Young General Wood Wins Fame in Cuba as Governor
From the Washington Star this profile recounts General Leonard Wood’s rapid rise from a contract surgeon to major general and military governor of Cuba. It notes his tough training, leadership of the Rough Riders, success handling Cuban affairs, and his plan to replace troops with Cuban regiments under American officers to maintain order.
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Washington Star
United States
Leonard Wied
Cuba
Dazaiing
Are
Wood
Mitt Jenn
War Department
Rough Riders
Washington
Las Guasimas
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Great Britain
Wesler
Havana
Becuse Wood
Ullside
Gregorn Alek Myer
Signal Service
Go Valid Cheneral
W. Crawford
Thomas Lawson
Southwest
Lawton
Fourth Cavalry
Philippines
Geronimo
Old Mexico
Mierdal
Harvard Medical School
Cleveland
McKinley
Tower
Weed
Congress
Cvar
Cobane
Ckill
Uchely
Wisdon
Siuntige
Erlein
Banthige
Thes
Decise
Great Sale of Towels Tuesday at Bargain Prices
Towels offered in two premium lots at deeply reduced prices. The first lot features extra heavy Huck Towels with fringe and colored borders, originally worth much more but now offered at 10c. The second lot, Honeycomb Towels, large at 22 by 54 inches, woven in honeycomb style, priced at 10c today only.
Five styles of sewing machines from $17.46
You seldom hear us talk of them they sell themselves. Under another name thousands have bought the same machine and paid from $40 to $65 for it. You save all fancy profits when you buy here. Let us show you.
King Vladimir? The Mountain Crossing Promise Tale
The tale recounts how King Emmanuel of Italy risked both his life and another man by crossing a turbulent stream on the back of a strong man who demanded payment for the risk. The king fulfilled the promise with a donkey, a horse, and money for a stable as recompense. Later the donkey, horse and money formed a remembered reward of the king’s caution.
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Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Hheie
Papa
Turin
Editor's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
During October 184, an editor suffered a bad cold affecting the lungs. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, improvement was immediate and after three bottles the lungs were restored to health. Publisher B. Edwards of The Review Wyant, Illinois reports the cure. Matthews Bros. Wholesale and Retail agents offer the remedy.
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Edwards
The
Review
Wyant
Lil
Matthews
Talking trunks and carriage goods on display tomorrow
If they could talk, there would be a clattering of voices as we show more than fifty distinct trunk styles. The latest designs include dresser fashion with compartments for hats, skirts, waists, plus trays and space for linen. Prices start at $4,000 for sturdy models with heavy bands and guaranteed service. Also showing club bags with brass trimmings on the second floor rear of elevators.
Courting in Mexico Reveals Intriguing Courtship Customs
The Mexican Herald describes unique dating practices in Mexico City. A love interest often begins with a friendly window view and a card or poem, aided by clever servants. A notable scene features a couple communicating via a hand telephone across a courtyard while a gendarme observes nearby.
Coincidence Stories From The Club Of Quirky Tales
A secretary recounts two coincidence stories from the Coincidence club where members share odd tales. In one, a Dodge introduces a client by letter. a mix up leads to a mistaken meeting, then the real Dodge appears. In the second, two claimants named Rose arrive for claims against a Chicago firm, both waiting at 12 and 12:30, with different origins but no relation. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted for health.
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Wells
Mexico
Coincidence Club
Dodge
Criminal Court
Mr. Dodge
Chicago
Rose
Rhode Island
Connecticut
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Duewe
Vanthige
Wilitney
Izland
King of
Crricona Bear
Eltabrrraeen
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Wyoming Avenue
King
Omtlogk
Jonas Long
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Art Department
Mexican Herald
Mexican
England
America
Abdalusia
Aner
Agnew
Matthews Bros
W. T. Clark
Finn & Phillips
Scranton
Hood
Lad
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor & Son
Westster Tel
I. D. Crawford
Wanamaker
Siegel Cop Store
Cheareeros Dry Goods
B'way Cara
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