Brevet ranks in Uncle Sam's Army explained and debated
The article discusses why brevet ranks exist in the U S Army, how they are awarded for gallant action or merit, and why they carry no extra pay or formal authority. It notes the difference from European honors, mentions historical wearing of insignia, and covers common myths about brevet usage and recognition. It contrasts American social recognition with foreign military decorations and cites examples from lists of brevet appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Senate
Tevet
Ates
John Smith
Latte
England
New York Tribune
Happenings of General Interest From Around the World
A broad, rapid sampler notes Reuters in Nice, Manila fires outcomes, and a London gas of public notices. It mentions a senate inquiry into a parliamentary matter, a Cebu surrender to a gunboat, and officials in Ohio facing suspicions in a divorce case. Counterfeiters and a Carnegie library theft are flagged, with health tips and ads closing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Reuter
Reuter
Nice
Senate
Congress
England
Gimdurnim
Gordon
Ingr
Miles
Washington
Gomez
Havana
Tralee
Manila
Conger
Akron
Reicun National Committee
Des Moines
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
M. A. Hanna
Ohio
House of Commons
James A. Pryor
Philadelphia
Carnegie Library
Pittsburg
Monnett
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Jesse James, Jr
Leeds
Missouri
Andrew Carnegie
Lower
Egypt
Omdurman
Vernon H. Burke
Delenbaugh
Cleveland
Jane Doe
Manning
Cebu
Philippine Archipelago
Petrel
Germany
United States
Justice Chambers
Samoa
Secret Service
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Mothers
A lament on disease among mothers and children in a dungeon of death. The ad promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription to restore health of female organs, ease maternity pains, and strengthen nerves. Mrs. Alex Lockie testifies to recovery and a healthy baby after using two bottles and keeping Pleasant Pellets at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Alex, Lockie
Wise, Isabella Co
Mich
Dr. Pierce
Elorida Tour of the Season by Pennsylvania Railroad
The final tour in a series from New York and Philadelphia to Jacksonville departs March 7 on a Pullman Palace train. Round trips run until May 31, 1899 with inclusive rail travel and meals. Rates from major points listed. tickets through agents in New York Philadelphia Newark Pittsburg and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jacksonville
New York
Philadelphia
Canandaigua
Erie
Wilkesbarre
Pittsburg
Broadway
Thomas Purdy
Long Branch District
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Thos. E. Watt
Wester District
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
The Antecint's Brother and Oliver Wendell Holmes
The article sketches John Holmes as Oliver Wendell Holmes’s brother and rival in wit. It notes his modest height and thick white hair, mentions his manuscript verses and sketches, and recalls his ties to a famous whist club with James Russell Lowell, Estes Howe, and John Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
John Holmes
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Janes Russell Lowell
Estes Howe
John Bartlett
Cambridge
Carbridge
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Ixte Adolphe d'Ennery
D’ennery
D'Ennery
Gabriel Godfrey
Penu
Ind
Rudyard
Kipling
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hy i? Bros
Indiana
Breief
C. L. Whittle
Popular Science Monthly
Otto
Daugherty Bros
W. I. Moore
Homer City
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
New Jersey
National Educational Association
Cal
John R. Pott
William St
Williamsport
L. O.Q
Elorida
The
Buffalo News
Dean Everard
Roller’s
Janch
Pioneer Limited
Frederick Phinney
United States Hand
Brainard’s Sons Co
Chicago
Ill
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pan Railway
Geo. H. Heatford
Old Colony Building
Gadzooks
Sir Walter Scott
Scott
Dr. Kite Romey
J. Tenrorn
Thomas Sharp
Armstrong Township
Indiana County
Sarah A. Pettigrew
John BR. Craig
I. H.C English
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Brush Valley
County of
State of
U. M. Johnston
E.R. Hammond
Black Lick Creek
Rufus Shoup
U. M
John T. Stuchus
Larned Ashbaugh
South Mahoning
Tamu
A.M. Ashbraugh
Board of Pardons
Siuine Ab
Marrsburg
Calvin Chrissunin
Court of Quarter Sessions
Western Penitentiary
Geo. W. TL
Calvin Chriseman
John H. Pierce
W. Rankin Heffelfinger
Shelada
Netics
James Heffelfinger
G. W. Hood
Christopher Rishel
Canoe Township
Robt
Calderwood
Henry Rishel
Indiana, Pa
Sebastian Sickenberger
Cherryhill Township
J. XN. Sickenberger
Cutor
Julian St. Clair
Weat Wheatfield Township
James J. Sr. Clair
Bolivar, Pa
Harry W. Fee
E. L. Butterbaugh
Indiana Borough
H. B. Buterbaugh
Administrato
Supolio
Thos. Sutton
Vogel Bros
the Tailors
Sixth Street
Apple
J. Harry Smith
New Wilmington
Philadelphia Street
Lockard
Indiana, Penn’a
Jefferson
Armstrong
Fordham Station
Frantz Bros
RossMoyne Flouring Mims
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