Manila Bay Red Cross Struggles for Place Aboard Sacramento
In Manila harbor October unfolds with Miss Ray convalescing aboard the Sacramento as Red Cross nurses clash with officers over quarters. General Vinton and society guests press Miss Ray for attention while Stuyvesant, now attentive, visits the girl amidst a tense debate over leadership and comfort aboard.
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Castile and
Aragon
Spain
America
Presidio
Ayuntamiento
Red Cross
Merritt
Manila
Sandy Ray
Marion
Stuyvesant
Paseo de Santa Lucia
Maidie
Pasig
Miss Ray
Dr. Wells
Sisterhood
Hong-Nong
Belgic
Sacramento
Luzon
Patriotic Daughters of America
Miss Porter
Butt
Mas. Morton
Mr. Stuyvesant
Manila Bay
Billy Rey
Gen. Vinton
the Red Cross
San Francisco
Vinton
Capt. Butt
Col
Mrs. Brent
Bay Shore
Luneta
Ned Cross
Brents
Dewey
Olympia
Billy Ray
Maaidie Ray
Ermita
Nozaleda
Col. Brent
Department
Madrid
Campo de Bagumgayan
Maidie Ray
Bridget's Grievance and the Housemaid's Exit
The wife of a clever detective notes daily petty thefts from a small change purse. She suspects a maid, but instead of accusing, records a note indicating neither Bridget nor Celia must take money. Two days later Bridget resigns, claiming she cannot stay in a house that accuses her of theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bridget
Celia
Monroe Doctrine and Panama Canal Policy for West Hemisphere
The speaker argues for US leadership in the western hemisphere invoking the Monroe doctrine, urging canal construction by the United States, safeguarding smaller republics, and countering European encroachment. He notes Venezuela tensions and a naval buildup as proof of growing US influence and the need for a strong navy to support neutral, peaceful action. He cites nine battleships and expanded officer and crew support as progress.
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Chicago
Pacific
Gulf
United States
Republic of
Venezuela
England
Germany
Italy
Venezuelan
Stars and excuses in a marital tale from Stray Stories
A humorous fragment recalls late nights watching the stars with a husband who now claims an early love of astronomy. The speaker notes he cultivates an intellectual habit with several learned friends, shifting the couple’s dynamic and revealing his shifting affections.
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Planet
Infant Verrible and the Ark Question
A playful dialogue centers on an infant asking who accompanied “auntie” on the ark and the mother’s gentle, rhymed responses. The exchange echoes a family scene with biblical imagery.
How Peruna Promises Springs of Nerve and Health
Readers are urged to use Peruna as a spring tonic for catarrh and nervous debility. Advertisements cite testimonials from Miss Helen Whitman and Mrs Lulu Larmer, praising relief from headaches, backaches, irritability, and insomnia after four bottles. The copy urges addressing lingering spring ailments and notes Dr. Hartman’s book and free advice offer.
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Helen Whitman
Mattie B. Curtis
Legion of Loyal Women
Salem
Boston
Mass
Seli Foundation
Erie County
New York
John W. Neff
Fcnhort
Perunao
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Lulu Larmer
Lulu Laermer
Wableta
Tiei-Elixiria Remedy CO
Poplar Street
Memphila
Tenn
Paxtine
Yoentrett
EK. Barton CO
Ars
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Lic Ud of
Seta
J. B. Lippincott Co
Philippines
Dons
Escolta
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Benedict
Philadelhte Press
Mamma
Lil Lanner
Grand Avenue
Milwaukee, Wis
Dr. Caldwell
L. B. Covey
Savannah
You
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, Ill
Lane
le Roy
N.Y
Ting Beautiful Vor
Voss Piano Company
L. Ston Street
Wahashavi
Youtt Dock
Ting Vor Piano Company
VOSD
Neys
Macbeth
Pittsburgh
Meses
Au Power CO
Salzer
John A. Balze
la Crouse
Alabastine CO
Grand Rapids
Mich
Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
W. GG. Bevill
Paul Scherer
Agt
G. Ps
Ags
Lande and Immigration
Roanoke
Vas
Chia
Senssi
Cele
Ra Av
Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
I. C. Ru BR
A. H. Hanson
Mandragora
ALN
Wien
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