A Soldier's Letter From Cuba Reveals Local Life
Clyde C. Gammon of Mena Ark writes from Pinar del Rio Cuba in March 1899 describing dances and cheap drinks on Saturdays, Spanish hospitality, Cuban conditions, and contrasts with U.S. life. He plans to return soon and notes meal times and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Post New
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Clyde C. Gammon
Mena, Ark
Clyde
Cigar & Man
Almao
Kansas City
Cramer
Hell on the Border praised by legal men and readers
Letters from AG H Alexander Wa Li Clayton and Jans BrizzolaRa endorse the forthcoming book Hell on the Border a history of the Western District of Arkansas under Judge Parker. They praise its accuracy romance and educational value noting it will appeal to Indian Territory Northwestern Arkansas readers and the general public. The work is offered by J C Byers Esq at Mena Ark for $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterns
Phoenix Publishing Company
AG. H. Alexander
Muscowee
Arkansas
Hell On the Border
Indian Territory
Port Smith
Iin
South McAlester
Fort Smith
Ark
United States Court For
Western District of Arkansas
Parker
Hi. Clayton
United States
Central District of the
Fort Temith
Fort Smith Federal Court
J. C. Byers
Mena
Killing Her Love and A Woman's Page Quip
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper notes a witty exchange about a woman’s page and editors. The text references Dr M A Simmons Liver medicine and Simmons Squaw Wine or tablets aimed at pubertal health, suggesting a historic medicinal advertisement voice.
Farm and City Property For Sale And Trade
Local listing offers choice residence and business lots from one to five acres with easy payments. See the agent for details and options in this rural and urban property market listing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. F. Andrews
L. 8. V. Eng. Corps
Hanes & Egonf
B. F. Wilson
Christian Church
Sherman
Texas
Brother Wilson
M. A. Simmons
Simmons
Youxers Oulvesman
Indianapolis Journal
Fasily
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
W. R- Blocksom & CO
Undertakers
Bankston Photo CO
Mena Star
Mena Street
B. F. Adkisson
H. M. Dagg
New Star Pharmacy
de Queen Street
Janssen Avenue
S. L. Lindsay
Mena St
Jackson Drug Co.'s
J. G
Ackson, Propr
Owl
Jeff’s
Nena Grocery
C.W Kmight
Ankansas
Honerta
W.R. Bloeksom
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