Folio of Global Facts and War Anecdotes
This page surveys diverse topics from coal reserves in Britain and world labor movements to colonial military service, jungle regions in Indos and South Africa campaigns. It highlights Captain Lambart’s surprise surrender of Klerksdorp with a stick and a smile, drawing praise from Lord Roberts and others.
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Konduras
Chisago
Boston
New York
Philadophia
England
France
Italy
Russia
United Kingdom
The
Coal Commission
Lambart
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
Landrost
Lord Roberts
After Thirty Years of Suffering Then Cured by Remedy
John S. Halloway of French Camp Mississippi narrates a long struggle with chronic diarrhoea. He credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with his complete recovery after several bottles. He urges others to use it. Sold by Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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John S. Halloway
Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Mrs Jennie B Fast Hosts Evening for Stevens Party
Mrs Jennie B Fast will entertain this evening complimentary to Mr and Mrs C N Stevens of St Louis. The event appears casual and hospitable with a focus on gracious hosting.
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Jennie B. Fast
Business opportunities on the Chicago Great Western Railway
Illinois Iowa Minnesota Missouri openings advertised for diverse trades and industries from blacksmiths doctors dressmakers furniture grain buyers and canneries. W J Reed industrial agent C G W Ry 601 Endicott Bldg St Paul Minn invites inquiries to match requirements. Lancaster residents rode to Centralia by freight train to attend a Boston Symphony concert.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
W. J. Reed
Endicott Bldg
St. Paul
Minn
Lancaster
Centralia
Boston Symphony
Marion County Prisoners Boost for State Penitentiary Intake
Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil is blamed for Marion county's failing health and supplied eight of eleven prisoners sent to the state penitentiary last Friday.
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Scott
Marion County
State Penitentiary
Personal testimonial on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A reader from Neoga Illinois describes severe stomach disorders lasting ten months. After three doctors and a suggested operation, the remedy Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin restored health, with a 25 pound weight gain and ongoing good condition. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
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Neoga, Lll
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
Oldest living twins Henry and James Nevill of Missouri
Col Henry O Nevill of Blythe dale and Col James M Nevill of Ridgeway Missouri are the nation's oldest living twins. Born June 25 1815 in Barron county Kentucky their lives mirror each other through long public service in Harrison county and Missouri including state legislature and county judgeships.
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Henry O. Nevill
Blythedale
James M. Nevill
Ridgeway
United States
New York
Barron County
Hart Coun
Gibstes O. Nevill
One Hundred
Kentucky
Gov. Ousley
Kentucky Volunteers
Harrison County
Rhoda
Lily Ann Brooks
Wa Poth
Missouri
Henry Q
James M
Henry C
Henry Clay
James Nevill
Daniel Boone
Green River Country
Willaim Nevill
Squeezing in China Reveals Secret Society Tactics
An interview with M Nagelmackers describes pervasive secret societies in China akin to medieval guilds. Servants are trained to exact a fixed "squeeze" on employers, with the French legation in Peking reporting a 17 percent levy. Other legations fare slightly better.
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M. Nagelmackers
Peking
China
Paris
Pall Mall Gazette
Europe
M. Nagelmaghers
Hannibal Man Burns Feather Bed Hidden Money Loss
A Hannibal man burned a feather bed by accident discovering it hid his mother's money. Loss pegged at $200 with no insurance.
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Hannibal
Dr Caldwell's Syrup PEP sin Cures Indigestion
A letter fragment mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin claiming indigestion cures. Arlington Pharmacy is named in the legible words.
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Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Major William H. Lusk Dies in Jefferson City After Long Service
Major William H. Lusk, who died in Jefferson City last Saturday, had resided there since 1840. He served as circuit clerk of Cole county for thirty years.
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William H. Lusk
Jefferson City
Cole County
When Low Appetite Warns Stomach and Liver Tablets
When you have no appetite and feel dull after eating you may need Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Mertz Hale and Otis W Smith's drug store.
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Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
Otis W. Smith
Physician and patient duel over medical bill outcome
A Poplar Bluffs physician and his patient quarreled over medical charges and fought with knives. The physician struck first blood, leaving the patient with two bills to pay instead of one.
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Poplar Bluffs
Bad Elk Claims First Shirt Waist Image of Five Year Proof
Arapahoe medicine chief Bad Elk asserts he was the first in the country to wear a shirt waist and has worn them for ten years. A photo from five years ago backs a five year claim. He is educated in New York and Boston, trained in Montreal, and holds Carlisle diploma. He wears patent leather shoes and creased trousers and has three wives.
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Bad Elk
New York
Doston
Montreal
Can
Institute For Physicians
Carlisle
Elk
Tribune
Man of mud: a reflection on names and memory
A compact, wry meditation notes that human reputation fades like mud on a tenement of clay, suggesting how a name can be slick with insult yet cling to history in odd ways.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Backed by Customer Referral
A Ontario New York druggist recounts a winter case where a customer praised Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a refund guarantee. The pharmacist offered the product with a money-back promise if not effective and notes subsequent recommendation by the customer to a friend. Also promotes Botanic Blood Balm with testimonials and a trial offer urging blood purification and skin healing.
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C. R. Granin
Ontario
N. Y
Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Berlin Scientist Claims Prunes Are Brain Food
A Berlin expert asserts prunes supply the best nourishment for the brain while humorously noting the scientist may have been fond of prunes. The remark frames fruit as a mental boost amid scientific chatter.
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Berlin
River raft season to close as lumber trade ends
The rafting season along the river shore in North St. Louis will close in about two weeks and many workers will lose jobs. About 60 million feet of lumber have been moved this season by pilers pullers and teamsters.
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North St. Louis
August Flower touted as cure for indigestion and biliousness
Advertisement claims August Flower remains the largest selling medicine worldwide. It asserts it cures indigestion by cleaning the system, stopping fermentation, regulating the liver, and stimulating nervous and organic action. It promotes Green's August Flower liquid with sample bottles at A S McGowan and Otis W Smith.
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A. S. McGowan
Otis W. Smith
Otterville Plans First Brass Band
Fresh Concord grapes and Candy Palace are mentioned alongside Otterville forming a new brass band. The note hints at local events and community flavors shaping the town’s cultural scene.
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Concord Grapes
Candy Palace
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Java
Spain
Philippines
Fering
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
OLD Stow Ins
Kissorri Sreihears
Mary
National Lead Company
Uncle Sam
National Lead CO
Clark Ave
Tenth St
St. Louis, Mo
Big
Smith & Boeshar
Force & Staley
Tel
DOW & Meysr
Second & Ohio Sts
Otterville
M'Grew Milling CO
P. A. Cessna, Mgr
aAacaress
E. G. Siggers
Washington, D.C
Evanscemicat Co
Cincinnati
Stouls’ Snr
Victor J. Evans & Co
Patent Diterivers
London
Chas. van Antwerp
Katy Building
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