Provisional Army Volunteers to be Thoroughly Mixed
Washington June 30 The president orders continued enlistment at all stations for the provisional army of 85 000 men with no state preference. Volunteers two year term to match regulars aims to curb influence while rapid recruitment is planned. Filipinos in southern islands prepare fortifications as volunteers swarm ports with crude arms.
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Washington
Provisional Army
United States
War Department
Philippines
Otis
Manila
Victoria
B. C
Hakodate
Salichi
Sakichi
Bold Bank Raid Foiled at First National Wilmington Alabama
Five men attempted a morning raid on the First National Bank in Wilmington Alabama. Cashier James Whitten who lives opposite fired from his home after being warned back by the robbers. Whitten shot at them and they returned fire, but no one was hurt.
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Bank
Joliet
First National Bank
Wilmington
James Whitten
Whitten
Remarkable Cough Cure Report From Claremore Widow
I suffered a years long cough and a severe fall cough for months. After trying many remedies a friend gave me a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The first bottle brought relief and the second cured me completely. I have not been so healthy in twenty years. Mrs Mary A Beard Claremore Ark. Sold by F P Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Beard
Claremore, Ark
FP. C, Savage
Swan Faces Barrier as Health Secretary Attempt Fails
Topeka July 2 Dr W B Swan newly elected secretary of the state board of health went to the statehouse to take possession. The doors were locked and populist secretary Dr H Gill answered only after Swan’s rap. Gill opened the door only a short distance and refused entry. Swan plans likely legal action to oust Gill.
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Topeka
Kan
W. B. Swan
State Board of Health
Statehouse
H. Gill
Swan
Pure Blood Healing Claim from Dr Simmons Medicine
An advertisement proclaims Pure blood full of life and vigor, asserting Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine creates rich, pure blood to energize the body's organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Simmons
Greater American Exposition Opens in Omaha Parade Marks Start
The Greater American Exposition in Omaha opened its gates with a city parade featuring police and fire departments, the Second Regiment National Guard, and elite societies. An advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters claims it helps vent energy from daily activity, sold by Jackson Drug Co.
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Jackson Drug Co
Omaha
Neb
Second Regiment National Guard
Girl Drowned in Neosho River at Burlington Kansas
Naoma Hamilton a 13 year old girl accidentally drowned while wading in the Neosho river at Burlington Kansas. She stepped into deep water and the current carried her away. The incident occurred on July 2. Dr. Davis attended a separate injury in Pittsburg and the Mena I O O F encampment received regalias and planned the golden rule degree. One Minute Cough Cure praised for coughs colds and lung troubles.
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Burlington
Kan
Naoma Hamilton
Neosho River
Mena
J. A. Schear
Sedalia
Croup
Egolf Drug Co
Local Postmaster Seeks Speakers for Fourth of July
W H Holmes of Cherry Hill visited Mena on business to secure speakers for the Mena Fourth of July celebration. Holmes is postmaster at Egger post office and called the Star with his plans. Maggie Graham and another city resident married in the clerk's office by Squire Cherry. A marriage license was issued to W Sh Aolley and Fannie Moore of Hatton. De Witt's Little Early Risers advertised as relief for liver or stomach issues.
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W. H Holmes
Cherry Hill
Mena
Mr. Holmes
Egger
de Witt
Yeu
Kgolf Drug Co
Nathaniel Ward End
Maggie—Graham
Squire Cherry
W. Sh. Aolley
Fannie Moore
Hatton
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the Provisional Army
Chamberlain
C. Savage
Joly
Missouri
Sargent
P. Ketcham
Pike City
Cal
F. ©. Savage
Equlf Drug Co
I Roosevelt
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
McKinley
Thomas Thurman
Troy
DeWitt
Nebraska
Lincoln
Colorado Springs
Col
Princess Alice Gold Mining Company
Lafayette
Gov. Stanley
Guaranty
Frank Emery
Garnett
Howard County
Emery
Springfield
Henry Greed
Cave Springs
County
Greed
Col. Mulford
San Francisco
W. M. Gallagher
Bryan, Pa
Kimball
Hollenberg Music CO
Main St
Little Rock, Arkansas
General Merchandise
R. S. Allen
Hudgins Block
Queen St
Mena, Ark
Ena Grocery Wholesale and Retail Dealers
C.w.knight
Mena Street
Honert Avenue
Pipkin & Manes Old Stand
the Bee Hive Grocery
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co., of
New York
Hotel National City
R. W. Andrews
Pittsburg & Gulf
Kenith Holden
Dr. Davis
G. P. Kirker
Brinkley, Ark
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