Extravagant spending sparks criticism amid Democratic convention
The article cites opposition in Congress to a 35000 repair bill for the executive mansion following a 470445 renovation under President Roosevelt. It notes Greenfield's Sixth District Democratic convention backing Bryan for 1908, and includes reports on King Alfonso predicting an assassination threat, Senate debates on statehood and canal questions, and a partisan verdict on public decorum and holiday preparations.
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White House
Executive
Roosevelt
Greenfield
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Judicial convention notice calls for delegates in Martin County
A fragmentary civic notice from a Democratic party group in Martin and Dallas counties calls for delegates to a judicial Democratic convention in Logaotee Indiana. It lists delegate counts for both Diviess and Martin counties and names party officials. A separate testimonial note praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, offered for sale at Lindemans Pharmacy.
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Dalless
Martin
George B
First Cumbersip Church Reports Remarkable Progress
The First Cumbersip Presbyterian Church marks its first anniversary under Rev Hicks amid notable growth. Sixty two new members joined, Sunday school attendance rose to three hundred, debt reduced, and the church praised as one of the city’s prettiest and most active centers of worship and education.
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Hicks
Mamiber
Mn Unis
Shnday Y
Amd
Tanehinra
Sabo
Bareaig
Jon William Street
Domestic production mandate sparks fears of dangerous precedent
In May the senate committee reviewed a joint resolution restricting Panama canal material and equipment to domestic production. Critics warn it powers the president to suspend general law for a specific purpose, risking a dangerous precedent and higher costs from extortionate tariffs. The piece notes Republican figures from Oregon and national leaders, argues for free buying practices, and critiques the political climate ahead of June elections.
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Aldeleh
Senate
Panama Canal
Bible return saga linked to Washington era rediscovered
An 18th century ledger notes the Bible of Martha Dandridge Curtis tied to Gen. George Washington through the Curtis family. The record indicates a 1719 entry for Fanny Parke Curtie and a 1712 Daniel Park Curtis birth, with no marriage record for Washington and Mrs Curtie. The piece cites church and family notes, plus a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve aside.
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Lee
Curtis
Robert E. Lee
We Kendrick
Philadelphia
Chomsombe
Fanny’ Parke Curtie
Daniel “Park Curtis
Martha Dandridge
George Witon
Washington ‘Anid
Poison in rare wood sparks debate on health risks
The column reports on a dangerous substance found in imported wood used for home furniture and construction. It details ignition hazards, respiratory effects, and the unexpected returns of a previous remedy, while noting a rare case where a woman regained movement after a stroke-like event linked to the material. Also mentioned are a flooded gas tank near a landmark and a blacksmith exhibit with European skates, all reflecting varied news items.
Elective Bitters Promised Cure for Digestive Ailments
Headly Serpent Bites are common in India yet Elective Bitters is claimed to cure digestive disorders. S A Brown of Bennetteville DC testifies it restored his wife after years of dyspepsia and liver issues. The tonic supposedly cures chills fever malaria biliousness back pain and kidney and bladder problems. Sold with guarantee by I N Jones Griggist at 50 cents.
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S.A. Brown
Bennetteville
D. C
I. N. Jones
Griggist
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