General Bell Reappointed Chief of Staff and War Legend
Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell is reappointed chief of staff of the U.S. Army. The report praises his Philippine campaigns, daring riverine and village actions against Tagalogs, his wartime leadership, a Medal of Honor charge, and notes his future succession by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. It also chronicles Chaffee's famed Peking relief march and multiple bravery brevets.
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Ashington
Taft
J. Franklin Bell
United States Army
Gen. Bell
Leonard Wood
Bell
Granter
Gen
Staf
Benace
Philippines
Batangas
Weyler
Duke
Alva
Ashetish
Gen. Ball
Japa
Chaffee
Leason
Gen. Chaffee
Peking
China
Europe
Adna R. Chaffee
Gen Chaffee
Nagasaki
Forbidden City
Tien-tsin
Liscum
Ninth Infantry
Pertt
Dod
The Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a pure product from skilled chemists. They warn against imitations, urging buyers to ensure the full California Fig Syrup Co name is printed on the package to obtain the authentic formula.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Ita
California
Woman's Worth in a Punchy Household Dialogue
A comic exchange between Wifey and Hubby Pneuritch discusses hiring a butler, wine cellar duties, and dignity in a household. Priscilla manages the hired help as the couple jokes about dignity and money. The dialogue reflects domestic humor and social pretensions in a light, satirical tone.
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Pneuritch
Mrs. Pneuritch
Mr. Pneuritch
Priscilla
Who He Belonged To. A Country Paper Interview Tale
A young woman reporter questions leading citizens about politics but a stern matron refuses to disclose a man’s party. The matron curtly answers with a bold rebuke urging the reporter to “take a good look at me” to deduce his affiliation. Also reflects on adversity and resilience through reflective quotes about weathering waves and returning to haven.
Notable nickname banter at club meeting
Members tease old Foggman nicknamed Mr Automobile, debating speed. Guyer counters that the jab masks praise as he calls him "Stick in the Mud."
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Guoner
Old Foggman
Mr. Automobile
Guyer
Stick
Postum Cited By Officials As Coffee Alternative
Prominent men report health improvements after replacing coffee with Postum. A southern school superintendent recounts his mother's lifelong coffee trouble and heart symptoms improving after adopting Postum. The testimonial emphasizes reduced stomach upset and overall well being.
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Postum
Say, paw and Tommy Toddies spell talk in humor
A playful exchange from Chicago News mockingly questions spelling norms with a child’s quip about a lambcat and lambkin. The piece notes 20,000 reformed spellers in the United States and ten times that many with no spelling style.
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Paw
Tommy
Toddies, Jr
Chicagoews
United States
Special Round Trip Homeseekers Rates to New Mexico and Texas
The Colorado and Southern Railway offers round trip Homeseekers tickets to numerous points in New Mexico and Texas at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month all year with a final limit of twenty five days and liberal stop over privileges. For rates and details contact the local Colorado & Southern agent or T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver.
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Colorado & Southern Railway
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado & Southern
T. E. Fisher
Denver
Colorado
1909 Grand Army Encampment in Salt Lake City Headline
The 1909 National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Salt Lake City from August 9 through 14. The Denver & Rio Grande railway Passenger Department will distribute a red white and blue information folder about Utah Salt Lake City and the Rocky Mountain region. A key feature is a portrait series of past and present Commanders in Chief, including B F Stephenson Henry Nevius and others, marking the first time such a collection has been assembled.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Salt Lake City
Utah
Rocky Mountain
Denver
Rio Grande
Grand Army
Sosarine
B. F. Stephenson
Henry Nevius
John A. Lowan
Ambrose E. Burnside
John Fartranft
Russell A. Alger
John C. Black
James Tanner
Irresistible force meets immovable body quip
The Kansas City Journal wonders about fashion and wit as an irresistible force meets an immovable body. Style gossip notes a passing clash of hauteur and poise among society figures, leaving observers admiring rather than altering course.
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Kansas City Journal
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Kipling
Calaary
Islands
Plains
Deli
Paneesten
Jfranklin Bell
Piward
B.clarks
WA. Patterson
America
Richter
Brown Palace
Suz'ist
the Bee
Jou
Ifs Claping Dock
Deaver
Cameron
Ae Bae
Cheidemen Mirror Works Co
Mfre
Mirera
Art Glass
Drake
E. E. Burlingame & CO
Assa
Independent
Lumber & Merc
First & Larimer Som
Denver, Coby
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