Pity and Health in Domestic Life Sparks Medical Adverts
A 1897 Sun- day clipping extols pity for European laboring women yet argues the American wife and mother bears harsher confinement at home. It praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for feminine health and references a medical adviser’s writings, urging readers to send stamps for the World’s Dispensary Medical Association catalog.
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Europe
Wes Hoc
Zie
Gaby
Ds. Pistee
Common Sense
Dispensary Medical, Association
Buffalo
N. C
The Clever Chickadee Bird of the Merry Heart
A compact sketch of the chickadee describing its appearance, bold winter spirit, and cheerful song. It notes its drab and creamy plumage, its cheerful resilience against cold and storms, and Emersons praise. The piece highlights the bird as an insect eater valuable to agriculture and advises kindness to the shy, confiding chickadee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Amusing New Game Cut and Dose Te Named Too
A historical game called Cut and Dose is described for two players. The board uses three dogs and a cat, with moves alternating to surround the cat. Players place pieces at corners and middle, then move one piece at a time to trap the cat, avoiding overlapping positions.
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Elza
Post
Boon
Changes in the Army at the End of Service Era
The article details abrupt promotions and retirements of generals in May, noting Wheaton’s retirement after weeks as major general, Borsyth and Forsyth’s brief elevated ranks, and Brooks assuming command of the Missouri department. It chronicles Forsyth’s long Civil War service and Biss’s career, along with notes on new minerals and curiosities in recent discoveries.
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Frank ‘Wheaton
Jamies Borsyth
Zengs Tbilisi
Ger. Wheaton
Brooks
Department of the Missouri
Chiago
Forsyth
Gillant
West Point
Ile
Washington Territory
Pacific Coast
New York
Ohio
l_ 4 company
McCleUor
Peninsular
Maryland
Sheridan
Europe
King WiNtumw
Prussia
France
Chicago
Bannock
Indiana
Fort Walla Walla
Wheyermiings
Missouri
Fort Maginnis
Oak
Seventh Cavalry
Less
Fort Riley
Kan
Cedar Creek
Battle of
Five Forks
Galiry
Opequan
Fish
Middletowan
Biss
Department of Texas
West Point Academy
Sixteenth Infantry
Texas
Col. Reeve
San Antonio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Wilderness
Southeastern
Twenty-fourth Infantry
McKinley Policy and Cuban Relief in Senate Focus
The piece discusses McKinley’s civil service reforms and free silver, with Republicans backing the president while Democrats push for Cuban relief and belligerency recognition. It notes Senate investigations criticizing civil service rules and cites Assistant Secretary Ryan condemning partisan use of the civil service.
Electric Bitters Promised For Aged Vitality And Pain Relief
A 1890s advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for elderly folk needing medicines to regulate digestion kidneys and rheumatic pain. It claims no alcohol or toxins and praises its tonic effects, appetite boost and digestive aid. Local druggists stock at one dollar per bottle with testimonials and nearby business mentions.
San Pedro Park Needs Public Support and Improvement
San Pedro park requires community help as Mayor Callaghan begins renewal efforts for a higher quality leisure space in San Antonio. With city funds tight and custodian Mr Cooley uncertain about large expenditures, residents are urged to back beautification and thoughtful planning to serve all, including the poor.
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San Pedro Park
Han Bean
Uge
Callaghan
San Antonio Haa
Cooley
Georgetown Budget Shows Parks Need and Local Option Focus
A Georgetown budget letter urges more park spaces and cheaper plantings, noting city spends on Main and Alamo plazas while neglecting the Springs. It calls for a committee to seek mayoral donation and a garden and hot house with inexpensive bulbs. Georgetown today reports Southwestern University commencements, prizes, and a rising conversion tally, with local option expiring June 6 and a forthcoming county vote.
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Rome
San Antonio
Main
Alamo
Stockdale movement hinted by Florenville banker leader
WILSON COUNTY Florenville May 23 There is talk of an off movement to Stockdale led by Gonza les banker Mr. Dilworth. A fishing party including W M Chappell and wives Web Rhode and wife Henry Edde Ed Dewees and Misses Mottle Rhode Eva Coffee and Retla Buhle are this week at falls near Falls City. A heavy rain fell Sunday. Prof J B Vincents school and friends visited West pasture near the river. Provisions were plentiful for the 17 attendees who had a memorable day. Feat Newman arrested for larceny and lodged in Falls. The Commissioners court of Wilson County will meet in June for assessor’s inspection and correction. The X rays brought down to Stockdale caused a Captain Mullenaux bullet in ankle. doctor extracted ball. The court endorsed petition to governor to remit fine against J D Wade for failing to make a dig report as a butcher. It’s a bad practice.
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Georgetown
Southwestern Univeralls
A. M. Wood
Merchants
Ladies Annex
City Opera House
A. L. Seaies
County Commissioners’ Court
Taylor
Florenville
Stockdale
Dilworth
Gonzales
W. M. Chappell
Web Rhode
Henry Edde
Ed. Dewees
Mottle Rhode
Eva
Retla Buhle
Falls City
Platesville
J. B. Vincent
Newman
Repro
Taacom
County
Sherif
Wit
Wright
Mullenaux
J. D. Wade
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Gilles
Mment Fom
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Ballinger
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Cleveland
Dast
Senate
Patents
Trutterworths
Washington
Cuba
Friends of
Dal Jey
Suc Ceasor
R. B. Gilea
McKisley
Soras
Ryan
Interior Department
Taat
F. Kalteyer & Son
Afr
J. H. Chiles
Haydock Carriage Company
St. Louis
Mr. Chiles
Charles H. Wetzel
Sunbury
Mollck
Chamberlain's Palm Ralta
Walter Shipman
J. P
Michael Mulligan
Kerrville
Towers
Chamberlain
Edwards & Parker
Myrtle Rachal
Beeville
San Marcos
Ghoorgetown Budget
P. Tleedhou
Wilson County
Gly Asaeseor
BARRE
Cunteab
Honorabl Commissioners Court
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Sesaton
San Antonios
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Besar County
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Chestnut, Ama
South
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Joske Brothers
Ener, Cameron & Co
Forner Lamar
Aunt Chestnut
South Flores
Frank J, Beitel
Louistans
Fencime Labs
Bultdert
West Commetce
West Houston
Zavalle
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