Saturday November 1902 political squibs and world fair talk
A satirical column reflects on election candidates and public fatigue with political posturing. It notes Democrats’ statewide mood, dismisses rival campaigns, and jests about D and LL D titles. It also mentions state building plans for the St Louis World’s Fair led by Kansas Iowa Illinois and Colorado. A Brooklyn pistol incident is described as illustrative of a lack of nerve and flawed logic.
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Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
Colorado
Plan to badge visitors at the 1904 World’s Fair
A plan is under way to protect visitors at the 1904 World’s Fair. Thousands of reputable citizens would wear a badge signaling membership in an organization guiding guests to reliable hotels boarding houses and private lodgings at reasonable rates. The aim is to help visitors avoid confidence men and crooks common at large expositions.
Advertising Pays When Treated As A Serious Business
A North Dakota merchant says annual advertising costs 45 cents per $100 of goods and half a page weekly. He argues progress comes when ads are treated as a business branch with honesty force originality and persistence. The postmaster of Jasper Missouri halted delivery to schoolchildren 4:00 to 4:30 pm citing disturbances from a crowd, and the ruling was upheld by Washington, likely prompting similar actions elsewhere.
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North Dakota
Jasper
Washington
Price Talks Drive Attention In Advertised Deals
Advertised prices grab attention as buyers and sellers gauge value. The visible tag lines and discounts guide quick judgments, revealing market interest and shopper urgency in a bustling retail scene.
First Formal Session of Anthracite Strike Commission Opens
Washington Oct 30 1902 the first formal session of the ant hracite Coal Strike Commission convened at the Interstate Commerce Commission court. Operators led by Baer and miners led by Mitchell attended a dignified session lasting about two hours and planned mine and home visits. Discussion covered representation issues and methods to compare figures with operators books while avoiding direct exposure of Mitchell. The article also notes political and military appointments, the recall of Wu, Alaska petition, and a child injury case treated with Pain Balm.
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Washington, D. C
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baer
Mitchell
Fahy
Weyl
Geological Survey
Wilcox
Delaware & Western
John Mitchell
Supreme Court
Scranton
Judge Gray
United States
Gen. Wilson
Bishop Spaulding
Watkins
Clark
Parker
Commission
Bauer
Thomas
Gray
Truesdale
The
Delaware, Lackawana & Western
Mr. Truesdale
Wilson
Fashion shift to shorter walking costumes replaces gowns
A historical note explains the decline of severe tailor-made gowns in favor of short morning shopping walking costumes. Rich tailor-made outfits gain embellishment with elaborate embroidery and braiding, featuring tan cheviot Eaton coats, tan Panne velvet collars, and Corticelli stitching silk by top dressmakers.
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Eaton
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Patient Aaron Meyers
A WV resident from Wheeling writes in praise of Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a severe cough and chest pains subsided following a second dose. He reports three bottles cured the cold and the symptoms vanished. Sold by S Kingston.
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B. W. Jarvis
Troy
Kinloch
Rip van Winkle
Brooklyn
Newsy
Corbin
Europe
Gen. Young
Gen
Miles
Root
Alaska
Roosevelt
J. N. Powell
Chamberlain
Mr. Powell
Forkland
Kingston
S. Kingston
Mr. Roosevelt
Bae
Sish FA
Stienhansg
Ruchter
West Clay Street
Kinloch 13
W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis
Troy Exchange Bank
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