Senate clashes over McKinley policy and imperialism
Washington letter reports Senate debate on the Ardy bill and Philippines policy. Senators Hoar and Teller challenge military expansion, while Caffrey condemns imperial aims as tyranny. The piece notes calls for hearings, investigations into hemp outputs, and House wrangling over apportionment, with scattered letters and public notices mixed in.
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Philippines
McKinley
Congress
Hoar
Philippine Commission
Caffrey
Teller
Lincoln
Philippine Archipelago
Mr. McKinley
Jones
Ark
Senate Committee On
Statewide adoption eyed to cut school book costs
Editorial notes argue state level adoption of public school books would lower prices across the state. Comparing prices, South Carolina sets $5.17 for a set while Wilson County charges $8.78, a $3.61 difference. Supporters urge Legislature to replace county adoption with state adoption to boost educational opportunity. A brief caution about sellers and patent medicines is also mentioned.
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Wilson Times
South Carolina
Wilson County
the Times
Winston Sentinel
Boys and Their Mothers Love of a Son in Deep Devotion
A compact sermon extols the pure noble bond between a boy and his mother. It argues that a son’s respectful affection elevates both, surpassing shallow romantic pursuits. The piece claims a son devoted to his mother in middle age remains a true knight, promising lasting fidelity to his future wife.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Appeal Cures Skin Ailments
Notice warns against counterfeits and promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a soothing antiseptic for piles and skin diseases. Mentions Moretz and Farthing Johnson and Baehavan in association with the product.
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DeWitts
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Lung Relief
In an era of deadly croup and lung troubles this advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless remedy delivering rapid results for coughs colds and lung diseases It claims to prevent consumption and highlights names Moretz and Farthing Johnson and Buchanan as endorsers.
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Moretz and Farthing
Johnson and Buchanan
Governor elect Yates cancels inaugural ball in line with church tenets
Illinois Governor elect James Yates shocks state by announcing there will be no inaugural ball citing strict observance of Methodist church laws. He intends to model his administration on Bible tenets and religious discipline.
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Agithat
Col. Heistand
Jones
Maj. Hawks
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Harris
Adj
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Meikelsohn
Allen
Boyd
Williama
Mississippi
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Representave Olmsted
Census Committee
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South
Hopkins
Ill
Maine
Littlefield
Congress
Dalzell
T. C. McBride
Flyn
Okla
Watanga Democrat
A. J. Walters
Walters
Watauga River
Charlotte Observer
Raleigh Post
Yates
Illinois
Methodist Church
Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist Adverts
The piece touts Swamp Root as a cure for dangerous conditions affecting heart and kidneys. It warns that kidney trouble poisons the blood and can damage vital organs, promising a sample bottle and a book on Root and its cures by Mer & Co. of Binghamton, Nya.
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Mall
Mer & Co
Binghamton, N. c
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Oklahoma
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South Africa
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Count Sternberg
Iveldt
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