Soldier's Letter From Yangtse China to Carlisle Parents
Orville A. Black writes from Yangtse China in Oct 1900 to Carlisle Indiana detailing troop movements to Taku and Cavite, comparing health and conditions in China Philippines and Manila. He praises American troops and critiques French German Russian and Italian forces, notes uniforms, transport, and expected duties with the 6th Cavalry Troop D stationed at San Francisco adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yang-Tsun
China
James, H. Black
Carlisle
Ind
6Th Cavalry
Philippines
Taku
U. S
Cavite
Chaffee
Manila
United States
Siberia
Japan
Russia
Green's August Flower praised as universal cure phrase
In an aged advertisement, Green's August Flower is touted as the world’s largest medicine sale. The text claims it treats indigestion, biliousness, appendicitis fears, nervous prostration, and heart issues, promising system cleansing and liver regulation with a few liquid doses. It urges obtaining Green's Prize Almanac from W. J. Curtner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
W. J. Curtner
Veteran Knox voter records nineteenth presidential ballot
Archibald B. McKee aged 93, a longtime Knox county resident, traveled four miles to Vincennes on Tuesday to cast his nineteenth presidential vote for McKinley. He has supported Republican and Whig tickets for 72 years, making him one of the state's oldest and most prolific voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald B. McKee
Knox County
Vincennes
McKinley
McKee
Bicknell News
Mark Hanna
Henry C. Payne
the Pfister
National Home
Mark
Charley Ptster
Wisconsin
Anderson Bros Guarantee on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
An old advertisement promises a money back guarantee by Anderson Bros for every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold, assuring refunds to any dissatisfied buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
Chamberlain
Milwaukee Musings on Election History and Mark Hanna
The piece reflects on past election cycles, noting peaceful transfer ideas and the public mood after elections. It praises Mark Hanna’s composure under a drunken admirer and suggests reading William Allen White’s character sketches of Hanna and Bryan in McClure’s Magazine.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stewart
Reed’s Drug and Piano House
Sullivan
Indiana
Jackson
Orville A. Black
Presidio
San Francisco
Cal
Adj
Milwaukee
Tilden-Hayes
Election Commission
Hayes
Tilden
Blaine
New York
Cleveland
William Allen White
Hannai
McClure
Bryaty
the People’s Bank, of
J. T. Akin
W. Akin
Cashier
Risinger
Ellis
Barber Smcp
Morgan & Prose
Ammaraaaaaur
Joe
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!