Canteen Life in the Seventeenth Infantry Commands a Christmas in the Philippines
Private Yarves Davis recounts relieved duty at the regimental canteen in the Philippines December 1910. He describes shop affairs, profits funding men, a skirmish 28 miles away, lieutenant wounded, and a Ladrones escape attempt. He notes General Lawton's death, Christmas heat, native rice harvest, swimming in December, and ongoing company dinners with chicken and turkey. He mentions friends Charley Burt and George Hook and records his health as the only one not hospitalized.
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Barrista
Churcl
Surdar
Davis
S. W. Snyder
Jonally
Jaen
Touurse
Lawton
Thas
Charley Burt
George Hook
Tas
Jack
Sam
Philippines
Harvey
Dawn
Christmas Pie Box Reaches Son Far Front Lines
A local man sent a Christmas box to his son Private Walter A. Riggs of the Seventeenth who thanked him in a letter. The path included San Francisco, Manila, and a wagon trip through mountains, highlighting wartime transport strains to Far East posts.
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War Department
Philippines
San Francisco
Riggs
Walter A. Rigs
Christman
San Francia
Manila
Angeles
Bucklen's Arnica Salvse Promises Quick Healing
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healing remedy for cuts sores ulcers boils felons and skin eruptions. It claims quick pain relief and guaranteed cure sold by EL Anderson Druggist at No 2 Forbes.
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Arnica
EL Anderson
Forbes
Guard Delivers Horse Thief From Mansfield Reformatory
Willoughby Barrere, a guard from Mansfield Reformatory, escorted Charles Edmunston to the institution after a October sentence for horse stealing. Edmunston, showing improved appearance, joked a twine string would hold him as he rode with Sheriff Hedge and his team toward the Walbunding Valley road for Mansfield.
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Willoughby Barrere
Mansfield Reformatory
Charles Edmunston
Charles
Sherif Hedge
Sherif Clark
Jefe
Walbunding Valley
Mans‘Heid
First Rolling Mill Whistle Heard Citywide
The big whistle at the rolling mill blew on Tieday and was heard across the city. Workers nearby were nearly deafened by the sound as Dresden visitors watched the operation and expressed satisfaction with the plant.
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Dresden
Girl Trapped In Oven Survives After Rescue
Miss Elit McNary was accidentally locked inside an oven at Coshocton Novelty on Monday. She remained in 195 degree heat for several minutes before staff discovered her absence and rescued her before serious injury occurred.
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Elit McNary
Coshocton
Land assessors begin work March first 1900
Less than a month remains until land assessors commence work on March 1 1900 and must finish by July 1. Each assessor will receive a district plat showing every tract and jot. Prizes for most tickets sold at the Methodist Protestant entertainment went to Roy West Miss Barcroft and Miss Flo Hawkins.
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Roy West
Barcroft
Flo Hawkins
Denman Bridge work abandoned by Canton Bridge Co
Canton Bridge Co abandons all work at the Denman bridge with no immediate plans to resume. Foreman Myers paid his crew and departed Monday afternoon. The project delays stem from river conditions and cold water, with remaining work in the water postponed until warmer weather.
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Canton Bridge Company
Denman Bridge
Tte
Myers
Wreck Settlement Reached in Wheeling & Lake Erie Case
The Wheeling and Lake Erie damage dispute with Cantona was settled. Attorney Day paid Mrs. Miller 3600 from the Washington National Bank as adminstratrix of her late husband’s estate. Officials had discussed the claim with Mrs. Miller after her Canal Fulton visit. Disposition of Mrs. Luman’s claim remains undetermined but expected to settle before court.
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Wheeling & Lake Erie
Attorney Day
Cantona
Mammoth Pan Handle engines prove a speedy success
The first of the massive Pan Handle engines has proven highly successful, pulling a fast passenger train with a one third larger consist than usual. The second engine has arrived at Dennison and will be deployed on the line immediately.
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Dennison
Mrs George Crouch Dies After Long Illness Near Wakatomika
Mrs George Crouch died after a months long illness near Wakatomika Sunday evening aged six years. She was a leading member of the M E church. She leaves her husband and three children. Funeral services were held at Chalfants Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.
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George Crouch
Wakatomika
M. EB. Church
Chalfants
All Linen and Lace Edge Bargain Ad
A textile ad lists an all linen item for ladies and children at 5c each and a lace edge at 15c or 2 for 25c, offered at exactly half price. The promotion highlights value for shoppers seeking low-cost fabric and trims.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Hawaii Lands Move
An 1856 endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills by Findlay businessman FS Adams is cited as lasting proof of the remedy's backache and kidney benefits. Separately, U.S. senate actions include withdrawing Oahu lands from public domain as Hawaii burial sites, and ratifications of The Hague peace treaty and an extradition treaty with Argentina in executive session.
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FS. Adams
Findlay Transfer Co
Findlay, O
Findlay
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
U.S
Washington
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Hawaii
Clark
Wyo
Oahu
Kings of Hawaii
Honolulu
Senate
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Emil
DRG & Cue
Cukr
Age
New York Tribune
York
Tribune
Daily Tribune
National Family Paper For
Chi and Young
United States
Ohio
Denman
Warners
J. E. Glass
East Main Street
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Macrum
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