Unsung Hero of War Ensign Curtin’s Ponce Ultimatum
The article argues the decisive hero of the Spanish American war is Ensign Curtin, who landed at Ponce and delivered his bold ultimatum to the opposing commander. It contrasts torpedo and ram tactics with favored actions by Dewey Hobson Shafter and Sampson, noting Curtin’s decisive but overlooked role.
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Liett
Hobson
Yalu
China
Rain
London
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Nobson
Santiago
Shafter
Cervera
Sampsonan
Curtin
Ponce
de Merion
Miilral Cervera
Tien
Divo
Gloucester
Sampson
Spector
Arma
Weiner
Major General Samuel B M Young in charge of American army at Montauk Point
The piece details Major General Samuel B M Young rising from private to major general through the Spanish American War. It notes his recovery leadership at Montauk Point, his long Army service since 1866, and repeated wounds. It also references Cervera and Curtin in a broad, quip-filled naval reformulation.
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Tts
Santiago de Cuba
Montauk Point
S. 1
Pennsylvania
A Truly Patriotic Yacht and Wartime Claims
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a patriotic yacht and scattered wartime arguments about ship vulnerability and speed, including claimed fire hazards in warships woodwork and strategic value of speed. Also mentions an 1860s sounding study on transmitting sound through tubing in coal mine pipes, noting maximum straight-pipe lengths and pipe diameters.
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Hells
Sagasta
Germany
Mississippi Matters The Hah of Risedale
A scattered Mississippi page reports ex cashier Mar tin of Risedale suspected defaulter with 5000 missing after cash manipulations since 1806. A manuscript by Col Power details Winthrop Sargent’s executive journal. An attempt on Mrs Pruitt in West Point is described with bloodhounds, no motive tied to robbery. Weather, crops, and local civic notes follow including regimental pay, historical society ties, and orphanage updates.
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Risedale
Marin
Hanke of
Hosedale
Hank of
Martin
Mante
Irprise
Col. Power
Magenella Gazette
Myst
Winthrop Sargent
Mississippi Territory
Gov. Sargent
Mississippi
Ansanti
Willian Pruitt
West Point
Cottrell
Holidays in Manila and Its Vivid Festive Processions
Wallace Cummings describes Manila’s holidays with night processions led by bands and illuminated by candles. Images of saints travel with guards and diamonds, while rockets and bombs explode noisily. A somber holy week rite sees natives in grave robes reciting prayers.
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Manila
Qember
Santa Maria
Alice
Central
Hyde Parks
Wallace Cummings
Buttons Speak Louder Than Ranks On Military Coats
An 19th century piece details army and navy buttons by corps and rank. It describes gilt gilt buttons for officers with devices such as an eagle, scrolls, and unit emblems. Navy buttons come in three sizes, all bearing a large eagle and an anchor with thirteen stars.
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General Staff
Corps of Engineers
Ordnance Department
Ordnance Corps
Signal Corps
Alds-De-Camp
Cavalry
Hospital Corps
Engineer Corps
Ordnance
Navy
Army
Reed
Robinso Fe
Thompson
Dr Williams Pink Pills Endorsed By Sergeant
A sworn statement by Sergeant Dunn describes health improvements from Dr Williams Pink Pills. The affidavit notes pills claim to renew blood and nerves, and to aid female troubles such as suppressed or irregular menstruation tied to mental worry and overwork.
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Richard DI
Care Of Corn Fodder For Stable Stock
Farmers should let corn stand until hard frost threatens, cut before blades become brittle, and stack fodder in medium sized shocks 12 by 12. Dry thoroughly in field, then stack or shred for storage. Shredding is ideal but costly. drying fully first reduces mold risk. Practical experience supports shredding as methods improve.
Tying Corn Shocks A Simple Pivoted Tying Tool
A practical newsroom note describes making a corn shock tying device from wood. It outlines a five foot main piece carved to 2 inch diameter, tapering to a point, with the last six inches flattened. A second wooden piece three inches square and 18 inches long is mortised and pinned to form a pivot.
Device to secure corn shocks for solo work, 1920s guidance
An Agricultural Eectomist describes a handheld rope and pin contraption to tie corn shocks. A small hole is drilled in the shaft, rope looped around, and ends secured with knots and fodder twine. The technique lets a lone worker tighten and secure shocks by turning the shaft with a pin as a handle.
Facts for Farmers on Weeds and Crops
A rural column advises plowing under weeds to prevent future growth and recommends camphor or pennyroyal as weed deterrents. It warns against neglecting weed control and suggests supplementing pastures with grain for cattle. The piece mentions weather, equipment care, and the bay crop as a staple, with caution about storms and sun.
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Philippines
The Captain's Speech and Miscellany
A jumble of brief notes and witty snippets from a newspaper page. The captain’s somewhat shy address to volunteers is recounted, followed by quips about originality in romance and a parade of short items including bicycle feats, medical ads, seeds catalogs, and various humorous lines. The collage reflects late 19th century newspaper miscellany and advertising snippets.
Lydia Pinkham Remedies Publicized By Satisfied Customer
A reader endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for painful menstruation and leucorrhea and credits Sanative Wash with cure. The note praises Mrs Pinkham's work and invites women to write for health advice at Lyon Massachusetts.
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Dean Mas
Snow
Lydia E. Pinkham
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