From a Missouri Boy A Graphic Manila Battle Account
Rich ard F Westbrook a Pettis county boy under 16 serves in the Eighteenth United States infantry and writes from the Manila front describing the dawn assault British rifle volleys and bayonet charge across rice fields into the city as Spanish resistance collapses He notes 500 Spaniards killed or wounded twenty American fatalities and the crowd cheering as the white flag rises plus a curiosity filled glimpse of the island natives and local life.
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Manila
Kansas City Journal
Richard F. Westbrook
Pettis County
United States Infantry
California
One Minute Cough Cure Praised for Quick Relief
Pipkin and Hanes advertise a cough medicine claiming rapid cures for colds croup tickling in the throat and obstinate coughs. They tout it as the best reputation preparation used today and warn it is safe for children even in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipkin & Hanes
It Looks Flat to Her Lesson Sparks Rural Debate
A letter from a railroad town near Mena recalls a pupil who refuses geography claiming the world is not round. The anecdote highlights a rural classroom dispute over scientific facts. An advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by Pipkin & Hanes follows, urging readers to avoid counterfeits.
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Mena
Pittsburg & Gulf
DeWitt's
DeWitt
Pipkin & Hanes
How to Prevent Croup by Chamberlain's Remedy
A Mrs. Nickle of Nickleville Pennsylvania testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents croup attacks in her two children. She states it is a household necessity and would not be without it. The product is sold by FP. C. Savage as of October 1.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Nickle
Nickle Bros
Nickleville
FP. C
Klondike bubble bursts amid Dawson City distress
The Klondike bubble is exposed as a failure for most prospectors in Dawson City. Consul McCook reports high living costs, scarce profits, and widespread disappointment in the Klondike gold rush. He urges caution and sufficient provisions and funds for those considering travel north. Also advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a bowel regulator.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Arctic Circle
Department of State
United States
McCook
Dawson City
America
Consul McCook
Klondike
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Missouri
Hawaii
Thehivago Chronicle
Fla
Fred W. Job
Chicago
Mr. Dob
Consul Wise
Coxey’s
Job
Pipkin & Hayes
Battle Ax
R. S. Allen
Hudgins
de Queen Street
R.S. Allen
Smith & Bro's
C. A. Smith & Bro
Davis Machine
Chica
Earth
Specia
Mena Jewelry Store
DeQueen
Janssen
C. D. Nuckolls, Proprietor
W. I. Boyer
Pickering Avenue
Depot
J. C. Byers
Caw
Bank of Men Notary
Jersey Milk Dairy
Co. H. Cole
Daly
S. L. Lindsay
Mena St
Ankansll
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