The Lobbyist and a Western Hospitality Tale
A long piece contrasts the modern Washington lobbyist with the old guard, noting dinners as venues for persuasion rather than bribes. It profiles a wealthy, flamboyant “bear lobbyist” who risks little with Congress yet wields power by blocking or shaping measures. A second tale follows a western travel encounter where a city visitor and a mountain guide discuss Ohio roots, schooling, and safety as they drift toward a meal and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Washington
Sam Ward
Peter
Congress
Obie
Mountain Guides
Ohio
Colorado
Cincinnatiy
Oledo
Jones
Amy
Gause
Two Living Skeletons Clash at Philadelphia Museum
At the Ninth and Arch streets museum a dire scene unfolded when two living skeletons, Morelda and Dorrington, fought over Mary Ellison. Lecturer Smith intervened and was injured in the neck and face while attempting to separate them after a violent quarrel following the performance. Dorrington, from West Virginia, weighs forty six pounds. Morelda, new to the city, had admired Ellison who favored Dorrington’s rival. Ellison, once a conjugal prospect, betrayed affections, provoking a savage blow and near-knife display before the lecturer intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
Smith
Ninth and Arch Streets
Morelda
Dorrington
West Virginia
Mary Ellison
Bridgeburg
North Ninth Street
Ellison
Miss Ellison
Marelda
Curing a Dog How an Egg Devouring Canine Was Cured
John Borley of Rondout owned a hen house and a dog that stole eggs. He watched from concealment and saw the dog enter the coop to crack eggs, carry shells to a ground hole, and cover them with dirt. Borley devised a plan to stop the theft and protect the flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Lerner
John Borley
Rondout
Mr. Borley
True philanthropy and female physicians in India
A society supplies educated female doctors for Indian women. Lady Dufferin is president and the Viceroy and officials are patrons. Native princes support the cause. Europe and America will provide teachers and funds. The effort aims to raise health standards and curb contagion, with lessons on disinfecting and care. It may reduce plague impact in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
East
England
Kidney remedy praised by patient in client letter
A Baltimore reader reports dramatic relief from kidney and bladder troubles after using Favorite Remedy recommended by Dr Kennedy. The letter from William McKuen notes a swift improvement and urges others with impure blood and dyspepsia to try the medicine. The advertisement promotes the remedy as beneficial for women’s complaints and constipation, priced at $1 for six bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bench
Stone Radge
Ulster County
David
Bench
Kennedy
William McKuen
Fayette St
Baltimore
Hop Bitterspromises cureall family remedy claims
A fragmentary advertisement touts Hop Bitters as a universal medicine for rheumatism kidney trouble indigestion biliousness and sleeplessness. It extols benefits for women children and the elderly and warns against fake products. The copy urges curing paralysis neuralgia and coughs and cites Dr Rolls Cough Syrup and a Methodist clergyman endorsement.
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Oxorgo Sun
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Panion
True Philanthropy
Duke of
Cumberland
Hanover
Brunswick
Hinee
R.T. C. L. Crittenton
New York
Stone
Davin Renldy
HOP Plaster Company
Boston
Mass
Elaine
Warren County
Johnson & Siegfried
Variety Hall
Penn’a
P. Greenland's
Front Street
Episcopal Church
Warren
Greenland
Water Street
High Street
Beween Hazel and
Laurel
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Lake Shore
National
Syracuse
DU Pont Powder CO
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