, and rumors of force, noting Willis’s negotiations with the deposed queen without Honolulu’s consent.
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Dole
Willis
Gresham
United States
Secretary of State of the
Party lines drawn over Hawaiian correspondence on Capitol Hill
On January 22 at the Capitol the Hawaiian message was read and the Dole letter and Willis reply prompted alternating applause from Republicans and Democrats. The debate showed strict party lines as Hawaii dominated floor discussion while the tariff bill proceedings paused for later committee review.
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Washington
Jan
Hitt
Dole
McCreary
Willis
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hawaii
Henderson amendment to substitute rates on agricultural products fails
In the House at 11 10 am January 22 the Henderson Iowa amendment to replace the agricultural schedule of the Wilson bill with present law is rejected 116 to 63. McRae Arkansas gives notice to strike sugar bounty. Wilson asks for three hours each to debate coal and iron ore schedules on Tuesday.
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Henderson
Rep
Wilson
McRae
Ark
Bridge Bill Vetoed by President
The New York and New Jersey bridge bill has been vetoed by the president. The decision was announced from Washington on January 22.
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Washington
New York and New Jersey
Minister Thurston Talks Freely En Route to Washington
Hawaii minister Thurston spoke openly aboard the Pennsylvania limited express from Altoona to Washington. An Associated Press reporter rode 125 miles with him and noted his remarks on Hawaii news, saying Monowai dispatches carried nothing significant and he knew nothing of a Willis demand for restoration correspondence.
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Thurston
Hawaii
Washington
Pennsylvania Limited Express
Pittsburg
Associated Press
Monowai
Willis
Dole
Afflicted Attorney’s Wife Dies of Diphtheria
Fond du Lac Wisconsin January 20 Mary Fenelon McCory wife of Fond du Lac county district attorney dies from diphtheria. Their son was buried last Friday the same day she fell ill.
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Fond du Lac, Wis
Mary Fenelon McCory
Fond du Lac County
Strange Case How an Enemy Was Foiled
A reader recounts numbness and creeping paralysis followed by a cure after using Miles Restorative Nervine. James Kane of La Rue, Ohio cites dramatic recovery and weight gain after a doctor recommended the remedy. The ad notes prices and availability through Dr Miles Medical Co. and local druggists.
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Dr. Viles
James Kane
la Rue
O.lor
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Milwaukee Market Prices Report January 20 1894
Milwaukee grain prices show wheat weak with No. 1 Northern at 64 to 64 4 cents and May at 61 to 63 cents. corn higher at 8 to 8 cents. oats firm with No. 2 white at 29 cents. No. 3 white at 28 to 28 1/2 cents. barley nominal at 49 cents. No. 2 sample at 42 cents. rye firm No. 1 at 47 to 47 4 cents.
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Milwaukee
Prices and market report from Louis St. Pavut note
On January 20, 1894, hogs were strong and active with yards cleared to packers. Cattle were steady but quiet for lack of material, half a load offered, rest going to local feeders. Prime steers 3.50 to 3.75, good steers 3.00 to 3.50, prime cows 2.50 to 3.00, stockers and feeders 1.50 to 3.00, heavy calves 2.00 to 3.00, hogs 5.15 to 5.25, sheep steady with muttons 2.00 to 3.00 and lambs 2.50 to 5.25. receipts hogs 70, cattle 100, calves 10.
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Louis St. Pavut
Wheat prices and track listings from Minneapolis market
Minneapolis market reports January 20, 1894 show January wheat closing at 59 1/4 cents May opening 61 4 cents with high 60 3/4 and low 60 4 cents. July opening 17 1/16 cents with high 62 5/8 and low 62 1/8. close 62 1/2. Track gives No 1 hard 63 cents and No 1 Northern around 60 3/4 cents. No 2 Northern about 1 9/10 cents.
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Minneapolis
Wheat price list from Duvis stock market bulletin
On track No 1 hard wheat cash 62 cents January 604 May 6474 July 1614 No 1 Northern 6054 January 5044 May 675gc July 65440 No 2 Northern 6744 No 3 5214c rejected 4694c. No ] Northern expected to arrive 62c.
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Northern
Chicago cattle and hog market report of January 2, 1894
Cattle offerings were light with no notable sales and unchanged prices. Hogs sold slowly with a five cent drop. weights and grades ranged from rough heavy at about 4.90 to 5.05, packers and mixed 5.20 to 5.30, prime heavy 5.35 to 5.40, prime light 5.35 to 5.50. Sheep and lamb prices showed top lambs 3.50 to 3.75, top sheep 3.00 to 3.75. Receipts: cattle 50, hogs 14,000, sheep 6,000.
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Chicago
Closing Prices for Wheat Corn and Pork in Chicago
Chicago January 20 1894 closing prices show wheat steady cash 60c May 44 and July 66c corn steady cash 81c January 34 3 4 May 38 July 30 44 oats steady cash 27c January 26 34c May 30 4 July 28 5 Pork easy January 13 02 14 May 13 15 lard steady cash 7 65 January 7 70 May 7 62 34 short ribs easy January 6 55 May
Dubuque Men Balk at 80 Percent Policy Rule
Business leaders in Dubuque express clear hostility to a circular from Inspector Redfield of the Eastern Iowa inspection bureau. The circular shows companies plan to require policyholders to insure to the 80 percent limit to boost premiums.
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Dvsvere
Dubuque
Redfield
Eastern Iowa Inspection Bureau
Hood's Sarsaparilla Presents Noted Cures and Merits
Readers report Hood's Sarsaparilla aiding indigestion dyspepsia sick headache biliousness and offering remarkable relief for scrofula catarrh rheumatism and salt rheum. Testimonials promise strong positive results from users who recommend it.
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Hood
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