Switzerland’s Real Democracy Described and Assessed
Hayward outlines Swiss cantons divided into absolute and representative democracy, a two‑chamber federal system, referenda and initiatives, and a strong communal life. He notes social programs, tax structure, railways and post, schools, unions, and banking, praising Swiss governance and educated, patriotic citizenry.
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Switzerland
Landesgemeinde
Federal Assembly
State Council
Federal Council
Federal Tribune
Man of Words Poem Reflects on Deeds and Decay
A reflective line likens a writer to a garden full of weeds showing contrast between speech and action. The line suggests a dissonance between words expressed and deeds performed, framing the speaker as words without substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Bilious Headaches and the Digestive Habit
This article discusses bilious headaches linked to plumbing system waste elimination and constipation as a habit. It argues that bad eating patterns, bolting meals, irregular timing, and overconcentration on certain foods slow intestinal activity. It recommends bulky foods, fruits, vegetables, agar-agar, and regular exercise to train the intestines to function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Gowan's Preparation Promoted Amid Imitator Free Claims
An advertising feature extols Gowan's Preparation as an external remedy for coughs colds croup pneumonia and inflammations. It cites testimonials and neighbor endorsements to claim safety scarcity of drug habit and household necessity. A quip about two Irishmen appears, followed by a reader letter praising Electric Bitters for stomach and rheumatic relief and a domestic joke about a baked cake and a cat.
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Uff
Gowan
C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
English Drug Company
How to Bankrupt the Doctors and Cold Treatment Ad
A New York physician asserts women’s footwear thinness would bankrupt doctors. Do not wait for a cold to worsen into pneumonia. treat promptly. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as especially effective for coughs and colds and widely reputed for its cures. For sale by all.
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Indy
Switzerland
Bettef
Reserve Fund
Swiss National Bank
Bank Deposit Ag
Ees
H. B. Hayward
New York
Chamberlain
Carlyle Quote on Doing Immediate Duty
The text presents Thomas Carlyle urging readers to perform the closest clear duty first, suggesting a progression where fulfilling one duty clarifies the next. The quote emphasizes practical action over hesitation and advises adherence to known obligations.
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Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, VA
Mike
Philadelphia
John
National Monthly
Monroe
N. C
Fowler & Lee’s
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
McCampbell
Oxville
Tenness
Sae
Planters Fertilizer & Phosphate Co
South
Planters Fertilizer & Phosphate Company
Charleston
South Carolina
Best & C
Booth
Thomas Carlyle
F. Moore
Fowler
NEW Sale Stable
Union County
John E
Little Old Stand
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