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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1889
Page
6
President Harrison attends a vast centennial celebration in Kiang New Jersey marked by a ten mile naval parade reviewed by the president. The event featured a living arch with flower throwers, a multi-division march of 6000+ personnel, and a grand naval procession up the bay with twenty one gun salutes and a full fleet salute.
The article details elaborate holiday decorations across New York City for a military parade. It highlights flags and bunting on Trinity Church, City Hall, the post office, Equitable Building, and up town hotels. It describes major arches at Broadway Fifth Avenue Twenty-third Street and Fifth Avenue Washington Square, Wall Street merchants arch, and various flags, rosettes, eagles, and portraits including George Washington.
Crowds throng lower Manhattan from 6 am eager to view the marine parade and the president's arrival. On Pier 16 the riverfront area is decorated with flags and bunting as the presidential party disembarks and proceeds to the Equitable Building for a formal reception and breakfast.
At dawn on April 20 the grand naval parade began as ships moved to their stations along the Marine Parade New York and by 10 o clock most were in place awaiting the official start.
April 24 report describes lavish decorations across lower Manhattan. Buildings near City Hall, the Equitable building, the custom house, exchanges, and the sub-treasury showcase flags United States shields and coats of arms. Large banners and American tags adorn offices and barge areas as the city marks the great centennial.
At City Hall 200 grammar school pupils and 13 from the normal school welcomed President Harrison. Annie Abrams read an address of welcome as Harrison, flanked by Governor Tully and Mayor Grant, stood on a red velvet carpet. After, he was escorted to Vice President Morton’s residence for the visit.
The evening at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York featured a gala centennial banquet described as the sole complete success of the festivities. Revelers enjoyed a festive program marking the milestone with extensive celebration.
preparations for 800 guests filled seats as Mr Stokes organized silver and floral decorations by Klunder shaping two horse shoe tables forming a figure eight. The hall glowed with flags and crystal. 200 waiters served with no delays. Dignitaries at the president’s table included the president vice president governor mayor chief justice admiral and general. A lavish menu featured hors d oeuvres fish and meats followed by desserts and coffee. Fireworks illuminated city landmarks with George Washington statues on horseback prominent at Tompkins Square Union Square and other parks.
A Grand Trunk limited express near Hamilton Ontario jumped the track on a switch near the Y junction. The crash killed at least two instantly and left sixteen to eighteen more dead. many others were injured or missing as flames raged through the smoker and baggage cars. An official inquiry found no negligence by the railway. An appended note reports Emperor of China assumed reign on March 4.
An old nursery jingle recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood, highlighting its role across stages of childhood and the care given to children. The repetition underscores brand familiarity and enduring household reliance.
Horehound syrup from Gale's offers instant relief for throat and lung ailments including consumption bronchitis asthma sore throat coughs and colds. The label claims no opiates and guarantees results with a free sample available on request.
Mr. C H Morr is Newark Ark says he was an incurrable consumptive but after using Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption he is on his third bottle and can oversee farm work. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio says doctors gave him up yet he is now in good health. Free sample bottles at Scallins drug store.
Advertised as a pure medicine for liver and kidney diseases and blood impurities. Claims include malaria prevention and cure, relief from headaches constipation and indigestion. Sold at Scallin's drug store for 60 cents or 1.00 per bottle with satisfaction guaranteed.
Cambridge Mass resident CHENHY GREEN reports severe blood disease with sores healed by Cuticura Remedies after ten weeks. He claims long suffering from pruritis and many doctors failed, praising the remedies and inventor. Advertising copy lists Cuticura products with prices and a promotional pamphlet.
An advertisement promotes Williams Australian herb pills as a cure for sallow skin dull eyes and languor. It claims users will feel refreshed eyes brighten and become another woman. Price 26 cents at Gale's.
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