Soldier's Diary On the Second Expedition to Manila
A soldier records the voyage from Camp Merritt to Manila aboard the Colon, detailing crowded harbors, Cross relief with letters and photos, meals on board, seasickness, dives into whales, guard duties, leaks, and daily conditions during June to July 1898 as the fleet approaches the Philippines. The diary notes Honolulu, Cape Horn references, and interactions with ships China and Zealandia, with mentions of deaths, illnesses, and the crew’s morale.
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Camp Merritt
Colon
Red Cross Society
Golden Gate
Manila
Colom
Ehother
Jim
China
Shale
Rey
Tune H
Martin
Waler
Gian
An & Debaucht
Ald
Honolulu
Honollu
Texas
Tam
Iam
Ariel
Janese
Key West
Colorado
Ladrodne Islands
Suly
Favorite Prescription for Women Health and Youth
An old promotional piece extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for feminine weakness and related ailments. It claims to restore youth, soothe nerves, and heal inflammation, urging readers to buy only from reputable dealers and beware substitutes. Credentials from a Mrs Williams in North Carolina are cited as testimonial support.
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Acwonan
Pierce
Brary Williams
Releih
Wake Co
al Peay
Yale Freshmen Physical Statistics Reported by Dr Sunver
Dr W. Sunver of Yale reports on freshmen physicals including age average nineteen years, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 153 pounds, chest 34 inches normal and 33.8 inflated, biceps 11.5, neck 12.8, head 22.4, waist 26.1, thigh 12.9, calf 14.7, lung capacity 4 liters. Compared with fifteen years ago, lungs rose from 223 to 240 cubic inches due to prep school training. 32 percent have normal eyes and 13 percent used glasses before college. Yale gymnasium compulsory work begins this year.
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Yale
Schentzen
Scientific American
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Fast Skin Relief
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, boils, sores, eczema, fever sores, and chapped skin. Claims complete cure or money back with guaranteed satisfaction. Priced at 2 cents per box, manufactured by B Kalteyer & Son.
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B, Kalteyer & Son
Fragmented 19th Century Political Snaps and Civic Quips
A garbled paste of local political skits and streetwise chatter, highlighting candidates, public policy jabs, and tax thoughts. Mentions Judge Nachan, Ferdinand, and city water talks. notes February plans, street improvements, and voter sentiment across San Antonio and nearby wards.
Edizons ITU Mor Promises Parade Day Ad Impact
Inventor Edizon mailed a humorous card to city papers claiming his place would close on parade day. The missive, ending with cheers for Sampson Newey and various newspapers, asserts exclusive support for the Edizons notice amid heavy ad sales.
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Edizon
Sampson, Newey
Journal, World, Herald and Sun
Journallat
A Pug Guide Leads Miners From Dawson Creek
A Dawson City correspondent recounts Frank P. Slavin guiding a party of Ti miners back toward Dawson via the shortest route. After hours of trekking to locate familiar landmarks, the group split as Slavin’s elderly companion warned him about misdirected navigation. By dawn some split for Sulphur Creek while Slavin and others pressed on, warning of a stubborn chase around the hills.
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Frank P. Slavin
Dawson City
Montreal Gazette
Mureke Creek
Dawson
Slavin
Davison
Sinyin
Upper Honanca
Indian River
Jose
Sda
Nat
Stavin
Frank
Slarting
Daweon
Condensed Editorial Conversation About Boiler Explosion
An amusing tale shows the editor of a London evening newspaper urging reporters to condense news quickly. A boiler explosion on a large ship at Portsmouth is relayed with stark, minimal wording to rush a wire back, mentioning casualties and funeral details with no flowers.
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Belier
Mutual Bleqnr ic Line Co Lamp Price Notice
The 52 volt incandescent lamps are available at 12 cents each or ten for 100 dollars, described as equal to new and standard make. Act quickly to secure supply at this standard price.
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Mutual Bleqnric Ligne CO
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