Philippine Independence and American Policy Debate
A 1906 editorial argues for American self interest and moral leadership in the Philippines. It critiques colonization costs, questions profit from overseas rule, and proposes an American plan: foster Filipino self government, limit reservations to harbors and bases, expand education and native officials, and promote moral influence over force. It stresses preserving republican ideals, avoiding coercion, and using diplomacy to win Filipino loyalty and independence.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Weiwannot
Mindanao
Dur
Filpino
Crade
Cuba
Rome
Europe
wWe
Get More Strength From Your Food With Cascarets
A health ad urges treating bowel weakness with Cascarets to prevent food decay in the bowels. It claims one tablet strengthens muscles, improves digestion, stops headaches and heartburn, and cleanses breath. Readers are offered a free item and urged to buy from Sterling Remedy Co.
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Addtess Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New Yorks
Burden on Filipinos and colonial policy debate
The passage argues that forcing local Filipinos to bear a heavy burden would provoke strong protests and resistance, possibly more so than if a European nation imposed it. It notes Filipinos have learned the ideals of liberty from the United States, making them seek greater autonomy under any policy.
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Datu Plang
Ambrika
Sulu
America
Philippine policy and proposed oriental territory in Taft era debate
A fragmentary text argues for Philippine self-government and free trade, proposing an oriental territory with a congressional delegate and self regulation. It discusses tariff independence for the islands, governance of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, and the Moros’ role and dangers, including piracy and religious conflict.
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Cigitz
Mordéa
Findley
Wood
Zamboanga
Te Sulu
Salen
Eerilson
Philippines
Taft
Failippine
Philippine Assembly
Orient
Congress
Hongkong
Bslagapore
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Cures
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood humors and a variety of eruptions and sores. It touts cleansing the blood to restore stomach, liver, kidneys, and skin function, claiming radical, permanent cures and urging readers to choose Hood's over substitutes. Testimonial snippets praise relief from ulcers and general debility.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Now in Tablet Form
Hood's Sarsaparilla is offered in chocolate coated tablets as well as liquid. The solid extract preserves the cure properties, with the same ingredients minus the lento. Sold by druggists or by mail at 100 doses for one dollar from C. L Hood Co. Lowell, Mass.
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Hood
C. L Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
American influence grows in Mindanao Moros case
The text notes limited American settlement prospects in Mindanao with Norse settlers unlikely to remain long term. It predicts emigration from northern islands and eventual Christian Filipino majorities guiding annexation to the north. At Zamboanga Dan Mandi adopts American dress and runs a Moro girls school, signaling rising American influence.
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Mindanao
Zamboanga
Dan Mandi
Datu Mandi
Duchess Roxburghe Fails To Captivate British Society
London reports that the Duchess of Roxburghe has not fulfilled hopes of hosting grand society, with plans for lavish town houses and palace-like parties largely not realized. The duchess and her American wife image clash with the duke’s temperate, reserved nature, leaving society underwhelmed and distant.
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London
Roxburghe
Floors
Rexburghe
Shea
Royale
Sandringham
Agant
Willo
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