Old Yellow Almanac Reflects Townsfolk and Remedies
A fragmented reminiscence on a yellow almanac from the kitchen wall, contrasting city life and rural comforts with comments on calendars and fashion. A mixed ad column promotes a medical cure named Five Drops for various ailments, touting its efficacy and availability by mail from Swanson Rheumatic Company.
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Wilcox
Orid
Ely
Great Sease
Swanson Rheu‘n Company
Dearborn Chicago
Trouble in Samoa sparks naval bombardment in Apia
The Samoa crisis escalated when American and British ships bombarded Mataafa loyalist areas after Mataafa defied the Berlin pact and proclaimed a rival government. Rear Admiral Kautz arrived with the Philadelphia and led proclamations against the provisional authority amid German and local resistance.
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Washmerton
Samoa
United States
Philadelphia
Porpoise
Mataafa
Apia
Malietoa Tanus
Kingdom of
Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
Malietoa
Justice Chambers
Maneton
Herr Rose
Raffel
Sturdee
Kautz
Women Say No Remedy Equal to Peruna for Ills
Letters from Susan Wymar and Margaretha Dauben praise Peruna for sleeplessness and female complaints. They report relief from overwork in school and the change of life, urging others to try the product and request a free book by Dr. Hartman. Men are described as becoming shiftless as jobs seek men.
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Susan Wymar
Richmond
Chicago
Ill
Hartman
Margaretha Dauben
North Superior St
Racine City
Wis
Pen
Dr. Hartman
Columbus, O
Alberta Promise Lures Minnesota Wisconsin Delegates
Five Minnesota and Wisconsin delegates report from Alberta praising the land open for millions. They cite high yields of wheat oats barley and potatoes and note favorable climate and markets in Edmonton. Delegates, including Floyd Dean of Deanville Michigan, plan to return with half sections of CPR land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Edmonton Bulletin
Alberta
McLean
Ada
Edmonton
United States
Floyd Dean
Dean
Deanville
Mich
Filipinos Reject U S Proclamation as Hypocritical Deception
The Filipino junta issues a statement denouncing the United States Philippine commission proclamation as a mask for humanitarian motives. They say independence under a protectorate is false, claim American aims were clear, and deny Spanish sovereignty over the Philippines. They vow continued resistance, citing the February 4 start of hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippine Commission
McKinley
Manila
Spain
Six Persons Drowned in Sheridan Flood Tragedy
Six people perished when a Burlington train plunged into floodwaters after Goose Creek overran its banks in Sheridan. The disaster followed rapid spring melting flooding the town and catching passengers by surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Sheridan
Goose Creek
Burlington
Secretary Alger Will Not Resign Quietly Stays War Secretary
Secretary Alger denied retirement rumors in Washington saying there is no foundation for them and that he intends to remain secretary of war throughout the administration unless an unforeseen contingency arises. The statement was issued April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Washington
Rubber Tire Wheel Company Sold for 1.25 Million
Kelly returns from New York with news that the Rubber Tire Wheel Company has been sold to a New York syndicate led by Ex Secretary Whitney and Richard Croker for 1.25 million dollars. The group will gain absolute control of the U S business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubber Tire Wheel Trust
Springfield
Kelly
New York
Rubber Tire Wheel Company
Whitney
Richard Croker
United States
General Grant Ordered to Philippines from Porto Rico
April 14 report says General F D Grant has been ordered from Porto Rico to the Philippines. It is possible General Wheeler will also be ordered to the Philippines.
Admiral Schley Reassigned to Naval Examination Board
Washington April 16 Admiral Schley is assigned to duty as a member of the naval examination board in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Washington
Naval Examination Board
Gamecock Sport and Pathometer Highlight Philippines Life
In the Philippines natives attend church with gamecocks, then gather in churchoards to watch cockfights. A new pathometer records distance and directions for bicycles and vehicles. The piece notes that no person is entirely bad if children love them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Des Moines Daily News offers yearly home delivery plan
Des Moines Daily News announces a subscription rate of 1 dollar per year with options of 75 cents for six months and 25 cents per month. The paper promises city and world news, telegraphic markets, a children's department, and a women's page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
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Attia Cellare
Ireland
Salzer
Icc
John A. Salzer Seed Co
Lai
California
la Crosse
Wr Sree
Gran
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Smyth
Madison ST
Sean
Pad Hl
New York, NY
U.S A
London
Eng
California Fig Syrup Company
Francoui Suite
Op Cal
Russia
Ripans Chemical Co
Seth Arnold
A. Suchaneck
Minneapolis
Minn
Bottie
Algeria
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
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Western
Canada
Department Nterior
Ottawa
N. Bartholomew
Fifth Street
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
Morrison Mfg. Co
T. G. Northwall Company
T. G. Northwall
Pres
Morrison Mfc. Co
FT. Madison
Deering
Deering Harvester CO
Mike
Alasbastine Co
Grand Rapids
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