Courage and Love Win a Coward into a Soldier Hero
John Sloan, a self-described physical coward from the Slogan farm, overcomes fear to join the Tenth Pennsylvania for the Philippines. After enlisting under Mary Carr’s urging and surviving picket duty, battles at Malate, Malolos, and Manila, he earns praise from his captain, fights on, and returns home a changed man to marry Mary as he preserves a North Western railroad folder as a symbol of his journey.
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John Sloan
Mary Carr
John
Pennsylvania
Sloan
Pennnsylvania
Juanita River
Irvings
McClellands
Sir Cartes
Sloans
Battle of Brandywine
Cuba
Spain
Philippines
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Manila
Pittsburgh
Regment
Juanita
Red Barn
Carr Homestead
Mary
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Company A
Tenth Pennsylvania
Col. Hawkins
San Francisco
Chicago
North Western
Mississippi
Jim
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Presidio
Orient
Col. Hawking
Barnett
Maj. Cuthbertson
Hunter
Honolulu
North-Western Railroad
Olympia
Raleigh
Boston
Dewey
Aguinaldo
United States
Cavite
Malate
Lnes
Sionn
Dodd
John Mary Carr
Groiden Gate
Missouri Valley
Ames
Clinton
Luzon
Nes
Hospital Corps
Sheam
Iie
Mment
Sore Bey
Sloin
Malolos
Filpino
Funston
Utah
Minnesota
Oregon
Nebraska
Sergt. Sloan
Golden Gate
North-Western
Sierras
Rockies
the Platte
I Knuiskern
Fifth Avenue
Royal encounter with Queen Liliuokalani by Kentucky fighter
The narrative recalls Young Al Berry son of Kentucky congressman Al Berry visiting Honolulu in a casual royal setting. Berry, famed Kentuckian charm, jokes with Queen Liliuokalani at a post flag ceremony reception. The moment ends with a light rebuke and a playful note from the queen. N. Y. Sun says Berry’s audacity amused the royal staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Berry
Kentucky
Honolulu
Liliuokalani
Berry
Mr. Berry
N. Y. Sun
Prisoner Seeks Case Postponement in Court
The prisoner asks for a postponement claiming his lawyer is ill. The judge notes the act was committed and asks what counsel could say on the prisoner's behalf. The judge considers a delay, but questions the defense's ability to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtosky
Collier’s Weekly
Noble Conduct Sparks Self Made Man Claim
Dialogue on personal responsibility between Gotrox and Cynicus from Philadelphiia Record notes a self described self made man and a reaction about noble conduct and assumed responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotrox
Cynicus
Philadelphiia Record
Travel Ticket Rates and Contacts for Pacific Lines
Information on long limit low rate round trip tickets to California Arizona Texas and Mexico plus one way first and second class rates is available. Inquiries may be directed to W G Neimyer Southern Pacific Chicago Illinois or W H Connor Cincinnati Ohio or W J Berg Buffalo New York at specified offices.
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California
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
W. G. Neimyer
Western
Southern Pacific Co
Clark St
Chicago
W. H. Connor
Chamber Commerce Bidg
Cincinnati
Trains with Palace Sleepers on Chicago Route
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway now runs solid trains of palace sleeping cars dining cars first class day coaches from Chicago to Calumet Hancock and other Copper Country points with direct connections for Marquette Negaunee Ishpeming and more. Coupon agents sell tickets via the line. Also includes various short notices and jokes from period publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Calumet
Houghton
Hancock
Copper Country
Marquette
Negaunee
Ishpeming
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Hall's Catarrh Cure Firm's Oath Seeks $100 Reward
Frank J. Cheney of I J Cheney & Co of Toledo swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason dates this oath December 6 1886. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Shre
Divo
Cirrov Tourn
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
I. J. Chaney & Co
Toledo
Asid
Hall
Cheney
F. J. Cheney & CO
Honest Boyt Receives Honest Postal Card Note
Honest Boyt recalls sending a boy to buy a postal card two years ago and never seeing him again. A postal arrives this morning bearing a note stating the boy started with the penny and has prospered, thanking the donor. The Chicago Evening News reports the exchange as evidence of honesty.
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Chicago Evening News
Grain-O Promoted as Coffee Substitute for Families
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a long-desired coffee substitute for all ages. It claims to be gentle on nerves and digestion, made from pure grain, resembling the best coffee in taste and price, a genuine scientific product for health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma
Calf Birth Hints at Odd Genetics on Farm
A farmer remarks a cow on the homestead gave birth to a two headed calf, suggesting unusual genetic conditions. A friend quips that the farmer’s father knows about cattle, implying a family familiarity with livestock surprises.
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Mae
Tuck
Lane’s Family Medicine Advertises Health Claims
An old advertisement extols Lane's Family Medicine promising daily bowel movement, gentle liver and kidney action, cures for headaches, with prices of 20 and 50 cents. It includes testimonials from Louisa Lindaman of Bethany Missouri dated January 8 1884 and notes on extracts sold by a druggist and a dentist.
Oldest Man in America Credits Peruna for 111 Years
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas says his longevity to 111 years is due to Peruna. He praises Dr Hartman stating catarrh is the common link among coughs colds and diarrhoea and calls Peruna the best remedy. He plans to share a free book on catarrh from the Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus.
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Isaac Brock
McLennan County
Tex
Way
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
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Queen Lil
Lars
Dept
Williams
Srumlstear
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago Times
Philadelphia
Chronicle
Hale
Tar Pike
Puck
Hoxsie
A. P. Hoxsie
Buffalo
N.Y
New York
Western Creamery
Ates Ee
Pat's
Minnesota Bakers
York State
Ohio State
Pittsburg
Les
Cepsss
Free Sons
Ana Caen
Stevens
Acas C
Branellet
Clavetrot
Fyrom
Lane
Atchison
Louisa Lindaman
Bethany, Mo
America
Mr. Isaac Brock
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
E. Lake ST
Johnal
Mammoth
HOUSE
West Madison ST
Portland
Merlin
Olsuur Montmy Saocery
J. T
Dane Hall
Association
Buckhorn
Iwa
Cult
Washburn
Remington
Continental Tobacco CO
St. Louis
AN. K.C
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