Opening of Fifty-First Congress Crowds Watches Inaugural Proceedings
The Fifty first Congress began its session with a full gallery as delegates from Pan American and Marine congresses filled the diplomatic benches. Speaker Reed and Carlisle were acclaimed as the new leadership while oath, adjournment, and early proceedings set the tone for the new House.
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Inventions That Made Millionaires From Odd Ideas
A curved ledger notes fortunes from inventors including a rivet for pockets to ease ore transport, a wooden toy John Gilpin and the wheel of life grossing huge profits, metal sole plates, inverted glass bells and emery cloth patents. It cites roller skate wealth surpassing 1 million despite nearing patent expiry.
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Secretary Tracy's Annual Naval Strength Compared With Nations
The report compares Americas maritime power to other nations with armored vessels counted and predicted after completing current programs. It notes the United States would rank poorly as a naval power once authorized builds are finished, highlighting defense capacity, coastline exposure, and economic vulnerability in a single raid scenario.
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Postmaster General Reports Growth of U S Postal Service
The first Postmaster General's twenty year view shows the U S postal system expanding rapidly. Figures cite offices, routes, postage, money orders and employment, with a call to apply business principles to improve efficiency and cut costs. The piece notes a cent postage debate and honors pioneers like Lyman Klapp and John Stuart Blackie alongside contemporaries.
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Don’t Shike a Hornet Nest to Sep If Any Family Is Home
The text warns against provoking dangerous situations and drafts. It cautions not to interfere with express traffic or social orders and to avoid risky actions around witnesses. It emphasizes safety, warns of potential danger, and advises restraint in volatile encounters.
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Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup and Cure Claims
An advertisement extols Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup and liniments for rheumatism and inflammatory rheumatism with plasters for affected parts and feet. It claims personal success since December 1587 and references Brubaker Laubach Boyd laws and school remedies. Cough and cold relief is also marketed with Lame's Cough Remedy, offered at 50 cents per bottle by Jaie & Wilson Druggists.
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Historical Patent Medicines Promoted by Local Druggists
Citizens are urged to try King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King s New Life Pills and Arnica salve Electri terg and similar remedies. The promotion claims universal satisfaction with a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory. Local druggists Laubach Boyd endorse these products.
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Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted as Safe Cure
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a safe investment guaranteeing satisfactory results for throat and lung complaints. It claims effectiveness against consumption bronchitis asthma whooping cough roup and other ailments with pleasant taste and reliable relief. Trial offer encouraged.
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Englava Van Wert Lungs and Local Remedies Sold
An 1880s druggist listing from Braeton Massachusetts promotes Van Wert’s Balsam and Liver Cure by Laubach and B Sion, with agents A W Blackret and L Aubach. The note claims quick cures for consumption and related lung issues, offering guarantees and seasonal sales for winter use.
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