Major Schoot Lectures and Boer War Opinions Attacked
A critical column targets an itinerant lecturer calling himself Major Schoot who travels with cheap admissions and defends British policy in South Africa. The piece accuses him of falsehoods, bias, and possible government backing, while contrasting his claims with colonial authorities and press reports. It also shifts to U S Cuba policy and a jab at civil service reform over a president’s private secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Major
Snd
Thas
Schoot
British Mounted Police
Bechatnaland
To0o
Germany
Agentas
Beebauns Land
Algona
Cape Colony
Charles Boissevain
Amsterdam
Algemeen Handelsblad
Duke of Devonshire
Cecil Rhodes
Johanesburg
Transvaal
Aiis
Klondike
Statham
Crown Leaf Gold Mine
Robinson Company
New Tines Company
Transvaal Coal Trust
Consolidated Land Exploration Company
Kruger
Ujtlinders
Jameson
Rhodes
Britain
Lecky
Great Britain
Bulding
Prican
Johannesburg
Johanpesburg
Cuba
Thomas Estrada Palma
United States
Towa
Union
Palma
War Department
Roosevelt
Root
Hanna
Depew
Dod
Tailored Skirts Offer New Year Spring Styles
Two Wilk ing Skirts and Dress Skirts invoices highlight late spring styles with distinctive tailoring and value. Special value skirts at $4.75 feature an extra flounce and rows of stitching in a fresh design, marketed as practical and lower priced than rivals.
Tailored Suits at Popular Spring Prices
Spring suit line arrives featuring options at 6.50, 10.50, 14.50, 15.50, 18.00 and 22.00. Store touts better value than competitors, inviting shoppers to compare against other retailers in colors and style.
Democrats Decide 1904 Platform Battle Focused on Philippines
The piece argues that the party will reject Bryan and Wall Street extremes in 1904, favor a conservative pro–people platform, and unite under equal rights and government consent. It asserts Philippine policy as central to the party’s national strategy and claims a victory if extremists are kept at bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Bryan
Philippines
United States
Student's Ale Barrel Tale Reflects School Rule Clash
A state college student kept a barrel of ale in his room claiming a physician advised a daily tonic. He explained he moved the barrel from store to room to avoid visiting multiple retailers. The president asked for his explanation and noted the student now easily carries the barrel, crediting the “benefit” from the tonic.
Engaged couples wedding ring sale notice
When a man is in love that’s his business and a girl in love that’s her business but when they are engaged to be married it’s our business to sell the wedding ring and make the bride a present. Welster Mammoth Packet seeds offered by Patverscu and Son with emphasis on large packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingley & Pugb
Patverscu & Son
Americans Should See King Edward Coronation
A reader argues Americans should attend the London coronation, not shun it. The piece contrasts loyal praise with warnings against snobbery and urges a noble display of American goodwill, enriching both nations. It cites Whitelaw Reid and Prince Henry welcomes as signs of international friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Chen
Spurbeck Lambert Cisterns Offer Durable Water Tanks
Good Cisterns announces availability of cisterns crafted from 2 inch select white pipe tarred outside and painted inside. They furnish a via cover and claim the cisterns resist freezing cracks, keep water soft, and endure for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurbeck-Lambert
Ben W Ryan Real Estate Ad From South Dakota Lands
Ben W. Ryan of Kimball South Dakota advertises Brule County lands for homes or investments. Highlights good soil water artesian well district nearby towns schools churches creameries and railway facilities. Claims 20 years residence and 12 years county office experience plus bank references and loans at 5 percent with annual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Sudtit Dakota
Brule
South Dakota
Ollces
Free Brass Mantel Clocks From Galbraith's Shoe Store
Galbraith's Shoe Store advertises a free giveaway of brass mantel clocks to cash customers. Call to inspect the selection and claim a clock at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Nursery stock offered by P M Watesan near Normal school
P M Watesan advertises fresh nursery stock from Hampton nurseries as soon as the season permits. He claims fruits suited to the climate will compete on price and offers free replacement for all stock that died last year. Stock obtainable at his residence near the old Normal school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Nurseries
Old Normal School
P.M. Watesan
Brain Power Foods Debunked by Authorities
A medical-sounding claim counters the idea of specialized foods for brain or muscles, asserting a current diet nourishes all parts but indigestion harms nutriment. It promotes Green's August Flower as preventing indigestion and aiding liver function, blood purification, and vigor, offered at Dr. G. G. Green remedies via Miller's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
G.G. Green
Miller
Dr. Green
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West
Minister Gazette
Splon Kop
Methuen
Andersonville
Libby
Macon
Washington
Isabelle Hayner
Mes
Jon A. Login
Abe
John A. Logan
Gomley
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Edward Vol
England
America
Ghee Te
Ben W. Ryan
A.D. Clarke & Co
Whitney, Christenson & Bullock
Chicago
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