Letter From Knox Describes Santiago Landing And Battle
Break Knox of Alma College recalls landing near Santiago and a brutal march through mountainous terrain. He details landing in surf, rough weather, and a fierce cross fire as Roosevelt’s Rough Riders push through Spanish defenses. He recounts wounded comrades, hospital scenes, and the heat of the fight, closing with a note of faith and resolve.
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Rough Riders
Santiago
Break Knox
Alma College
Hervie
Savdano
Pie
Cata
Ob Cael
Sorppaen
Any¢O
Lath
Chen
Leni
Toever
Seville
Atraighe
Tran
Warren
Tob
Rey
Knox
Wine from Leaves Gains Interest Among Growers
A French druggist propounds that leaf aromas transfer to fruit and beverage during fermentation. Leaves from various trees produce wine like flavors, sometimes yielding a straw colored liquid with bouquet. brandy could be distilled, he claims. Headlines note a separate French personal crisis report of a man shooting his mistress and himself, and a brief on pendulum clocks tracing to Galileo.
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France
Galileo
The Successful Remedy for Nasal Catarrh
The Creed of a trusted nasal cure Ely Brothers advertise a Cream Balm for catarrh claiming rapid relief from acute pain and inflammation. It purports to open nasal passages, restore taste and smell, and cleanse the membranes. Available at drugstores or by mail order from New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Cupid in a Bottle Forms Kentuckian Union
Miss Eda House of Mronley near Cinemead sent a note in a bottle on a September afternoon to find a husband. John Eggleston, a farmer from North Bend, Ky, found the bottle, wrote back, and soon courted her. The couple married at Squire Anderson's office after his arrival in town.
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Eda House
Mronley
Cinemead
Hoube
Wesire
Dampel
John Eggleston
North Bend
Bromley
Egereston
Mise
Eggleston
Squire Anderson
Bold Drummer Defies Railway. Special Car Incident Reported
A bold drummer defied a railway corporation amid a contentious incident involving a special car from Fort Wayne to Sioux Falls. McNeil, traveling with the group, faced forceful removal from a sleeper car after tensions rose over travel accommodations. The conductor and crew redirected the car to Sioux Falls as negotiations continued, with passengers pressing for proper seating and safety considerations.
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McNeil
Fort
Walia
Neil Chivago
Piet
Ble Riche
Caraway
Alrouch
Sioux Fallas
McNeil Sts
Dentists and the Klondike
A New York dentist notes a rise in incomes due to the Klondike gold rush as prospectors seek dental care before traveling. The piece blends humorous commentary on the harsh journey and the market for dental services amid travel to Devon and Dartmoor’s uncultivated lands.
The Ship in Processions and Early Federal Floats
The piece traces political pageantry in Washington and Baltimore with ships named Constitution Union and Federalist as floats. Commodore Joshua Barney led the Federalist ship in the 1788 Baltimore procession, aligning with Federalist views on ratification and linking Federal Hill to the demonstration.
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Washington
Union
United States
Baltimore
Joshua Barney
Barney Tool
Tn Une
Federal Hill
No Map of United States Seen by Bermuda Schoolchildren
An American traveler notes Bermudian schoolchildren know little of U S history. A New York woman recalls asking a Bermuda boy about U S presidents and Victoria. She observes Bermuda’s schooling neglects United States maps and history in Hamilton.
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United States
Bermudas
New York
Hamilton
Fiilip
England
Victoria
Canada
George Washington
Washington
Doctor and a Man Discoverer of Collodion
The discoverer of collodion, Dr. Justin Mierke Maynard, died near Dedbara lively. He led Cresture ville’s prison clinic for years and erected a small building outside town where he carried out experiments on applying quinlin to surgery. He offered free collections to the medical profession, never sought praise, and valued human suffering relief. Maynard’s career was honorable though he kept his methods quiet and avoided publicity. His work inspired interest and debate in the medical community.
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Dedbara Lively
Gorton
Maynind
Grein
Maynard
Humane handling debate reshapes cattle dehorning practice
The piece discusses evolving views on dehorning cattle, noting shifts from painful methods to more humane approaches. It suggests the practice may become standard as arguments against cruelty recede and studies push for gentler techniques that minimize distress in herds.
Mon Cotram Aniveata tiger endurance report
A fragment describes a tiger’s sprinting capacity for short distances and its wind loss after about half a mile. It notes limited endurance and weak upper power, reflecting a cautious assessment of the animal’s speed and stamina.
Dr J H McLean Liver and Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement fragment touts Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Remedy as restoring liver and kidney function, increasing secretion and vitality. It claims to improve organ performance and promises S100 a bottle, urging readers to try the product.
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J. H McLean
Ottawa Beach Hotel advert promotes budget seaside stays
An old-time travel pitch urges readers to visit Ottawa Beach Hotel near Lake Michigan for affordable leisure before expensive resorts. It highlights easy rail access, swimming, boating, and midrange rates. Also includes several pharmaceutical ads praising remedies for asthma rheumatism and kidney issues with bold claims.
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Ottawa Beach
Crud Rapide
Lake
Mich- Iwan
Gro
DeHaven
G.pla
Foley Kidney Care Credited For All Kidney Ailments
Report notes Foley's Kidney Care cited as reliable for kidney diseases in a terse town column. Mentions Nivans and Byori. references a carousing incident at Bivins & Rhetes's drug store after a visit to Kelley Cohe Care.
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Foley
Nivans & Byori
Bivins & Rhetes
Keley + Cohe Care
Sunday excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort details
Sunday July 11th excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort organized by Foley's Colic Cure vendor. Departure from Alnus with return trip at standard rate. Includes a promotional note about Hafs pocket book and bottle, plus a long list of unrelated names and legal terms embedded in OCR text.
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Joly
Ith
Ann Archer Tatle
Will
Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Foley
Yost
Biviss & Kitongs
Ordinance defining fire limits for Alma village works
Ordinance No. 33 sets fire limits for the Village of Alma Gratiot County Michigan and regulates renewal repair and construction of buildings therein The description includes lot blocks and street boundaries with specified dates and boundaries and details the materials and methods allowed and prohibited for walls foundations and roofs and the penalties for noncompliance
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Alma
Alstom Seritanas
Ware
aiOe
H Mae
Building Alteration Ordinance Notes and Inspections
Dense historical text outlines foundation walls joists and wall thicknesses for buildings, cellar and basement requirements, and the duties of village officials. It covers permits, inspections, and penalties for alterations or repairs, detailing minimum wall thicknesses, brick venting, and safe design standards to guard against collapse or fire hazards.
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Jonita
Ariel
Wapter
Elise Ter
Port Niles
Wilner Creek
Wieball
Mizohal
Marebal
Trish
Buildi
Kuek
Rolund
Pe Force
Connett
Athian
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