True History of the Cardiff Giant
The article recounts Professor C. C. Marsh of Yale exposing the Cardiff giant hoax, a nine foot gypsum statue buried and exhibited as a fossil, its creators led by John Rankin and George Hull, and the later ruin when the statue broke in El Paso revealing an iron frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Yale
C. C. Marsh
Yale College
Cardiff
Binghamton
N. Y
Thomases
James I H. Heverin
John Rankin
Homer
Mr. Heverin
Rankin
Lelby
Siam
Ation
Hull
New Haven
New York
Syracuse
Professor Marsh
Mr. Frankin
Alexander McWhorter
Troy Theological Seminary
Tamar
Germany
Berlin
McWhorter
G Shekels
el Taso
Rio Grande
Fl Paso Park
Ita
el Paso
California
Old Mexico
Burden lifted as women find relief with Dr Pierce’s Prescription
A patient describes renewed health and vitality after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The ad claims it eases female troubles, reduces inflammation, corrects irregularities, and strengthens pelvic supports, promising freedom from pain during childbirth and improved mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Rh. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Arlene Hers Ug
Ollie
Reokuk County
Laws
Private Grayson Fires First Shot in Manila Death Duel
Private Grayson of Company D, First Nebraska Volunteers, fired the opening shot that began the death duel with Filipino defenders. Nebraska troops had been encamped for two months at Hanina Mesa near Manila, near scattered wards and strong Filipino lines around Santa Mesa and its Spanish arsenals. The scene shows tense lines and growing mutual hostility as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Hania Mesa
Manin
Tilipino
Santa Mona
Santa Mesa
Sunday School Lesson Review of Johns Gospel Quartet
The June 25 lesson review surveys the quarter’s John based topics from Jesus’ miracles to the Anointing at Bethany and the washing of feet. It highlights the eight lessons on comfort suffering and the risen Christ, stressing Christ’s life, death, and eternal presence as the core message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Christ
Iim
Jasun
Mary
Jesus
Ephraim
Samaria
Martha
Lagarus
Judas
Lersin
Jerusalem
Pervants
Thomas
Philip
Arimathea
Ife
Emmaus
Saul of
Tarsus
Colosse
Colossian Church
Lazarus
Sterg
Landa
Insurgent Attack Around Manila Sparks Fierce Filipino Defenses
A February outbreak near Manila saw insurgents attempt a crossing at the Santa Mesa road and San Juan bridge. Nebraska troops repelled the advance, firing across fields and streams as lines extended twenty two miles, and the Filipino boast of capture contrasted with a Sunday Mass in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Grayson
Leutenant
Santa Mesa
San Juan
Manila
Maonila
Lerile
Prolific German Families Highlight Texas Census Findings
Two Texas families, Pohel of Caldwell and Schmidt of Austin County, showcase extraordinary reproduction and cohesion. The Pohels, with eighteen children and no deaths, raise crops on large lands and plan to pass farms to each offspring. The Schmidt clan, fifty six members strong, live under one roof with a long table, daily blessings, music, and a shared school, all generations working and socializing harmoniously. The families are noted for hospitality and religious devotion, with extensive fields worked collectively and no disputes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Christian Pohel
Pohel
Thurleson
Austin County
Schmidt
Casper Schmidt
John Schmidt
Littl
Europe
America
SPORTING NOTES FROM SANTIAGO HARBOR EXPEDITION
The narrative describes a Lipton war relief visit to Santiago harbor with hunting observations. It notes two rivers, abundant game birds, buzzards, and fish including a large red snapper. Details cover San Juan hill, hunting gear shortages, deer in the mountains, and local wildlife plus a railway to iron mines at Firmeza 30 miles away. Captain Alexander of the Rough Riders is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Thomas Lipton
Santiago Harbor
Yellow Fever Island
San Juan
Ponce
Santiago
Captain Alexander
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Bucky Oneill
Prescott
Ariz
New York City
Damascus
Ke, Co
Gen. Wood
Wrickley
Port Victor
McClintic
Firmeza
Local Trade Listings for Hardware and Monuments
A compact ad page listing merchants and services including hardware and stoves from Lackawanna Hardware Co. 721 Lacka and related items. It also cites firms Finn & Phillips 18 Wyoming and Protheroo & Co 14 Washington. Meat and vegetables from Carr T. E. & Son 213 Washington and granite monumental work by Owens Hros 218 Adame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr, T. E. & Son
Washington, Granite Monumental Works
Owens Hros
Adame
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cardiff Giant
Private Grayson
Second Quarterly Review
J. E. Gilbert, D. D
LL. D
American Society of Religious Education
Jieus
Nalin
Logerus
Jeans
Bethany
Caldwell, Tex
Lotter, Globe-Democrat
Santiago Hills
Eros Cem ii
OLE Lip Samuel Pch
Ae York
Hs Pace
Bears
Gastoria
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor & Son
Westminster Hotel
Col
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
York
I. D. Crawford
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper's
Hotel Albert
Corith ST. & University
Prestaurant
Nervita Medical Co
Chicago
McGiarrah & Thomas, Drurygists
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
Chichaster
All Lace
AJAX
Bose
Ramon
Bai Roy
Olka
St Olx
Ajax Remedy C B
Sebsiever
Beranton
Matthews Bros
H.C. Bandereen
Tae
Ory
Pramning
Piloto
Griffin Art Sundle
Wyoming
Hanks
Scranton Savings Bank
Merchants’ & Mechanics’ Bank
Lack
Third National Bank
West Side Bank
N. Main
Lack, Trust & Safe Dep. Co
Lacka Traders
Nat. Bank
Wyom, & Spruce, Dime
Wyom & Spruce Boots and Shoes
Hunt & Connell Co
Lackawanna
Fritz
G. W
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lacka
Hedding
Springs, Ftc
Scranton Bedding Co
Finn & Phillips
Protheroo & Co
Washington
Ansley, Joseph & Son
Mercereau & Connell
Loan and Building Associations
Security Eidg & Surgs Union, Meara Nidg
HTC
Nat, Biscult Co
Scra
Brancci
Bimrell
V. A
G. Linden
Uthman Paper Co
WAY and Ghatn
Weston Mill Co
Macarront
Casseno Brow
Ovticians
Levy
Enoteria & Co
Franti Babcock
UG Franklin
Phillips, Geo, & Co., Coal Exchange
Carey Bros
LAW and Collection
Oke & Dunn
Coal Exchange
Yocum
Geo, C
Connell Bldg
Florey & Brooks
Harris
Penn
Maloney Oil Mf. Co
Meridian
Maloney Oil Mfg. Co
14 Meridian
Prendergast & Gespel
Fpunseral
Tague
P. W
Main
Jackson
Price
William
McCann, P. J
Perboa
Addrew
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
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