Washington Preparations Mark New Capitol Season
The article surveys looming political activity in Washington, noting the President’s possible trip to the Panama Canal, a likely return by early November, and a social season ahead. It details new apartment buildings easing hotel demand, Washington’s mixed prestige, and major capital renovations including a clean, bright Capitol with updated ventilation, lighting, and decor, signaling a renewed civic spirit. It also covers Congressional attention to railway rate laws, District governance limits, and early arrival of Indian delegations at the Bureau of Ethnology, reflecting a year of busy public life.
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Panama
Canal
Gulf
Washington
United States
Atlantic
Europe
Capital Hill
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
District of Columbia
Congress
Indiana
Beveridge House
Third Street
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
House of Senate
Andrew John
Senator Quay
Bureau of Ethnology
Hime
Rolling Bear
Tuskaroras
Treasury Department
Tal
Botton
Legislative Chamber
Woods
Senate
Electric Bitters Cure Kidney Trouble and Debility
B F Bass of Freemont North Carolina reports severe sickness from kidney trouble cured after using Electric Bitters. He claims relief followed by full recovery and notes neighbors suffer rheumatism neuralgia and liver and kidney troubles. Ad copy ends with a quip about dignity and a narrow stake.
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B. F. Bass
Freemont
N. C
Blackburn's
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted in Chicago Ad
An aufmerksam old advertisement touts DeWitt's Salve from H C DeWitt & Co Chicago as a specific for piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases. It warns against counterfeit copies and directs buyers to ask for DeWitt's the genuine sold by M B Blackburn.
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H.C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
de Witt
M. B. Blackburn
Red hair belief challenged by wary relatives
A terse remark notes that only a small number of red-haired family members wrongly imagine the trait is admired by others. The line underscores social stereotypes and personal vanity about hair color.
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Relief For Indigestion
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and sour stomach. Dr Newbrough of League West Virginia endorses it, claiming good results from patients. The product digests what you eat and makes the stomach “sweet,” sold by MB Blackburn.
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Newbrough
League
West Ve
Mb, Blackburn
The Czar’s Plight Examined By Reader Comment
The Asheville Citizen reflects on Russia’s crisis as the Czar weakens and Witte rises in influence. It notes labor unrest edging toward revolution, the Czar’s gamble with Denmark, and hints at a looming upheaval while noting the peril for the throne. The piece pairs commentary with an ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
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Sergius Witte
Witte
Denmark
Sherlock Holmes
When Genuineness Shines Beyond the Clothes
A reflective line notes that effort does not always show on the surface. True genius may reside behind humble attire, suggesting merit is not measured by outward appearance alone.
Preparation and Cough Remedy Ad in War Era Text
The passage extols readiness in war and peace, urging prompt action against colds. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure and recommends keeping it on hand. A dealer list mentions Boone and Blowing Rock Drug Co. A brief, unrelated detail notes a woman in China preferring saving money and a cellable being nicely upholstered.
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Russia
Japan
Boone, and
Blowing Rock Drug Co
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Children Health
Best for Children and Mothers warns to guard kids from colds coughs croup and whooping cough. Harmless remedy claims to stop attacks with three doses half an hour apart curing a sudden roup in a Chester Michigan child. Sold by M. B. Blackburn.
The Self Centered Church and Its Collection
A study of a church whose routines and influence center on fundraising and tithing. Critics describe a culture that prioritizes money over community needs while highlighting how donations shape leadership and programming within the congregation.
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Watauga
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Boone, N.C
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Banner Elk, N.C
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