Historian McClay urged to resign amid Schley controversy
The article notes McClay a navy school laborer and self styled historian has been asked to resign after harsh remarks about Admiral Schley and involvement in the Subley trial echoes. General Miles faces scrutiny for his Cincinnati interview praising Davey and criticizing the court actions, with the War Department demanding denial or reprimand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClay
Navy School
Bing
Roosevelt
Subley
MacClay
Admiral Schrey
Euch
Ne'son A. Mies
Schley
Cincinoaati
Admiral Davey
Miles
War Department
Department
Army
Name on the Door Sparks Laughs in Capitol Hall
A Washington correspondent recalls a joke about Senator Gamble of South Dakota. In the Capitol basement a sign reading Gamble appeared on his door. Three visitors from New Mexico misread it and joked about a game or gamble as they entered the room, then left puzzled though amused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Gamble
Capitol
Senate
House
South Dakota
Gamble
New Mexico
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Warranty
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease, promising 100 dollars for any case it cannot cure and urging readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Mali
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
For Sale: Wheat Oats Mares and Deerham Bulls
Salzer’s Marvel wheat 500 bushels and Big 4 oats offered. Three mares six years old, kind and true, weight about 1200 pounds. Three registered Deerham bulls. C I Miltemore at 509 East First Street Mitchell or on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer
Deerham Bulle
C. I. Miltemore
East First Street
Mitchell
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Liver and Bowel Health
Health note links poor complexion to torpid liver and irregular bowels. It warns of impure blood from unremoved poisons and touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as world famous safe pills that stimulate liver and bowels without griping. S. H. Scallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitts Little Eirly
S. H. Scallin
Twain’s Shocking Welcome Fire Alarm Sparks Neighbor Meeting
Mark Twain in Buffalo meets neighbors after emerging from his house to notice a fire across the street. He announces his name Clemens and apologizes for intruding in an informal manner, then reveals the house is on fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Buffalo
Clemens
Not a Rosy Dreamer
A Washington Star quip imagines a bil lion dollars being earned and spent. The languid respondent predicts choosing extremes: buy yachts or walk to save car fare, highlighting satire on wealth and conspicuous consumption.
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Washington Star
Evangelist Credits One Minute Cough Cure Relief
Rev James Kirkman of Bell River IJ recounts years of bronchial trouble ending with immediate relief from One Minute Cough Cure. The testimonial asserts the remedy eases coughs colds and throat lung issues including croup and is safe pleasant for children. S. H. Scallin endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkman
Bell River
S. H. Scallin
Dyspepsia Cure and Balsam Advertisements Highlight Cure Claims
A Hayfield Minnesota man credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for his recovery after years of dyspepsia left him bedridden. The ad also touts Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and Burdock Blood Bitters as stomach tonics, noting prices and sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Christenson
Hayfield
Minn
S. H. Scallin
Ely
Ely Brother
Warren Street
New York
Measuring the Heat of the Bottr by Dr Lombard
A New York physician reports using an instrument to compare body heat. The study finds women run about three quarters to one degree warmer than men, children warmer than adults, and the left side of the head down the neck typically hotter than the right side.
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Lombard
New York
The Best Plaster Pain Balm Advertisement
A flannel bound plaster with Chamberlain's Pain Balm offers relief for lame backs pains in the side or chest and rheumatism. One application provides prompt relief. Sold by all druggists.
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed as Cough Remedy
Satisfied users praise Foley's Honey and Tar as a splendid remedy for coughs, colds, or sore lungs. S U Scallia notes positive experiences with the product.
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Foley
S. U. Scallia
Davison County Teachers Face Centralization Debate
In Davison county educational items note weekly superintendent office hours and certificates for Caroline Hendrickson Willie and Annie Fidroeff. Mt Vernon schools report a fundraising show earning over twenty dollars for organ funds. Miss Lizzie Arland’s sickness revealed as smallpox prompts concern during vacation. The Davison county teachers conference at the courthouse drew many officers with talks on library law, school closures during contagions and rural centralization. Principal O E Browne of Mt Vernon may depart to Guthrie Oklahoma for $125 monthly.
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Caroline Hendrickton
Willie
Annie Fidroeff
Henry Hendrick
Caroline Hendrickson
Mt. Vernon
Lizzie Arland
Minnie Grace
Fulton
Warner School
Grace
Court House
F. C. Hoffman
Prosper No. 7
Davison County
Educational Association
Madison
Mitchell
Thhee
O. E. Browne
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Davier County
Dr Pierce Cure for Female Ailments Promised
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for inflammation ulceration and female weakness. It claims it calms nerves restores appetite and sleep and cites a testimonial from Mrs George A Strong praising improvement after use. The piece promotes a bound medical adviser and asks for 21 one cent stamps to mail.
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Pierce
George A. Strong
Gansevoort
Saratoga Co
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Local Classifieds Include Livestock and Subscriptions
For Sale Oxre registered Cheater White boar call or address W L Wallis Riverside S D For Sale Poland China boar E D Carpenter Grshen S D For Sale One team of gray horses years old weight about 2900 lbs Team at my place Lisbon township R T Hedden Mrs J Sykes Wilson seeks Union Signal subscriptions to place copies in every member home city and county rate $1 per year until Jan 1 then higher. subscriptions collected before year end.
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Oxre
Callonor
Lisbon
R. T. Hedden
J. Sykes Wilson
Union Signal
Accidents on the Farm Prompt Dr Thomas Electric Oil Relief
Farmers face frequent cuts burns and sprains and turn to Dr Thomas Electric Oil for instant relief. The advertisement urges keeping it on hand as a safety measure for injuries on the farm.
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Thomas
Card of Thanks for Kind Sympathy and Aid
Robert McCaull expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during the illness and death of his wife. He notes their kindness helped ease the loss and will be gratefully remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCaull
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Mitchell Capital
Health and Beauty
Standard Oil Company
Bree
Shiloh
S. C. Werris & Co
Te Roy
Karl
Litan College
Chicago
Free
C. M. Powers
Powers
Monros Street
VE. Cl Caren Mrpetet
McLean
Dr. J
A. H. Bailey
W. Austin
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