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January 19, 1899
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The second session of the National Pure Food and Drug Congress convened in the lecture hall of Columbian University, Washington, yesterday afternoon. Key figures including Secretary Brigham and Hon. John B. Wight were present, with addresses and papers on the pure food movement delivered.
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THE PURE FOOD CONGRESS.—The second session of the National Pure Food and Drug Congress was called to order in the lecture hall of the Columbian University, Washington, yesterday afternoon. On the platform were Secretary Brigham, of the Agriculture Department; Hon. John B. Wight, commissioner of the District of Columbia; Mr. Frank Hume, Recording Secretary Wedderburn, and W. S. Thompson. Several members, including Mr. Hume, made addresses in the interest of the pure food movement, and some interesting papers were read.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Pure Food Congress
National Congress
Washington Dc
Food Movement
Agriculture Department
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Brigham
Hon. John B. Wight
Mr. Frank Hume
Recording Secretary Wedderburn
W. S. Thompson
Where did it happen?
Lecture Hall Of The Columbian University, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Secretary Brigham
Hon. John B. Wight
Mr. Frank Hume
Recording Secretary Wedderburn
W. S. Thompson
Location
Lecture Hall Of The Columbian University, Washington
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
The congress was called to order with key officials on the platform; members delivered addresses and read papers promoting the pure food movement.