Uncle Sam's Boy in Mindanao Describes Life on Lake Lanao
A letter from Samuel D. Russell of Company M 15th Infantry in Mindanao Philippines describes daily life near Camp Vicari on Lake Lanao. He notes mountainous terrain 20 miles from the coast, transport by wagon and mule, Moros as neighbors, and a market across from the post with curio vendors. He observes cockfighting, gambling, heavy smoking, and a small settlement Marahui with Filipinos Japanese and Chinese workers. He promises to write of Japan next.
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Lanao
Marahui
Japan
Samuel D. Russell
W. J. Bryann Issues What He Thinks Will Be To Fore In Presidential Campaign
W J Bryann outlines his expected focal points for the upcoming presidential race. He signals emphasis on policy detail and public trust while predicting major contrasts with opponents.
Bryan outlines middle course for progressive Democrats in New York
In New York on June 6 William J. Bryan addresses the Board of Trade and Transportation and meets club leaders. He argues progressives must steer between radical and conservative, notes the dollar’s reduced purchasing power since 1896, endorses initiative and referendum and municipal ownership, and urges farmer–trade cooperation amid calls for fair compensation and competitive markets.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Board of Trade and Transportation
Amsterdam
Tammany Club
Fifteenth Assembly District
Bryan
Bryan Talks Tariff Reform And Democratic Unity
The interview portrays William Jennings Bryan praising Democratic unity and contrasting Republicans as split into extremists and standpatters. He emphasizes tariff reform as long held but not the sole campaign issue and cites shifts in the financial scene due to world gold supply. He rails against gambling in life’s essentials, echoing Western farmer concerns over wheat prices and its impact on producers and consumers.
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Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Hag
Pick Your Own Blackberries Near Bonham
Lee Love advertises a patch ten miles northeast of Bonham offering berries at ten cents per gallon for pick your own customers.
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Bonham
Lee Love
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Services
At the First Presbyterian church the usual Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 and the pastor’s sermon at 11 o clock. Westminster League meets at the usual evening hour but there will be no preaching because of a Baptist meeting. New prop Uvalde Honey the very best quality.
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First Presbyterian Church
Westminster League
One Suit Outlasts Two Ready Made in Style and Fit
One of our $30 suits lasts longer than two $30 ready made options and fits well. If you have never tried it, get wise and save money on your clothes account.
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Ting
Istis
Stric
Ham
Chas. Davis & Co
Wonham and Ravenna
Fannin County
Uncle Sam
The
Philippine Islands
Lear
Mindanas
Ist
Atry
W. J. Bryann
Gibson & Taylor
South Side Square
Bonham, Texas
Niveth’s
Niveth
West Side Square
McKinley
Chicago
van Roberts & Co
Nann W Jones
Elthers
Republican Party
L, Williama
Harrison & Johnson
Dittman
Panama
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