Navy growth and Pacific fleet reach in Perkins speech
Senator Perkins praised naval expenditures since 1880, arguing the expanded Atlantic and Pacific fleets bolster national power. He cited projected Pacific strength, the surge in iron and steel industries, and rising wage earners as proof of a thriving economy driven by navy-building.
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Washington
Perkins
California
Senate
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Pacific
Commodore Sloat
Kimberly
Dewey
United States
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
Tes
Ideals that live by practical reality inspiring belief
A reflective piece urging that ideals must be workable to shape belief and religion. It contrasts lofty aims with grounded practice, asserting that ideals are realized through sensible actions and persistent effort. The author stresses aligning thoughts with tangible outcomes to sustain faith.
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Myo
Helen Kellar
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure and Contact Details
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure promising relief for catarrh with testimonials and a mail order offer. It lists Toledo druggists and a 75 cent price, asserting internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and noting free testimonials.
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Waloixa
Kinxan & Manvin
Wholéanto
Toledo
Hall
Ball
John Muir on Wealth and Simplicity in a Sierras Talk
In a dialogue with B. H. Harriman author and ranchman John Muir claims he is richer than Harriman. Harriman counters wealth’s value but Muir says he would trade great wealth for a simple life by a Sierra spring, far from the Waldorf Astoria.
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John Muir
B. H. Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Sierras
Waldorf-Astoria
Bookman
How Do They Get In Aboard Atlantic City Boardwalk
A Philadelphia doctor recounts a humorous exchange between two Irish domestic workers on Atlantic City's boardwalk about diseases and a claim that a liver medicine cures sluggish liver. Norah questions how slugs enter the liver, revealing ribald chatter and curiosity about medical ads from Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Norah
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
A Nature Student In A Six Year Old’s Theme
A New York child’s brief composition on Animals I Have Seen shows a charming lesson in learning. The six year old writes in present day vertical penmanship about a robin and a goldfish, then questions who taught them to fly and swim before concluding it was God who did it.
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New York
Modus Vivendi Ends in Tense Limited Partnership Talk
A handsome impecunious suitor who wed a rich elderly widow presses for control of her funds. She insists she will provide a modest income and manage her own affairs. She warns this arrangement is not consolidation but a limited partnership.
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Launcelot
Posed Claim for Piles Cure Adopts Odd Promise
A dubious ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The text shifts to a random claim about finding a leap year match tied to a girl’s money, suggesting an unrelated or garbled flyer.
Grape-Nuts Boosts Brain Power and Family Health
A female writer credits Grape-Nuts with improving morning appetite and breast milk, boosting energy for writing and mothering. She reports her 10 month old baby thriving, she gaining strength, and a clearer brain with sustained focus after starting the cereal, contrasting prior indigestible desserts and faintness. The ad cites Postum Co attribution and mentions The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad in 19th Century System
The General Demand for a simple pleasant laxative is met by California Fig Syrup Co with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It claims known wholesome ingredients, physician approval for family use, gentle but prompt action, and nationwide druggist availability at fifty cents per bottle.
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California
California Fig Syrup Co
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Nora
Joe
the Centaur Company
Aranteed
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Castoria
J.J. Garson & Son
Mansteeran
Denver
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FAMI
Douglas
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