Won Distinction In Three Wars
Gen John B H Todd a soldier of three wars and Dakota territory governor, born in Lexington Kentucky a century ago. He moved to Illinois as a youth, graduated West Point in 1837, served in the Florida and Mexican wars including Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo, joined the Sioux expedition, led a division in the early Civil War, then governed Dakota Territory from 1869 to 1871 and died at Yankton in 1872.
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John B
Todd
Dakota Territory
Lexington
Illinois
West Point
Florida
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Cerro Gordo
Northwest
Army of the Tennessee
Congress
Territory
Yankton
Fair Words or Nothing Hat and mustache squabble
A wife asks her husband about her new hat and his candor earns a sharp response. He admits he hardly notices the moustache as she bristles at his truth. A light domestic exchange ends with a wry, muted punchline.
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George
Mrs Wilbur’s anger over a kiss remark unsettles friends
Mabel reports Mrs Wilbur refused to speak after a talk about kissing her husband several times daily. Ethel asks for details and Mabel recalls replying that many girls kiss their husbands, triggering the confrontation. The exchange reveals a trivial misunderstanding.
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Ethel
Six vice-admirals bill cited by Garrison at luncheon
Secretary Garrison argues the measure will improve diplomacy though navy practice remains as idle as Brown who quits canal work and walks on after two days guiding towpath horses to Buffalo. The anecdote underscores the bill's hoped effects.
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Garrison
Washington
Brown
Buffalo
Erie Canal
Their Way. Deaf couple in next flat quarrels loudly
A deaf and mute couple in the adjacent flat are having a severe row, with neighbors noting the couple’s heated exchange and loud dispute as they argue openly.
Fitting One Hat Advice for Suburb Hat Style
A brief exchange suggests cottage shaped hat as suitable for suburban attire. The wording centers on selecting a hat type and the speaker endorses cottage style as fitting. The fragment hints at fashion guidance without broader context or names.
Plain Tailored Check Suits Rise In Public Favor
The article notes black and white checks across suit and gown styles, favoring a half inch square pattern. It discusses how small checks allow flounces and trimming while large checks demand plain construction, with colors like bright green and scarlet as smart accents. It cautions very stout or very thin figures to avoid checks.
Hat contest selects three loveliest summer designs
Three hats were chosen as the loveliest of the summer from a selection described in the item. The article notes a focus on novel design and the overall appeal of the hats, highlighting the winners.
Frightful Fight Ends With Racist Burst in London
A crude boxing bout sinks into a racist tirade as the timekeeper counts eight and a Black opponent is knocked down. The chant erupts with antisemitic and racist taunts, culminating in the referee declaring victory amid shock and anger.
Three Afternoons Off and a Recommendation
Forehanded insists on three afternoons off each week and a letter of recommendation immediately. He argues past attempts to secure a good letter upon leaving failed, demanding it now before departure.
Castoria Brand Butchered Spelling Claims Like Remedy
A garbled ad text touts Castoria as a remedy for infants and children stating it has been in use for over 30 years and bears a signature claim, though the phrasing is unclear and likely misread.
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Fletcher
Wise Gazabo. How old would you say I was
Quote from the Boston Transcript with a brief exchange about age estimates. The dialogue suggests a humorous or enigmatic remark by Wise Gazabo.
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Wise Gazabo
Boston Transcript
Last Resort Jinks Would you marry for money
A fragmented dialogue mixed with advertisements and quotes about marriage money and laxatives. The readable parts show a conversation between Last Resort and Jinks about marriage for money and alternatives, followed by ad lines for Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
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Jinks
Binks
Quite the Style Friend How is your son spending his time
A terse exchange unfolds as a gruff father questions how his son uses college funds, with the reply implying financial control by the father.
Immigration inspector records and notes at port
Fragmentary OCR text references an immigration inspector at a port with unclear details about opportunities or procedures. No identifiable persons, organizations, or events are readable to form a concrete summary.
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Atonic
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EOS
Mrs. Wil
Mabel
London
Hadl
Wauraaer Terre
Pat
Bate
Ea Candy
Hae’ Hs
Putnam
Adv
Post
Immigration
Toer
Renal
Willes & Munger
N. Y
Ras RA
Kansas
Lydia E- Pesan
Providence R
Provence, R. L
Doane Sia
Meo
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