West Point Days and the Gateways of the Hudson
A narrative tour of West Point from its Gibraltar of the Hudson heritage to the modern campus. The piece blends historic fortification effort under Washington with Monroe era reforms, and recalls a journalist’s riverside arrival, the Battle Monument at Trophy Point, and a novice’s impressions of the cadet environment and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Hudson
Washington
Jefferson
James Monroe
Monroe
Sylvanus Thayer
Military Academy
Hayer
West Point Visit Reveals Vast War Relics and Quiet Humor
J A Edgerton recounts touring the West Point museum and campus. He describes cannons, swords, flags, and relics from multiple wars and notes meeting Captain Charles and enjoying lunch with officers. He highlights memorials to Whistler and Poe and reflects on fame beyond military glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pouter
Ellsworth
Alexandria
Sumter
Pekin
Santiago
Manilla
West Point
Charles
West Shore Railroad
Dorstrom
Brande
Bristow Named Republican Senate Candidate for Kansas
Long battle in Kansas GOP primaries ends with Joseph J. Bristow chosen to succeed Ches ter J. Long. Bristow, noted for postal fraud investigations, rose from national figure in Roosevelt era, facing Hanna backlash but backed by McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicans of
Kansas
Joseph J. Bristow
United States
Chester J. Long
Bristow
Cubs
Neely and Rathbone
Hanna
Washington
McKinley
Pitty Bristow
Postoffice Department
Hoosevelt
Roosevelt
Monspe
Peri
Salina
The Vital Secret and the Rise of New Technologies
A fragmented review excerpt contrasts late nineteenth century telegraph, beam engines, and locomotives with the electric light boom of the 1870s. It asserts that invention often fails before breakthroughs, while true genius signals a new art becoming mankind’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siro i ‘G
Joaden
Infant Madge Arbuckle Dies After Ten Months
Madge Ione Arbuckle daughter of Earl and Katy Arbuckle was born Oct 7 1907 and died Aug 24 1908 aged ten months. She left a father mother three brothers and one sister. one sister Maude Jone preceded her. The funeral was held at the Ohio chapel by Rev FE Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Ione
Earl
Katy Arbuckle
Maude Jone
Ohio Chapel
FE. M. Buckner
Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Cure For Mrs Husted
Mrs Elizabeth Husted of Marshall Indiana testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills cured her long running kidney ailment after eighteen years of strain and illness. She bought the medicine from Green and Barlan’s drug store and used seven boxes with full recovery and improved health. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes as sole US agent under the Doan’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Elizabeth Husted
Hamilton Street
Doan
Green & Barlan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Edgar County Fair at Paris August 31 to September 4
The 53rd annual exhibition of the association is set for August 31 to September 4 in Paris. A splendid fair is promised with liberal premiums and great races. A premium list will be sent on application to the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mr. Bryan Relaxation and Local Ad Notices
Mr. Bryan avoids hunting or sports and relaxes on his front porch with a speech. A 60 acre Crawford county farm in oil territory yields well on an adjoining farm. Preston Osborn of West Union, Farmers, sought to examine the merits of the Superior wheat drill at Dixons. Engage Herald office for engraved calling cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Washington Post
Crawford County
Preston Osborn
West Union
Dixon’s. &2
Notable Rioter Mrs. Howard Dies After Strychnine Overdose
Springfield scene recalls Aug 14 riots as Mrs. Howard, a prominent figure in the mob that wrecked Loper's restaurant, is arrested and, at jail doorstep, swallows poison rather than go with Deputy Hank Kraemer. She collapses en route to the jail and dies before help arrives.
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Mugerto
Springfield
Scott
Burton Durioga
Hank
Kramer
Howard
Frost
Loper
Loper's
Mrs. Howard
Friendly Illinois Hospitality and Western Restlessness in Contrast
An Atlantic article contrasts Illinois hospitality with Massachusetts formality, praising Midwestern friendliness and blunt efficiency. It notes Westerners’ hurried manners create an aura of ceaseless business, while New Englanders value etiquette and evening leisure.
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Botany Bay
New England
Massachusetts
New
Atlantic
Birth Reports From Dennison to Melrose This Summer
Birth notices list several newborns with parents and dates including Raymond Volk ers and Anna Volk ers Dennison July 25 girl Emma Kirby Dennison August 22 girl William J and Lola Norton Walesship bay August 10 William E and Ollie German Marshall August 20 girl John Andrew and Mary Harmon West Union July 7 girl John and Mary Laymon Melrose August 28 boy
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Raymond
Anna Volkers
Dennison
Jesse
Emma Kirby
William J
Lola
Norton
Walesship
Bay
William E
Ollie German
Marshall
John Andrew
Mary Harmon
West
Union
John
Mary Laymon
Melrose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cotsprog
Geross
Haarles
North Barracks
Trophy Point
Newburg
Highblends
Bull Hill
Breakneck
Crow’s Nest
Storm King
Constitution Island
Stony Point
Newbury Bay
Opon
Aes Bacig-Chin
Crosas
Capla
Charlies
Capkaln
Ssyade
William Tell
William
Patterson
Bill
Paih
Ilowze
Frederick the Great
General Grant
James A. MacNeill Whistler
Edgar Allan Poe
Whistler
Poe
J. A. Edgerton
Joseph Zx “Bribtow
Herald Office
Friendly Illinois
Boith Drug
Sofurs Mall
Dirdleticas
Andy Gafscwalig
Turmiaw
Gibbons
Nice
Southeast Vorner
Marstin
G. B. Lord
Main St. Mares
Eo Nah Chs
R. H. Black
Bat
Seay
Marshal Rie
Somalia
Lozau
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