New Diplomacy Is Profitable in World Trade
Washington reports show dollar diplomacy has secured numerous contracts for American firms abroad including a $22 million Argentina battleship project and $1.65 million in railroad supplies. The State Department aided loans, claims collection, and loans for China and Hungary, while pursuing a large Asia Minor railway concession. It notes a vast diplomatic corps and a shift from spoils to merit in promotions. An ultimatum to the Senate demands votes on Canadian reciprocity, farmers free list, and revised wool tariff, or the session will extend through July and the dog days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
House Committee On
Department For the President's Economy and Efficiency Commission
Asia Minor
Senate
House
William Carroll
Congress
Navy Department
Utah
Brigham Young
Franklin H. Dress
Marine Corps
Carroll, Ia
Emperor William praised in London during visit
During the week in London Emperor William of Germany gained popular favor as crowds welcomed him. The Presbyterian general assembly urged strict Sabbath observance and Americans boycotted the coronation due to high hotel and house rates in London.
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William
Germany
London
Presbyterian General Assembly
Hokkaido
Japan
Caroline Thompson
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
George B. Cox
Dickson
Cincinnati
Wit and WellnessAds and a Dance Turn Folk Wit
A collage of quotations on humor and health with references to Pall Mall Gazette and The Tatler. Includes mentions of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Foley Kidney Pills promoting vitality, nerves, and kidney function. Also notes modern dancing and a sardine fashion dance critique.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Kangaroos Still Plentiful in Parts of Australia
A flock owner claims to have killed several thousand kangaroos in eighteen months, underscoring ongoing abundance in some Australian regions despite hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Meritol Product Endorsed by Physicians and Press
When you buy a Meritol product of the American Drug and Press Association you get something absolutely pure and of real merit selected by the directors as the best article for the purpose. It is endorsed by leading physicians druggists and newspaper men nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meritol
American Drug and Preas Association
Iowa Briefs From Across The State In Fort Dodge And Des Moines
Readable items report a mission for women in Fort Dodge at Corpus Christi church a Decoration day address to be delivered by Judge Hutchison of Alton in Sutherland the death of Elisha A Pennington a pioneer of Appanoose county in Centerville and J W Crowley of Waterloo opening a Fort Dodge business college on September 5.
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Fort Dodge
Corpus
Iowa
Waverly
Lucinda Waltemeyer
Gibson West
Baxter
Maude Wheeler
Edgewood
Calmar
Sheldon
Sioux
Prescott
Dyersville
Bennett
Couer D'Alene
Idaho
New Park Hotel
J. €. Penningsworth
Delhi
Villisca
Burlington Construction Company
B. F. Carroll
Jake Anderson
Washington
Sanford Anderson
Wallace Somers
Marshalltown
William Jenson
Iowa City College of Medicine
Sioux City
U. S
MacLear
Dean Wilcox
BE. EB. Barnum
Centerville
Des Moines
Ash
Iowa City
Davenport
Charles T. Schenk
Red Oak
First National Bank
Christian Reformed
Catholic
First Reformed
F. L. Myers
C. E. Brownell
Lake City
Lake City Electric Light Company
Virgitta Purmort
Department of Domestic Arts
State College
Ames
Clinton J. Greene
Collie Small
Burmeister
Nolite
Boltz
Waterloo
Weat High School
Cyr Lloyd
Lehigh Clay Products Company
Order of Knights of Columbus
Cresco
H. R. Keates
The
Friends Church
Howland Hanson
First Baptist Church of
Park Lakes
Hanna
Bia
Muscatine
M. G. Healy
Ft. Dodge
Homer A. Miller
Federated Club
Des Moines Court House
Polk County
Keokuk
Central Commercial Teachers’ Association
Snokane
Wash
Clyde
Mason City
Virgil Crowe
Pat Leonard
New Labor
Mondamin
Olive Conger
Washington College of Law
Washington, D. C
Jim Patchen
Lightfoot
Scott Wilson
State Bar Association
Oskaloosa
John F. Lacey
J. L. Carney
Loudon Machinery Company
Fairfield
Seventh Street
Dubuque Aerie of
Magles
Thos
Maurice Connolly
Daniel Maguire
John DB. Lennon
American Federation of Labor
Paton
Harry Scanlon
Stillwater
Northwestern Railway
Clinton
Frances Shedak
Oxford Junction
Waa
Western Passenger Association
G. A.R
Cedar Rapids
Red Schneider
Strawberry Point
Schneider
H. B. Spurrigh
Spurrier
Phillips
Creal Britain Trade Tale On Busy Waterway
A fragmentary report notes busy traffic on an important waterway and the impact on commerce. It mentions Creal Britain and the Saezena, with emphasis on one-seventh of the trade associated with the river. The piece preserves names and places as readable, signaling a historical maritime context.
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Creal Britain
Foley Kidney and Marine Insurance Primer
Foley Kidney describes pills as true medicine that heal, strengthen, antiseptic and tonic and set quickly. H Williams. Marine insurance is the oldest modern kind, tracing to 14th century Barcelona where merchants led early practice and the consulado del mar formed the basis of modern shipping laws.
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S. H. Williams
Foley
H. Williams
Barceona
Spain
Kingdom of
Catalonia
Barcelona
Meritol Chocolate Grannies Laxative Promoted by Trade Group
The American Drug and Press Association promotes a new laxative product named Meritol Chocolate Grannies as a gentle safe liver regulator. It claims quick relief from disordered stomach and liver, aids digestion, and helps prevent belching, with a 26 cent package mailed to Decorah Town if not stocked by a local druggist. The Ph ilosopher of Folly adds a quip about a jilted girl and a man's later success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug and Press Association
Men of America
Meritol Chocolate Grannies
Association
Decorah
Town
Foley's Kidney Remedy Quickly Aided Kondale Man
M N George of Kondale Alabama suffered chronic kidney trouble for years before trying Foley Kidney Remedy. Within three days he felt relief as back pain lessened and kidney function improved. He recommends Foley Kidney Remedy based on his experience.
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M. N. George
Kondale
Ala
H. Williams
Still Using Hand Labor in Chinese Match Factories
A report notes Chinese match factories relying on hand labor. One plant at Hsieh Chang employs 600 workers, with 409 women among them, highlighting gendered labor practices in traditional manufacturing settings.
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China
Hsieh Chang
Measles Cure Attributable To Foley Product
In Little Rock Ark Mrs O HB Palmer reports her child recovered from measles with Foley s Honey and Tar Compound after a severe cough and sleeplessness The ad touts Foley s remedy as effective for croup whooping cough and lingering cough urging use of the genuine yellow package by H Williams and promoting a public safety warning about author perfidy credited to La Vontaine
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O. HB. Palmer
Little Rock
Ark
Foley
H. Williams
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as best for wounds
Ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer with forty years of cures for burns boils scalds sores oats bruises sprains swellings eczema chapped hands fever sores and piles. Sold at 25 cents by S. H. Williams. Also mentions a novel passage about a man holding a golden head above waves while calling for help.
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Bucklen
S. H. Williams
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guarantee Offered
A local drug seller offers Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle according to directions. The offer is an open trial with refund upon request. Sold by S. H.
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S. H. Williams
The End of Tuberculosis
Dr Adolphus Enopf argues from utilitarian and humanitarian views that treating tuberculosis patients at the right time and place is essential. He contends that untreated or poorly cared for patients pose infection risks at work and home, increasing costs and risking lives.
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Adolphus Enopf
ML D
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer Refund
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied after aging the two thirds of a bottle. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels. Sold by 8 Hy.
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Hy Williams
Paradise for Beggars in Vienna Draws Crowds
Vienna reports a striking scene with 32,000 beggars described as earning on average more than many working men. The note frames a contrast between poverty and income, highlighting the scale of street survival and social conditions in the city.
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Vienna
Do Ghosts Haunt Swamps No More Says Cure
An ad warns against fearing ghosts in swamps and marshes and promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria and typhoid symptoms. It quotes Wm. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina who claims three bottles cured malaria and restored health. Available for 50 cents at S. H. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayana
Lowlards
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
H. Williams
Harsh courtroom exchange leaves jury unmoved
In a tersely worded exchange between two lawyers, one proclaims the jury was in tears after remarks while the other counters that the defense still has little chance. The remark highlights the heated tone of the trial and the perceived credibility of the defendant.
Bright in Land of Fog in Herne Bay
A brief note on Herne Bay England describing its bright sight despite being near the foggy mouth of the Thames. The town is famed for fogs yet the local atmosphere remains unusually clear and pleasant.
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River Thames
Herne Bay
England
Cure for eczema at home with D. D. D. prescription
An advertisement touts European spring healing for eczema but claims relief is available at home. A wash of oil of wintergreen thymol and other ingredients in D. D. D. Prescription is said to give immediate relief and smooth skin. A 25-cent bottle is recommended and available at the Vindicator and Republican office.
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Europe
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Hetherville
A. H. Nash
Esthurville, Iowa
Ofice
Estherville State Bank
N. F. Hawk
Istherville
Lowa
M. E. Wilson
Taylor's Hardware
W. Bachman
Beveath Street
Chamberlain
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Tatler
Bismarck
Alec
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Vindicator
Republican
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