One Woman in the Press Gallery at Washington Capitol
In a sweeping, anecdotal portrait a female observer describes her fellow women visitors to the Capitol. She notes their curiosity, boldness, and questions for officials, guards, and lawmakers as they explore the Senate and House areas, sometimes slipping past guards and even reaching the floor, while reflecting on gendered access and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Newcome
Basta
White House
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Tny
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Capitol
Monument
National State House
Senate Chamber
Morton
Brassett
Supreme Court
Jammion
New York
Brooklyn
Washington
Rotunda
Senate
Reagan
Sheighthusband
Cuede
Iam
Prs
Woodlass Prat
Batons
Burger
Jarly
Westar
Wroeh
Eli
Forse
Wil
Washington Monument
Aml
Vergbart
Vermont
Thongs
George Wasi
Capital
Craters
Walter Wellman
Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs Promoted
The piece claims Kemp's Balsam is the only genuine balsam cough remedy while many others are only watery substitutes. It urges readers to inspect the bottle for purity and thick preparation and notes availability at druggists in large bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Paice
Hichland
Nebraska
Chamberlain
Kemp
Unclear historical notice about medical book offer
Fragmentary ad copy promises a medical book for a small payment and requests stamps or payment to the post office. Text is garbled with misspellings and partial phrases, hindering a precise summary.
Rebels at Pine Ridge Push to Reach Agency
Jun 12 report from Prsé Ripce describes hostile Indian camps moving toward the agency. U.S. troops press the hostiles near a Catholic mission while Col. Corbin warns of burning accidents and a camp with forty wounded expected to arrive tonight. An unresolved risk of a shot triggering a broader displacement remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prsg
Ripce
Scott Bran
Col. Corbin
Toflay
Five Miles Reach Pine Ridge Battle Dispatch
Jan 12 reports Gen Schofield receiving word from Gen Miles that about 600 hostile Sioux were within five miles of Pine Ridge and heading to the agency. Capt Pierce arrived at Pine Ridge to assume charge for Agent Royer. Father Crafts, a priest, reports on the recent fight and maps the battle plan with details to follow. The situation is described as very serious with ongoing war dangers and medical casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Ridge
Brakia
Prékont
Pierce
Moyer
Fthor Crofts
Winnipeg Indians
Werpath
Schofield
Miles
Pipe Ralge
Royer
New York
Glen O'Bierns
War Star
War fears flare as frontier Indians threaten border area
Dispatches report a tense situation with Indian groups on the warpath near the boundary, prompting calls for arms and troops to protect settlers in towns like Obourgan and Canunolly. Officials weigh swift action as militia and cavalry prepare to reinforce dangerously unsettled districts.
Farmers bill a branch railroad by farming efforts in New Jersey
Special correspondence from Mexonam New Jersey describes a local plan where farmers, after years of promises, would fund and construct a branch line from Morristown toward Whit House via Ashendon and Pottersville using subscriptions and work in lieu of cash. The plan aimed to spur growth along the Morristown line and create a self financed route through Somerset and Morris counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexonam
N. J
New Jersey
Morristown
Mernma and Essex
Dawarn Licksawanns and Western Railroad
Morn- Somerset
Hunterlon
Pesine Torough Tly
Broassade
Merdiuuin
Kenpack Pettersville
New Gruantown
Whit House
Cantyal
Mabeuli
Mebek
Atuereni
Meligh
Tealding Ashendon
Hockaway Valley
Beaun
Iman
Pottersville
Somerset County
Mt Fame
Peapack
Morricongig
Vitor
Mendham
Miles
Toadelgg
Kemp's Balsam Promoted as Pure Throat Remedy
An old ad describes Kemp's Balsam as a thick pure aromatic balsam from trees. It claims to treat throat and lung issues and sells in large bottles for about a dollar.
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Ross
Benjamin Eason
Felman
Woostar' Bniot An
W. F. Kean
Medlarran Grocery
A. Angram
Amie Ever McClarran & Hilo
Caskey’s Grocery
Gars East of Court
Oster
H. R. Smithney
John Jeffries
Spolure
Tin L. Smyser
MAB McClure & Smyser
Wooster
No. Q Merchant’s Emporium
E. W. Newkirk
Obney-At-Law
Ohio
Offiee Ninby
Shoetor Emporium
Iberty Street
John C. McClarran
Aaitto Y
LAW
M’clellan Bros
East Liberty Street Wooster
Onlo
Liman B. Critchfield
John
ADAIR
Critchfield & Adair, Astohneys-At-Law
Wayne County National Bank
Philo
H.E Mowrey, M.D. Nasal
Brace Street
J. E. Barrett
North Market
North Stree
Nt Market Street
John A. Gann
Warnee
Omesorth
H. A. Hartl
North Market Street
Kew Lutheran Church
Wooster Ohio
Asalatant Burg
N. Y
Byaand Ear Institute
J. H. Todd
West Libtreet
A. A.hn
Stoll
G. W. Ryall
Drs
Stoll& Ryall
Othole On
North County
Sidence
Dr. Stollopp
Hig
Bchool Balloon
N. Market St
J. G. M'Coy Maesa
Merchant Tailors
August Imgard
Public Square
American Steam Dye Works
Él Forth Buckeye Street
Boss Stable
Lone Pene
Howse Brand
Belog
Springville
Millbrook
Springvillé
Mt. Yocum
Case
Schrock
S&s Acres
Clinton Tp
Benjerson, Wooster
Ekeas
Draggin
Swayne & Bon
Philadelphia
Qwana & Bor
Cleveland
C. H. Fuller & CO
Euclid Ave
Ine
Hoelzel and
Kaltwasser’s
Express
John G. Slain & Son
Wheeling
W. Va
PALL
Ail
Grocers
Sior
Peerste
J.p.smith
Louis MQ
H. . Root
Beit
Advan
Mont Bodineeny
Myer
Col
Wis
Colunpa
Dobis
Atx
Harry McClarran
Meckirran & Caskey
Elaine Oil
West Liberty Street
Court Hose
Postoffice
Stoers
Colchester” Rubber CO
Woman
Wasuixeton
Jan
Docke
The
Texas Cowboys
Simmons
J &. Pierce
Ranchero Grande
Texas
Robert Gow
East Liberty Street
Gow
Pitts
Sd Rababie
Dudereustone
Rattationa
Owunterfelti
Shear Chemica Co
Madison
Oime
Sapolio
Posta Aoe & Ca
Redskins
Father Pratta
Wrsrec
Thorn
Lunds
North Dakota
Botuneau
Toore
Delaname
Oisopia Wasu
Langhi
Obourgan
Canunolly
Frewghter
Vle
Pricet
Loughton
British Columbia
Leighton
Gene Gabberis
Ific
Okenopan
Ft Spokane
Bague
Ray Mamma
Jmingre Bey
Emerson
Cape Cod
Turtle
Mieday
Fall River
Mons
Gilead
4 Farmers Railroad
Jereay
Marely
Dany
Hood
AC. D. Cone
Walker
Dakota
Ryker & Wilson
Lacbaon & Borp
Shilow
Shiloh
LavaBicu & Born
Wibbard
Hibbard
A. D. Noble
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Mechanic and
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Ackson
Mich
Charles Meee
Ayet
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Fort, Wayne
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