Democrats Eye Harmon and Bryan as Presidency Nominees
A Washington discussion notes Gov Judson Harmon of Ohio and Gov William Hammond Marshall of Indiana as potential presidential contenders for the Democrats. It also records talk of Champ Clark as a possible candidate and the likelihood of a Democratic Speaker in the next House, while Republicans debate the fate of Joseph G Cannon and the search for a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Elkins
Uncle Sam
District of Columbia
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
House Committee of
United States
Moore
Democratic Party
Taft
House of Representatives
Chicago
Congressional Committee
White House
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Gov. Harmon
Gov. Marshall
Indiana
Gaynor
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Champ Clark
Mr. Clark
Harmon
Marshall
Missouri
Cannon
Mr. Cannon
Danville
House
Representative Olmstead
Olmstead
Olmsted
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Augustus Peabody Gardner
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Joseph G. Cannon
George Clinton
The Garden of the Year and a Lawn Mower Conundrum
A poem on the garden of years and time as a warden contrasts with a humor piece about a man with an ingrowing face and a long conundrum about a lawn mower. The dialogue follows two neighbors debating the difference between a boy calling for his mother and a mower. The exchange ends with a humorous insult about the speaker’s confusion.
Prescription for Rheumatism and Backache Warms Readers
A renowned doctor promotes a tonic made from syrup of sarsaparilla, Toris compound, and whiskey. Sold by his wholesale house, the remedy reportedly cures many locals after a few doses and is said to boost overall strength and vitality.
Callous To Criticism
The husband declares he is thick skinned and can endure any scolding without being affected. He states this plainly as his stance on criticism and emotional responsiveness.
Eczema Healed by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs H Kiernan of Brooklyn recounts how Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cleared her niece’s facial body and scalp eczema after five years of suffering The child slept poorly until treatment and has remained symptom free since age eleven The letter includes a dated testimonial from 1909 and a before photograph description.
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H. Kiernan
Quincy St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Doctor's Best Formula for Quick Cold and Cough Cure
A newspaper notice touts a home remedy called Doctors Best Formula for colds and coughs. It prescribes two ounces glycerine half ounce concentrated pine to half pint whiskey, dosed every four hours, with shaking before use. It claims rapid cures and availability from any druggist.
The New Coiffure
A humorous exchange about a hair style features a jokey remark on turbans and removable hair in a light public gossip tone.
Time divisions told by a bright child in class
A teacher asks how days are divided and a boarding house girl volunteers a playful answer listing days with foods. The exchange reflects children’s attempts to grasp time concepts in a light classroom moment cited by Youth's Companion.
Doan’s Kidney PillsAid Woman’s Recovery
Mrs Elizabeth Wolf of Tipton Missouri describes severe bladder inflammation with back pain scanty painful secretions and constant fatigue. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she was cured and remained well. The ad urges readers to remember Doan's sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY priced 50 cents a box.
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Elizabeth Wolf
W. Morgan St
Tipton
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Roasting Roaster Uses Dual Cylinders and Blades
A new coffee roaster features a stationary inner cylinder and a perforated rotating outer cylinder with space between for beans. Blades ensure thorough mixing and even roasting while heat is applied to the inner cylinder by electric current. A sampling cup ejects three or four beans when a knob is pressed without stopping the cylinder.
Jim's Cast a Dollar More
Richard Le Gallienne recalls a luncheon anecdote about a schoolboy seeking his autograph and then trading the autograph for a dollar, joking that he had given the boy his own autograph yesterday. The tale ends with a poke at fame and a nod to a boxing star.
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Jim
Richard le Gallienne
New York
Jim Jeffries
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises 100 Dollar Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others as honest and capable. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials available. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hard to Drop But Many Drop It Coffee to Postum
A California wife shares how giving up coffee for Postum eased her nerves and insomnia. She notes her husband slept better after stopping coffee and that she gained weight while health improves. The letter promotes the book The Road to Wellville and the phrase There’s a Reason.
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Calif
Postum
Wellville
Spoiled the Story Tattered Terry Joke Ad Thread
A pasted comic exchange and an advertisement mix in a clipped page. A cartoon pun about jobless writers sits beside a Dyola Dyes promotion claiming colors for carpets and textiles with a Burlington Vermont contact for a free color card. The Washington Star quip follows about the luck of seeing the new moon during stormy days with Mr Erastus Pinkney.
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Burlington, Vt
Castoria Bottles Inspected for Signature Verification
Officials urge thorough inspection of Castoria bottles for the authentic signature and guarantee the product in use for over three decades. Consumers urged to verify the familiar label on every bottle before use.
The Latest Scheme The Red Rooms Keep Blood Quiet
A cheeky note claims a new hotel plans red wallpaper in every room to mask guests killings. The quip suggests the design choice aims to conceal bloodstains.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children advertised cure
A wartime style medical patent product notice promotes Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children. It claims to break up colds in 24 hours cure feverishness constipation headaches teething disorders and stomach troubles with over 10 000 testimonials. The advertisement notes 25 cents at all druggists and offers a free mailed sample from Alien S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Colorado orchard claims big money from small monthly investment
An advertisement from The Colorado Orchard Co of Denver promotes a ten acre fruit ranch as a path to health and wealth. It invites readers to invest $2.50 per month, promising a free map and literature, and asserts integrity and honesty with a Plato quote about honest conversation. The tone mirrors a paternal insistence on prompt debts and opportunity.
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Colorado
Colorado Orchard Co
Denver
Colo
The Naughty Girl of Nice and The Grasse Widow
A witty Punch line differentiates two plays titled The Naughty Girl of Nice and The Grasse Widow. Phyllis from the country and Dick discuss the misdirection in theater titles, noting Nice and Grasse as distinct locales.
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Phyllis
Nice
Grasse
Rheumatism Cured In a Day by Detchon’s Relief
Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism promises rapid cure in 1 to 3 days with a first dose showing benefits. The advertisement claims the remedy removes the cause and quickly eliminates the disease. Sold by druggists for 5 cents.
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Detchon
World of Gates and Opportunities Quote by Emerson
A reflective line credits Ralph Waldo Emerson, describing life as gates and opportunities awaiting decisive action. It frames tension as a set of strings ready to be struck.
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Emerson
Allen’s Lung Balsam and Pettit’s Eye Salve Ad Broadsides
An 1880s style ad snippet promotes Allen’s Lung Balsam promising cure for cold and lingering coughs. Pettit’s Eye Salve offers quick relief at 25 cents. Also touts PAZO Ointment for piles with a guarantee and money refund.
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Allen
Letter Promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Minneapolis woman shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles. The letter claims pains vanished and strength returned after three months, urging others to write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan G. McOldan
North
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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Mase
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John I, Brown & Son
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