The Sword’s Decline and Navy Comparisons
The piece argues the sword and bayonet are relics with modern rifles dominant. It notes British and American shifts away from ceremonial arms, considers uniforms and drum's waning appeal, and contrasts naval power with Europe. It cites specific battleship and cruiser counts for major powers to show U.S. lag behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Philippines
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Japan
Heraldry College in America Promises Genealogical Services
A New York based College of Heraldry promises to conduct genealogical research for clients seeking coats of arms and crests. It aims to verify records and uncover ancestral tables for a fee, offering more than the London Heralds college and courting wealthy patrons pursuing aristocratic lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Heraldry
America
New York
Heralds College of London
Monopolizing Marriage Trade Boosts St Joseph Outlook
The column mocks Jeffersonville Indiana losing licenses for quick marriages and predicts St Joseph will tighten its grip on elopement business. It notes rivals fall, while St Josephweathered threats and eyes a possible expansion into a marriage resort with high prices and influx from excursionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jeffersonville
St. Joseph
St Joseph
Coney Island
Brassey’s New Naval Update Released Worldwide
Brassey’s recently published naval update provides the latest global fleet data and assignments. The report highlights ship counts by nation, new deployments, and strategic shifts in major sea theaters.
Home patriotism and the call to support American goods
A Boston newspaper urges women to dress for the coronation in American made gowns to boost home industry. It argues American fabrics wines brewers and crafts rivals European products, and urges Elkhart shoppers to favor local merchants to aid city growth and pride.
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Alexandria
England
Europe
Paris
Elkhart
Chicago
Detroit
New York
The Illusion of Poets and Self Deception
A psychology writer argues that self analysis is needed to study the mind but difficult. The piece notes common readers misjudge poetry and satirizes self advertised poets like Coogler and Elmore, contrasting real poets with pretenders and the public fascination with cheap verse.
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Disraeli
House of Commons
Coogler
Browning
Tennyson
James Whitcomb Riley
Praed
Simore
Sons of Letters
Elmore
Shakespeare
United States
Sweet Singer
Michigan
Maple Dell
Mr. Coogler
Mr. Elmore
Botanical freak produced by cross pollination at Pendleton
Marion Mingle reports a peach tree that blooms with an apple, forming a fruit with a peach stone and applelike meat. The green外 peach resembles an apple on the outside, raising questions whether true cross breeding or environmental sympathy caused the fusion. Mr Mingle aims to preserve the fruit to maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Marion
Mr. Mingle
Hoey Faces Immigrant Violations Probe at Nogales
The article notes specific charges against William M. Hoey, Nogales customs collector, and other officials. It questions possible subordinates’ fraud, urges a full investigation, and mentions Hoey’s denial while hoping guilty parties are punished if charges are proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Hoey
Nogales
Hoey
Chinese Reform Efforts Urged by Churchman Bishop
In a letter to the Churchman Bishop Graves of Shanghai the writer warns that the current peace with China is only temporary. He argues the dowager Empress holds real power and foresees another crisis soon. He urges powers to pursue internal reform of China despite vast obstacles. China's 400 million people pose a daunting hurdle to any forced reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Shanghai
China
Erie-Thomas Webbel, Noted Farmer, Dies at Home
Erie-Thomas Webbel, a well known farmer, dropped dead while doing chores. He was sixty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Thomas Webbel
From rag dolls to factory head Maud Witherspoon story
A New Orleans woman, Maud Witherspoon, rose from family hardship to lead a thriving rag doll business. She began by crafting dolls in a southern mammy style for friends, then sold a batch to a local merchant who ordered more. Her venture expanded into a sizable factory shipping dolls nationwide and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Witherspoon
New Orleans
Miss Witherspoon
Rural Roads and Free Delivery in Elkhart County
Autumn rains may turn rural roads to mud hindering free mail delivery. Government rules require roads kept in fair condition for travel. Farmers should actively maintain roads with gravel rather than old fashioned methods to ensure ongoing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
St. Louis Plans Great 1903 Exposition for Louisiana Purchase
St. Louis readies a grand 1903 exposition to mark the Louisiana Purchase. An active organization is in place, finances secured, site chosen, and building plans advancing. The fair is expected to exceed the Pan American in scale and demonstrate progress in exposition design and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New York Considers Tax Equity Amendment
New York weighs a constitutional amendment to prohibit the legislature from granting any exemption to individuals associations firms or corporations as part of tax reform to be voted on in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tax Exemption Totals by Property Type in New York
Taxation analysis shows exemptions by class including government state county city school church charitable and miscellaneous property totaling hundreds of millions. The article notes rising public debate over the wisdom of taxing or exempting various forms of property.
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New York State
Woman Freed From Prison After Twenty Years
A woman released Saturday from the women's prison after two decades of confinement. She received a life sentence for murdering her child, a crime described as dreadful and unnatural. Her shown repentance suggested justice served and deterence achieved, with her remaining years to live in liberty.
Bennettsville Editor Praises Electric Bitters
Editor S A Brown of Bennettsville recounts his wife’s recovery from dyspepsia after using Electric Bitters. Four bottles restored strength, appetite, and stomach function. Sold by Rush ton and Houseworth Bros for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
S. C
Charles D. Rushton’s
Houseworth Bros
Labor Day Plans Include Lake Shore Train and Fireworks
The Labor Day committee of the Central Labor Union outlined events for Sept 2. A special Lake Shore train will run from Three Rivers at 7 30 AM and from Elkhart at 10 PM. Half fare will apply at all other Lake Shore points. Mark Reese the Boy Blondin will perform two high wire exhibitions on Main street with a fireworks display in the evening.
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Niagara Falls
Central Labor Union
Lake Shore
Three Rivers
Elkhart
Games and Amusement Committee
Mark Reese
Blondin
Main Street
A. F. of L
Police crack down on gambling on Labor Day
Supt Silvers says gambling will not be tolerated on Labor Day in the city. Police report a large expected crowd and several parties prepared gaming devices. The chief announces arrests and closure of any location found running a gaming device.
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Silvers
Local Union Appoints Officials on Labor Day
In regular session C. R. Richter was appointed marshal for the union on Labor Day. R. M. Stewart L. H. Kreigbaum and Henry Albers were named a committee to receive the South Bend Typographical Union on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Richter
R. M. Stewart
L. H. Kreigbaum
Henry Albers
South Bend
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo Firm Claim
Frank J Cheney and company swear to pay one hundred dollars for each untreated catarrh case. The 1888 document notes internal treatment that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials and a Toledo address are provided with a 73 cent price for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statzoof Ono
Crry
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Harr
Engine breakdown halts Pan-Handle freight near Hagertown
A Pan-Handle locomotive near Hagertown shed a strap from its engine causing a hole in the fire box. Steam and water poured from the boiler until the locomotive died, forcing the train to wait for a replacement engine from Richmond.
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Hagertown
Richmond
Farmer Philip Canada Dies After Poisoning Attempt Near Spencerville
Philip Canada a 60 year old farmer near Spencerville swallowed carbolic acid while trying peppermint. He collapsed at his door while calling for his wife after feeding cattle. A Civil War veteran his death ends a quiet day on the homestead.
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Auburn
Philip Canada
Spencerville
Canada
Mrs. Austins Famous Wheat Food Ad Offer
Generic advertisement notes a wheat food product made from Red River Valley spring wheat and says your grocer will supply it. Dated 9-19.
Mar shall Ordered to Head Jeffersonville Government Supply
Col James M Marshall, chief quartermaster at San Francisco since the Spanish American War began, is assigned to head the Jeffersonville Government supply station replacing Lieut Col Barnett who transfers to St Louis. Cider barrels cheap just first come, first served. Dr Miles Medical Co. dwtf
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Jeffersonville
James M. Marshall
San Francisco
Barnett
St. Louis
Dr. Miles Medical Ca
D&wtf
Wallace brothers reunited after Civil War separation
William and Jefferson Wallace, brothers separated during the Civil War, learned of each other only recently. Both fled Alabama at the war’s start and joined the Union forces. One settled in this city while the other moved to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
William
Jefferson Wallace
Alabama
Union
Iowa
Wanted 500 Men for Railroad Work in Western Iowa
Advertisement seeks Iowa laborers for railroad tasks near Omaha Nebraska offering daily wages of two dollars plus board eight seventy five weekly and a monthly twenty five with one year length. Guaranteed work and potential relocation west. agent O M Quick listed with Valparaiso address. Also note Barbara Whitesell, age twelve, punished by mother and ran away reaching Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Omaha
Nebraska
O.M. Quick
Dean
South Main
Elkort
Valparaiso
Barbara Whitesell
Chicago
Brazil J N Dilley Dies At 58 On Congestion Of Stomach
Brazil J N Dilley who died of congestion of the stomach was a member of the school board at age fifty eight.
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Brazil
J. N. Dilley
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Dowagiac
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