General Wheeler's Coat Sparks Parade Debate in New Orleans
The article argues General Joe Wheeler, a Confederate veteran and former Union officer, should have led or been near the front of the New Orleans parade despite wearing a blue uniform. It recalls his Civil War actions, Spanish American War service, and calls him a gallant survivor deserving recognition over color disputes.
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Savannah
Joseph
New Orleans
Wheeler
General Wheeler
Joe Wheeler
Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
Cuba
Philippines
Fitzhugh Lee
Ohio
Camp Chase
Forrest
Johnson
West Point
Mexico
Worsen All Experiences Prompt Miracle Cure Claim
Mrs. H Newson of Decatur Alabama reports severe indigestion and bowel trouble with doctors and remedies failing. She credits Electric Bitters with a miraculous improvement and full recovery claiming it cured liver kidney and stomach issues. The ad promotes Electric Bitters at 50 cents with guaranty by G A Thomason & Sons.
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H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
G. A.thomas & Sons
One Woman Bun Coed Another
A Philadelphia Record anecdote describes a contractor boasting about bunco tactics at the Turf Club. He recounts paying a grocer to recruit a Wilmington woman as a cook who never materialized, revealing a failed confidence game.
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Philadelphia
Turf Club
Wilmington
Philadelpha
Oklahoma settler cured by small bottle remedy
An Oklahoma settler near Gebo Mant suffered severe diarrhoea after a harsh expedition and heat. A neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which rapidly eased his symptoms and allowed him to sleep. The item notes the remedy is sold by Geo A Thomas & Sons. Also reports promising olive orchard results at Beeville Experiment Station and a lost red spotted calf about seven months old from Reed & Bauknight.
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Sentinel
Gebo
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
Beeville Experiment Station
Reed & Bauknight
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth and Health
A 19th century advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as preparation for parturition. It claims reduced labor pain, shorter confinement, healthier development for baby, prevention of morning sickness, and softened skin aiding milk secretion. The tonic allegedly prevents mastitis and abscesses, with a price of $1.02 and distribution by The Saadfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta.
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THE
Saadfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Cameron Summer Normal Opens June 23 at Cameron
The Cameron Summer Normal announces session from June 23 to July 30 inviting Milam and Burleson counties teachers. It lists J Jennings, Joan F O Shea, R W Nowlin, H D Moncot, Miss Olga Pout, F J Cement as officials. Certification terms require 85 percent general average for six years or 75 percent for four years. Tuition is 5 dollars with monthly board from 12 50 to 15 dollars. Emphasis on home talent and hospitality for a profitable summer teaching experience.
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Cameron
Shady Park &c
The Postal Service praised as the nation’s backbone
A long tribute extols the postal system for connecting families and spreading knowledge. It cites Dr. Pierce’s medical letters and the Buffalo post office project as proofs of mail’s reach, praising two cent stamps enabling remote treatment and expert advice, and lauding the postman as a soldier of peace.
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Utaa
eStee
Buffalo
N. Y
R. Pierce
Pierce
Duffalo
Supreme Service
New York
Kansas
Michigan Woods
Army of Peace
Uncle Saim
Fires 800 Shots a Minute at Sandy Hook Test
A high level board including Lt Gen Nelson A Miles Gen Joe Wheeler Gen Gillespie Maj M M McComb and others tested two artillery pieces at Sandy Hook proving grounds yesterday. They sailed from Pier 12 East River aboard the General Meigs at 9 am and spent the day on exhaustive trials beginning about 11 am before dark while preparing to test larger guns.
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Oas
McLean Art Company
Cleveland
Washington
Board of Ordinance and Fortifications
Alfred Luger
New York
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Army
Navy
Nelson A. Miles
Joe’’ Wheeler
Gillespie
M. M. McComb
Aartillery
Mose
Miles
Pratt
W. W. Gibson
Ordinance Department
Ordinance Department Steamer the General Meigs
Pier 12
East River
Sandy Hook
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cures
Trial bottles offered by Geo. A. Thomas & Sons claim Dr King’s New Discovery cures consumption coughs and colds. A Bentonville Va reader reports three years of chills ended after using the product, with full relief after a few bottles. Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Dr. King
Ts J
McFarland
Bentonville
Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
Electric Germ Killer Demonstrated at City Water Plant
Louis Johnson of the Minneapolis Water Works devised a method using aeration and a 400 volt electric current to kill germs in city water. Tests at the east side pumping station reportedly destroyed about 70 to 85 percent of typhoid germs, with microscopic checks to confirm final results.
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Minneapolis
Louis Johnson
Mineapolis
Johnson
Grooming and exercise for a well kept appearance
The note emphasizes grooming and exercise as foundations for a respectable look and suggests adding something to maintain overall vitality. It highlights discipline and daily routines.
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Jim Coleman
Tur Herald
Milam
Burleson
Milam County
Ordinance Board
McLean
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