Suffragette Philip Snowden Tours Philadelphia Topics and Tobacco Trends
Militant English suffragist Philip Snowden draws attention in Philadelphia with talks on Women’s Suffrage in England and views of Parliament. The article notes naval tobacco purchases, a shift from chewing to smoking by sailors, and rising tobacco manufacturing in cigars cigarettes and smoking mixtures.
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Philadelphia
Philip Snowden
England
Mia
Snowden
Quakertown
Leeds
Labor Party
House of Commons
Scotland
Wales
Navy
Tobacco as a filthy weed in the navy clasp
Washington dispatch notes a Navy discussion on tobacco use. Officers describe tobacco as a filthy weed and the service debates its effects on discipline and health among sailors.
Rhode Island Poultry Show Opens at Infantry Hall
Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Turkeys headline the twenty fourth annual Rhode Island Poultry Association exhibition at Infantry Hall. The display, a centerpiece of the state’s known role in scientific poultry breeding, draws fanciers from across the country visiting during the week long event.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Infantry Hall
Rhode Island Poultry Association
Jeweler Charged With Mail Fraud
Patrick J. Cummings, a manufacturing jeweler from Attleboro with offices in Boston, faced a hearing on a mail fraud charge. He allegedly advertised for agents paying $150 a month plus expenses and offered valuable jewelry stock, then required deposits of at least $550 as guaranty from applicants.
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Boston
Patrick J. Cummings
Attleboro
Justice Gildersleeve retires as he resumes practice
Justice Henry A. Gildersleeve of the Supreme Court First district retired yesterday and will resume the practice of law. He is a Democrat. His term would have expired December 31, 1910.
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New York
Henry A. Gildersleeve
Supreme Court
First District
Banner Year in Agriculture Highlights 1909 Gains
Secretary Wilson reports the farm sector reached a record value of 8.76 billion dollars for the year ended June 30, with an 869 million increase. Beef retail margins rise across fifty cities, while farmers gain less than packers, but pork prices lift returns for unfed hogs. The department enforces food and drug acts and notes broad manufacturer cooperation.
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Washington
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Department
Pape's Diapepsia Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion and upset stomach. Claims five minute relief, no gas or heartburn, and that a single dose aids digestion and appetite. Notes cost of 50 cents per large case and urges readers to tell their druggist to obtain relief now.
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Pape
American Automobile Association Reports Prosperous Year
New York reports directors met at the Hotel Belmont for the annual meeting. Officials show a prosperous year for the motoring fraternity and the new board will select 1910 officers at tomorrow’s first meeting.
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New York
American Automobile Association
Belmont
Brd
Sneiwden
Tion
Swi
Mexican Northern Railroad Declares 2 Percent Dividend
New York December 1 The Mexican Northern Railroad which suspended dividends in 1903 announced a semi annual dividend of 2 percent yesterday.
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New York
Méxican Northern Railroad
Des Moines Hosts Major Midwest Missionary Convention
Des Moines on December 1 reports a large turnout as delegates arrive for a key home mission aries of Methodism convention. The event aims to study problems facing the church's home mission activities in the region.
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Des Moines
Middle West
Des Moines Dealers Open Annual Auto Convention
Des Moines, December 1 local and vehicle dealers arrived for their annual convention after a reception last evening.
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Des Moines
Loca
New York State Waterways Association Inaugurated
Delegates from cities villages counties and commercial groups met in Albany at City Hall to inaugurate the first annual convention of the New York State Waterways association. The body formed last January in New York City aims to develop rivers canals and harbors across the Empire State with Brooklyn’s Robert J. Macfarland serving as president.
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Albany
N. Y
Empire State
New York State Waterways Association
New York City
Robert J. Macfarland
Brooklyn
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Highlights Urine Health
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy naming Hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic. The copy urges taking the product at the first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the item.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Marriage License Issued to J. W. Williams and Marietta Devall
A marriage license was issued yesterday to J. W. Williams aged 61 and Marietta Devall aged 64.
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J. W. Williams
Marietta Devall
Academy Opens Winter Term With Higher Enrollment
The academy opened yesterday for the winter term reporting a largely increased enrollment, higher than the fall term and last winter. The commercial department shows especially large numbers. Chapel is held daily with weekly talks, vocal training by Miss Corette, and a brisk literary program tonight including solos, recitations, essays, papers, and a debate.
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Corette
Real estate promoter George H Paul eyes winter business growth
From the exchanges reports Geo H Paul visiting the city to promote homeseeker excursions. He finds prospects bright for winter business and notes recent successes. Paul focuses on presenting farms to homeseekers and helping them settle as citizens and farmers. Also mentions trades and visits in Iowa and Oklahoma connections.
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Geo. H. Paul
Paul
George H. Paul
Corpus Christi
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Clearer Skin
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked lips. Claims to soften and beautify skin and notes its use for piles with a 25 cent price at J K Lemmon’s.
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Bucklen
J. KE. Lemmon’s
Wealthy young broker hitching wagon to a star
A witty Life magazine quip notes a rich broker flaunts a luxury car to a famous actress. The remark that his father taught him to hitch his wagon to a star frames the social jab as high society satire.
Watchman Overcome By Cold Seeks Quick Cure
W J Atkins worked as Bi Watchman at Banner Springs despite damp drafts and cold. He fell ill with a lung cold that forced him to quit, but Dr Kings New Discovery brought him rapid relief. The ad touts a trial bottle free and a guaranteed remedy priced 65 cents to a dollar.
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W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Dr. King
EB Lemmon
A Foolish Notion About the World’s View
A Chicago Record-Herald quote argues that men who feel the world is against them often misread reality branded by their own self deception. It critiques a mindset of perpetual grievance as unfounded and unhelpful.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Feppiness Shared Seeks Perfection
A succinct quote notes that true refinement arises only when ideas are shared. James Porter attributed.
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James Porter
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