Teaching happy life in the United States army
A writer argues that good behavior is essential for a happy army life and that hardships come from bad conduct. The piece notes soldiers earn 12 dollars a month plus clothing, medical care, libraries, post exchanges, and other benefits, with opportunities for extra pay, savings, and promotion from private to corporal to lieutenant general, reflecting on motives for enlisting from Civil War era to the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Witl
Root
Mr. Conger
China
Mr. Root
Treasury
Napoleon
Young
Leutenant
12Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Chaffee
U. S Cavalry
White River Country A Southwest Playground Promised
The White River Country in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas is praised as a future playground of the Southwest. The region offers wild scenery, streams, wildlife, and mild climates, with travel from Galena to Branson and Cotter inviting exploration of minerals, pearls, and potential prosperity for visitors and settlers alike.
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Southwest
White River Country
Jamey
White
Missouri
Arkansas
Galena
Branson and Cotter
Ozarks
White River
Europe
Carthage
Newport
Ark
Editor Driven From Home Over Wedding Report Blunder
An Oklahoma editor fled to a distant city after a compositor’s error changed a local wedding story into a "pickle face" bride reference. The uproar included long distance calls as the editor grapples with the fallout while the bride’s elder brother, rumored to be armed, looms as a troubling backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
California Marriage License Requires Sanity Oath
Before obtaining a marriage license in California, the couple must swear they are not insane. If the principals’ parents were consulted, perhaps a diversity of opinion would be expressed.
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California
Spiderweb bridges span six inches in SA ant hills
Researchers report delicate fibre suspenders in South African ant hills linking galleries. The web like bridges cross gaps over six inches, resembling spider silk architecture. The discovery highlights complex subterranean engineering by ants.
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Ant Hills
South Africa
Rew Route to Southern California Opens New Rail Path
Salt Lake City Aug 22 A new southern Utah and southwest Nevada line called the San Pedro route opens vast untracked country with mineral districts to be reached by branch lines. Chicago and North Western announces daily through Pullman tourist sleeping cars from Chicago to Los Angeles via the route, promising easy access to cheap homes plentiful work and a GRIT driven westward migration. Rainbow Canyon scenery and Southern California citrus near San Bernardino highlight an emerging world Riviera travel corridor.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Nevada
San Pedro
Tononah
Goldfield
Southern
California
Chicago & North-Western R's
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Riverside
Pomona
Salt Lake
Ogden
Riviera
Worldwide Greetings For Roosevelt Peace Victory
Messages pour in from monarchs diplomats and lawmakers praising Theodore Roosevelt for brokering peace between Russia and Japan. England Germany France Italy and Russia send congratulations along with U S figures including William J Bryan John W Foster and numerous senators and representatives.
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Oyster Bay
America
Europe
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Uoon
England
William R
Jusserand
France
London
President Roosevelt
Wusserand
Mortimer Durand
Mayor Des Planches
Italy
Chentung Liang Cheng
Lenox
Mass
Durand
Washington
Count Cassini
Baron Rosen
United States
Paris
Cassini
William J. Bryan
Janesville
Wis
Congress
John W. Foster
Stop Preaching About War
Mount Lebanon, Sept 1 At the Shakers peace convention Dr Peebles gave figures on war losses and costs urging abolition of eye for an eye doctrine and battle worship disbanding boys brigades granting suffrage to women ending yearly war ghosts of Yorktown and Bunker Hill true patriotism is justice and mercy with equal opportunity for all
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Mount Lebanon
Peebles
Yorktown
Buhker Hill
Attorney Seeks 6000 Fee in Woodbury Bankruptcy Case
In Council Bluffs on August 29, George H. Stillman claims 6000 as his attorney fee for guiding W. G. Woodbury through bankruptcy procedures. Stillman says 500 has been paid and seeks judgment for the balance. He also asks the district court to declare a lien on 10000 in Woodbury Store Company stock, now held by Woodbury.
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Council Bluffs
W. G
Logk Canal to Be Recommended for Isthmus Link
Report from Washington indicates a lock canal is favored over a sea level design. A board of consulting engineers warns six to eight years for construction, lower cost, and adequacy for commerce. President Roosevelt hosted eminent engineers from America and Europe to study the Atlantic Pacific connection.
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Washington, D. C
Canal Commission
J. W. Welcker
Netherlands
Holland
Washington
America
Europe
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Pacific
Armistice Agreement Reported Between Japan and Allies
Japanese officials announced to Portsmouth that Japan has agreed to an immediate armistice. Baron Komura and Baron Takahira conveyed instructions to outline terms, with prompt talks expected with Baron de Rosen and M. Witte to plan a complete suspension of hostilities before battlefield detachment actions.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Portsmouth
N. H
Japan
Baron Komura
Takahira
Baron de Rosen
M. Witte
May mean third term for the president
Washington dispatch notes the Portsmouth peace conference ending, boosting the president's prestige. Officials and politicians discuss the possibility of renewed pressure for a third term for President Roosevelt amid favorable reception of the conference’s outcome.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Depew Company Paid Big Loan to Equitable Life
New York announced by Equitable Life officers that the Depew Improvement Company’s indebtedness totaling 293850.82 was paid including principal and interest. President Paul Morton directed public release of correspondence to counter unjust impressions about Senator Chauncey M. Depew. The letter from Depew clarifies his role and disputes published inaccuracies.
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Depew Company
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Senator Depew
The
Improvement Company
Equitable Society
Last Battle of The War Dispatch From Lidziapadze
A dispatch from Lidziapadze describes likely the war's final engagement on August 28. Russians gained advantage and took 180 prisoners, with several Japanese killed. Russian losses were eight killed as Japanese withdrew with their wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Lidziapadze
President Learns Peace Talks Near Conclusion
President Roosevelt in Sagamore Hill library received news that the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries had reached an agreement and would move to conclude a treaty of peace. He had not abandoned hope and pressed for continued discussions despite facing enormous difficulties.
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Oyster Bay
Aus
Sagamore Hitih
Roosevelt
Tortamouth
Engers
News of Peace Draws Mixed Reactions Across Cities
Reports from St Petersburg Tokyo and Oyster Bay describe varied public responses to the Portsmouth peace. Russians admire a just outcome though not joyful. Japanese feel gains but worry over payment terms. Emperor Nicholas credits President Roosevelt for his role in securing the settlement.
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St. Petersburg
Portsmouth
Tokio
Japan
Tnssia
Oyster Bay
Nicholas
Russia
Roosevelt
Peterhof
Alexandria
Signad
Heavy penalty meted corruption law in effect
Albany N Y Sept 2 An act against corrupting purchasing agents took effect yesterday Prohibits giving gifts or gratuities to agents employees or servants without employer consent with intent to influence action Punishment ranges from 10 to 500 dollars fine or up to one year in jail Applies to gifts commissions in relation to principals business.
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Albany
Imperial Decree Eases Chinese Boycott in Shanghai
Shanghai September 2 The large demand for goods from Newchwane plus the decree’s impact have softened the boycott. The Emperor cites China US friendship and the new treaty talks. He urges Chinese to refrain from boycotting American goods during treaty negotiations.
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Shanghai
Newchwane
China
America
Pope and Roosevelt greet peace, cannibals and brides noted
In Rome on August 31 the pope learned of peace in the Far East and sent congratulations to President Roosevelt. The scene included enthusiastic replies and expressions of gratitude, reflecting the era’s global news and public morale.
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Roosevelt
Rome
Far East
Hoe
Nicholas
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Featured
A 19th century health column promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for post typhoid nerve weakness and fatigue. It cites Mr Charles Worth of Maine reporting recovery after months of debility and urges the pills as a safe nourishing remedy sold nationwide. The piece also includes assorted trivial anecdotes about wool barometers Korean widows bishops and a playful farmyard tone.
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Williams
Charles Worth
East Vassalboro
Maine
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Scheuco
Tady
Sure Cure at Last Dodd's Kidney Pills Boost Local Praise
Monticello Mississippi residents report Dodd's Kidney Pills as a total kidney cure. Mrs L B Baggett credits the remedy for resolving dropsy and kidney faults after doctors warned of persistent issues. Testimony claims the pills purify blood and renew vitality, reinforcing the product as a world’s greatest tonic.
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Monticello
Miss
Lawrence County
Dodd
Ingenious trap catches mother in law at midnight
Mr. Sela Hastings of Southbury Connecticut set a deer trap on his land. At interment midnight the family was awakened by barking dogs. Hastings found his mother in law, Mrs Dorothy Taylor, caught by the leg in the trap as she sleep walked.
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Sela Hastings
Southbury
Conn
Hastings
Dorothy Taylor
Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers Offer for Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers cure stomach trouble by absorption without drugs. It touts relief from belching, indigestion, gas, sour eructations, and related symptoms. A special offer provides two boxes for 75 cents or three samples free via coupon.
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Mull
Mull's
Grape Tonic Co
Rock Island
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