Severe cold spell and wartime notes echo across oceans
A period of intense cold is labeled the severest since 1872. The article links to global events, noting U S canal projects, Manila assignments, and the spread of American influence. It mentions insurrection in the Philippines, civil order efforts, and the use of wartime authority. It contrasts Union and Confederate veterans in Manila's regiments and references a Cosmopolitan prize for engineering solutions to urban water and gas systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Manila
United States
Cosmopolitan Magazine
F. Bryant
Col James A. Sexton Dies in Office as G A R Chief
Col James A. Sexton War Investigation Commission member and Grand Army of the Republic Commander in Chief died at Garfield Hospital Washington D C. He was Chicago postmaster in 1889 under President Harrison. Senior Vice Commander W O Johnson of Cincinnati acts as chief until vacancy filled. Since 1866 G A R has had 26 commanders. eleven are living, Sexton first to die in office.
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James A. Sexton
War Investigation Commission
Grand Army of the Republic
Garfield Hospital
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Harrison
W. O. Johnson
Cincinnati
Col Sexton
Marshall County Taxes and Assessments in 19th Century Ledger
County collectors report ready tax books with lower overall rates than last year though some townships show higher totals due to improvements or newly found property. The table lists each township’s last year’s amount and this year’s levy. An unrelated advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for cough and sleep, sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Ballard
Powell
Government in the Home Says Parents Shape Civic Life
A Granville speaker at the Putnam County Farm er Institute urges family training to prepare children as loyal subjects of state and God. He outlines rights of children to support, care, education, industry, patriotism, equality, and reverence, stressing parental example and obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers ‘Institute
Himeslf
Safdy-nelther
Thomas Southern
Payson
Wordworth
Rome
Sound Liver and Health Claim for Herbine Cure
An advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for liver and digestive ailments. It claims biliousness jaundice dyspepsia and related symptoms indicate an unhealthy liver and promises a free trial bottle at Dr Powell's with a 75 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell’s
Wauke
Forssle
Powell
Depew Looks Abroad on Cuba and Philippine Policy
Senator elect Chauncey M DeFew outlines U S plans regarding Cuba and the Philippines in a New York speech. He says the United States will not seek new territories beyond this continent and Cuba must prosper as an American state before such a move. The piece also previews Harper's Magazine features on the Spanish American War and a Fort Dearborn massacre article by Simon Pokagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippine Islands
Depew
Chauncey M
New York
Cuba
Philippines
Harper's Magazine
Senator Lodgé
Maine
Ma‘Dila
Marsh Magazine
Xenia
H B Marriott Watson
Fort‘ Dearborn
Chicago
Simon Pokagon
Discovery by a Woman Prompts Cure Claim in Shelby
A Shelby reader recounts a seven year illness cured by Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption after trying a bottle. The testimonial from Mrs Luther Lutz claims profound relief and sleep after one dose, with two bottles said to cure. General Miles is criticized for beef contractor issues and claimed to have told the truth about Spanish American War rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Kings
Mra Luther Lutz
Ww. C. Hamalck & Co
Shelby, N. C
Dr Powell's
Miles
America
Freeport Journal
Bell
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
Dr Powell
Cure for Catarrh Promises One Hundred Dollar Test
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh through constitutional treatment. Ad touts a one hundred dollar reward for any failure and urges sending testimonials to F J Okeney & Co in Toledo. Also mentions Illinois and New York monument appropriations and comparisons in military parks.
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Okeney &Uco
Toledo
Hall
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Ofics
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Fred 8 Potter
Attorney AT Law
Molor & Son
G.R. Xinnear
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W. B. Kirkpatrick
Rockford Ins. CO
MAROC
Arnry Ly
George Burr
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Henry AB
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Nicaragua
Bennington
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Rely. Pure
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Government -In-The
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M. W. Harrison
Granville
Putnam County Farmer Institute
Magnolia
Scott
Scott & Bowne
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Mita
Gansen
S.S.S
Atlanta
Georgia
Empany
Chickamauga
Cattanooga National Military Park
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New -York
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F. P. Lewis
Peoria
Ill
Major Marshall
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Chicago River
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South Branch
Dewey
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