Justice for Schley in the battle of July 3
The court of inquiry faced with alleged naval injustice declares Winfield Scott Schley commanded the July 3 battle with skill and bravery. The piece condemns a conspiracy to discredit him, notes his modest conduct, and asserts he will receive justice and continued renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Admiral Schley
Benham
Ramsey
Sampson
Santiago Bay
Navy
Court of Inquiry
United States of America
Winfield Scott Schley
Isador Rayner
Brooklyn
Public sale at Hilger farm near Hamburg details livestock and implements
Dan Bentley and Duxt Alberson announce a public auction at the Hilger farm eight miles west and one mile south of Hamburg on Thursday December 26 starting at 10 am. The sale lists nine horses and multiple farming teams along with cattle shoats and farm equipment including a Moline corn planter McCormick mower and John Deere tool lineup. Household items and two thousand bushels of corn are included with terms cash under five dollars and credit twelve months for larger sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilger
Hamburg
McCormick
Bradley
Dan Bentley
Duxt Alberson
Justice for Schley echoed by American readers
Widespread demand for justice is noted as the World-Herald reports public insistence on fair treatment for Schley. W J Houts of Council Bluffs visited the city this week on business and stories pass along regional movements and local business updates. A fire at Bartlett Doyle drugstore sparked by a match blew into cotton batting, causing quick action to douse flames and minor injuries to Ed Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett & Doyle
Ed Doyle
Arnica Salve advertised as cure for corn pain and skin woes
The ad claims H Robins of Hillsborough IU suffered corns so severe he could hardly walk, but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured them with “magic” on sprains cuts and ulcers. Barrett and Doyle sell it for 25 cents with a cure guaranteed. Also recounts a village church incident about an Irish lady asking if “masa” is out and noting a hat not on straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Winfield
Sumner County
Barbour County
Iowa
H. Robinsons
Masa
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Pill Use
An 19th century ad notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a pure vegetable laxative that assists bowel action without forcing it. It emphasizes being thorough, gentle, and easy to take, with Bartlett & Doyle as the sellers. The snippet also recounts a playful name evolution of a girl born Mary to Mae then Ma during social and marriage changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Bartlett & Doyle
Miss May
Mae
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HM. G. Brewer
Winfield Country
B. W. Jones
Redx
C, Stoner & CO
World-Herald
W. J. Houts
Council Bluffs
Sally Bailey
Creston
Rogers Bros
Noa International Bilver CO
Bachenor
Meriden Britannia CO
Meriden, Conn
Geo. Leren
N. P. Reynolds
Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Missouri River
California
Oregon
J. W. Turtle, T. P. A
Walnut 8 St
Des Moines, Iowa
Duel Uaw
E. J. Walsh Dent
St. Anthony's Hospital
Ghigago Medical
Chicago Medical Institute
Rush
Bennett Medical Colleges
Ley
Orr
Hartwic
Hartwig Drug CO
Ouras
Twense
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