Coin's Financial School and allied notices in Shiner Gazette
An 1890s advertisement note for Coin's Financial School by W H Harvey promises affordable 25 cent pricing, aims to educate youth about money, trusts and imperialism, and credits a national political influence. The Shiner Gazette lists J C Habermanacher as sole agency for Lavaca county with local contact details. Also promotes Gatlin gun praise and Gatlin’s Anti-Billious Compound with a claim of curing habitual constipation and offering a free sample through druggists.
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Fngsa
Iimple
Pwill Edurcan Pco S
Cormn
Aflis
Coin
Financial School
Shiner Gazarts
J.C Habermacher
Lavaca County
Gatlin
Kimberly Situation Shapes Turning Point in South Africa
The British have relieved Kimberly and isolated General Cronje’s 8000 men. Cronje vows to fight to a finish and hopes for Boer reinforcements from around Ladysmith. A surrender would strike a major blow to the Orange Free State defense. Also an ad notes Tn billiousness HFRGINE a bile purger for sale.
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South Africa
Kimberly
Roberta
Kitchener
Cronje
British War Office
Ladysmith
Orange Free State
Beaten Back Ladysmith Battle News
Heavy fighting Monday and Tuesday with British forces countered and beaten back at Ladysmith. A small British attempt to cross the river failed with heavy losses. Our forces report light casualties while defending positions under siege.
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Hoard Langer
Ladysmith
Paardeberg losses list Highlanders among dead
An official report from London dated February 23 records 146 men killed at the Paardeberg drift on Tuesday. Among the dead are 63 Highlanders and 18 Canadians, with the list reflecting the heavy casualties in the action.
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London
Paardeberg Drift
Gronje entrenched blocks British advance in South Africa
London reports that despite Sanday's failed assault, Gen. Cronje holds a heavily fortified position already prepared to stem a British invasion toward the Free State. The entrenched lines indicate a deliberate defense as forces prepare for further action.
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London
Sanday
Gen. Cronje
Free State
Artillery Officers Ordered to South Africa
London reports artillery officers are to proceed to South Africa with 50 one pound Maxim and Nordenfeldt guns. The instruction came with orders issued today directing deployment to the African theater.
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London
South ‘Africa
Emulsion Promises Strength and Health Benefits
Emulsion claims to nourish and fortify the body against illness and coughs. The advertisement urges run down or emaciated individuals to use this food medicine, priced at $1.00, available at all druggists from Scott & Bowne, Chemists, New York.
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Scottt & Bowne
New York
Letter From the Philippines Describes Battles at Sin Fabian and Vigan
A. H. Chivers writes from Bangued Philippines dated December 19 1899 recounting landing at Manila October 29 with the Sheridan and movements to Caloocan Sin Fabian and Sant Jacinto. He notes casualties in his battery and regiment including Arthur Wright and Jim Whalen, describes enemy actions and American gains, and comments on food climate and local life.
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Bangued
P. L
Manila
Sheridan
Caloocan
Sin Babian
Placer
Iia
San Fabian
Gress
Thirty-third
Arthur Wright
Jim Whalen
Wright
Eige
Vigan
Sid
Texas
Chivers
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C. L. Williams
C. Studebaker
Tennessee
Tesa.s
KXAX
Shiner
J. Helweg
Sermas
Wagener & Schurmann
Opera House
Shiner, Texas
Utrinis
Ure
T. Pehrenkamp
Moulton
Welhausen
S. A, Carnes Mev
Dewey Restaurant
DEWEY
Wille Emler
W. H. Harvey
the Author
Aug. Grove
Tuzoia
Paardeberg
Roberts
Africa
Cowen
The
Philippines
Attys
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