Far Away Lands Letter from Tayabas Aug 1900
A U S army letter from CORP. WALPHORER in Manila Bay area describes severe typhoons, smallpox deaths, and lighter duties with native police. He reports guard duties, 58 miles of telegraph, rumored relief to Manila, hospital conditions, and various company incidents including fights and casualties.
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Tayabas
P. I
Manilla
Manila
Elkhart
Corp. Walphorer
Afanila
Maj. Wheeler
Joe Wheeler
Hawaiian Islands
States
Co. BE
Jack
Geo. Kline
Goshen
Billy Rhorer
Letters from the Philippines Relive Soldier News and Robber Activity
The article compiles letters from Mrs Kroeger and Smith Howland of the U S forces in the Philippines. It describes daily life, hopes of returning home, local danger from bands of robbers, and notes on communications from Nueva Cuceras Province and Antimonau. It mentions a monkey, a native pony, and a Spanish shotgun. It also reports a 25 day hike by a detachment building telegraph lines near Tayabas.
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Cus Krrocezer
South Second
Tag
Xvreeger
C.bf
Nueva
Cuceras
Plt
Fred
Jean
Manila
China
Smith Howland
Antimonau
Smith
Tayabas
U. S. Signal
Orps
Gugus
Company K
Lucena
One Remedy Stops Skin Itch Instantly
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as the sole remedy to halt itchiness anywhere on the body, claim cited from a drug store sale.
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Dean
Kodine Lecture on Courtship at Congregational Church
John B. Kodine spoke on Courtship or Flirtation at the Congregational church, presenting the topic in an engaging way. An advertisement notes WKodol Dyspepsia Cure promises digestion of all foods and relief for indigestion, claim it aids stomach trouble after other remedies fail. Houseworth Bros.
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John B. Kodine
Congregational Church
Houseworth Bros
Truth
Indiana swindles over Major's cement article
A number of Indiana newsapers report swindles tied to Major's cement maker. The articles describe deceptive marketing practices and marketed cement sold under false pretenses.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Houseworth Bros
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a universal healer for burns pain eczema skin diseases and wounds. It warns against counterfeits and urges customers to buy the original product from Houseworth Bros.
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DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
City Council to Hear Ty ler Avenue Improvement Report
The city council will meet tomorrow night to hear the committee report on proposed improvements to Tyler Avenue.
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Tyler Avenue
Dr. C. D. Warner's Cancer Cure Promoted
Advertisement for Dr. C. D. Warners Compound of Seven Curses described as a great cancer remedy and treatment for skin and blood diseases including those from contact secondary or hereditary causes.
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C. D. Warner
Goshen Baseball Players Visit Milford for Nine Game
Walt Slear and Mac Dotson joined the Goshen squad for a scheduled nine innings in Milford today. The trip aimed to contest the local nine and showcase the team’s talents in an away game.
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Goshen
Walt Slear
Mac Dotson
Milford
Fry Jell-O Dessert Delights Every Day
A ready dessert idea suggests Fry Jell-O prepared with hot water to cool without baking. Flavors highlighted are Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Hearods Reunite in Ceremony in Columbia City
Levi Hearod and Elsie Hearod, once divorced in Columbia City less than two years ago, remarried in the same city on Thursday in a small civil ceremony.
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Levi Hearod
Elsie Hearod
Columbia City
Miracle cure remark from Julia Tilbridge
Miss Julia Tilbridge of West Cornwall Connecticut thanks Burdock Bitters for curing a severe body eruption described as a near miracle and expresses her gratitude.
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Burdock
Julia Tilbridge
West Cornwall
Conn
St John's Episcopal Church Plans Winter Fair
The ladies of St Johns Episcopal church plan a fair the week before Christmas to raise funds and greet the community in seasonal celebration.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
One Minute Cough Cure Praised as Harmless Remedy
An advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as the only harmless remedy that gives immediate relief for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. It claims to be infallible for coughs and will prevent consumption. Houseworth Gros.
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Houseworth Gros
New Bus Driver Named for Buckler Service
Roy Cripe of Goshen assumes leadership of the Buckler bus system. He takes charge of the routes and schedules, bringing local familiarity to the transportation team.
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Roy Cripe
Goshen
Buckler
Erie newsdealer touts Foley’s Honey and Turcough medicine
Charles Bender of Erie Pennsylvania says he has always used Foley's Honey and Turcough medicine and believes it to be the best in the world.
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Foley
Charles Bender
Erie
Houseworth Bros
Ada Brisenden Becomes Sales Lady at Elkhart Dry Goods
Miss Ada Brisenden takes a sales lady position with the Elkhart Dry Goods Company. The announcement notes her new role at the local department store.
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Ada Brissenden
The
Elkhart Dry Goods Company
First Voters Urged to Cast Their Ballot
We congratulate young men on their first ballot and call attention to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble at Thomas drug store.
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Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Tesla on Willot Theory of Earth Transmitted Electricity
Nikola Tesla comments on M Willot’s claim that electrical messages move through the earth rather than the air. He argues the earth behaves like a conductor and that connecting one transmitter pole to ground and the other to a raised plate yields more energy. Tesla says his stationary waves show energy spread globally and critiques Willot’s deep shaft method.
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Nikola Tesla
M. Willot
M. Willet
Mr. Tesla
Praise for Paris Exposition From United States Commissioner
M H W De Youngs of San Francisco, president of the U S commission to the Paris exposition, arrived in New York aboard the New York Air. He praised the fair as the greatest the world has seen, arguing its educational value and universal display of manufacture science and art. He noted Americans won 2,000 awards, a third of the total, and Californians hosted lavishly, spending about 100,000 dollars for guests.
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M. H W. de Youngs
San Francisco
Board of
United States Commiissioners
New York
de Young
Giese
Leneih
Wedding Hoax Sparks West End Society Scandal
A supposed marriage between Miss Mary Js. Carrel and Joseph Moffmann in a Cabanne club parlor caused a legal scramble. Judge W W Henderson officiated without a license, but judges say such a ceremony can be legal and binding, though a legal separation may follow.
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Mary Js. Carrel
Joseph 2
Vmoffmann
West End
St. Louis
Cabanne
Cabanne Club
W. W. Henderson
Probate
Missouri
Bull Defies Train Car Collision On City Tracks
A pugna cious bull from a Westchester and Philadelphia Traction line owner in the Philadelphia area charged a streetcar on the tracks. The dashboard bent, but the animal appeared unhurt and calmly walked away across the field.
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Westchester & Philadelphia Traction Company
Philadelphia
Coal and milk prices rise in Chicago Tribune report
In Black and White notes coal has increased and milk is poised to rise. The Chicago Tribune presents the outlook in clear terms, signaling forthcoming higher living costs.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Lawyer’s Tombstone Echoes Honest Man In Slime Grave
A community tale recalls a lawyer praised as an honest man on his tombstone. Years later a farmer at a convention visits the silent city and reads “A drawer and an honest man.” The exchange prompts reflective humor about profession and memory.
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Seth
Dr Fowers Inxtract of Wild Strawberry Boosts Travelers
A boon to travelers, the remedy claims to cure dysentery iarrlees rousichnss and similar ailments and to act promptly. Peter Trainer of Goshen suffered a broken collar bone and a dislocated arm when his horse turned a corner and overturned the buggy.
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Dr. Fower
Nansen
Plessaert
Peter
Goshen
No Equal For Colds Coughs And Croup Says Houseworth Bres
A note asserts Foley's Honey and Tar is unmatched for colds coughs croup and la grippe. A dealer recommends alternatives but claims none are as effective as Foley's for these ailments.
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Foley
Houseworth Bres
Cholera Infantum Claims City Infant on James Street
The infant child of Mr Monttor of James Street has fallen victim to cholera infantum in a local death notice.
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Monttor
James Street
DeWitt’s Little Harry Risers Advertised for Liver Cleansing
An old advertisement promotes DeWitt’s Little Harry Risers as the best method to cleanse the liver. The pills are described as easy to take and not causing stomach complaints.
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DeWitt’s
Harry Risers
Houseworth Bros
Charrie Vetter Accepts Post With Inikhart Dry Goods
Charrie Vetter has accepted a position with the Inikhart Dry Goods company.
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Charrie Vetter
Inikhart Dry Goods Company
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Lungs Relief
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures cracking cough and soothes sore lungs with a warming, healing effect, attributed to Horseworth Bros. The copy urges readers to take a dose for relief and wholeness of affected parts.
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Foley
Horseworth Bros
North Manchester Rays of Light Sold to Cerro Gordo Buyer
J H Martin sells the North Manchester Rays of Light to W B Billings of Cerro Gordo IIL. Mrs Leslie steps down from Leslie's Popular Bonthry after alleging a forced retirement by a deep laid plan addressing those she blames. Fordville KY editor notes kidney cure with Foley's Honey Cure. Houseworth Bros.
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North Manchester
J. H. Martin
W. B. Billings
Cerro Gordo
Iil
Leslie Steps
Gut
New York
Frank Les- He
Leslie
Mit Adle
Fordville, Ky
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Monarch over pain and injury relief Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Gil
An old advertisement touts instant relief from burns cuts sprains and stings with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil available at any drug store.
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Monarch
Thomas
Eclectric Gil
Smoke Chesters and cigars for sale in Indiana shops
Local notice lists items including Fioods Ven tury Club Londres Cabs and Dom Pedre cigars offered by dealers. Cleaning services and tonsoress parlors with baths and shines advertised at 736 80 Main St, by C Bowles.
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Chesters
Fioods
Ventury Club
Londres Cabs
Indiana Tigers
Old St. Joe
Dom Pedre Se
C. Bowles
Main St
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Willot
Saya
Bull
Nervira Mephar Co
Clinton and Jackson Sts
Chicago, Ill
Ranik
Liverita
LKVEE
FILI
Nervita Medical CO
Peerless
Sis
Grocers
Seil
Juno
Chubb
Anti-Trust Baking Powder Co
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indianapolis State Sentinel
Weekly State Sentinel
West
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