Fighting at Manila as Oscar Harvey recalls
Oscar Harvey of Company G First Nebraska Infantry writes Feb 16 1899 from Manila Philippine Islands describing rapid onset feints by insurgents on Feb 4. He follows Major of Colorado regiment through dangerous woods crossing river near San Mesa and pumping station, noting losses, ambushes, and endurance amid riverine combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamali
Colorado Regiment
Colorado
Nebraska
San Mesa
2D Batalion
Tennessee
Utah
Co. B
Oscar Harvey
Remarkable Cure Claim for Chamberlain's Remedy
A Worcester Enterprise reader endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. W A Stroup of Popomoke City, Maryland, says he has not used more than one or two doses to cure severe colic or diarrhoea in himself or children. Sold by Vic Emmert and H G Weber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Worcester Enterprise
W. A. Stroup
Popomoke City
Vic Emmert
H. G. Weber
Grain-O Claims Safe Coffee Alternative
Grain-O is promoted as a coffee substitute claiming to ease stomach upset digestion and nervous strain. The ad asserts Grain-O offers nourishment with no other effects and prices its product at 15 and 26 cents per package.
Poisoned by Grip an early health warning from era ads
An old advertisement extols Dr Miles Norvine as a cure for grip poisons. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, improves digestion, and aids blood formation. A testimonial from Mrs Teuman Tere of Granville New York describes lasting heart trouble after influenza and credits Norvine and Dr Miles New Heart Cure with her recovery over seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Norvine
LalGrippe
Miles
Norvine
Dr Kennedy Found Guilty Of First Degree Murder
New York March 81 The Staten Island dentist Dr Samuel J Kennedy was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Dolly Reynolds at the Grand hotel August 15 The verdict followed a trial where the jury retired at 1148 pm after a lengthy charge by Judge Williams The jury signified approval upon poling Kennedy was remanded to the Tombs with adjournment planned for 200 pm Archbishop Hennessy is much better in Des Moines with absolute rest reported for a complete recovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doly Reynolds
New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Staten Island
Dolly” Reynolds
Grand
Williams
Farmers Swindle Victims and Diverse News From Nebraska
Reports from Wrorz Nebraska show new victims of a Gage county swindle tied to a Topeka medical institute. Notes from farmers total hundreds of dollars. Other items include deaths, appointments, and legal actions across Missouri, Kansas City, St. Louis, and nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrorz
Neb
Gage County
Topeka
Kan
Kauntz Will Be Upheld In Samoa Crisis
Washington officials grapple with Samoa affairs as conferences at the White House and State Department yield no solid information. Admiral Kautz is expected to be sustained after consultations with British and U.S. officers. Berlin and Apia report ongoing bombardment and evacuation actions amid diplomatic unease.
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Washington
White House
Hay
State Department
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Navy Department
Kantz
Admiral Knutz
Q Captain
Sturde
United States
Kautz
Berlin
Berni
Samoa
Prince Hohenlohe
Baden
Baron von Bulow
Holstein
Mataafa
Herr Rose
Hhe
Great Britain
Samiofficial Post
Germany
Raleigh Homeward Bound From Manila Bay
The United States cruiser Raleigh under Captain Joseph B. Coghlan is coaling at Fayal Azores and expects to reach New York by April 15 after leaving Manila December 15. The ship, weathered storms in the Atlantic, has performed well and is the first unit of Admiral Dewey's squadron to head home. It participated in key actions around the Philippine Islands including Manila Bay, Corregidor forts, Subig, and Malate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayal
New York
Azores
United States
Raleigh
Joseph B. Coghlan
Manila
Bermuda
Atlantic
Admiral Dewey
Cuba coin shipment debated by governor general’s plan
Morning papers report from Havana that Major General Brooke governor general of Cuba is unsure how to distribute the 3 000 000 offered by the United States to Cuban troops and has decided to ship the coin back to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Brooke
Cuba
United States
Snow Delays Transit and Trains in Muscatine Area
Snow fell last evening halting streetcars and delaying trains in Muscatine while business resumed after the storm. Buritineros reports snow disruption with transit tied up and services returning to normal.
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Muscatine
Popular Cough Remedies Endorsement and Grain-O Praise
W M Terry praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after twelve years in Elkton KY selling many bottles. Foley's Honey and Tar brings quick relief for respiratory illnesses. Grain-O from pure grain is endorsed, improving coffee taste and nutrition. Public ad by Vic Emmert & Co and F Parsons & Co. One Minute Cough Cure marketed by Vie Emmert & Co.
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Bast Cough Remedy on Eurch and Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as cures for colds and coughs within 24 hours. It claims throat paralysis for one minute and overall throat and lung strengthening. Sold by H.G. Weber & Co and Vic Emmert & Co with prices 25c and 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
H.G. Weber &Co
Weber & Co
Vie Emmert & Co
Io Emmert & Co
Various Patent Medicines Promote Quick Cures and Remedies
A parade of colonial era remedies promises quick relief from kidney disease cold cough and lung ailments. Advertised products include Folsys Kidney Cure Da Witt s Little Early Risers Warner s White Lime Tar Syrup Now Great South American Kidney Cure Week s Laxative Quinine Tablets and One Minute Cough Cure with claims of fast action and guaranteed results. Sold by Vic Emmert & Co and F Parsons & Co Druggists Atlantic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Witt
Vic Emmert & Co
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Iowa
Brazilian Ball Cures Cold in One Night Say York Lawyer
Charles II Conuelle of York Pa a leading lawyer endorses Brazilian Ball claiming it cured his severe cold in a single night and allows the use of his name for promotion. He praises it as the greatest medicine in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II, Conuelle
York
Diseases in Iowa Volunteers Reach Four Regiments
The Iowa War Department reports mortality among Iowa volunteers, with 148 total deaths in four regiments from all causes and 116 due to typhoid fever. The Forty-ninth and Fifty-second regiments are near muster-out, while the Fiftieth and Fifty-first have already been discharged. One officer from the Forty-ninth and one from the Fifty-second died of typhoid, with several other casualties noted in the Nebraska and Canadian reports.
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Drs Mores
State War Department
Iowa
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Fortyninth
George W. Michaelson
Jacksonville
Guy Kellogg
Charles F. Grout
Emmettsburg
Old Time Teething Remedy Ad For Mrs Winslow’s Syrup
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething aid for babies. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums ease pain cure wind colic and relieve diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Grain-O a Coffee Substitute for All Ages
A nostalgic ad style note touts Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It claims Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens nerves, not a stimulant, and costs about one third more than coffee. Also includes testimonials for Foley’s Honey and Tar and One Minute Cough Cure with local sellers listed.
Pains in the Back Cured By Foley’s Kidney Cure
A Constantia NY reader reports years of kidney pain relieved by one bottle of Foley’s Kidney Cure and recommends it to friends. Vic Emmert and F Parsona Co. sell the product. Also noted DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as best for burns and skin ailments with caution against counterfeits.
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A. R. Farrington
Constantia
N.Y
Foley
Vic Emmert
F. Parsona & Co
DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
Kidney disease ads promise cure or refund
An old newspaper fragment markets Foley's Kidney Cure with a guarantee or money back, sold by Vic Emmert and Parsons & Co. It also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid that "diges ts what you eat" and cures indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Emmert
Parsons & Co
Grain-V new food drink advertised as coffee alternative
An advertisement promotes Grain-V as a healthful grain based drink that resembles coffee in color and taste. It is marketed as a genuine nourishing beverage for children and adults and priced at 15 and 25 cents.
Masterly Neryine Tonic Claims World Cure
A 19th century advertisement touts South American Neryine Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It promises immediate relief, universal efficacy, and guaranteed results with the first dose, marketed by F Parsons & Co. at Atlantic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Druggiate
Atlantic
Lowa
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Nebrine
Parenty Hare
Mania
Philippine Islands
DR. Kennedy
Hennessy
Andrew J. Rickoff
Cleveland
San Francisco
Lea Planter
Prince McClurg
Crurg J. Tallant
Great Falls
Mont
Coutts
Can
John W. Gans
St. Louis
Kentucky Whisky Trust
J.B. Dickerson
First National Bank of
Asheville
N. Y
John G. Stouffer
Lisbon
Santiago Murphy
Mexico
Kansas City
New Bedford
Union
Detroit
Consul Brush
Clifton
Lake Bennett
Dawson City
James Reed
Reed
Susie Blakesley
Martin Reed
Berians
Inlands
Apia
Tanus Party
Upolu
Taunus
Janu
Raleigh Homeward Bound
Green Bay Lumber Company
B. R. Wasson
W. M ‘Terry
Elkton
Chamberlain’s
H. G. Weber & Co
Cattee Agres
Folsy
Vic Emwert
Wasninetos
Otis
James J Boyle
James H. Whitmore
Charles B. Robbins
Bruce Macy
Charles Knapp
Gustave Myer
Lewis Reed
Emery W. Grosman
Charles H. Youngs
James A. Carroll
Joseph A. Wahoe
Corporal Monroe Spence
Tupper
Ottawa
Ont
Houses of Commons
Hibbard Tupper
High Commission
Oncaco
Chicago
Paris
Echo de Paris
Copenhagen
M. Pobyadonotzaff
Holy Synod
Msouri
Osawa
Missouri River
Yucatan
Yoomsan
Flastinas
Nab
Jesse Tooman
J.P. Kreichbanum
Lincoln Yeaterday
Deodaton Lo Bankruptcy Care
Dusugur
Shiras
My. G. Vaoher
Osgood Bt
Vic Emmert and
Parsons &Co
Nichols’ Bank
Postottics
Europe
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