Army Canteen Defended as Temperance Measure in War Dept
Adjutant General H Cennis writes Senator Sewell detailing War Department stance on the post exchange or army canteen. Prohibits strong drink, allows beer and light wine to promote discipline, notes reduced desertions, healthier troops, and profits used for enlisted men. Cennis cites health, morale gains and cooperative nature of the canteen with rooms for letters, reading, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjt
Corbin
Senator Sewell
New Jersey
Senate
War Department
Washington
William I. Sewell
United States Senate
Steu Tata
Ninteen
Munéon
LU. S. A
War Départment
Department
Army
H.C. Cennis
U.S. Army
A Father's Sensible Advice to His Son in Campaign Times
A father-style letter critiques Democratic positions on imperialism, militarism, free trade, and free silver. He mocks their shift from tariff and gold standard issues, parallels their stance to a mocking toy, and praises the U S Army as a proud volunteer force defending citizens. The piece closes with a personal vow to honor soldiers and exposes political fear of military strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taris
Lincoln
Polynesia
Bryan
Democratic Party
United States Army
Jia
Pather
Arkansas Senator Attacks First-Time Voters as Foreign-Born
A Arkansas senator blamed McKinley’s victory on hundreds of thousands of ignorant foreigners. The article denounces him as an inflated Democratic official and argues his remarks insult the nation’s young voters. It critiques his claims that four fifths of first-time voters lack intelligence or independence and questions his fear of foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Jefferson Davis
America
Jor
Brian
Javen
McKinley Letter Endorses Calm Leadership in Crisis
The piece argues for McKinley over Bryan, accusing the Democratic Party of backing trusts and monopoly via Smt growers and the American Round-Bale Cotton Company. It portrays Jones as politically connected to trusts, urging readers to view McKinley as steady, just, and needed until perils pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americ
Searles
Sugar Trust
Jones
Democratic National Committee
McKinley
Bryan
K. Owen
Stobart
Miller
Gribble
Allard
Pomeroy
Ohio
Rathburn
Middleport
Greenfield
Spencer Owen
Mason
Otty
England
Wales
H. H. Bales
Gall Polls
Cancer
Thes. Mitchell
Spitlman
W. Va
Solomon Crew
Syracuse
A.A. Pullins
Echo
Meigs County
A. Larson
Racine
Mra
Pet Lehew
Kterrs Kun
Tugh Dunbar
Dexter
Roush
New Haven
Counterfeiting uncovered and a Swiss landslide reported
The Secret Service seized another band of counterfeiters and a large batch of Logus bills, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and warning buyers to beware of imitations. A recent landslide in Sattel Switzerland damaged an inn and its garden in a 35 foot slide without injuries, while two mature elms shifted position but survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Sattel
Switzerland
Free of Charge Sample of German Syrup Offered
An advertisement offers any adult with cold or chest throat or lung trouble a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup at 13 Henderson's. Each person may receive one bottle, with no free bottles for children without parental order. A mahogany coffin with a gold monogram is displayed in a Cardiff pen broker’s window as a pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson's
Cardiffa
Democrats Split Over Bryan Philippine Policy Fears Grow
The Kansas City platform’s paramount issue sparks Democratic revolt as leaders and officials across the country oppose Bryan’s stance on the Philippines. Veterans like General Wheeler and Congressman Bailey voice dissent while Bryan denounces insurgent supporters as petty larceny. Public unease rises over the campaign dispute and trust issues in the silver mine plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Isaac
Brianite National
Kansas City
Philippines
Bryan
Joseph A. Wheeler
Alabama
Joe Bailey
Texas
Democracy
United States
Mégalla
Miex
Philippine
Health Claims and News Items From 19th Century Advertisements
An assortment of health and consumer notices discusses remedies for illness, warnings about card chain lottery violations, and explosive danger of powder mills. Advertisers tout Foley's Kidney Cure, Dr Wing's New Life Pills, and Grain-O as healthful products while reporting a German potato bread habit for animals and a letter praising Grain-O.
Danish Lighthouses Supplied Oil for Storm Response
Danish lighthouses are stocked with oil to power their pumps during storms, ensuring operations continue on the waves.
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H.C. Corbin
Cacn
Helen Gould
New York
Galveston
Dick Turris
Long Sutton
Lancashire
Black Bess
Sils
Fagadins
Arkansan
Tuwaltt
William J. Bryan
DR. Maclellan
Scientific Columbus Specialist
Hotel Berry
Dr. J. 4. McClellan
McClellan
South High ST
Columbus
Japan
Foley
Ae G. Tenderson
Tom
Postwaster
Dr. Wing
W. A. McKee
Thuringia
Germany
Washington, D.C
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
X.Y
Cc. F. Myers
Johnson
West
Canton
McKee's Drug Store
Campbell E Greenup
Lucas Avenue
Bi Louis
Saint Louis
Missouri
Tryphena Gieen UP
Court of Common Plers
Athens County
Campbell F. Greenup
Ninitt
Grovenor, Tones & Wonsteldl
Trephena Greenup
Sepesce Osuil
Tne
Olheim Law Building
Ateheits
CELIO
Basom
D. D
Athens
GHIO
Phoenur
South Court Street
W. E. Peters
Attorney At Law
Athens, Ohio
Bank of Athens
United
Sarkis
Gashiar
Catherine Chase
Albany
Henry Ibiante
Gien Roy
Payin Long
Pleasant
Frank Roush
Hemlock Grove
Pheelia Rickey
Hilliard
Oelumbun
Ohi
We. Hines
Et A
Lin Anecene Reckle
Gallipolis
UG Se
E. C. McDougie
Leban
Warrin
Rk. Owen
Front St
Pomer
Svt
Lest Wile
Caroner
Witsets
Biles
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