Anti trust pledge politics and a seaside balmSales pitch
The editorial attacks a proposed anti trust amendment as politics that helps the Republican party while never becoming law. It praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and other ailments with a money back guarantee. Local ads tout a colic remedy and a barber shop anecdote. A political note recalls Lodge and Kaiser, then mentions McKinley and Bryan in a reader letter.
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Judiciary Committee of
House
Pain Balm Relieves Rheumatism Says Alpharetta Reader
J A Dodgen of Alpharetta Georgia reports that Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved rheumatism after other medicines and doctors failed. The note claims thousands cured by the remedy with one application easing pain and lists J P Spalding as the seller.
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Chamberlain
J. P. Spalding
Jnr
Sciatic
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
Census Enumerators Need Public Help, Says Senator Hale
Citizens should assist the census enumerator as his task is hard and vital for the nation. The piece notes Senator Hale’s critique of Cuban postal methods and questions the power granted to Rathbone, while the author of the postal code remains unseen.
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Hale
Cuba
Rathbone
Why doesn't somebody get up a hot air trust
A terse quip notes no one will oppose forming a hot air trust until the next winter, implying inertia or seasonal timing as a humorous obstacle to action. The line plays on wordplay about trusts and weather.
50 Oil Companies Consolidate Vast California Lands
A single group controls 15 000 acres of prime oil lands across Merced San Benito Fresno Monterey San Luis Obispo Kings Kern Santa Barbara Ventura Los Angeles and Orange counties. Five thousand acres leased to capitalists on royalty and 10 000 reserved for development. The company holds 2 500 000 shares of stock in 50 top California oil firms with par values from 1 to 10 dollars.
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Oakland
San Diego
Merced
San Benito
Fresno
Monterey
San Luis Obispo
Kings
Kern
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Los Angeles
Orange
California
R. E. Blackburn
California Consolidated Petroleum Company
Suocess
Will A. Harris
Fred L. Johnson
Benster
N. Andreus
Vreasurer
G. W. Luce
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
P. J. Beveridge
Beveridge
Illnois
Via
Hollywood
Santo Montca
4. M. Hale
Fale
Bankrancisco
Sacramento
San Jose
Salinas
Petaluma
New York
It Has Three Sources of Income
The subject reports three income streams: royalties from 5000 acres, dividends from 2,500,000 shares across 50 companies, and oil production from 10,000 acres.
California Consolidated Petroleum Company Offers 50 Cent Stock
California Consolidated Petroleum Company markets a bold plan for broad oil exposure in California. It claims strong directors, promises large dividends, denies ties to Standard Oil, and offers stock at 50 cents with a one quarter payment and balance due in sixty days. first come, first served.
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California
Tts
California Consolidated Petroleum Company
Pacific Coast
Standard Oil Company
Treasury
Drafts and money orders payable to the California Consolidated Petroleum Co
The notice states that all drafts and money orders must be made out to the California Consolidated Petroleum Co. A prospectus will be mailed on application.
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California Consolidated Petroleum Co
Women clash at Weiser polls over candidates
In Weiser a heated election day dispute between Mrs. Martinson and Miss Harris ended in a scuffle with scratches and a slap. Both were arrested, a jury of women failed to reach a verdict, and the judge released them. Public nerves remain high and church socials are down sharply.
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Weisers
Mrs. Martinson
Miss Harris
Weiser
We Endorse We Rejoice We Glory We Are Proud
The text lists a series of sentiments and declarations labeled as missing word platforms for this year. It contrasts positive affirmations with a single negative, We mourn, suggesting a rhetorical format for campaign or organizational messaging.
Gossip on Bryan shows worry, not fear from foes
The GOP organs claim Bryan is worried, but the remark proves the opposite. If he were truly anxious, rivals would not bother to press the point. only a troubled man invites such speculation. The piece argues the contradiction reveals Bryan’s calm stance amidst attacks.
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Bryan
Notice of Mining Claim Expense in Idaho
James N. Manraman informs co owners in the Remonetization lode mining claim Alder Creek Mining District Custer County Idaho that $400 has been spent on labor and improvements to hold the claim under 2821 Revised Statutes. If within ninety days after publication any co owner refuses to contribute their proportion of expenditures and notice costs, the interest will transfer to the subscriber. First published June Sthen Houston Idaho.
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James N. Manraman
Houston
Custer County
Idaho
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