Washington Letter on Cuban reciprocity politics in Congress
A Washington Letter reports Democratic Senators united against the Cuban reciprocity bill while Republicans in the House delay until sugar crop options are secured. It notes that tariff cuts may not aid Cuba much and accuses Republicans of maneuvering to shape Cuba’s status, possibly leading to annexation or U.S. governance. The letter discusses Senate and House dynamics, figures like Senator Hanna, and related foreign policy debates. It also touches on domestic issues including Governor Heard’s report, Pearlson camp rumors, and upcoming partisan maneuvering before elections.
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Dawn
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Jaqa
United States
Cuba
Platt
Connecticut
Jover
Capitol
Hanna
Lagaventine
Charlottesville
Virginia
Spooner
Mitchel
Oregon
House of Representatives
Newlands
Sulzer
New York
Louisiana
Heard
Hay
Pearson
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Cites Cure Claims
An old ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for sores burns and wounds. It features patient testimony claiming a leg wound from a gunshot healed quickly, warns against counterfeit products, and lists multiple ailments allegedly treated by the salve.
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NeWitt
Goflky & Gro
Praise for Cleveland Draws Broad Adulation Across Parties
Nathan A. Harbin of Baltimore praises Grover Cleveland at the Raleigh noting widespread admiration across Republicans and Democrats. He says Cleveland remains more popular now than during his White House years and doubts he could be elected again unless extraordinary events occur.
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Grover Cleveland
Nathan A. Harbin
Baltimore
Raleigh
Ular Party
White House
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Restore Limb
A Hartford man credits Electric Bitters and Buckley’s Arnica Salve with curing a severe leg injury after two years of pain and medical advice for amputation. The note promises relief for eruptions and blood disorders. Also mentions a North Carolina fish shortage and stock restoration plans for rivers like Neuse and Cape Fear.
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J. W. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Buckley
North Carolina
Neuse
Cape Fear
A Raging Roaring Flood and a Doctor’s Cure
A survivor recalls a flood washing down a telegraph line near Lisbon and an icy time of waist-deep water that brought a terrible cold. Doctors in Oakland, Sioux City and Omaha declared consumption, but after using Dr King’s New Discovery the patient was cured in six bottles. Guaranteed for coughs colds throat and lung troubles at 50¢ and a dollar. The piece closes with a moral about cowardice in doing wrong.
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Charles
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. King
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Quotation Ends Pithily
An old advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat. A satirical line follows noting a man’s religion is bankrupt if he can only pay the Lord forty days on the year.
Stomach Trouble Relief Cited By Iowa Woman
Mrs. S. Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after trying many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation with better results than ever before. She notes the product is sold by Blackburns and emphasizes its value.
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8S. Geiger
Dunkerton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Blackburn
The Beat Time: When Christ is the alpha bet life becomes God's liter ature
A reflective piece links Christ as alpha to a life governed by divine literature, portraying faith as guiding principle and moral framework in everyday living.
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Christ
God
De Witts Little Early Risers Promises Health Benefits
An old advertisement extols De Witt's Little Early Risers for bile and constipation, with testimonials from MB Smith Butternut and T. J. Coffey & Jo praising the pills as satisfactory and gentle. The fragment also mentions reading God's book of Providence.
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de Witt
Smith
Butternut
T. J. Coffey
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