British Conquerorian Traces Shakespearean Welsh Roots
A British scholar asserts Shakespeare’s Welsh descent. Sienkiewicz works on a new romance titled The Knights of the Cross. M Brunetiere plans a U.S. swing to study sociology. U.S. judge Prear, Yale Law School graduate, noted. A Matoe resident sends two-cent stamps to Secretary Day to replace re-used stamps. A Paris Halles vagabond found with 200,000 francs in bank notes and 850,000 francs in securities. Zola responds to inquiries on reading for girls. Chief Crowley of San Francisco receives banner from China honoring fair treatment of Chinese during 25 years in office.
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Shakespeare
Sienkiewicz
M. Brunetiere
Aimerica
West
Walter F. Prear
Supreme Court of the
Hawaiian Islands
McKintey
Yale Law School
Matoe
Secretary Day
Paris Halles
Emile Zola
Zola
Crowley
San Francisco
Peking
Gen
Grant
The Seminole War and Its Toll on Florida Campaigns
A historical overview recounts the Seminole War from 1855 to 1842, highlighting General Jackson's campaigns, the capture of Spanish forts, and the 8 year struggle led by Osceola. It notes 7,400 troops for 3,200 Seminoles, heavy malaria deaths, and pension figures totaling 6,661 on rolls with 4,288 widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Flor-da
Georgia
Jackson
Florida
Mississippi
Osceola
Indian Territory
Cuba
Everglade
Aemy
Aict
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promoted by Seymour Drugstore
The advertisement extols Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as the best through its claim of “something extra” quality. Geo Smith of People’s Drug Store in Seymour Connecticut notes twenty five years of selling the product and cites customer requests for quality over quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Geo, Smith
People’s Drug Store
Seymour, Conn
Sanitary rules and enforcement in the modern era
The Detroit Free Press notes sanitary rules and enforcement are far better now. It contrasts with an eight-year war of the past, saying the end is in sight as science solves long unsolved problems and supplies are more readily available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Shakey
Public interest in baseball decline noted in Poastog column
A Detroit Free Press snippet comments on waning baseball interest and mentions an umpire mob incident. The ad copy promotes Hewitt's Witch Hazel Salve with claims of curing various ailments and employs the Pipkin & Nanes and Pipkin & Hanes names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
HeWitt
Pipkin & Nanes
Summer Excursions and Reduced Rates Promotion
Summer excursions offer reduced rates with details available from your local ticket agent. H. C. Onn, G. P. A., P. & I., R. R., Kansas City. D. J. Cavirr, Ticket Agent, Mena, Arkansas.
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H. C. Onn
R. R
Kansas City
D. J
Church Services and Local Notices in Polk County
Presbyterian and Methodist services listed with times and pastors. Baptist and Christian denominations included with service hours. City council and fire brigade schedules noted. A county road relocation notice at the A T Ducket place details future action and locations. August 24 1908.
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Polk County Court
Mens
A. T. Ducket
Center Point
Dallas Road
Grannis
T. Smith
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Ayer's
A. C. Woodward
Worcester
Mass
W. E. Terrill & CO
State Street
Montpelier
Dr. Grise & CO
West Gardner
F. C. Collins
Paris
James Doane
Kingsville
Ont
Ayer’s
Pipkin & Hanes
Wheeler & Wilson
Green & Lewis
Arthur
Ansas Cit
Pittsburg
Raeenansjoam Poteau
Mena
Pexarkana
Sundar
D. J. Caverre
Presbyterian Church
Amsterdam
Zwollest
Sun School
Bealtop m
Schimerhory
M. E. Church South
Epworth League
J, Greene
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Cloir
G. P. Youns
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epvices
Ben
Ames Massey
A.M
Mena Lodge
Castle Hall
Blockson
G. W. Knowlton
J. HL. Hamilton
Woodmen of the World
O.C
W. Ivan Matheny
Knights OF Equity
Masonic Hall
J.C. Byers
K.C
Iron Hall
Moeeta
K.P. Hall
J.C. Bruns
Pres
Ethel Blocksom
Leo
City Council
Counscil Chamber
Mark Whayne
L D. Jones
F.C. Savage
Cole Chemical CO
Evanston, Ave
Chicago
United States Land Office
Camden, Ark
Lottie P. Curtis
Homestead
Township South
George P. Mil
George P. Miller
H.G. Dunlap
Mens Volk County
Ark
Camden
Fexioneim
E, A
Schicker, ‘Receiver
Madam Martin
Cole Chemien Co
Byanston Ave
Ulieago
Notestine TE Garaghty
Notestine & Garaghty
Janssen Avenue
Mena Street
DAVIS
Tme
Liberty
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