Charles Herbert Allen Named Assistant Secretary of the Navy
The article highlights Charles Herbert Allen born April 15 1844 in Lowell Massachusetts his education at Lowell High School and Amherst College and his diverse career including service in the Massachusetts legislature two terms in Congress a gubernatorial nomination and club memberships. It also notes Lieutenant Andrew S Rowan and his wartime service including a mission for President McKinley and his potential future role near army headquarters. The piece also promotes Great Western Railway homeseeker tickets with May July and June tickets offering low rates and 15 days advance travel.
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Amherst College
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Congress
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Allen
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University Club of
New York
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Cuba
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Mississippi Valley
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Colorado
Great Northwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
America
Iowa
Missouri
F. H. Hunter
Des Oines
Andrew
Rowan
United States
Gomez
Garcia
Nineteenth Infantry
Pick Me Up exchange reveals a playful family mismatch
In a light dialogue two characters muse on family quirks. One asserts a fool exists in every clan, while the other claims to be the sole family member, prompting a comic back and forth.
Wonderland 98 Promises New Content for Teachers
In 1897 thousands requested Wonder land 97 while the edition sold out quickly. Wonderland 98 is now ready with new chapters on The Agricultural Northwest and Alaska, a Yellowstone Park feature for teachers, A Canoe Lake Trip, and rich illustrations. The Northern Pacific Railway offers the book with a revised Yellowstone map for 9 cents in stamps to Chas. S. Fee, St. Paul.
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Agricultural Northwest
Yellowstone Park
Alaska
Klondike
Leyendecker
Northern Pacific Railway
A . St. Paul
Elder and younger boarders argue over butter quality
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote has two boarders clashing over butter, the elder lamenting current butter and the younger arguing they use the same. The exchange captures a light domestic moment reflecting changing tastes.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Le Gallienne on Yellow Journalism and Chicago
Richard Le Gallienne, lecturing in Chicago, says reporters in the East teased him but praises the vitality of yellow journalism as a lively trait. He notes Americans show strong life and keen interest, comparing to Walt Whitman and other figures.
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Overland Limited
Pacific Express
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Colorado Special
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Des M. Accomodation
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Boone and Carroll
G. W. Rooers
Notable Lee Family Details from Virginia Lineage and Washington Life
General Fitz-Hugh Lee's mother Anna Maria Mason, daughter of John Mason of Virginia, known as beautiful Nannie Mason in girlhood. She married Lt Sydney Smith Lee and hosted guests in Washington during a Buchanan era event with the Prince of Wales and Duke of Newcastle. After the war the family returned to their Virginia estate and Fitz-Hugh continued farming with two mules, John and Rebecca at the Well. Mrs. Lee has been totally blind for some time, yet remains cheerful.
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Fitz-Hugh Lee
Anna Maria Mason
John Mason
Virginia
Nannie Mason
Sydney Smith Lee
Washington
Buchanan
Prince of Wales
John
Rebecca
Mrs
Kaiser Wilhelm’s Revolver Service Detail
The article notes Kaiser Wilhelm carries a small revolver as protection from anarchist threats. He is skilled in its use and maintains it daily with a chasseurs escort ensuring it is in working order each morning.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Unirm
Chhasseur
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid relief remedy preventing consumption and curing cold symptoms, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, and influenza related throat and lung troubles, with a final brand claim.
Foley's Honey and Tar Advised for Persistent Cough
If you have you probably need a reliable medicine like Foley's Honey and Tar to heal your lungs and stop the racking cough incidental to this disease. D. D. Bales.
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Foley
D. D. Bales
Far Alaska: Liveryman Turns to Meat Market
In Far Alaska the figures Vaseline Mike and Chilkoot Charlie note a shift as livery services fade. Vaseline Mike reveals he opened a meat market, signalling a change in local trade dynamics and business focus.
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Alaska
Chilkoot
Charlie
Gabe
Suspicious Man Recounts Farewell Call to Henry
A fragment from the Chicago Record quotes a woman recalling a farewell call to Henry. She says she asked him to kiss her goodbye and he replied that he had given all his money the previous Saturday.
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Henry
Chicago
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised for Piles Relief
S. E. Parker of Sharon Wisconsin writes that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve stops itching piles in two minutes and calls it the greatest pile cure on the market.
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S. E. Parker
Sharon, Wis
DeWitt
de Witt
Elkhart Harness Co opens free catalogue for drivers
An advertisement from Elkhart Harness Co of Elkhart Indiana offers a free catalogue of carriage gear for drivers. It promotes a large selection and invites customers to request the catalogue by mail.
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Mig. Co
Elkhart
Ind
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