Invasion of Vera Cruz by American Forces
The text describes the April 21 occupation of Vera Cruz by U S Navy and Marines under Rear Admiral Fletcher with battles of the city against Mexican Federalists led by General Gustavo Maas The landing involved ships Florida Prairie Utah and others supported by dreadnoughts under Admiral Badger and Mayo The engagement ends with Mexican retreat and American control of key positions including the waterfront customs house and central plaza
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Admiral Fletcher
Fletcher
Mayo
Tampico
Admiral Badger
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
South Carolina
Michigan
Badger
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Des Moines
Gustavo Maas
W. W. Canada
Maas
Prairie
Custom House
William R. Rush
Florida
Rush
Utah
Central Plaza
Montesinos Street
Buchanan
Esperanza
Government Telegraph Office
Mexico City
Wendell C. Neville
Reid
Perkeley
Hughes
Hill
Dyer
Swamp Root Benefit Report From North Carolina Customer
T H Morgan of Elizabeth City describes long backache and fatigue, then weight gain from 110 to 160 pounds after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. He testifies he felt well since and used four bottles, dated April 40 1912 sworn by Notary J Kenyon Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
T. H. Morgan
Elizabeth City
N. C
J. Kenyon Wilson
Swamp Root Sample Offer From Kilmer Co
An advertisement invites readers to send ten cents for a sample size of Swamp Root from Kilmer & Co at Binghamton New York and promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular bottle sizes of fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores and asks to mention the Boston Daily Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Huerta Allegedly Tearing Up Mexican Rail Lines
Secretary Bryan receives unverified report that Huerta is tearing up railroad tracks between Vera Cruz and Mexico City. An official dispatch notes Huerta told foreign representatives he will not yield and will not attempt to settle the crisis without resorting to force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Washington
Huerta
Mexico City
Fletcher
United States
Bryan
State Department
Mexico
Spanish War Veterans Offer Their Services
The entire 140 member Major Grady Camp No 3 Spanish War Veterans of East Boston unanimously voted to offer their services to President Wilson and Governor Walsh. Commander Timothy W. Kelly immediately telegraphed the President and Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Camp
East
Boston
Wilson
Walsh
Timothy W. Kelly
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Natural Darkening
An ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple at home solution to restore natural hair color, reduce dandruff, and improve scalp health. A downtown druggist claims the product darkens evenly with one strand method and visible results by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Father John’s Medicine Promotes System Strengthening
Explanatory claim extols Father John’s Medicine as the best remedy for building up the body and driving out impurities. It warns against nerve-deadening drugs and temporary stimulants and promotes pure nourishment for run down condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Also Mentioned on This Page
EL Paso
Texas
Villa
New Orleans
Barcelona
Spain
Eeene Islands
Admiral Mayo
Copyright American Press Association
Bulletin of Pan-American Union
U. S
Ceylon
York State
Isc
Wine Dept
Bromfield Hunter
Jameson
Sherry Stove
mcMullen
Free Ginter Co
Union
Cor
Kim
Canal
Bromfield
Tremont
Agts
Kilmer & Co
Ton, N. Y
Isaac Thompson
John L. Thompson, Sons & CO
Troy, N
Criterion Candy Shop
Andrews
Jewellers
Waltham
Hamilton
Elgin
Howard
Illinois
Rockford
J. Jurgensen
Jules Jurgensen
Frank A. Andrews, Inc
Washington “St. Water St
Victor
Fort Hill
Victor Typewriter Co
Shawmut Bank
Water St
Springfield
Main St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!