Major Braden’s Manila letter on island progress and insurrection
Rev. Daley of Huron publishes insights from Major J. Q. A. Braden of the 36th U S infantry in Manila. He notes occupation of over 100 towns, scattered pockets of resistance, and growing mutual confidence between Americans and Filipinos as why peace comes gradually and health and acclimation improve. He mentions fellow officers Capt. Young, Capt. Faster, Capt. Larson, and Capt. Hegeman stationed at Dagupan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Daley
Huron
J. Q. A. Braden
Thirty Sixth United States Infantry
Manilla
Hurunite
Thas
Mortmorthero
UCL Pablo
Angeles
San Fernando
Ds&onon
Manila
Aguinalgo Elill
Pacific Ocean
Pueblo
First
South Dakota
Young
Larson
Hegeman
Dagupan
Luzon
Pure Food and Dairy Commission Bill Introduced
Pierre report shows H L Bras, Davison County, introducing a bill to create a state food and dairy commission with a commissioner secretary and chemist plus inspectors. The measure mirrors Michigan and Minnesota laws and seeks a $10,000 appropriation for enforcement funds. The bill aims to enforce both the pure food and dairy laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
H. L. Bras
Davison County
Overcrowded Penitentiary Signals Rising Crime
The state prison holds far more inmates than its 140 capacity, with recent batches from Kinnebury County serving lengthy terms. Authorities warn against further crowding, stressing discipline and the risk of continued criminal activity if the trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnebury
Lerma
Ing
Jis Eajnerty
The Red Men Seek City Lodge Formation
The passage describes the Red Men or Sons of Liberty as a liberty minded order born in 1765, now promoting free action and unity. It notes plans for a local lodge, seeking a dispassionate investigation and inviting contact with State Organizer A. L. Brainard at The Staymond for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Liberty
Iti
A. L. Brainard
Staymond
Evidence hearing proceeds in contested county offices
Referee Winsor Attorney Hitchcock and Stenographer Boyles spent Monday at Plankintoo to finish taking evidence in the contest proceedings of the register of deeds and county superintendent of schools. Judge Smith will review the evidence and decide which applicant earns the offices. The article also endorses DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsor
Hitchcock
Boyles
Plankintoo
Register of Deeds and County Superintendent of Schools
Smith
Week of Prayer Attendance Falls Behind Tradition
The article notes a decline in Week of Prayer observance with smaller church audiences and less media support. A pastor cites waning interest inside and outside churches and mentions that leading religious publications did not cover the services. It also references DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertising a different matter.
Proceeds Against Bank Stockholders Move Forward
Federal court ruled stockholders in the Plankinton bank case as partners. On Monday two suits began to recover deposits from the bank failure. J L Hannett leads Wayne Mason claims totaling about 2000 against Aurour county stockholders. DC Preston also pursues about 500. Receiver Auldin remains active in bank dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton Bank
Bequot
J. L Hannett
Wayne Mason
Mr. Hannett
Aurour& County Court
The Skin and the Lungs in Colonial Wit and Health
The article cites Harvey Sutherland on the skin lung link and how perspiration loss poisons the blood. It recounts the gold leaf cherub anecdote and warns that burns covering large skin areas are fatal, while tar and feathering rarely proves deadly though it may pigment the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sutherland
Ainslee
The Kiss That Made Him Mad
A Boston man recalls a Rome visit with a sculptor who kissed both spouses at parting. The husband objects to being kissed while calmly noting the kiss to his wife. The tale ends with the sculptor kissing the husband as well, highlighting cultural custom and personal sensitivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rome
New York Tribune
Parson Chides Choir as Bull Interrupts Sunday Service
A Fen district tale recalls a summer church service when a bull escaped its pasture and marched down the road, causing the parson to tell the musicians not to tune up during service. The incident ends with the parson's mounting indignation at the unforeseen disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassell
Mountain Accident in Oregon Ends Nearly Tragic
A man and his wife riding a mountain road in Oregon suffered a wagon overturn. The woman fell into tree branches 50 feet below while the man slid 800 feet to a ravine bottom. He recovered, rescued his wife after an hour, and she was found hanging by her skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Mountain
Oregon
Philadelphia Story reveals playful Sunday School exchange
The Philadelphia Press reports a Sunday School moment where a new Chicago‑moved child asks the origin of the three wise men. The teacher quips they were from the east and, when asked why called wise, the reply is they went back again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Story
Phil Adelpbhy
Chicago
East
Phil Adelph
Philadelphia Press
Gossip and marriage quips in Galveston News remark
An old Galveston News item quotes a social philosopher on gossip and neighborly scrutiny. It contrasts caution in marriage choosing a thrifty partner with avoiding vanity in a belle, reflecting timely wit on social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasto
Galveston News
Congress Deliberates Army Reorganization and River Harbor Bills
A condensed ledger of congressional activity from January 10 to 15 notes Senate and House actions. The army reorganization bill receives debate and amendments, while the river and harbor bill sees extensive discussion and partial progress. Memorials from Filipinos and eulogies mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Hosk
Housk
Messrs. Hepburn
Town
Cushman
Washington
Sexave
Mr. Teller
Amy
Sexate—House
Hovsk
Senator Davis
Minnesota
Messrs
Nelson, Towne, Hour
Lodge
Teller
Kagan
District of Columbia
Howuse
Harper
Anti-Oleo Margarine Bill Killed in Senate Committee
Washington notes that the anti Oleomargarine bill is killed for this session and will not be reported from the Senate Agriculture Committee. Secretary Ly man J. Gage opposed the measure saying revenue needs do not justify its passage. A traveling revenue report showed farmers buying oleomargarine despite selling milk to cheese factories. The House bill is also considered dead for this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Lyman J. Gage
Senate Committee
Gage
Market Snapshot Duluth Minneapolis and Sioux City
Wheat prices mix across Duluth Minneapolis and May and July futures with cash and arrive quotations. Flax contracts seen at 1.64 cash and 1.72May with other months noted. Sioux City live stock markets show cattle steady to strong with ranges for beeves cows bulls stockers and calves while hogs ease about five cents.
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Duluth
Dururn
Sioux City
Hogs rise at St Paul and Chicago markets
Markets trace hogs up in St Paul with an open higher and steady close, cattle quiet with mixed butcher prices, and sheep steady. Chicago reports steady cattle and hogs with broad ranges for steers, cows, heifers, and feeders. receipts show thousands of cattle hogs and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Union
South
Sv’. Paul
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Texas
Chicago Grain and Provisions Listing Jumbles
A fragmented 19th century grain and provisions listing shows January and February prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Flax, Rice, and Dairy items with various misread spellings and garbled dates. The noisy OCR preserves only glimpses of commodity names and monthly timing, not coherent figures or terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dairies
Sleep Hanging Up in Trees by Sloths and Kin
The article notes sloths suspend themselves upside down with long hooked claws, the hammock origin among Amazon tribes, and describes the great anteater and various bats that sleep suspended in trees. It highlights Gould's fruit bat in Australia drawing its wing membranes as shelter and rain protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropical America
Amazons
Tropics
Gould
Australia
Counting to One Hundred in a Moral Tale
A mother rebukes her son for arrogance and temper as the boy claims he counted to one hundred. He admits counting accurately but says he knocked a feather down first, justifying it as a safe course, mirroring a cautionary stance from the Chicago Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieather Tev
Chicago Post
Contagious Blood Poison Cure Promoted by Swift Specific Co
An advertisement warns of contagious blood poison spread through inherited and acquired cases. It touts S S S as the only effective remedy, claims it purifies blood without minerals, and offers a free booklet from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta GA for home treatment guidance.
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Shiloh
A. E. Salter
M. D
Buffalo
N. Y
S. C. Wells & Co
LeRoy, N. Ye
S.S. S
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Mitchell Capital
The
Philippines
Major Braden
Representative Bras
State Penitentiary
Order of “Red Men
Mitchell
Aurora Coun
DeWitt
S. H. Seallio
Inton Bank
Myer Neigzhbors
Omala World
Work OF Congress
Minneapolis
Minn&apolis
Shiloh’s
Ferry & CO
Detroit, Mich
Maude
Bo'h Meat and House
FIC CO
Atlanta, GA
Gotziansces
ST_PAUL
Minn
Arne
Uncle Billy
L. E. Stair
S. D
Val.scareter
Milwaukee
Wis
Phil. Tobin
Davison
Phil Tobin
Hillside
Wircheles Fedtus
Jaque
Germain
Emmert Proprietary Co
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