Holton Goes Behind Cuban Lines in San Juan Campaign
Lieutenant Holton, detached for secret service at the start of the Cuban War, aids troops at San Juan Hill then disguises himself as a Spanish regular to enter Santiago. He thwarts ambush plots, reports to Admiral Sampson, and presses toward La Tossa’s estate while doubts about Cuban sincerity grow.
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Tieutennant Holton
Washington
Olung
Secret Services
Nolton
Senora la Tossa
Chidea
Holton
Helton
Kolton
Santiago
Garcia
Aserraderos
Mr. Ogilve
Jose Cesnola
Juan
Captain Mills
Halton
Ile
Sumner
Shafter
Miley
Kettle Hill
San Juan
San Juan Ford
Parker
Hamilton
San Juan Hill
Kretule Han
Berth Hill
Third Cavalry
Cervera
Lawton and
Chaffee
Mother Earth
Navy
EJ Caney
Joe Wheeler
Santigo
Tloltenm
Senor la Tossa
Cuablias
la Tessa
Santa Ines
Lequire
Aguardiente
Norwegian writer critiques modern conversation styles
The author contrasts the Norwegian writer Atti’s view of dialogue with how Americans perceive talk. He argues real conversation requires exchanging ideas, not polite restraint, and critiques the unwritten law against dissent. He recalls Dr Johnson and Hazlitt on conversation and notes lively debate as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Ray
Havlitt
Praise for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Hearts, health, and hopes
Letters from readers across Oregon and Maine praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for nervous prostration backache and tiredness. One woman describes rapid improvement after taking the remedy and another credits it with restoring strength and appetite. The ad highlights years of use and confidential support from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Lydia E. Pinkham
Oregon
Hayward Sowers
Wedgdon
Maine
Lydia E.pinkham
Paris police official creates night aiming device for pistols
Charles Pechard of Paris designs a detachable metal tube with a lens and electric lamp to project a focused light that helps a shooter aim in darkness. Mirrors concentrate the beam, creating a slender cone visible up to four rods, aiding targeting of a burglar’s anatomy with greater certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pechard
Paris
New York Independent States
Calumet Baking Powder Promises Economy in Baking
Calumet Baking Powder is touted as the secret of economy in baking, preventing failures and maximizing thrift. The ad cites endorsements from physicians and top awards at world fairs in Chicago and Paris to claim superior quality and savings for housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Chicago
Paris
France
Ady
Wright It Seems Work Grows Harder for Newspaper Man
Penman notes mounting difficulty in journalism as ball bearing selectors patenting by an Ohio inventor signals new mechanical competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Penman
Ohio
Fragmented Rudeness and Odd Advice Clippings
A jumble of phrases mocks social behavior and secrecy. Mentions include Red Cross Ball Blue and a character Simpkins, while opinions decry sharing valuable secrets and praising a supposed perfect wife.
That Was Her Business
A fragment suggests a boastful remark about a woman marrying a wealthy older man and securing a fortune, describing her as having “nailed him” in a sharp aside. The snippet hints at social intrigue and marriage motives without full context or names.
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Grins
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Lawrence Perry Arthor
Don Martithew
Prine
Avis - Com
Stephenson
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
George Ade
Newfoundland
Juks
Simpkins
Tle
DR. Pierce
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