This Date in History Highlights Foreign and U S Milestones
A historical digest noting events from 1736 Virginia’s first newspaper to 1912 Roosevelts convention speech. It lists figures like Lord Alfred Tennyson and Darius Cobb, and birthdays such as Rear Admiral Balver and Archbishop Hienk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kemmsler
Auburn
N. Y
United States
Admiral Dewey
Gen. Merritt
Manila
Col. Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Chicago
Darius Cobb
Charles J. Balver
United States Atlantic
Revo James FH. Hienk
New Orleans
Louis ‘.Epine
Paris
Richey James H. McCoy
Methodist Church
South
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Ninety third Birthday Honoring Donald A. Smith Baron Strathcona
Donald Alexander Smith born August 6 1820 in Scotland to humble parents. He came to Canada at twenty as a Hudsons Bay Company clerk and rose to be last resident governor and chief commissioner. In 1870 he served at Fort Garry and later helped promote railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Alexander Smith
Strathcona
Mount Royal
Scotland
Canada
Hudson's Bay Company
Montreal
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Riel
Hall's Catarrh Cure Patent Medicine Oath 1888
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catar r h not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A. W. Gleason signs the oath dated December 6, 1888. The remedy is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Samples and testimonials promised. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Calendar of Sports for the Week
The brief lists upcoming sports events for the week across local teams. Notable items include matches and games scheduled by schools and clubs, with venues and dates not fully legible in the fragment.
Maritime and Sports Highlights From Weekend Regattas
A calendar of events includes the New York Club cruise from New London, Pacific coast track and field championships in Victoria, and Niagara Racing Association meeting in Fort Erie. Also listed are Astor Cup, Kings Cup yacht races near Newport, and several boxing bouts in New York City, San Francisco, Winnipeg, and Rockaway Beach along with automobile and kennel shows and swimming championships in Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New London
Conn
Victoria
New York Yacht Club
Newport
R. Ff
Vriday
Roi
Rhode
Eee Kennel Club
Gunboat Smith
Jim Flynn
Rounmis
New York City
Safior Petrosky
Bob McAllister
San Francisco
Jack Dillon
George Ashe
Winnipeg
Patsy Kline
Tommy Buck
Rockaway Beach
N. Y
Brighton Beach Track
Canadian Amateur Swimming Association
Halifax
Santa Monica
Cal
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Health to Children
Advertisement urging parents to treat worms in children with Kickapoo Worm Killer. Claims to kill worms reduce symptoms such as feverishness irritability and poor appetite and improve digestion and growth. Product sold by New South Drug Store and Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company in Philadelphia and St Louis for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Drug Store
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ames and Frierson Wed at Christ Episcopal Church
Dr. Edward York Ames of Shreveport Louisiana and Miss Magnolia M Frierson of Pollard Alabama were married Monday afternoon at Christ Episcopal Church. The couple met in Mobile by appointment. Dr Ames formerly resided in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Ed+ward York Ames
Shreveport
Magnolia M. Frierson
Pollard, Ala
Matthew Prewster
Christ Episcopal Church
Ames
New Orleans
Man Recovers After Dysentery With Remedy
Bo W Tin of Snow Hay reports severe illness from July 4 with dysentery. He used various medicines without relief until two bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave permanent relief after about two months of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bo W Tin
Mere Land Opened in Port Peck Reservation Sale
President Wilson issues a proclamation authorizing disposal of a million acres of surplus land under the registration plan within the Port Peck Indian reservation in northeastern Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Port Peck Indian Reservation
Montana
Bucklen Arnica Salve Offered As Healing Skin Remedy
E R Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals bruises sprains burns and cuts, removing pain and swelling. The ad claims it protects against injuries and offers relief equal to no other remedy. Available for 25 cents at New South Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Chamberlain
Clinton
New South Drug Store
Nature Comes to Man's Relief
An early health claim describes Nuso as a natural remedy not a patent medicine. It is made by soaking earth in distilled water and claims to cure dyspepsia bowel inflammation and related ailments with tonic blood purifying effects. Distributed by New South Acid Tron Company Monroe La with directions and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Mississippi
New South Acid Tron Company
Monroe
Baseball Chatter From the League Pennants and Standings
The article chronicles ongoing pennant races across major leagues with notes on players like Lohert Carey Kenetchy Fournier McCarty Wilhelm and pitchers Matheweon Marquard Demares and Vitt. It mentions the Giants Browns Tigers and Columbians contending in their circuits and highlights standout batters and pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbens
Miller
Tugh Jennings
Tigers
Vitt
Tneere
St. Louis Browns
The Perfect Baby Of The Future
An advertisement for Mothers Friend a patent remedy by Beachfield Regulate Co promoting use by expectant mothers. It claims painless pregnancy help and comfort with a bottle priced at 21.00 and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachfield Regulate Co
Lamor
Boxing Promoters Target Langford and Jeannette Clash
San Francisco promoter Coffroit plans a Langford versus Jeannette bout with the winner facing Arthur Pesky. A Flynn versus Smith winner may set up a bout with Pesky. Kid Williams seeks more money delaying his Eddie Campi fight. Vernon hosts the show on August 12 and Teach Cross pursues Willie Ritchie, aiming for the lightweight title after recent tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffroit
San Francisco
Arthur Pesky
Jim Flynn
Williams
Eddie Campi
Vernon
Teach Cross
Willie Ritchie
Bud Anderson
Matty Baldwin
Masonic and Fraternal Lodges Parade on Walnut Street
A long list of fraternal groups meets on Walnut street and nearby avenues with schedules. Western Star Lodge No 24 F A M meets first and third Tuesday. Monroe Chapter No 2 Royal Arch Masons meets second and fourth Tuesday. many other lodges including Knights Templar Knights of Pythias Red Men Woodmen of the World and Eastern Star announce meeting nights and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star Lodge
Tall
Walnut Street
KE. Mason
J. 0. Oakley
Monroe
Royal Arch Masons
Mayonie Till
Pacaday Olgtta
U. Downs
Pr. G. Surghoor
Masonic Hail
G. Countoey
Gh. Burghnor
Monroe Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
Pourtney
Ler G. Surghhor
Louise L. McGuire
Order of the Eastern Star
Megts
Mra. & S. Johnson
Worthy
May Grayson
Sinewall Lodges
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
St. John St. Kert
Lodge
Nich A. (. Benoit
D. W. Faulk
Seala
Dutla Stonewall Temale No. 10
Pythian Sisters Moets
Knights of Pythian Hall
Rt John Street
Mondava
Mra Koga Benoit
Mra
Mugens & Stows
Ouachita Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Eagles
O. Switter
Noble
Rd. A. Vinng
Monroe Anne
Order of Eagles Lodge
Tinton Dpcrnard Street
Sugars
J. B. Gordon
John J Mullin
Knights of Honor
Red Man
Wil Atkinson
R. W. Winberry
Mofroe
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Mall
Det
P. Hartley
Adolph Renaud
George L. Wood
Woodmen of the World
Mount
WHS
Commaander
Mo Slimeton
Fragmentary Notice Describes Illness and Medicine Costs
The fragment mentions constipation indigestion and costly medicines, a hospital in New Olean, and a travel section with unclear names and events. It hints at treatments and expenses, with distorted phrases like Chamberlaine Tablets and vendors, but details remain unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirtlaw
Atk
New ‘Olean
Thin Skirts Debated On Public Street Scene
A young woman about twenty five years old was seen on Pessare Street wearing a thin skirt with a noticeable wad of cloth over her legs. Judge Joe Mangham warned that charges could be filed for indecent exposure and one prominent man suggested shaming those in thin skirts and slit skirts on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frandsome
Pessare
Joe Mangham
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Daniel O'Connell
Lord Alfred Tennyson
Bolivia
Peru
Prince de Joinville
Algiers
Woerth
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Bank of Montreal
Lord Strathcona
Hig
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City of
Lucas County
A. W. Gleason
Mirmammer
SBS
Niagara Racing
Fortiie
Ont
National Association of Amateur Qarsmen
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Ireland
R. B. Ireland
DeSiard Street
Naso
Haseball
Lawrence
Lowell
Woresster
Parikind
Neee
Pha
Disky
Sam Langford
Joe
Jeannette
Nwinhion
Ouachita Valley Camp No. 19
Werle
Eagle'a Hell
C. Mackwon
C. Glesmar
Cherk
Prosperity Lodge No
Rebecca Moets
Wilve Full
Opera Towse
Walter Cornet
Noble Ginad
Milas Fandie Lewis
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor
Antex Hall
Opera
Theresa Baur
Carl Walker
Newsboys’ Club
Boy Scouts of America
Welconia
Talace Cowden
St. Matthew's Benevolent Boviery
THW
McMittun
Adolph Kenaud
Catholic Knights of America
Steers
Cathotie Hall
Towsdays
Larkin
W. A. O'Kelly
Henry W
Court Hove
Renwick
Order of Moose Merete
Renat
Nadelites
W. McWilliania
M. B. A. Hall
Jackson Stevet
Abe Kaplan
Bord Levi
Italian Society of Gristofora Columbo
Hell
CP. Guerriero
George Itomato
Joe Borhiing
Browns
Foster
Leonard
Lee
Teagan
Elyips
ON Earth
G. B. Haynes
Ing
Weat
Grand St
Maerenea
Chestnut
Tf. O
Addreng P.O
Salon
Tadies
Krax Co
Cols Linsten
Lia
Ieatit
RENY
Rhent
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South Grand Cireet
Jackson Street
Jon Mutirac
Sanitarian
M. Keller
Texas Evenue
Ryo
Kalieki
Campa Street
Sted
Bath
Kern
North Third St
Catepeo
Trou Jackson
Pareway
Atkinson & Parsons
Monkor
Tombiana
Offee Third Ploar Central Savings Bank
Dawkins
KT Denttag
Dawkins & Dawhking Attorneys-At-Law
Oua Tite National Bank
Mourgs
Robt. H. Blackman
Allen's
G. Surghnor
Physik
M ' Hu
Monroe Veterinary Infirmary
F. Cotlins
M.D
Alepet Monroe
Iygeon
Louisiane
Thos. BE. Wricht
Ratotiff. Miller Pharmacy
Miss C. Hollyfield
Catia
Nason and Hamlin
Fa W Tedbetter
West Monroe
Itt
Amy
Ed Newworth
Atx
Pine Eirdel
Vouttt
Olive Street
Rao Rowmidene
Gren
Mont Strent
Wert Monroe
Be of “Dhone, McMillan
DR. W. EE. Sullivan
Phiten
DRS
Newton & Cosby
Physicians and Surgeons
Olive
Grammeny St
Wodre
Miss Cora Beale
Calypso St
J. &. Peters
Undertaker
Globe-Werniche
Hrain
Arkansas
Louisiana & Gulf
Vicksburg
Shreveport & Pacifis
SPOR
Kee
Iron Mountain & Souther
Little Rock and
Alexandria
Little Rock
Lake Charles
Palmerville
Leavetville Rock
Lerived
Little Knock and
Alexandriaigh
Wamble Express
Pornsville Express
Brown
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