Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for weak and sick women, claiming it strengthens prospective mothers and lessens pain. It markets Lady's Slipper root and other botanicals preserved in glycerine, against patent medicines, with testimonials and an offer to mail copies of medical advice.
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Pierce
Iimes
Mary M. Thomas
Winston Street
Los Angeles
H. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Rate Measure Launched in Senate to Regulate Rail Rates
Washington December 20 a bill favored by President Roosevelt was introduced in the Senate by Senator Dolliver. It authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix and enforce a maximum reasonable rate to go into effect 20 days after notice. The measure aims to simplify railroad regulation and shifts court procedure away from the commission. The commission would be increased to seven members at a salary of 10,000 dollars each.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Dolliver
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Foraker
Cutherson
House of Representatives
New Trial Refused in Taggart Divorce Case at Wooster
Judge Wason denied the motion for a new trial in the Taggart divorce, criticizing affidavits alleging prejudice as trash and contempt. Four hours were spent on the ruling as Maj Taggart’s attorneys announce intent to appeal to the circuit court while fines of 15 dollars were levied against three attorneys and suspended pending circuit review.
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Lyman Critchfield
James B. Taylor
M. I. Smyster
Too Much For Fitz Philadelphia Jack OBrien Wins
San Francisco December 21 Philadelphia Jack OBrien won the light heavy weight title at Mechanic's Pavilion after thirteen rounds with Bd Fitz Simmons. Simmons collapsed after the thirteenth round and O'Brien was awarded the fight by referee Graney.
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Jack O’brien
Fitzsimmons
San Francisco
Bec
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Bd Fitzsimmons
Mechanic's Pavillion
Wilvsimmons
Graney
O’brien
Indiana Secretary Storms Placed in Trustee Control
Indiana official Daniel W. Storms, secretary of state and second term leader, was compelled to place his property in the hands of a trustee after bondsmen convened. He admitted using state funds in investments and sought trusteeship to straighten affairs amid a debt of 77000 dollars to the state.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel W. Storms
Sturms
Plot Against Katsura Future Inauguration Date Debated
Tokio reports the arrest of former soldier Higurashi on charges of plotting to assassinate premier Count Katsura over his approval of a peace. In Washington, resolutions propose April last Thursday as presidential inauguration day, with similar moves in the Senate.
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Katsura
London
Daily Telegraph
Tokio
Higurashi
Count Katsura
Washington
Jenkins
Wisconsin
House
Senator Clark
Wyoming
Senate
Prominent Iowan John M. Irwin Dead in Hot Springs
John M. Irwin, longtime public figure and former minister to Portugal, Arizona governor, Idaho governor, and Keokuk mayor, died Friday in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He also led a wholesale mercantile company in Keokuk. In a separate item, the Town Bank in Udell was robbed and about $600 grafted from a saf e.
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Keokuk
John M. Irwin
Hot Springs
Portugal
Arizona
Idaho
New Year Reflections on Self and Society
A reflective monologue urges introspection on character, ethics, and health as the year ends. It questions selfishness and mercenary motives, calls for restraint and courtesy, and weighs balance between body and soul. The piece advocates virtue over frivolity and urges mindful living into the new year.
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Thad
Nneas
Hogan Reviews the Year 1905
Old Man Hogan reviews a carnival year with loud praise for Cassie the Telepathic Marvel and a double cage act featuring Tom and Bill Bul, plus a talk by Prof Harry Lehr and his dogs. The piece teases new acts, including a head-on elephant collision stunt, and notes plans for a long running show with Ray-Pub the giant elephant.
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Cassie
Wilde
Boston
Wallalhreet
Harry Lehr
Newport
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Mary Hay
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