Democracy and the Navy Forever: Carter Harrison on Cuba
Carter Harrison argues for a strong navy and the Nicaragua canal, urging the United States to make Cuba and the Philippines integral parts of the republic. He predicts a Democratic victory needed to settle postwar questions and defend liberty and humanity, praising Dewey and other sailors.
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Cuba
Party of the People
Porto Rico
Antilles
Caroline
Europe
Nicaragua Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Oregon
Clark
Nicaragua
Sne
Phillipines
Carolines
Ladrones
United States
Republic
Lung Cure Offer and Territorial Debate in Fairfield Tribune
An advertisement by New York chemist T. A. Slocum promises three free bottles of a claimed cure for pulmonary tuberculosis and related diseases, urging readers to request the medicine. The page also contains an editorial advocating territorial expansion, citing Jefferson, Monroe, Texas annexation, and Hawaii, arguing for continued growth and the Alaska purchase as precedent.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Fairfield Tribune
Science Daily
M. D
Pine Street
Tribune
Fairfield
Owa
Mt. Pleasant
Louisana Purchase
Federal
New England
Jefferson
Napoleon
Democratic Party
Monroe
Spain
Florida
Mexico
South American
Texas
Daniel Webster
Pacific
Congress
Washington
Oregon
California
Utah
Nevada
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Alaska
Russia
Hawaii
Cured Stuttering Claims Probe From Corner Drug Store
A woman seeks Dr Surecure for stuttering at a corner drug store in Weatherly. The clerk confirms the doctor’s card and says the cure is possible with a one week timeline. The exchange ends with the woman asking for her friend’s introduction name Jo Jones.
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Surecure
Jo-Jones
Jo Jones
Jo-Jo
Sam Jo- Jones
Malaga Life as a Reluctant Postcard Paradise
A traveler recalls Malaga as a hard to reach provincial hub where clerks speak only Spanish and delays rule. The city ranks low among Spanish towns, offices open briefly, and letters or parcels rarely move, while locals are indifferent to outsiders and service is slow.
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Malaga
Had to Hustle For a Captain in Richmond Howitzer Battalion
Judge George E. Mann recalls the Second Company’s difficulty filling a captaincy. Early leaders included George W. Randolph, later secretary of war, and John Thompson Brown, later a colonel of artillery. Unable to elect, the company elected privates as duties proved onerous, forcing a captain from another unit.
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George E. Mann
Richmond Howitzer
George W. Randolph
John Thompson Brown
Galveston
The Highly Gifted Cow of Tickton
A farmer in Tickton Yorkshire bought a trough that cattle used except one cow that would not drink. An antiquary found the trough was a font from the village church. The font was recovered and replaced, ending the odd tale.
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Tickton
Yorkshire
English Country
Southey Escapes Irish Writer’s Vow of Vengeance
The critic Robert Southey narrowly escaped danger after harshly reviewing a book by an Irish author. The author stormed into the room in fury and threatened the critic, who remained silent and withdrew, choosing to laugh later.
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Robert Southey
Emerald Isle
Mr. Southey
Damascus sword craft and legendary specs recounted
A historical note claims Damascus swords are scarce with true hoard-era craft. It says the blades use alternating iron and steel layers, tempered to flex without breaking. Swords supposedly cut through mail and polished enough to serve as a looking glass for a Muslim commander.
Villain Sought Quietly as Theater Patron Disrupts
In Yonkers a theatergoer described as Mr. Crimsonbeak created a scene by climbing over a nearby patron to exit between acts while his companion Mrs. Crimsonbeak queried if any villain appeared in the play. The exchange shows a disrupted performance and a curious detail about the couple.
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Mr. Crimsonbeak
France Prohibits Night Frogs Capture as Law take effect
French authorities enforce a ban on capturing frogs at night citing animal welfare and ecological concerns. The law restricts nighttime hunting during breeding season, with penalties for violators and guidance for sustainable amphibian management.
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France
Lost Years of Youth Rediscovered Health
Mr Wallace recalls a severe blood disorder and leg ulcers that plagued him from birth. After reading a newspaper article about Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People he tried them and reports rapid improvement. One box cured all sores, and he affirms the testimonial before a notary public. Prices listed: one box 50 cents, six boxes 2.50.
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Sixth Street
Mr. Wallace
Seehysician
Wil
Mietta Jones
Robert E. Hull, Jr
Dr. Williams
Pale Peoples
The Indulgent Father and Other Brief Tales
A Colonel Calliper anecdote recalls Silas Zingtock in Storkville Vermont who rigged an indoor kite blower for his ill son Rufus. The device caused a hurricane in the parlor, wrecking furniture before the indulgence ended. The piece notes ugly Bosjesmans of southern Africa and Calmucks of the Tartar family as similarly unpleasing.
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Colonel Calliper
Silas Zingtock
Storkville Centre
Rufus
Zingtock
Rufu
New York Sun
South Central Africa
Ely's Dream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Review
The remedy for nasal catarrh should be non-irritating and easy to apply. Ely's Dream Balm is praised for quick action, targeted cure, and safety, with physicians and patients noting its superior efficacy and near instant relief in acute cases.
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Ely
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief
Absorption-minded catarrhal sufferers urged to use Ely's Cream Balm the only remedy quickly absorbed by diseased membranes. It relieves nasal inflammation opens passages and restores taste and smell. Available at drug stores or mail order from 56 Warrin St New York for 50 cents.
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Ely
My Brothers
Warrin St
New York
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W. E. Bradshaw
Stekemey
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Geo. W. Ball
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