Montauk Camp W ith 9000 Treated and Abundant Supplies
Dr Forwood testified before the war investigating commission on Montauk Point where Camp Wikoff housed 50 to 500 vacant beds at times. Nine thousand patients were treated in thirty days, with ample medicines though some complained of shortages due to proprietary remedies. He cited robust supply logistics, deficient transport, and alleged misgivings from Major M W Wood who blamed camp conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria
Kicker
Buecker
Young
Cubin Washington
Forwood
War Investigating Commission
Montauk Point
General Hospital
Camp Wikoff
Connor
M. W. Wood
Montauk
Dr. Forwood
Lee
Enterprising journalists and camp hospital stories
Dr Forwood defended camp reporting while noting editors expunged flattering parts of his article. He criticized reporters told to roast the camp, despite kitchens run by Miss Helen Gould supplying chefs from wealthy New York households. He described abundant hospital rations and Waldorf Astoria larder with brandy, wine, and Apollinaris Water as reporters were urged to avoid spare criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
W. H. Vanderbilt
Waldorf-Astoria
Forwood
WAD NO HELP FROM THE CUBANS IN LA GUASIMA FIGHT
General Young recounts La Guasima battle lacking Cuban support. Castillo failed to send 600 Cubans. some arrived later under a French commander. Young, mounted on a mule, details camp hardships at Montauk, scarce floors, ample rations, and better hospital supplies. Commission adjourns, review of camp locations and health issues follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castillo
Young
la Guasima
FE Caney
Wheeler
Shafter
Cuba
Montauk Point
Wikoff
Montauk
Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York
Adjutant General of the Army
Spain
Miles
Chickamauga
Fernandina
Miami
Mla
Camp Alger
Lee
Jacksonville
General Merriam
Camp Merritt
Tampa
Richard A. Pyles
First District of Columbia Regiment
Camp Thomas
el Caney
San Juan Bill
China and Thibet May Fight
Vancouver dispatch reports trouble brewing between China and Thibet per late oriental advices. The notice hints at possible conflict but provides no dates or specifics, emphasizing rising tensions and concern among observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Thibet
Vancouver
Two Gunfights Shake Pana as Troops Rally
In Springside Illinois two clashes erupted between union miners and Black workers amid a coal strike. About 600 shots were fired with casualties feared as residents hid in fear. State Troops arrived late. none were captured as the fighting dispersed into stockades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilineis
Pana
Ils
Springside
Wesley Pope
George Craven
Craven
Miners’ Union
Pope
Winchester
Union
Bloomington
Jefferson Street
Mary Kiely
William Kiely
Samuel Smith
A. H. Ketcham
John Duddy
Assault by Soldier After Remark About Military Delays
Citizens report growing belief soldiers shield black workers as patrols tighten in Pana while Captain Butler faces possible arrest for assault on James McCarthy. Local power cut ends at Consumers Electric plant. Governor Tanner urged to keep troops. Grand jury probes B and O hold up. Spain evacuates after January 1 under US protection. Paris papers expect Spanish concessions to American demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Butler
James McCarthy
Michael McCarthy
Butler
Hast
McCarthy
Captain Butler
Marts
Consumers’ Electric Light Company
Pana Coal Company
Tanner
Pana
Shelby County Grand Jury
B and O
Washington
Tower Hill
No Message from Peary for Years in Waterville
A Nov 18 report from Waterville Maine says a letter received from Lieut Robert E Peary by Dr J F Hill states likely no message will be received from him for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Waterville
Robert E. Peary
J. F. Hill
New Discovery for Curing Dyspepsia Promoted by Minister
Revered F I Bell of Weedsport New York testifies that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets relieved ten years of dyspepsia. He reports improved sleep and no after meal distress. The ad praises the remedy as a universal cure for indigestion and biliousness and claims it digests food even when digestion is weak. Sold by F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan at 60 cents per package. free book offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. I. Bell
Weedaport
Cayuga Co
N. Y
Otter
Stuart
F. J. Bell
Weedsport
Idalia
Cole
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Descriptive Costume Design Features and Style Notes
A historic description notes a Venetian cloth in a pretty shade used for an attractive costume. It highlights black fringe and braid decor, a smoothly adjusted basque, waist finishing with hip skirts, and three oddly shaped revers finishing the open front.
Fashion details and catalog blurbs from old issues
The fragment details a brocaded white silk gown with a high Medici collar and seven gored flounce, a large hat with ribbon tips, and braid trims. It references The Delineator and Butterick Publishing Co. Also blurred ad snippets promote One Minute Cough Cure and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It notes arsenic limits in Swedish yarns and a carpet inspection finding, plus Philippines mail delivery timing.
Why Do We Yawn and Digestive Warnings From an 19th Century Ad
Why Do We Yawn explains yawning as muscle rest and improved blood and lymph flow after inactivity, noting boredom and wakefulness as triggers. A second segment promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestion relief, claiming gentle action, no pain, and urging mail order for a medical adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Pioneering In Formosa Details and Local Ads
W A Pickering recalls hospitable aborigines in Formosa while noting cannibalistic acts tied to enemies. The text also advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and related ailments, proclaiming relief from headaches and liver issues. Regional firms H J Moogh Emmert Burrell Jungkunz Co advertise small sugar coated pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
W. A. Pickering
DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
Harvest festival in Rome as mountain folk celebrate
In Italy agriculture has made little progress yet harvest season becomes a continual festival. Mountain toilers gather in Rome and depart the city in companies, white oxen adorned with bright ribbons pull their carts. Altar sites appear in fields and mass is celebrated, followed by evening singing dancing and feasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Gains Grocery Store Notice
A new preparation named Grain-O, made from pure grains, is marketed as a coffee substitute. It suits delicate stomachs, costs 15c and 25c per package, and is claimed suitable for children. The ad urges trying Grain-O and asking for Grain-O. The Escorial palace is described as vast, with four days to tour its 28 Spanish leagues about 120 English miles.
Delays Are Dangerous Cough Medicine Endorsement
A public notice stresses cold and cough dangers and urges Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, pleasant remedy. Endorsement attributed to H. J. Moogh of Swarts and Fleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
Fly’s Cream Balm Cure for Head Cold Now Sold
An advertisement claims Flys Cream Balm can relieve nasal inflammation and cure a cold in the head. It promises immediate relief after applying a small amount in the nostrils and offers mailing from Ely Brothers at 66 Warren Street, New York for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
War is Over Cuba trip draws American tourists
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip Havana tickets at low rates for winter travel. Routes via Galveston New Orleans Mobile or Tampa. Those choosing Tampa may return via Vera Cruz and City of Mexico for added variety. Contact local agents or F H Lord in Chicago for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Chicago
Great Western Ry
Havana
Galveston
Texas
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Tampa
Fla
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Maple Leaf
F. H. Lord
Adama St
English Departments Controlled by Oxford and Cambridge Grads
Several government departments including education, school inspection, and the civil service commission remain predominantly filled by graduates of Oxford and Cambridge. The pattern reflects entrenched university ties influencing postings and advancement within key civil service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Educational Office, School Inspectorship and
Civil Service Commission
Oxford
Cambridge
Kidney disease cured after four doctors give up
Mrs. J M Bailey reports her daughter, treated by four doctors and given up, recovered after using Toby's kidney cure. She can now walk miles without fatigue and credits the medicine for saving her life. signed by H J Moogk, Swarts and Fleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dain
Toby
J. M. Bailey
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
Cheap round trip rates offered by C M St P rail line
Public sale of home seekers tickets to western points at about one fare for the round trip on November 15 December 6 and 20. The railroad urges travelers to secure these cheap rates before starting their journey, highlighting the opportunity to economize on westward travel planning.
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B. M. Young
Son
Charg
Mr. Young
Santiago
Cataquiri
Siboney
Guasima
Island
United States
London
Paris
Ieee
Sweden
de Witt
Philippines
Hongkong
Ban Beate
What Is
Castoria
Maray Street
Crry
Sam
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephens
Palmer Gox
Inter Ocean
Chicago, Ill
Uncle Sam
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Etc
J. Morton
G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids, Ia
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