Spotless Skin Claim Promotes Golden Medical Discovery
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for eruptions and blemishes caused by impure blood. It cites a testimonial from Carrie Adams of Battle Creek Michigan who reports improvement after one bottle and cure after three. It also offers free copies of the Common Sense Medical Adviser with stamp requests and mailing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Oe
Carrie Adams
West Main St
Battlecreek
Mich
Doctor Pierce
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Shooting by Ear Sparks Condemnation From Sportsmen
The Sunday Light rebukes the idea of shooting by ear as dangerous to huntsmen and the public. It argues that relying on unseen sounds to locate game leads to fatal errors and reckless behavior, urging restraint and discouraging publishing such notions in sports journals.
Caribou Seen Near Barton Vermont After Many Years
A small herd of five or six caribou was spotted near Barton Mountain by Barton, Vermont. The sight surprised local sportsmen and prompted special efforts to guard the animals against poachers, as caribou have not been seen in the area in many years.
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Barton Mountain
Barton
Building Permits Issued for Homes and Sheds
The city assessor yesterday issued building permits for several properties. A B Maness to add to a store on San Fernando street ward 2 cost 100 dollars. W L Daniel to build a shed at 409 Mason street ward 6 cost 15 dollars. Joe C Rivas to rebuild a shed at 1301 West Commerce street ward 3. M A Anta Sosa to build a one room house on South Laredo street ward 1 cost 15 dollars. G C Gibbs to build a stable at 117 Madison street ward 8 cost 1250 dollars. Concepcion Rivas to build a one room box house at 121 Lopez street ward 3 cost 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Maness
San Fernando Street
W. L. Daniel
Mason Street
Joe C. Rivas
West Commerce Street
M. A. Anta Sosa
South Laredo Street
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Injuries
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for ivy poisoning wounds and all accidental injuries. It also claims guaranteed relief for piles and skin diseases and advises to take no other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Stiff Engagement Near Orani Carmen With Signal Detachment
The Manila American details a signal corps detachment under Lieutenant Henry W Stamford fighting insurgents near Orani and San Marcelino. Stamford and Bates execute a bold flank attacks, repelling the enemy with no injuries to their men and three insurgent officers shot from horseback.
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Manila
Oyani
Stamford
Stbng
Iba
Schenck
United States Infantry
Bates
Castillejos
San Marcelino
Twenty-fifth Infantry
K Company
Subig
Bakes
80Th
Signal Corps
Nordquist
Postmaster Absent at Republican Convention in Philadelphia
Dr G G Clifford of San Antonio travels to Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention leaving Col C H Clifford assistant postmaster to handle duties. Rumors swirl about post office interests back home.
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Philadelphia
G. G. Clifford
San Antonio
Col
C. H. Clifford
City moves to buy Crockett Street land from Canterbury and Eager
An ordinance prepared for council passage proposes purchasing land on Crockett street from Eliza M Canterbury and Sarah B H Eager, taken in opening the street years ago and never paid for. The measure will be considered at tomorrow's city council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett Street
Eliza M. Canterbury
Sarah BH. Eager
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Relief For Indigestion
The promotion claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia and various stomach troubles by aiding digestion. Made from vegetable and fruit essences with pepsin, the tablets digest foods even when the stomach is weak, rest the stomach, and help rebuild strength. sold at drug stores for 50 cents per package.
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Stuart
Commissioners Court approves road and service payments
The county commissioners court met at 10 am with all members. Ed Kraus named overseer for the Van Ormy and Kirkwood road in precinct 1. Several accounts were approved including jury pay to A Storms, G Peterson, E Schmidt, Ed Steves & Sons lumber for bridges, J B Trainer per diem, Peter Jonas as ex officio county school superintendent, and various local vendors and services amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kraus
van Ormy
Kirkwood Road
A. Storms
G. Peterson
E. Schmidt
Ed Steves & Sons
J. B. Trainer
Peter Jonas
M. Sanchez
Precinct 4
T. P. McCall
West & Gutzeit
Santos Leal
Frank Ashley
Pleasanton Road
J. P. Campbell
Tom Wisdom
Heusinger Hardware Co
Butler Kentz
J. J. Sweeney
W. A. Cole
Licensed to Wed. Guinn and Walker Couple
A compact notice records a marriage license issued to H. Be Guinn and Minnie Walker and to Robert Jones and Rosie Whitfield both described as colored.
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H. BE. Guinn
Minnie
Hawley Ferguson Delegation Tops In Texas Contest
A private telegram to U S Marshal J G Shermack reports Hawley Ferguson delegation leading in the Texas Republican National Committee contest with Green said to have dropped out. The Light disputes this, noting Green ahead and Hawley delegates unseated on a reconsideration.
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Philadelphia
United States
J. G. Shermack
Texas
Republican National Committee
Hawley-Ferguson
Green
Light
Hawley
You Say I Am All In The World To You
Dialogue turns on money and affection with a quarrel about stinginess. The husband defends not investing elsewhere, claiming his beloved is his world while the wife accuses him of hoarding. Source notes Buffalo News.
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Buffalo News
What is tact as defined in a Chicago Record quip
A terse Chicago Record quip defines tact as the ability to know you have erred without being told. The remark frames tact as self awareness and restraint in conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las
Chicago
The Family Liquor House Ad Claims Fine Liquor Eases Heat
A vintage ad promotes liquor as a cooling stomach aid and a remedy for cold water sting. It touts the business as offering the choicest items and vows to please, surprise, and satisfy customers. Contact information lists 140 W. Commerce St and phone 447.
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The
Family Liquor House
Commerce St. Tel
Torrey's Rough Riders and the Birth of a Regiment
The 1898 push to recruit three cavalry regiments favored frontiersmen with horseman and marksman skills. Jay L. Torrey, originator of the rough rider idea, led the plan from Wyoming and Washington, leveraging self reliance and western experience to build a fast, self sufficient force.
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Secretary of War
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
J. L. Torrey
Melvin Grigsby
Miles
Rough Riders
Torrey
Congress
Senator Warren
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Jay L. Torrey
Washington
Rocky Mountain Country
Cupa
Rocky Mountains
Maine
Jay L. Towrey
Wal
Roughriders
Massachusetts
Illinois
Missouri
Hte
Jay Linn Torrey
New England
Mississippi Valley
Torney
Pike County
Inois
Poke County
Joe Bowers
Pike Counties
John Hay
Tillman
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Huckeberry Finn
John B. Henderson
Andrew Jackson
Pike
Jorrey
Pikes
Missouri State Univisity
Columbia
Torrey a Lawyer and Rancher Behind the Rough Riders Plan
Jay L. Torrey rose from newspaper carrier to lawyer, bankruptcy specialist, and ranchman in Wyoming. He shaped a bill to expand military service for western men, earning praise from Speaker Henderson and Senator Allison for fourteen years of work benefiting debtors and creditors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay L. Torrey
Columbia
St. Louis
Washing University
Clints
Torrey
Henry Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
United States Marshal
Wyoming
Toney
Wich
Woming
Rough Riders
Colonel Torrey
Henderson
Torney
McKinley
Allison
Cuba
Great Rock Island Route Ticket Offer for Democratic Convention
The Great Rock Island Route markets train tickets for the National Democratic Convention with round trip fares from Kansas City. Special July 2 and 8 departures, return valid to July 9, plus a tourist rate to points $5 or more with return allowed until September 30. Chas B Sloat signs the notice.
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Bryan
Great Rock Island
Kansas City
Chas
B. Sloat
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Orani—Carmen
Ant Bates
Commissioners’ Court
Torrey’s Rough Riders
E. B. Franck
Prince of Vale
Jos
E. B. France Dry Goods CO
Alamo Plaza
Menger Hotel
Wagener & Chabot
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