In History: Notable Dec 5 Births and Deaths Across Centuries
On December 5 figures across history are noted: Francis II of France (1543–1560) died. Martin Van Buren (1782–1862) born. George Armstrong Custer (1839–1876) born in Ohio. Dumas père (1800–1870) and Dumas fils (1803–1870) linked. Lays out Kossuth’s 1851 American tour urging Hungarian independence and Western support. counts Richard G. Turner (died 1901) keeper of Libby Prison.
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Francis II
France
Marie Stuart
Martin van Buren
United States
George Armstrong Custer
Ohio
Little Big Horn
Dumas Pere
Kossuth
America
England
Unite States
Hungary
Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre
Alice Wellington Rollins
New York City
Richard GB. Turner
Libby
Richmond
Suffolk
The Power of Steam and Hair Restorers Unveiled
A brief look at steam power tracing its rise from Watt to modern use. The ad promotes Newbro's Herpicide, claiming a tiny germ causes dandruff and baldness, and promises hair restoration. Detroit agents offer samples for 10 cents.
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James Watt
Newbro
Senne
Sam ‘O E Berpickie
Detroit
Mich
Bouseworth Bros
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Crowned King of Cough Cures
Canton Center Connecticut mail carrier E G Case says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king of all for croup and colds. He notes it gives certain results with no bad after effects and recommends it for dependable relief in every case. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
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E. G. Case
Canton Center
Conn
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Guarantee Card
Three stores offer a refund on a 60 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee. Signed by E B Felt Houseworth Bros E D Miler.
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Greene’s
E. B. Felt Houseworth Bros
E. D. Miler
Water cure for constipation recommended as daily routine
A half pint of hot water taken half an hour before breakfast is advised to keep the bowels regular and harsh purgatives should be avoided. If a purgative is needed, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are gentle. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
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Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Sleds 24e up at Turnock's and sale notes
The notice highlights sleds at Turnock's and a large year to date sale of more than $10,000 in lots. It mentions easy payments and low prices as selling factors. It also notes the Troy steam laundry moving to the Anderson block at 606 South Main Street in a few days and directs to Carpenter Beck at 115 Marion Street for further information.
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New Roundhouse
Elliston Addition
Carpenter & Beck
Marion Street
Troy
Anderson Block
Main Street
Congress
Department of State
Washington
Ready Made Over Coats at Four Prices Shafer and Schult
An assorted advertisement lists men’s ready made overcoats priced at 10 15 20 and 25 dollars from Shafer and Schult. Other items include piano tuning Geo N Schaff and a Chamberslain salve for sore Nipples with retailer Houseworth Bros. Also mentions piano finisher William Volilsnar and real estate and loan services by J W Fieldhouse 413 Lexington avenue and Lott Toys at Turnock’s.
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Shafer and Schult
Roosevelt urges full citizenship for islands and Alaska plan
President Roosevelt calls for granting American citizenship to all Porto Rico residents, expanded franchise, and industrial development through large American corporations. He urges electable Alaska delegates, rail links, and rights for Indians, plus statehood for Indian Territory and Oklahoma with other territorial changes. He stresses Panama Canal funding, isthmus health progress, and a stronger State Department with reorganized consular service.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
Federal
Court of
Federal Treasury
Congress
Philippines
The
Four territories should be admitted as two states
A congressional review urges immediate admission of four territories as two states. It argues delay is unjustified and notes some territories issue gambling licenses, calling for a federal law to ban the practice due to its harmful effects.
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Congress
The Courageous Gander in Macmillan’s Magazine
A Macmillan's Magazine tale recalls a Scottish zoo experiment with a caged golden eagle and a bold farmyard gander. The eagle proves master of many poultry, yet the gander blocks every attack, prompting liberty and reward as the bird triumphs.
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Scotland
Jock
Macmillan’s
Brigham Young and the One Legged Convert
A one legged man converted by English Mormon missionaries sought a miraculous restoration from Brigham Young. The prophet offered to help but urged reflection, framing life as a vale of tears compared to eternity. The man chose to remain with one leg, accepting his fate rather than await a miracle.
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Brigham Young
Utah
England
Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
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Elkhart Review
Mary
Genfuc
Geo. N. Schaff
William Volilsnar
Wilbur Templin Music Store
J. W Fieldhouse
Lexington Avenue
Turnock’s
Main St
Hawaii
Alaska
Gulf of Alaska
Yukon River
American Territory
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Panama Canal
Republic of Panama
United States Senate
French Canal Company
Theodore P. Shonts
Charles EE. Magoon
Benjamin M. Harrod
Mordecai T. Endicott
Peter C. Hains
Oswald H. Ernst
John F. Stevens
Llast
Panama
Advisory Board of
American and European Engineers
Commission
Canal
Cuba
Colon
Tropics
Secretary of War
Theodore Roosevelt
Ayer
Booka Io
L. Helfrich
SON
Walden Bros
Dewrisee
B. C. Godfrey
Shafer & Schulz
Turnock
Fehler
Mann St
Elkhart
Ind
Superior Box Candy
Chicago
St. Main
Mee
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