History of Uncle Sam's Army and its uniforms
A historical overview detailing the United States Army's size by law since 1901, earlier growth during wars, and the evolution of uniforms. It covers officer and enlistment totals, regimental histories, and the shift from blue dress to olive drab khaki, with notes on insignia and rank equivalencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
Military Academy
Porto Rico
Philippines
Army
Mexico
Tippecanoe
New Orleans
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Army of the Potomac
United States Army
New England
India
Egypt
South Africa
Quartermaster's Department
Cavalry
Infantry
Artillery
Postmasters Plan State Meeting and Convention
A large gathering of Illinois postmasters is planned for November 24 in Springfield at the state arsenal building. President D A Campbell of Chicago issues the call. about 300 presidential postmasters are expected, with congressmen and public officials possible attendees. The event includes an evening reception and address by notable postal figures, with Springfield Postmaster I E Wheeler coordinating arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois Association of Postmasters
D. A. Campbell
Chicago
Supreme Court
State House
von Meyer
C. P. Granfield
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
Champaign
State Arsenal
Wheeler
I. E. Wheeler
Campbell
Gen
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Dr. Calhoun
Decatur
J. O. Wear
Rantoul
Thomas Jewel
Danville
B. F. Shaw
Dixon
Muldoon to Be Installed Rockford Bishop on Dec 15
Rockford waits as Bishop Muldoon will be installed at St James church on Tuesday afternoon December 15 at 5 o clock Archbishop Quigley will transfer the diocese jurisdiction The ceremony includes an address by Father J J McCann and a post installation reception in the school hall extended by a luncheon for visiting clergy Rockford officials will host a public reception with Mayor Mark Jardine presiding in Rockford hall Chicago clergy and laymen arrive by special Illinois Central train for the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Muldoon
St. James Church
Quigley
Chicago
J. J. McCann
Elgin
Kalvelage
Freeport
Rockford Hall
Mark Jardine
Illinois Central
Father Nellis
Father Conway
Rochelle
St. James
St. Mary's
St. James Rectory
Father Finn
No Crime Committed Take Care Of Your Hair
A brief admonition urges readers to maintain hair health and warns that neglect leads to baldness or need for a wig. It extols the benefits of a good hair tonic used in youth to keep a full head of luxuriant hair and avoid future regret.
He Wore a Wig and All the World Anew
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage hair tonic sold by Wim. FF. Jungkunz and Giroux Mfg Co. It promises cure for dandruff and hair loss within two weeks or money back. The product claims to revitalize roots, kill grubs, and leave hair soft and luxuriant for 40 cents a large bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Jungkunz
I. Jungkung
Express
Giroux Mtg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Engineer Suffers Blood Poisoning on Liberty Street
Henry Hagerdorn, a WW and 8 P engineer of Liberty Street, is confined at home with a severe blood poisoning after pricking his tongue with a toothpick. His tongue swelled, but doctors say the case is under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hagerdorn
Liberty Street
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of Fast Wilton Maine says fifteen years of using Bucklen's Arnica Salve never failed to cure sores boils ulcers or burns and has saved many doctor bills. Available at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
Wilton
Maine
Jos. Emmert’s
Madam Brunwick to Visit City This Week
At the request of many friends, Madam Brunwick will come to this city Tuesday, Nov. 17, for the remainder of the week ending Nov. She will be at 11 Chicago St Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Brunwick
Chicago St
Best in Freeport White Lily and Plymouth Flour ad
Plymouth Milling Co. promotes White Lily and Plymouth Flour as best in Freeport with a call to ask for them. A dated line 10-28 appears as an advertisement artifact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Plymouth Milling Co
Best
Freeport
Rock Island Leaders Named to Executive Committee
Rock Island is listed alongside W. G. Dustin of Dwight and Cyrus Thompson of Belleville as members of the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
W. G. Dustin
Dwight
Cyrus Thompson
Belleville
Timeline of notable events from 1672 to 1904
A compact list traces key historical moments and figures across centuries. It mentions the Island of Tobago taken from the Dutch by England, births and deaths of figures like Thomas Chatterton and Laurier, Napoleons blockade, Landis, the White Pine silver finds, the Homestead strike ending, the 1904 Roosevelt address, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobago
Thomas Chatterton
Napoleon
British Isles
Wilfred Laurier
St. Lin
Quebec
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Chicago
Millville
Ohio
White Pine
Nevada
Earl of Elgin
Canada
India
Kuchan
Persia
Roosevelt
America
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer At Drug Store
An advertisement urges readers to take Dr King's New Life Pills to ward off biliousness malaria and jaundice. The 25 cent offer is sold at Jos Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Elgin Watch Sold At Em erick Barrett Co
An Elgin watch with a 20 year gold filled case is offered for 11.50 at Em erick Barrett & Co located on OS Ste phenson Street. The listing notes a price and the seller's name for a jewelry sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Emerick, Barrett & Co
OS Stephenson St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uncle Sam's Army
Tenth Infantry
Tenth
F. B. Alexander
Charles F. Smith
William W. Walker
Hdward J. S. Canby
Canby
Indiana
Nineteenth Infantry
Major Smith
Third Infantry
March
Carlisle Barracks
Pennsylvania
Fort Snelling
Minn
Alexander
Texas
Indias
Dr. Price
Postmasters Plan
Postmaster Campbell
Clude
Men of Illinois
Arsenal
Officers of the Association
H. D. Hemens
Egin
G. B. Mesick
East St. Louis
J. W.fornoff
Streator
Oa. Freer
Galesburg
B. FP. Shaw
A. Constantine
Aurora
H. A. J. McDonald
Muldon
Journal
W.j.young & Co
Stuken Berg & Borchers
Galena Street
Heaton
Brewster Hotel
Long Point
Harry Hupp
Laren Johnson
South Fourth Street
J. W. Garghart
Hinkyleave
Kate Scott
South Marshall Street
Burlington
Iowa
Gus Ericson
North Aurora
Dr. Heaton Specialist Co
Rockford, Ill
Ashton Bldg
Decatur, Ill
Denz Bldg
Clothiers of Today
Cassitieres
Galena St
Faneoga
Jc War
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