Irreverent Recollections and Cabinet Humor at 4 O Clock
A fragmentary historical piece recalls the 4 o clock moment in a congressional session with jokes about a rubber for the Capitol Turkish bath rooms and mentions of Ohio and Maine senators. It recounts anecdotes about James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, and broader reflections on Parliament courtesy, Panama recognition, and Roosevelts cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Enid
Cannon
House of Representatives
United States of America
Capitol
Sangreta
Australis
John Boyle O'Reilly
Australia
O'Reilly
O’reilly
William Alden Smith
United States
Panama
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Blaine
Ben Hill
Confederacy
Smith
Michigan
Brother Smith
Senate
Maryland
Maine
Tillman
Salaam
Bailey
James Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Beveridge
Congress
West
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Cong Reus
Iowa
McKinley
James ‘Wilson
Onds
Ayshire Hillada Boanle
Scotland
Cardus Home Treatment Featured In Personal Testimony
Mrs M D McPherson of Chadbourn North Carolina describes five years of severe pains and inability to walk. After trying Cardus she improves after three bottles and recommends the gentle herbal remedy. The ad claims 50 years of success in treating womanly weakness and disease. Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises home treatment materials.
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Cardus
M. Be
Ladle’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chate En ‘Tean
Pequest
Getting Acquainted Between Neighbors on the Fence
Two boys from new and old families meet at the fence exchanging terse questions and playful bravado. They profess resilience and claim superiority before a dog and a goat are introduced, and within five minutes they become good friends.
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Sasay
Remarkable removal of a bladder stone in a medical claim
An old testimonial describes a severe kidney attack, multiple doctors, and kidney tablets with no relief. After using Kilmer’s Swamp Root, the writer reports passing gravel and lasting relief after one and a half bottles. Notarized sworn statement from H W Spines of Camp Hill, Alabama, dated August 16, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor- Lorre
Eta
Iic
Evorpes
Kilmer
Bromghi
Dr. Kilmer
H. W. Spines
Camp Hill
Als
Sincere Prayer and Odd Reminiscences From a Frayed Page
Fragmentary dialogue and ads reveal a quirky mix of morals and humor. Quotation snippets show a child’s answer about money and prayer. The text shifts to medical ads for Castoria and laxatives, and stray lines hint at poverty, theater ambitions, and everyday concerns in a late era.
Paxton Toilet Co Paxton Toilet Powder Promises Health Claims
Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass markets Paxtine Louet Antiseptic a toilet germicide powder to be dissolved in water for toilet and hygienic uses. Claims include whitening teeth tartar removal fresh breath disinfection and oral hygiene plus eye throat and wound relief. Sample free by mail postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mase
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Gere S Gallery
Zpres
B. Clarks
Pee
House
Tur
Sugar Trust
Jen, Bailey
Wen. Tullman
Chadbourn, N. C
A, B
Lee
Dr .Kilmer & Con Eltington
N. Y
Tommy
The
United Presbyterian
Johnny
Len
Capudine Cobra
Blomach
Ms Now
de Piovos
Salenes
Ostved Aktogs
Secon Shenefeld CO
Steg Geom
Hunt
Tutt Man
Co, New
York
Es Ameena
Werner Cotton Bagging Corporation
Mk Oe
Pure Mpartinburg
Atlanta Rey
Kodaks
Barber
Kokes
Atlanta
Matthews & Lively
Alabama
Samitany Bay Cleaning CO
Cretarnee Brvel Milants
Ganesia
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