Gillmore's Story of Captivity and Rescue by American Troops
Lieut. J. C. Gillmore of the Yorktown recounts eight months in insurgent captivity near Baler Luzon ending with rescue by Col. Luther R. Hare on December 18. He praises American rescuers, condemns Tiño's forceful treatment of prisoners and recalls brutal Spanish mistreatment and starvation in Vigan. An Imus engagement report follows with American casualties and enemy losses. The piece also notes a High School Junior Society meeting with readings and a piano solo.
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Manila
J. C. Gillmore
United States
Yorktown
Baler
Luzon
Luther R. Hare
Thirty-third Volunteer Infantry
Major Price
Oriente
Venus
Frei Vigan
South Hocos
Lieut
Gillmore
Hotel Oriente
Aguinaldo
Tino
Kare
Col
Howse
Thirty-fourth Volunteer Infantry
Abalut River
Associated Press
Abalut
Lieut. Gillmore
Col. Hare
Vigan
Lieut. Gilmore
Cuba
Imus
Cavite
Col. Birk- Limer
Twenty-eighth Volunteer Infantry
Neveleta
Taggart
Perez Cas Marinas
Doctor Commits Suicide in Salisbury After Ill Health
Salisbury Missouri January 8 Dr F B Philpott 55 a long time local physician died by cutting his throat Saturday He leaves a wife and four children Despondency over failing health cited as the sole known cause. Galena Foundry and Shops Burn Galena Kansas January 8 The Galena foundry and machine shops burned Saturday night origin of blaze unknown initial discovery showed fire near the cu-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
F. B. Philpott
Galena
Kan
Ladies' Musical club to stage Tuesday event
The Ladies' Musical club presents a Tuesday evening performance on January 9 with ushers Mesdames Adam Ittel J T Collins J M Cannon and B F Walker and Misses Eva Gold Louise Bowher. Elegant programs designed by Miss Gertrude Faulhaber in American beauty red with gold embossing. Doors open 7:30 and close 8:20 to avoid interrupting the number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Musical Club
Adam Ittel
J. T. Collins
J. M. Cannon
B. F. Walker
Eva Gold
Louise Bowher
Gertrude Faulhaber
Scrofula Cure Claim From Swift's Specific
A Georgia reader testifies that Swift's Specific S S S helped her son overcome a severe scrofula ordeal after years of ineffectual treatments. The letter extols deep healing of sores and restored health, urging use for blood diseases rather than doctors.
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Swift
Ladies On Program Remove Hats For Event
The program notes that the ladies will remove their hats as part of the ceremony, signaling a formal or traditional salute. The brief item highlights dress code and decorum observed during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Local resident credits Foley’s Honey and Tar for cough cure
C Unger of Cham ee Illinois reports a year long coughing illness thought to be consumption. After using Foley’s Honey and Tar one bottle, he remained free of trouble. A. S. Mc Gowan reports Tom Doyle near the city fell 14 feet from a load on Flat Creek and was nearly stunned by ice impact.
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State OF
Onto
ToLopo
Lucas Country
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
J. Cheney
C. Unger
Maple St
Cham Ee Il
Foley
A. S. McGowan
Tom Doyle
City
Flat Creek
Cough Remedies and Oil Manager’s Loss
A note on stopping coughing for lung healing follows a claim that Foley's Honey and Tar cures without straining phlegm. Also reported is word from Topeka that J. F. Crennan, successor and friend of A. S. McGowan, was killed by a train car incident this week.
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Foley
A. S. McGowan
Watrous
Standard Oil Company
Topeka
Kans
J. F. Crennan
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Health Restorative
An advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as curing lung trouble after grippe and preventing consumption. It claims immediate relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles with no harmful effects and credits Servant-Harker Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Berry
Loganton
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Grippe
Shorthorn Breeders Committee Allocates Funds
N. H. Gentry reports from Chicago on the Shorthorn Breeders association executive committee meeting. The committee appropriated 5000 dollars for the October Kansas City show and the December Chicago show. They also set aside 500 to 1000 dollars for each state fair with Missouri’s share included.
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N. H. Gentry
Chicago
Rheumatism relief offered by Dr Bell’s Anti Pain
Advertisement notes rapid help for muscular and inflammatory rheumatism with Dr Bell’s Anti Pain. It mentions James A Montgomery and wife traveling to California for health and J T Snitzler taking charge of Sedalia and Lexington electric light and gas plants during the absence.
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St. Louis
E W. Hall
PD. W. Carlisle
N. Broadway
James A. Montgomery
California
Mr. Montgomery
J. T. Snitzler
Sedalia
Lexington
To Cure Earache in Two Days and Vaccine Offer
An old advertisement claims a two day cure for earache with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if it fails. The box carries Grove's signature and price listed at 25 cents. The note also mentions readiness to supply physicians with fresh vaccine.
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D. L. la Verne
Fleischmann
WE Grove
Broom Makers Endorse Price Rise At Annual Meeting
At the closing session of the Broom Manufacturers association in Chicago on January 8 resolutions endorsed the Union Broomcorn Supply Co. action to raise raw material costs by 25 cents per dozen. The move sets the lowest broom price at 3 dollars per dozen to jobbers and 3.25 to retailers, with attendees representing a large share of the broom supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Broom Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Canada
Union Broomcorn Supply Co
August Flower Ad Claims World’s Largest Medicine Sale
An old advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It praises past reliance on the product to cleanse the system regulate liver action and relieve headaches and general malaise. Sample bottles are offered at A S McGowans and Otis W Smiths.
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Green
A. S. McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Mrs Hall 40 Dies of Measles at Home
Mrs Hall aged 40 died of measles yesterday at her home near Smithton. Interment was made today at Flat Creek Baptist cemetery.
Boschee’s German Syrup Promoted for Severe Coughs
An advertisement extols Boschee’s German Syrup as the remedy for severe sore throat and lung troubles, claiming it heals, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures restful sleep. It notes widespread druggist endorsement and sample bottles at local pharmacies. Also mentions Miss Florence Maskall arriving from India to visit Miss Florence Lamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
A. S. McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Beauty Ad Claims Blood Cleanliness with Cascarets
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty product that cleans blood and purifies the skin. It claims improved complexion by cleansing the liver and removing pimples boils blotches and blackheads. The ad sets price at 10 cents 25 cents and 50 cents and cites druggists as sellers.
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Vili
Mormon Church
Bishop Remedy CO
San
Servants Pharmacy
Francisco, Cal
Jenni
W.P- Havey
Vics
Bank of Commerce
Sedalia, Mc
Ohio and
Second Street
Pettis Counnty
John J. Yeater
L. A. Durley
D. H. Crear
A. M. Reel
W. E. Bard
Edward Huriey
J. M Offeld
W. P. Haley
W. S. Baker
Cordova
Hoffman
Spot Cash Grocer
W. Main St
Allen L. Russell
Main St
Cians
Meyer
Harker
Joan B. Son
Sedalia Nanona Bank
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamine Street
Evans Chemical Co
Kosted
WM. Kosted & Sons
Telephone
Ohio Street
J.G. Russell
Huckins’ Hotel
Jish
Bares Renae
Foros
Survecano
W. D
Finogar
Ti McDougall
Maybelle Williams
Jas. Sullivan
Jessie Turner
Texas
Wil — Aly
E. Hali
E. Hali Sole Manuufacturer, St. Oe Mo
Sweet Sixteen Club
Fred Etzbach
Chas. Yost
Missouri Pacific
P. Sullivan
R. J. Richards
G. B. Clayton
Chamberlain
J. A. Dodgen
Alpharetta
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Missouri
J. A. Lambert
Rachel, N. C
East End Roundhouse
Rocky Mountain
Holmes Halli
Charlie
S.S.S
Florence Maskall
Kolar
India
Smithton
Florence Lamm
Judge Shirk
Jefferson City
J. W. Conner
Katy
Clabaugh
Green- Ridge
John Kane
Katy Shops
Green Ridge
John Ridenour
Jimmy Stephens
Arkansas
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