Battle of Portland War Game Opened With Navy and Army Clash
Special Correspondence from Portland Maine describes Admiral Barker leading a fleet and Major General Adna Chaffee defending Portland Harbor in a planned August 22 to August 30 joint naval and land maneuvers. The article notes ships, cruisers, and destroyers forming the battle group, and details social life, fortifications, and training aims shaping a realistic conflict scenario.
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Barker
Hanay
Portland
Chefsee
New England
L A. S. Barker
Thie City
Adna R. Chaffee
United States
Maine
Roosevelt
Moody
Oyster Bay
Penobscot Bay
Kearsarge
Portsmouth
England
Newport
Illinois
Massachusetts
Indiana
Texas
Olympia
Baltimore
Prairie
Yankee
Panther
Hartford
Mayflower
Dolphin
Chesapeake
Topeka
Vixen
Peoria
Culgoa
Omfar
Hannibal
Sterling
Lebanon
Marcellus
Leonidas
Decatur
Barry
Chauncey
Dale
Bainbridge
Truxton
Verden
Whipple
Lawrence
Sands
Naval Station
Chaffee
Bia
Navy
Ike
Boy
Frogs
Ramudl Hubbard
Opium Rules in Philippines Exposé of Motley Trade
Special Correspondent reports on U S policy toward opium in the Philippine islands. The piece argues for protective action against opium use among Filipinos, noting Chinese intermediaries, labor impact, and a new licensing plan. Revenue from licenses funds municipalities, tariffs support education, and officials expect annual opium revenue of about five hundred thousand dollars.
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British Straits Settlements
Philippines
Tesider
Designs For Full Garment Waists For All Seasons
Special correspondence from New York notes waist fashion evolving from thin fabrics to sturdier materials for autumn. New waist styles feature front pouches, snug fits under belts, and varied fabrics like Arnnels, cashmeres, velutina, and mohair with subtle embroidery. White vestings are washable, and color effects hinge on weaving, brocade-like finishes, and tasteful trims. Mohair waists with small embroidery provide elegance and durability for business use, while flannel versions suit daily wear with smaller sleeves under coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olive Harper
Forgetmenot Flower Tale Of Fidelity Legend
An old Germany tale links the forgetmenot flower to fidelity. A knight and lady walk by the Danube when he falls, tossing the flower ashore and crying in German a final plea that translates to the name proving their bond. The anecdote ends with the emblem of loyalty.
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Germany
Danube
The Rabbit Tail Mystery in a School Composition
A child asks her teacher if a rabbit has a tail and is told only a small tail exists. The girl notes in her composition that rabbits have a sprall tail but is urged not to discuss it. The exchange highlights a cautious approach to describing animal features.
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Tia
Finis Teacher Quote Refers to Noah Webster Last Words
Yonkers Statesman records a quip about Noah Webster as a dramatic exchange between The Scholar and The Teacher. The line hints Webster’s final words are unknown, with a joking claim that all such words would begin with them.
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Finis
Noah Webster
Dewitt's Witch Salve Lesson in Cures and Counterfeits
An old advertisement extols Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns bruises and eczema and warns of counterfeit imitations. It notes genuine salve bears the name Ec Dewitt Co Chicago and promises reliability through its popularity. Also promotes Dawitt Little Early Risers and Kadopyapepsia cures with testimonials and broad druggist availability.
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DeWitt
Sazel
Dewite
Ec Dewitt & Go
Chicago
Philpot
Albany
B.C. Dewitt & Co
Humphreys Medicine Company Ad Listing Various Ailments
An 19th century advertisement from Humphreys Medicine Co New York lists a wide range of afflictions and remedies. It mentions conditions like lung fever influenza stomach issues throat ailments and general illnesses as products offered for sale with instruction to send price for preparations.
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Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor
William &John Streets
New York
Southern Fruit and Vegetable Growing in Southern R R lands
The article describes high yields on fertile lands along the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in Alabama West Florida and Mississippi. It cites radishes potatoes corn and watermelon production with profits per acre and multiple crops on the same land. It notes berry yields and lists G A PAR General Industrial and Immigration Agent Louisville Nashville R R Louisville KY.
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Louieville & Nashville R. R
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Pittsbury
G. A. Par
General Industrial and Immigration
Louisvilles
Nashville
R.A
Louisville, KY
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Haos
Camip
Fort McKinley
Ruar
Adna FR. Ohaffed
Manila
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Visayan Islands
Tagaros
Luzon
Mantla
Fela
Taft
Bla
Himsede
Thomas Lauder Branton
Averlea
London Chronicle
Tueorto
Ife
Rocky Mountain Ten
Mm. N. Schultz
Ayer
Chas, E. Hartman
Gibbstown, N.Y
Lowell
Cardus
Thedford
Rocky Mountain
Don Radeon Wiest
Renatee
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