Militia Aid and Federal Oversight Spark Debate
The article discusses federal intent to assist state militias while preserving state control under governors. It notes Congress actions, the 1903 militia act, and Judge Advocate’s review, stressing that National Guard units remain under state discipline with limited federal involvement. It also references remount funds and broader international news snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Gongress
United States
Tigre
Cefu
National Guard
United States Army
Pennsylvania
Shipments show US to Porto Rico near 12 million
The brief notes total domestic merchandise shipments from the United States to Porto Rico for ten months ending April at 9,844.18 plus foreign merchandise 218,276, totaling 10,062,594. Porto Rico to the United States value stands at 11,028, with domestic shipments 44,427 and foreign merchandise 89,097. Forecasts for the fiscal year suggest shipments will reach about 12,000,000 with a near equal return from Porto Rico. In other news, Dr. T. G. Merritt of N Mehoopany Pa recounts saving a life after a stomach ulcer caused violent hemorrhages, praising Electric Bitters, available at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ceater
Portoo Rico
Porto Ico
United States
Porto Fod
Porto Rico
T. G. Merritt
N. Mehoopany
W. C. Price
J. H. Houck
Pittston
D. Stroh
West Pitton
Fragmented 18th Century Weather and Health Notes
A garbled archival fragment cites a 1762 heat record with 128 consecutive dry days, and minimal May to Bapt Ist rainfall. It blends notes on grain import, Gettysburg lessons, parrots, fog and cloud differences, digestive health advice, and early medical advertisements including Kodol Dyspepsia and Chamberlain’s tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Clover ideas in smart washings and general utility gowns
The piece notes seasonal dress changes and fashionable summer frocks, contrasting old and new styles. It reflects on novelty and appeal as spring and summer wardrobes evolve, with comments on how readers seek enduring, fresh looks despite recurring trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover
Antique fashion notes describe quaint late Victorian styles
The article discusses retidy happiness in fashion, noting fall skirts and sleeves, fitted coats and neat waists. It describes natural colored ensembles, linen piping, and lace trimmed gowns with lace shoulder capes as current easy to maintain outfits.
Whimsical Street Talk and Local Gossip Fragment
A garbled dialogue snippet from a newspaper page features quirky exchanges about propriety, memory, and public perception. It includes references to Mayme, Indy, New Orleans, and various place-name snippets, capturing a fragmented, informal tone typical of a regional clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme
Indy
New Orleans
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Me Prien, Lanne Co
Joseph Peck
Asia
Taturday
Britain
Germany
Russia
Little Kingdom
Austria Wadhgary
Louie Glode-Democrat
Kishine
Tor
C. C. Howard
Syracuse University
Gettyr Ure
New York
Jarrab
Chamberlain
Vale
J. H. Patterson & Co
Kane
Price
Ton Farrer
Peck & Roberts
Warren
Atty
Lars
Ikely
Legion
Samy Varsum
Rawberrien
Good Farm
Desiree
J. Tmompana
Iret Nat. Bank Bide
May's Hale Suck
N. Main
West Had
F ‘Yates
West Pitts Luzerne
Sauut
Melba Boot
Denver News
Silliwell
Washington Bar
Brooklyn
Suhbabe
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Amelia
Sonic Scoundrel
Cincinnati
Ely
Laughlin Fountain
Fea
Suream
Ruggles’ Book Store
R. B. Cutler
AML
Rand
North Main Street
Bechtold’s Bicycle Store
Bolin's RI
of Lite
Werica
Ceata
Wild West of America
The
Word At Large
Zaraa
Cental Aeria
Duppalo Ranch
Third National Bank
Wyoming
Baxsiva Ny Man
Acme
Wm. M. Fay
Water St
Vutston Iron Roofing Co
Gantry
Atin
E. Hunt
Davenport Shoe Store
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