The United States war readiness debate and self care lessons
A reflective column argues that the US rushed into war with Spain due to public pressure, exposing weaknesses in national preparation and individual self care. It emphasizes lessons on responsibility, discipline, and the need to prioritize number one the nation, with calls for improved health, camp readiness, and cautious leadership. It also notes a public spectacle by Geny’s Hog and Ponies, an animal act tour with new acts and a parade planned in Houston and Nacogdoches streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagaya
Germany
Japan
United States
Cuelaw
Burene
England
Europe
Sunich
Aspora
Spain
Chersudt
Jean
Wateh
Spanish West Indies
Atien
Washington
Opi
Cme Fas
Ile
Yas
Efe
Wan
Tie
Ieee
Bela
Arith Samed
Wwe
Prof. Gentey
Ang Bean
Aalto
Hix
Flouston
Nacogdoches
_RATION OF VOTERS REGISTRATION IN SAN ANTONIO
A notice from Boerne, secretary of waters, Bexar County, Texas, announces the voter registration opening in San Antonio on the first Tuesday in October. The books will stay open for twenty days, with hours from eight o’clock a.m. to five p.m. daily, excluding Sundays, at the county courthouse in Leis city plaza. Citizens are urged to prepare lists of names and street addresses to smooth the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran Antonis
Tex
Zepi
Natics
San Antonio
Bexar
Pinte
Texas
Leis City
Weifung
Boerne
Bexiroe. Tex
High School Named After Distinguished Admiral
An 1898 Manila letter reveals Milo Columbus district naming a high school after Admiral Dewey. Superintendent T J Snyder sought approval and received a courteous reply from George Dewey praising educational ties and promising consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mio
Columbus
D. Haye
Dewey ‘High School
T. J. Snyder
Dewey
Manila
1. I. Snyder
Echadls
Milo
O.J
Ducational Institutiona
Cho
Sam
George Dewpy
Prison Convict Orchestra Amazes Met Opera Style Audience
A convic band in a U.S. prison performs with an intimate met opera vibe, featuring embezzling youths and a warden approving the unusual concert. The piece blends dramatic scenes, bold stage imagery, and a focus on social issues, while inmates play through passion and constraint to produce a compelling musical spectacle.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for many ailments
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and even piles. The copy claims quick relief and offers the product in boxes sold by Kalteyer and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalteyer & Son
Spanish wooden bullets puzzle Spanish surrender ironies
A US naval visit to Maria Teresa after Cerevera’s destruction reveals Spanish forces stockpiled crude wooden bullets and Mauser billets. Maurer cartridges found in groups ready to fire expose odd ammunition choices. Possible contractor influence on Spanish ordnance remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Guantanamo
Santiago
United States
Agentgamers
Maria ‘Tereza
Cerevera
Xoarel
Nou- Venirs
Attoo
Ordnance Bureau
Local Ballot Ticket Mounts Campaign Voters See Names
A fragmented OCR list shows a slate of candidates and officials including district attorney, district clerk, county treasurer, assessor, sheriff, county collector, county clerk, county attorney, surveyor, and other posts. The text references campaign roles and party or district indications, with partial names like Murphy, Beil, Lewis, Hume, Camp, and Caldwell. The readable portion suggests a historical election context with multiple county and district offices listed for vote guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
QO Murphy
Way
CAMP
Carlos Bei
Tor
Nat Lewis
RNOG
Grief Jones
John Legler
Bor
Louis Hume
John PF. Camphtlt
Bart J. DaiTzter
White. Caldwell
Por
Har? Musshy
Kyneling Bros Present a World Carnivalesque Circus in San Antonio
ISTN DELI reports Ringling life introduces a grand carnival in San Antonio next Wednesday. A thirty‑section show promises national character tableaux from India to English Derby day scenes, with elephants, camels, and armored troops in vivid London and world military parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneling Bros
San Antonio
Buysi
Noe Amusement
Ringling Life
Wnid
India
Punjab
Tneir
Rand
London
Sahara
Desert
Adrita
Rude ad and price war from a Dublin Grover Co notice
A fragmented advertisement warns readers of price cuts and sales as the Dublin Grover Co declares it will boycott suppliers selling too cheaply. It promotes staple and fancy goods, urging cash buyers to act, and notes competition from a wholesale combine threatening smaller retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miso
Wholeside Combine
Dublinc Grover Co
Dulliig
Metail Grovers
Les Milise Ley
Cali Bay
Whelfside
Prics
Dullntg ,Grocer Co
Signalling Corps Complaints From Berlin Passage Passenger
A passenger on the Berlin flight to New York last week, Sergeant J A Kaper of the signal corps, alleges mismanagement and poor待遇 by officers. He claims pay and duties were misassigned, officers F Lamer and Canfield lacked qualifications, and privates were forced into menial tasks and substandard barracks conditions. A former Weaver Union operator, B McBride, is mentioned in a related incident. Descriptions extend to health, hospital, and family connections, with broader critique of supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York
J. A. Kaper
Signal Corps
Weetington
Coama
Porte Mico
B. McBride
F. Lamer
Canfield
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Oppficere Light Pub, CO
Meris
Iohnson
W. Somessmer
Schumacher LI
BB. Johnson Scrienon
Ip Pir
Collectors Ag
Gentry
Inséanlon
Shatar & Downey
Proprietora Alamo City Commercial College
Gee
Ansel
Bea
Worth Sea Yard
Bls
Wren
Sea Yard
Aren’s and Boys
Sporil
I. Adqc
Laredo Mercantile Com'y
Alamo Street
Tadies
Rockford Sc
Wes
Loidaces
Wihlel Ie
Werden
Puizou
Trane
Wiord
Spresdy
Ial Penlua
Metropolitan Opera
Tergatten
Hinteelt
Anwilea
Batan
Haok- Keenan
Athea
Ath Ces
Peter
Iarhey
Elarsier Couny
Leason
Mileza
Glavacrer
Te. Adams
Generit
Gilbert Senda
Liege
Adette
Ran
Fracisco Sologi
Willlne
Della Wiceia
Montefiore Institute of Electric
Fawr
Artera
Riccia
Bucklen
Independent ‘Ticket
Vy. Huf
Chas
Paul Richards
K. Crawford
Honraslanioner
Thos
McCabd
WM. Herpee Samety
Lolis Oge
Piulep H. Stiook
Sweeney
Gonaenie
Ciara Parade
Canton
Worth
Ffen
Anys
St SC
Lis Pranelug
Betsis
Qre Il
Evel
Slate
Eigos
Paly Will Beasts
Wiener & Cos Drug Store
Carer Avene G and Bas
Houston Street
Signat. Corps
Bo Hostler
BY. Seal
Meyer Sires,” Drug Co
Louis
Chamberlain
Dancroft
The
Alavaric
Tancreti
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