Today’s anniversaries highlight a turbulent 18th to 20th century
Entries recall Amboyna seized by Britain in 1796, Lindley Murray’s death in 1826, the 1853 Independence wreck with 129 lives, Buckner’s 1862 fort Donelson surrender, Cingolo Hill action in 1900, Shamaka earthquake deaths in 1902, Wilhelmina seizure in 1915, and 1916 Allied pledge on Belgian independence.
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Amboyna
Moluccts
Rainer
Lindley Murray
England
Pennsylvania
Independence
Lower
California
Gen. Buckner
Fort Donelson
Gen. Grant
Buller
Cingolo Hill
Ladysmith
Shamaka
Transcaucasia
Great Britain
France
Russia
Belgium
Dressmaker Saved From Operation
Ithaca newspaper item reports Permilla Ullizer of 218 E Fall St Ithaca NY saved from major surgery after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the remedy as a Godsend for women with pains on the right side and similar ailments, claiming dramatic relief after several bottles.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Ek Om
Notable Births Marked On Centenarian Anniversarys
Henry Watterson born in Washington D C 79 years ago today James A Farrell born in New Haven Conn 66 years ago today George Harvey born in Peacham Vt 55 years ago today George Kennan born in Norwalk Ohio 74 years ago today Charles Thomas Malin born in Marblehead Mass 63 years ago today Ernest Haeckel born in Potsdam Prussia 85 years ago today
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Henry Watterson
Louisville
Washington, D. C
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
New Haven
Conn
George Harvey
The
North American Review
Peacham
George Kennan
Norwalk
Ohio
Charles Thomas Malin
Marblehead
Mass
Ernest Haeckel
Potsdam
Prussia
Eight Coast Clubs Form Large Pacific League
San Francisco February 14 The Pacific Coast Baseball League expands to eight clubs with Portland and Seattle joining. The move unifies California teams with Salt Lake City and adds Washington and Oregon representation. Officials expect increased public interest and regional travel challenges as schedules are arranged with minimal travel costs.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ific Coast Baseball League
Los Angeles
Oakland
Vernon
Sacramento
California
Salt Lake City
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast
Weekend golf returns to TS own with blind bogey format
A Del Monte promoter outlines a new weekend golf series allowing players to handicap themselves in a blind bogey event. Stated aims say the plan tests self judgment rather than honesty and uses players from across the country. The season starts with a two day polo tournament over Washington's Birthday, with an eastern team expected among entrants.
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del Monte
Cal
Washington
Bolshevik Conspiracy Reported in Petrograd
A Russian wireless message from Moscow claims another Bolshevik conspiracy has been uncovered in Petrograd. Leaders including Madame Spirridonovo were arrested a year ago, with details provided in the report. In separate news, Dover was bombarded by a German submarine, and Kiev saw a battle where Ukrainian forces claimed victory. Sir William Robertson resigned as British imperial staff chief.
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London
Moscow
Madame Spirridonovo
Doday
Wai
Dover
England
Kieff
Wiliam Robertson
British Imperial Staff
Wanted male help prostate sufferers to read
Announcement under Persons drugs from the Electrothermal Company at 78 Harrison Building Steubenville seeks male help sufferers of prostate issues to read.
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Peraons
Electrothermal Company
Harrison Bidg
Steubenville
Pergoral
Jerrison
Stenhes
Wanted Salesmen And Merchants For Various Posts
Classified notice listing multiple positions for salesmen and representatives. Including guaranteed wages, commissions, and incentives. Locations span Norristown Pennsylvania Cleveland Ohio Boston Massachusetts Wyoming Chicago Illinois and nationwide company names such as Guarantend Mills Continental Jewelry Co Miles PF Bitler Co and Jerome Landt. Indicates opportunities in hosiery jewelry overalls and general mercantile trade with no experience required for some roles.
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General Mercantile
Wyoming
Miles
PF. Bitler Co
Carlin Bide
Teveland
Specialty salesman wanted for Blanchard Co sales team
After refining our process on Feb 1 we seek a plate for a live wire salesman Wyoming to sell calendars mailing cards blotters greeting fans pencils and penholders for advertising Apply with full particulars to J M Saunders Sales Manager The Blanchard Co Aurora Til
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Wyoming
J. M. Saunders
Blanchard Co
Aurora
Til
New Carburetor Ads Promise Fast Install and Big Savings
Salesmen tout a non moving part carburetor for Ford cars that installs in thirty minutes and doubles mileage without heating or priming. A 16 day free trial backs the claim with examples from St. Louis and Salt Lake City agents, and the ad asks readers to write Av. ad. or Co. in Chicago.
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Ford
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Av. Ad. Or Co
W. Jackson
Chicago
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Mail-in Offer
A fragmented ad promises a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup. It directs readers to mail their name to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Oh WL with a note to receive a cough remedy and claims various health benefits.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Foley
World War History Pictorial Sale Offer
WANTEI SALESMEN sought for world war history picture book set by Pro fowor F A March with intro by General March Ex President Taft life of Roosevelt. Officials photographs life and introduction, illustrated editions offered by R J Phillips Publishing Co with freight paid and generous terms.
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Toonevelt Memorial
Outfite Free
R. J. Phillips Publishing Co
Chicago
Philadelphia
Atlanta, Ga
Profowor F. A. March
General March
Roosevelt
Taft
Universal Mouse
Sompigie & History
Bell
Geo
G Clows Co
Penver
Colo
Wanted agents exploit coal shortages across multiple firms
A flood of classified plea ads seeks agents for diverse products and ventures. From coal stoves and kerosene fueled burners to wartime literature, beauty and health items, Ford headlights, and investment opportunities. Promises of high pay, free outfits, quick returns, and worldwide profits appear across numerous notices.
Prostate Disorder Remedy Offered by Electrothermal Co
An advertisement claims a home based remedy for urinary and bladder troubles from prostate disorders. It promises quick relief usable by anyone regardless of age, with a free booklet and testimonials. The offer is from Electrothermal Co located at 278 Harrison Building, Greer ton? Ville Ohio.
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Electrothermal, Co
Harrison Bidg
Greuten
Ville
Ohio
Southern California Colleges Prepare for Spring Track and Basketball
Southern California universities and colleges brace for spring sports after many athletes return from service. USC Occidental Pomona Loyola Whittier and others anticipate track and basketball teams. interest and support are expected to rise as coaches note renewed public enthusiasm.
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Los Angeles
Pep
Rauti
Ero California
Xireney
Clanfornia
Foe
Pemn
de Mors
University of Southern California
Occidental Olla
Thanewo
Haarbeths
Pomona College
Claremont
Loyola College
Los Anaulon
Kedlania Unteeretty
Whittier College
Ant Pometiis Tm Attine Sports
Throop College “of Technology
Pasadena
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