Army Reorganization Demands Widest Appointments
Washington February 2 The President must appoint about 1800 officers under the new army reorganization law. War Department moves fast to publish orders once signed and to fill ten new regiments with officers. Recruiting posts already set, 5000 new recruits needed for Philippines due to volunteer force discharge by June 30.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Senate
Miles
MacArthur
Wood
Wade
Young
Merriam
Ier
Gens
Bates
Wheaton
Chaffee
Schwan
Arnold
Rodgers
Speesiiana
Neely Trial Expected Hearing February 15 in Havana
Havana February 2. The fiscal pressed Dr. F W Neely for a statement but he refused on counsel advice. The government moves fast to assemble evidence in post office fraud cases and the hearing is slated to begin February 15. John Sheridan confessed to stealing 130 dollars while in charge of the Havana post office money order department, with a two year recommended sentence.
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Havana
F. W. Neely
Post Office
John Sheridan
Maine Wreck Bids Reach From 867000 To Nothing For Sale
Bids to raise the wreck of the Maine were opened with 12 offers. Swartz foundry of New Orleans offered 867000, Chamberlain Co. of Chicago proposed removing the wreck gratis and sharing three percent from sale proceeds. One bidder even proposed lifting the wreck by balloon.
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Havana
United States
Maine
Swartz Foundry
New Orleans
Chamberlain & Co
Chicago
Laying for Him at Read ing Terminal
A Read ing terminal clerk known for pranks faced his comeuppance when a sharp newsboy fed his own joke back to him. The clerk had been giving out calls to “Call, quick” and collecting nickels, only to learn the boy’s paper was six months old and the prank was on him.
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Reading
Phem
Twelfth
Market Streets
Philadelphia Record
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advise to Readers
There is more catarrh in this section than any other disease, once deemed incurable local treatment failing. Hall's Catarrh Cure, from F J Cheney Co of Toledo, is claimed as the only constitutional cure, taken internally, with a $100 guarantee and testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Greeac
Immune from Kidnapping Provokes Public Fear
A Baltimore American item mocks panic over kidnappings noting officials quip that only people in their first childhood are endangered. The cartoonish remark features a "Lady of Uncertain Age" and a "Bald Party" with an ingrowing sneer, underscoring public nerves about crime.
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Baltimore American
Cascarets Marketed As Easy Health Aid
Progress in medicine is linked to popular remedies and Cascarets are touted as convenient and economical. The ad notes rapid sales growth from a five year history with six million boxes sold last year, claiming the product stimulates the bowels and aids the liver without causing a sick weakness typical of calomel and harsh purges. Readers are urged to try Cascarets.
First Passenger and City Directory Hard Question
First passenger asks what book helped you most in life. Second passenger replies the city directory and adds I’m a bill collector in Syracuse Herkimer paper note.
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City Directory
Syracuse
Demand from France for Palmer's Lotion
A former U S Vice-Consul at Nice urges sending Palmer's Lotion and Lotion Soap to a friend with weak eyes. The appeal cites Palmer’s Lotion as a sought after healer, promoted to millions and directed to Palmer & Co at 374 Pearl Street New York for samples.
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France
Herbert Nash
United States
Nice
Palmer
Pearl Street
New York
Woman Talks Of Life Struggle In The Evenness Of Environment
A Atchison Globe report captures a woman describing life as a struggle within her steady surroundings. She reflects on resilience and the quiet pressures shaping daily existence.
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Epat
Atchison Globe
Cure claims and patent medicine sales in brief
An ad fragment touts Hoxsies cure and prevention for pneumonia diphtheria bronchitis sold by druggists or postpaid 50 cents A Hoxsie Buffalo NY. A second line advertises a cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold for 25 cents with money back if not effective.
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Hoxsie’s
A. Hoxsie
Buffalo
N. Y
Power of the Press and Brand Signal Example
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims the product strengthens the stomach, unifies the blood, and cures dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. It also asserts nerve toning kidney stimulation and its use as an appetizer.
Judge Now on Your Path and Understanding It
The Philadelphia Press quotes a dialogue as a boy confirms he understands his duties. The exchange emphasizes learning by heart the lawyer’s written directions and the path ahead.
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Philadelphia Press
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln by Joseph Choate
A lecture titled Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln by Joseph Choate outlines Lincoln’s early life and struggles, his moral development in later years, and his presidency that elevated his standing on the world stage. Available via Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for six cents postpaid to F A Miller in Chicago.
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Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Aenew Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Ill
Always Caught by Town Gossip in Jewelry Visit
A brief line from the Atchison Globe notes that a young man browsing ladies rings in a jewelry store is quickly swept into the town's worst gossip, reflecting small town prudish perception.
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Atchison Globe
Old Time Patent Medicines and Ad Slogans
A collage of vintage product claims and quips for remedies like Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic and Piso’s Cure, plus assorted ad lines and satirical quips about labor, ballroom dancing, and gum brands. It reads as a period newspaper advertising page with brief endorsements and humorous asides.
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Grove
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Progress In Medicine
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Indianapolis
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Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Iville
Hale
Pike
Chicago Daily News
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Stene
Sonset
Wez
Ienith
Sterling Res
ASC
Sterling Remedy CO
Dr. Greene
Nervara
Nervura
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