rose on every desk a senate scene of votes and vows
Senator Morley Vernon learns a rose tradition marks support for House Joint Resolution 19 on women’s suffrage after he meets Maria Burley Greene, a Chicago lawyer lobbying Springfield. Vernon weighs the measure as Burns questions its political risk and the chamber watches the floral display unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Morley Vernon
Bull Burns
Burns
Senate
Dr. Ames
Ames
Grafe Burns
Miss Greene
Martin
Senator Vernon
Chicago
Maria Burley Greene
Illinois
An Vernon
Portia
Cook County
Springfield
Save Horses From Fire With New Patent Device
A technical paper describes a patented device to rescue horses from fires. A pipe runs from inside the stall to outside the stable and a turn of a handle moves a hose nozzle into place, directing water over the horse to force it into the gangway and out into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goyer
Llmy
Safe Rules for Living by Hierocles
A brief moral reflection urges just dealing with all, including enemies, to avoid returning evil for evil. It advocates humanity and goodwill toward all who share human nature, highlighting the value of friendship beyond personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hierocles
Care of Trees in Paris Recorded for City Books
In Paris there are 85 840 trees with lot number age history and condition noted in Hotel de Ville records. The department has an annual appropriation of 450 000 francs and credits thorough initial work dating to the reign of Napoleon II for enabling ongoing care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hotel de Ville
Napoleon II
Dead Dog and A Cold Conference in a Quirky Exchange
In a brief, humorous exchange, a speaker jokes about trying several home remedies on a “cold” dog before applying them to himself. The dialogue hints at withholding or testing advice, with a playful nod to crowds offering tips. The fragment suggests a light scene rather than a formal report.
Five Funerals Pass House Prompting Thoughtful Warning
A child named Elmer sees five funerals near his home and worries that delaying to go to heaven will crowd heaven. He asks his mother if they should hurry to avoid overcrowding in the afterlife, reflecting a grave, imaginative view of mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Elmer
Illinois Brevities Plight, pardons, and local crimes noted
Illinois briefs report the state board of pardons commuting David Anderson's death sentence due to youth and counsel issues. Chicago judges scolded lawyers for failure to appear. Smaller items include fines for horse theft, a large Petersburg revival, a dog and owner shot in Venice, and several local incidents from Rockford to Mount Vernon, with dissections of community events and labor agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
David Anderson
Chicago
Michael Callaghan
State Board of Pardons
Anderson
Callaghan
Washington Boulevard
Hoyne Avenue
McEwen
Harry Berger
John Carroll
McEw
Springfield
Ken Dahmer
Shipp
Dahmer
Paul Moore
Sixth
Adams
Petersburg
Tabernacle
Venice
Alfred F Johnson
Henry Price
Price
Johnson
Kensington
Walter Bathentackal
Rockford
Francis McClune
Illinois
Australia
Hingis
Danville
Lis
Scrippo
Westville Cathedral
Mount Vernon
Robert F. Paca
Mount Vernon News
Havana
Turton Clemons
Ilinois
Grand Island
West Point
Goodman
Long
Springheld
Blks
Order
Riverton
P. H. McIntosh
Hunt
The
Redemption Home
Hanson
Peoria
Peoria Street Railway Company
Sangapion County
Richard Burns
Joseph Estick
Marine Hall
Nettie A. Broaddus
William T. Bruce
A Cure for Fits Epilepticide Promises Free Trials
The country shows intense interest as epilepticide is claimed to cure fits and nervousness. Large trial bottles and free literature, history of epilepsy, and testimonials will be mailed to those who write to Dr. May Laboratory at 548 Pearl Street in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. May
Pearl Street
New York City
Fragmented 19th century ad and prose snippets from variety page
A collage of miscellaneous items includes pseudomedical claims for Chamberlain's products, a humorous exchange about money and banks, legal oath language from Cheney & Co, and ad copy for Wall's Family Oils and Lewis' sugar. Also features quips about liquor, wives, and daily life in a blurred 1880s context.
Gardiner Woman Credits Pinkham Product Cure
An unnamed Gardiner, Maine woman reports relief from severe organic female troubles after three months using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The ad-style testimony promotes avoiding surgical operations and invites readers to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Lydia E. Pim
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Her
Branilly
the Rookery
Pompadonur, Had Falen
Dog
Hewitt
Jewiu
Brats
Jim Crry
County
Frask
Caney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Woleda
Tall
Cone
Frank Z. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Row. & Lyney & CO
Toledo
Wall
Chamberlain
U.S
tallGrocers
F.B. Chamberlain
al Deuggists
Howard Buffalo, N. Y
Lewis’ Factory
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