Philippine War Letters From Camp Humidity and Humor
A correspondent describes dim quarters for soldiers after surrendering insurgents left Manila and marching past. He notes promotions within Company D, hospital stays, and jokes about centipedes and tarantulas in officer quarters. Talk of pay, uniforms, and longing for home paints a vivid, humorous view of daily life among North Dakota volunteers in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ches. Eager
Alfred Babbin
Sirgent
Geo. Sauber
John Hyron
Sauter
John Thompson
Alfred Scott
Maurice Roosa
Walter Pendergast
Will F Logan
John Byron
Company D
Brigade
Logan
Fred Becker
Ambrose Healey
Centipedes
Joe Parsons
Parsons
Beratoge
North Dakota
Honolulu
Waggoner C. C. Kinzie
Shortt
White
Luther Bratton
Beauchamp
Cook
Devils Lake
Adibee
Balter
Orson
Hank Vennler
Temperance, Franchise and Charity Drive Highlight City Meeting
At our meeting Mrs Haig and Mrs McMillian spoke on temperance literature and keeping the fifth commandment. Rev Hunter of Minot offered a helpful address. The group urged every woman to vote when franchise arrives and to prepare for civic duties. Donations of clothing and furniture were requested for the needy ahead of Thanksgiving. Also noted is Rev Samuel C. Edsall’s appointment as missionary bishop of North Dakota and his Chicago connections and early career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Haig
Ofit
Mra. A. McMillian
Rev. Hunter
Minot
M. Gooxee
Mra. Haig
YW. G. T
Ballot Formats And Voting Instructions In Inter Ocean Notice
The Inter Ocean outlines three ballots including main and woman’s forms for constitutional amendment voting. It explains straight ticket and split ticket marks, notes a legal change from before, and estimates ballots needed for Ram county. Also includes August Flower endorsement claims by Prof. Honton and where sample bottles are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean
Jerteden Ag Cca
Delite
Counere
Ram County
Eles
Prof
Honton
Samle
A.B. Hodgkingon
Evils Lake
Wilson & Semple's
Grand Harbor
N. D
The Division Returns to Headquarters in Devils Lake
A railway division resumes operations at its Devils Lake base after a week of revocation. Engineers faced extreme hours, with one man working sixty seven consecutive hours. Business leaders in Devils Lake welcome the decision while a Hoard of Inquiry begins. An unconditional surrender on fines is sought within ten days to relieve stock owners. The New York base store is expected to fall silent at nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Devila Lake
Rameay County
York
Jobo Eines
Philadel
Pias
C. W. Greene’ / drug store
Rock Island steamer wrecks propeller and delays season
The Rock Island met an accident at the Fort Totten dock when a propeller dropped into twenty feet of water as Captain Heerman tried to back away. Passengers felt creatures and the boat drifted before anchoring. The companion’s new calendar and subscription offer are noted, along with Captain Heerman fishing the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Heerman
Fort Totton
Segarace Dock
Thian
Reverend Ballou Installed at Amherst Unitarian Church
The Fargo Forum notes Rev. William Ballou former Fargo Unitarian pastor has been installed as pastor of the Unitarian Church at Amherst Massachusetts. Ballou’s Fargo ministry earned community trust and respect and his work left lasting impact. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery via C W Greene’s agency offering free trial bottles or 50 cent to 1 dollar sizes with a cure guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amberat
Fargo
War. Ballou
William Ballou
First Unitarian Society
Unitarian Church
Amerst
Mass
Ballou
Unitarian Society
Amherst
Ballow
C.W. Greene
Dr. King
Eampdien
Above Drug Store
Michael Curtain
Piginfold
C. W. Greene
Progress of Threshing This Week
A fairly good week for threshing has allowed thousands of bushels of wheat and flax to come into condition after fears of weather damage. Damp shocks can be saved with care, and many expect feeding to improve before spring. Two weeks of continued good weather are needed to finish threshing.
North Dakota Volunteer Souvenir and Local Notices
An assortment of items recounts North Dakota volunteers in the Philippines with a San Francisco souvenir book offered at 60 cents, plus a Rost. E. Tavax agency notice. Also includes ads, educational notice for Ramsey County, a testimonial for Dr. King's New Discovery, and local notices on post office letters, tax deadlines, and job calls.
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San Francisco
North Dakota
Boa
Philippines
Alos
Col
Trouman
Rost. E. Tavax
Match lit by cigarette man mocks factory debt
A fragment from a New York Sun piece discusses cigarette and match manufacturing, brushing on economics of demand and mutual dependency. It adds quips about cash versus glory, glowworms and X rays, and a comic tale of a man overpaying a restaurant bill.
Returning pocketbook questioned by policeman and news boy
A terse exchange unfolds as a policeman questions a little news boy about a pocketbook, asking if the old man tried to make him pay for it while the boy aids his mother. The scene hints at a small town crime episode and local tension.
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Lttle
Willie
Fragmentary line about Francis Harry worship and marriage
A fragment expresses a sentiment that Francis-Harry desires constant worship and later would not interfere with his business after marriage, reflecting a casual, disjointed note from a Chicago source.
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Francis
Harry Muste
Chicago
Verses on Torture Humor and Barbaric Laughter
The piece argues humor often stems from brutality, noting savage origins in amusement at others’ pain. It cites a New York burlesque viewing by Chinese theatergoers and Siamese rebel executions as demonstrations of cruel entertainment. It observes children laugh at shocks while civilized restraint grows with age.
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Thia
Barbarian
Helene
New York
Thn
Chinatown
Boaton Post
Corydon's Complaint
A fragmentary verse passage laments disguise and aging as a beloved maiden, recalling past beauty and the speaker's sorrow. The speaker, addressing Ball Ms Ganetta, reflects on changed appearance and harsh judgment from former friends.
Cuban Tobacco Testing and Cuban Dishes Recounted
The article describes Cuban tobacco testing methods used by U.S. buyers in Havana and the importance of scent burn rate in determining quality. It also surveys Cuban dishes like tasajo and tripa, noting ingredients, preparation, and beef stews, with an anecdote about a German naturalist’s librarian and a potato-day dinner of scholars.
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United States
Havana
Beccambly
Amell
Ohio State Journal
Trembling talk with Willie about death and truth
A parent speaks frankly to Willie about the possibility of dying soon and living to a ripe old age. The mother questions how to tell him and the father insists on honesty about life expectancy and its heavy consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
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North America
Uncle Sam
Jonx Warren
N.D. Vol
Merritt
Bluhon
Samuel OC. Edsall
North Kota
Episcopal House of Ei Atite Washington
St. Peter's
Belmont Avenue
Dixon
J. K. Edsall
Edsall
Racine Academy
Ideal
Ppstobrata
Iowa
Thomas EB. Greene
Companion
Suray
John’ D. Long
Clements Markham
David Elspham
Carroll D. Wright
Tar Yours
CpMraion
Dimbus Ave
Boston, Mass
Denny Hennafis
Suicide Club
Red River Valley
Doc Falk
Grand Forks
Eee
Ee Paiscalarssy van
Een Roce
Danny
Curtiss Bros
di Lake
Ankérfolt
M Engle
Ar B . Allardo
M Ewing
Annie Adams
Alfred Freeman
Daniel
Anderon
John Fry
Gearon vi Caley
Dele Martin Doud
Dennis Door
Emma * McDowall
John McLena Hug
Tents Morrison
Mrs CJ Nilson
Aleck Ryan
Ole Johard
Daniel Elve
Hay Michael Oe
Hoover William Ty Bar
Haley Hane H
Mat Hoe
A? Kenopp
Flora Keister
John P Zander
Kr Richard
Albert Ortio
Sorone R
Ene
R, Darter
Reek Infinther
Edvch Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Pollah
Mannara
Hemarkable Rescue
W. Groone
Tuonsox
Ramsey County
Mra
Cleveland
Biztegath
Boon
Benisoo
Jetes
New York Sun
Borolam
Edward P. Jackson
North American Review
Kioto
Hevue Scientifique
Brooks
Rivers
Thaven
Rivera
Ua Brooks
McCount
Qchicago Tribe
Humpholdt
Aseibie Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle
Ola Eppeal
Bla Bores
Jovosely
Mary Ann
Klondike
London
Verieanl
Trockon
Tuffold
Kautt
Tufford
Anon
Tribane
Seontinos
Corydon
Ganetta
Ouba
Home Manor
Agamis
Switser
Willis
John
Moe
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