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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
7
The piece notes rival Republican congressmen Slemp of Virginia and Brownlow of Tennessee facing White House influence as Bristol spans two states. A Tennessee postmaster has held the Bristol position for 40 years, fueling interstate political friction.
The article details a Virginia patronage dispute over a postmaster position. Eli Warren, a Tennessee native, secured the post with Brownlow’s backing, while Virginians pressure for a Virginian to be named as assistant. President Taft then nominated Goodell, but Brownlow opposes the Virginia appointment and has delayed approval.
In a House debate, Clayton interrupted Sherley to ask if lending a thousand dollars to a failing man shortly before his failure is ethical. Sherley cited a lawful provision for loans, while Clayton pressed for a clear ethical answer and lamented the argument as vulnerable. The exchange ends with questions about the genuineness of Clayton’s expressed regret.
A Washington staffer, secretary to Representative Gaffies, hosts a lunch for secretaries and accompanying girls. He claims to provide prizes while distributing about a thousand poll-like envelopes, as Congress men send seeds to constituents. The episode sparks talk of stag office gatherings and schemes to outdo peers.
The Senate commerce committee session features Senator Frye of Maine chairing while Senator Burton of Ohio admits multiple vices as he lights a cigar and jokes about smoking. Senator Nelson quips about chewing tobacco, highlighting lighthearted banter during the hearing.
Table d Hote highlights Italian record eating a mile of spaghetti in minutes while Doan's Kidney Pills claim to cure weak kidneys with testimonials from Rev. Abram Weaver and others. Other items note Valley dissension quarreling topics and a fountain pen ad for census takers.
Two unsolicited letters from women claim cures using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for female ailments. The testimonials describe relief from kidney, bladder, and general female disorders after other doctors failed, urging others to try the remedy.
A fragmentary dialogue features a brag about naming Jagsby as best man and a quip about a Sew' Single Binder cigar. The overheard exchange hints at social competition and a playful jab about a husband’s sewing.
An old advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is a 40 year standard blood purifying stomach strengthener and liver invigorator. It asserts physicians prescribe it, lists ingredients on wrappers, and ties its use to curing weak stomachs wasted bodies and lingering illnesses. The text includes garbled details and a call to address in New York.
A jumbled observation notes that a four man group seldom has time to convince a woman she is mistaken. It mentions SVNE and PAINKILLER in a wild World of any sort phrase and alludes to arrogance. The text ends with a proverb about a fool angering and proving his own folly.
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