Dawn of a new muckraker era and liquor talks unfold
The piece notes Thomas W. Lawson’s bold muckraker stance urging persistence against the Standard Oil faction. It reports the National Liquor Dealers Association convention in Louisville, advocating abolition of dives, and discusses Senate clashes over tariffs and statehood, plus Oregon’s governor race won by Democrat George E. Chamberlain and continued woman suffrage defeat.
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George E. Chamberlein
Oregon
European orders alarms spur inspection bill proposal
A group of wealthy Chicago figures express concern over the Neil report and the growing European orders. They indicate willingness to back the proposed inspection bill, pending a test on whether they are "wing" or not.
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Chicago Sweat Parkers
M: Kera
Saut Sages
Neil
Francis nominates Bryan at Missouri convention in 1908
Ex Governor David R. Francis led a Missouri State convention on Tuesday to nominate William Jennings Bryan for the 1908 presidency. The event underscored Bryan’s continued influence in the Democratic Party and the party’s early preparations for the national race.
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David 3B. Francis
Bryan
The History of the Mustache in Cultural Identity
The article explains how the mustache emerged as a distinguishing mark during Moorish and Christian conflicts in Spain. Christians grew mustaches to resemble a cross and aid recognition amid religious tension and social separation.
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Mat
Monkeys and Medicine in a Humorous Ad
An old humorous line from the New York Herald about monkeys testing English whisky merits ends with a jab at human folly. A medical quack claim promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a permanent cure and urges readers to try them, sold by Lindeman's Pharmacy.
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New York Herald
Chamberlain
Bryan Will Be The Man In Indiana Politics
Fragmentary report notes ex convict Miers commenting on Bryan’s prospects in Indiana politics. Incomplete text mentions Parker, Miers reaffirming prior stance, and court actions with a monetary verdict and allowance, reflecting a legal case context amid campaign discourse.
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Dinda Ito
Parker
Miers
Hélis
Juurligipile
Solda- Copr
Spacer Sult Ag
Political pointers and competing voices in tariff debate
A chaotic note on congressional wrangling over tariff policy and Roosevelt era foreign relations. The piece cites St Louis Globe-Democrat commentary, Foraker, and Wood, mixing party divides with calls for reform and the grain of rural and prohibition politics. Contains ads for Electric Bitters and patent remedies.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Perusan Repubican
Indiana Pure Food Bill Urges Passage in Congress
Indiana citizens and lawmakers press for passage of the pure food bill. Washington correspondents report widespread support as Indiana representatives push the measure in this session. State officials cite licensing hurdles and the need for general assurance to ensure safe foods for residents.
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Indianiare Intunke
Washington City
Trdipnapolis
Congress
Second Baptism Amid Stressed Waters at First Cheta Hay Church
Aunt Mary Washington, a longtime Black nurse employed by R. P. Crossfield, underwent a rebaptism at First Cheta Hay Church. The service followed a difficult ritual in a dim pool where onlookers heard a splash as Redford assisted, and the mother was taken to safety, highlighting questions about baptismal practice and care.
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Mary
Mary Misurder
Tik Redford
Oryel
Wills and Bronze Cent Change Stir Old Bank Vault Mystery
Worn antique wills dated decades back were found in a vault of a demolished bank building. The box belonged to Pierre Charles Cuve tlier, a renowned notary who died after a dramatic career and tragedy. Also discussed are proposed changes to the bronze cent design and urban poverty in Milan with vast living conditions and new housing plans.
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Grienis
Cilnal Bank
Pierre Charies Cuvetlier
Ange
Efaghesmuth Committee
Iso
United States
Caina
Very Best Remedy For Kowel s franbie
Mrs. P. Borropghs of Biniston praises Chamberlain's Golls Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for lower trouble. She claims it has served her family for years and urges readers to buy now to be prepared for emergencies before summer ends. Sold by Lindeman's Pharmacy.
Fragmented OCR Note on Historical Figures and Events
The readable text hints at a garbled record mentioning a notable post, international vie, offices, and references to individuals and teams. It includes stray terms like Durive White, Tennis Herd, and a cold period, but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear identities.
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Yulsan Bay
Arctic Sea
Melvins
Oklahoma land rush era sparks new migration patterns
Fragmented OCR from Guthrie notes a surge of settlement and policy actions affecting Kiowa and Comanche land. Mentions Stephens bill, Indian babies, and large acre openings near Red River corridors with tribes and settlers moving west toward Indian Territory.
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Guthrie, Ok
Oklahaes
Stephens
Dai
Lawsuit and Charity Debates Stir London Scene
London reports a charity dispute involving Temple West and the National Gallery with possible compromise under French law. Separate notes describe colonial conflicts in Africa, witchcraft accusations, and government actions against rebel forces as tensions rise in Maritzburg and surrounding regions.
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London
Temple West
Charities
Weat
Itm
Sunes Sulk
National Gallery
Ish Charities
Beet Sugar Statistics From Roosevelts Era Congress Report
The report notes beet sugar statistics during Roosevelt's era with figures on acreage and production. Beets cultivated and harvested in 1905 show large outputs, driven by the U States beet industry. An official shipment and agriculture department summary records beets harvested and processed into significant sugar pounds, reflecting early 20th century agricultural scale.
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Roosevelt
U States
F. Saylor
Ment of Agriculture
Men in Beauty Show Ends with Portia Azo Fory Sey Victory
A local beauty contest concluded with Porter Azo Fory Sey declared the high man, after a staged competition featuring male contestants. Details show the winner and event outcome.
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Bondon
Tell
Porter Azo Forysey
Death From Lockjayy Bucklen Arnica Septic
A fragmented report notes a fatal illness linked to arnica sepsis and health rental issues. The garbled text references wounds, a neck injury, a merchant presence, and the names J N Jonas and Buras Soves, with unclear locations and events.
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Bucklen
J. N. Jonas
Bargains at Real Estate Bargains in town sale notes
Very readable ad list describes houses for sale with prices and features. Two story dwellings with baths gas and water supply on corner lots near shops and court house. New four room houses south and west ends priced to move with outbuildings and outbuildings. Rentals listed include two four room houses on William Street and extra small dwellings with corner lots and stable.
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Hoxte
Wiliam Street
Real estate and rental bargains in city area listings
A fragmentary classified ad offers multiple real estate options at low prices, detailing frame houses with wells, chicken houses, barns, and fruit trees on rural plots. Listings note rents from $8 and prices around $850 to $1250 with mentions of Ogden street and McCormick additions.
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Ogden Street
Jone
McCormick
Ogden
Simet
Beady
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