Noted Generals and Public Figures Snapshot
James Franklin Bell becomes chief of staff of the U S Army amid troop movement and relief efforts for San Francisco. Born 1856 in Shelbyville Kentucky he rose from lieutenant to brigadier general through campaigns in the Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection, earning the congressional medal of honor near Porac Luzon. Other figures touched include Hobson and Davenport with anecdotes from naval and political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gevers
James Franklin Bell
United States Army
San Francisco
General Bell
Shelbyville
West Point Aeatley
Plains
Seventh United States Cavalry
Forsyth
Philippines
Manila Bay
Porac
Luzon
Fell
Caose of Education
Tukeyi
Ain Richmond Pearson Nobsai A. & N
John FH. Bankbesd
Alabama
New Merriinuc
Santiago Larbaor
Cervera
Hobson
Navy
Homer Davenport
Kiasaid
Eobson
Jack
Merrimae
Americas
Stimulation without Irritation in Stomach and Liver Cure
Stimulation without irritation in cine of stomach and liver the proper treatment is to stimulate these organs without irritating them. Urine Laxative L Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating these organs like pills or ordinary cath. Attics: It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to use. For Sant-One good work horse. Enquire of J. M. Moxticut. For bleating Epi Se pnap etc. ent Ring's Dyspepsia Tablet after meals Bold by Geo FR. Sharrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
B. Sharrar
Ring
Sharrar
European Travel Guide Ad from Wabash Railroad
An old ad touts an Itinerary of a delightful tour in Europe by the Wabash Railway with direct connections to steamers. It promotes train service, a sales pitch of health remedies, and includes a testimonial from Jake Moore of Atlanta praising a digestive tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Tristram
Weather Summary for April Report
A terse April weather briefing notes limited readable details. The fragment mentions an unspecified location and ambiguous terms eximum and ivan without clear data on temperatures, precipitation, or forecasts. The source holds few concrete facts suitable for fuller attribution.
MiOna stomach tablets promise indigestion cure
Health note extols MiOna stomach tablets claiming to cure indigestion and restore digestion. It features a signed statement from Chas Rhodes asserting payment only if relief occurs and cites a 50 cent price. The piece also wryly comments on civic promotion and newspaper advertising.
Hyomei and health cures advertised in Poultry News
An advertising page touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with a one dollar outfit and refunds by C Rhodes. It endorses Kodol for dyspepsia, Dr Thomas' Electric Oil, and DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Also mentions an excursion to Detroit, Belle Isle Park, and a cure for piles with Dean's Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Rhodes
Hyomei
Ann Arbor
School Notes from Alma Public School
Mr Ellsworth attended a Lansing superintendent meeting on Friday and Miss Doty joined county normal training teachers in Lansing on Saturday. The Juniors and Seniors were invited to a reception by Ithaca students. The English class reads Pope's Essay on Man. The State Oratorical Contest was postponed to Friday. Mrs Hulse visited the fourth grade last week. The second division of the third grade treated the first division to a spread Tuesday. Gladys Brinks birthday was celebrated in the first grade. Jophine Whelan, soon to leave for Dexter, was treated to a spread by the second grade. Loraine Easlick left school. Sarah Campbell was absent with whooping cough. The seventh grade is strong in baseball, beating Ithaca seventh grade nine to eleven, and eighth grade seven to eight in a later game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Lansing
Miss Doty
County Normal Training Teachers
St. John's High School
Ithaca
Pope
Mise A. Bennett
Saginaw
Miss Anderson
Mrs. Hulse
Gladys Brink
Jophine Whelan
Dexter
Loraine Easlick
Sarah Campbell
Alma
School salaries and new teacher elected
The corps and salaries are listed with BE. D. Watkins as Superintendent at 1100, Hetta Peet Baker Principal at the high school 800, J. Gardia Merriott Latin 475, Annie Brown 450, Alice Sturgis sixth grade 00, Teylene Boeehler sixth grade 875, Exuma Cather fifth grade 475, Jany Chalker sd grade 175, Agnes Yuteey seventh grade 40, Told Rinsel first grade 250, Marjory Kinnan Normal 100. The only new teacher elected is Miss Alice Sturgis, formerly a citizen of Ithaca, a graduate of the state university and state normal with many years of teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. D. Watkins
Hetta Peet Baker
J. Gardia Merriott
Annie Brown
Alice Sturgis
Teylene Boeehler
Exuma Cather
Jany Chalker
Agnes Yuteey
Told Rinsel
Marjory Kinnan
Normal
Ithaca
Sturgis
State University, State Normal
State Fair to House Exhibits in Buildings This Year
Exhibitors of cattle sheep swine and other exhibits at the State Fair will be housed in buildings this year instead of tents. The society has begun five cattle barns two sheep barns and two swine barns each 28 by 209 feet. Also one dairy one agricultural and one country building each 40 by 100 feet. One horticultural building 70 by 100 feet. One band stand 40 by 70 feet and two stables for speed horses 40 by 10 feet. Plans aim for sanitary modern architecture and contracts require completion at least one month before the fair by August or September 10th ensuring suitable quarters for every exhibit.
Postmaster of Riverton Almost Robbed of Life
G W Fonts, Riverton postmaster, says a severe jaundice nearly cost him his life after chronic liver trouble. he credits Electric Mitters with curing him and keeping him well for eleven years. The ad touts Taljin as a cure for biliousness and digestive ailments, sold at Geo Be Sharrar's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W. Fonts
Riverton
Geo
Sharrar
Foxgrove Community Notes and Local Notices
Foxgrove households share Sunday dinners with relatives and friends. Local residents mention a business trip to Ithaca, a gathering with neighbors in St Leonia, and plans for a May event at Foxs Hall. Advisory line urges health for children with Hollister's tea, priced 35 cents. Chas Rhorles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Chas. Rhodes
And
Mire Moore
St. Leonia
Pomel Tx
Grant Brewer
St. Louis
Sox
Fox's Hall
Rexall Cleaning Fluid at Stanard's Central Drug Store
To remove grease and stains from delicate cloth lace or silk without stain fuse Rexall Cleaning Fluid only at Stanard's Central Drug Store.
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Rexall
Stanard's
Wesley Deline Back on His Feet After Illness
Northeast Bethany notes Wesley Deline has been laid up with a lame leg for a week but is now recovering. H Milford and wife of North Wheeler welcomed a daughter. Geo Deline visited Chas Knapp’s in Breckenridge on Sunday. Mrs Beard and her children are listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Deline
H. Milford
North Wheeler
Geo. Deline
Chas, Knapp’s
Breckenridge
Frank Beard
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar for Coughs and Colds
The tar is harmless and pine derived not coal tar. Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised as best for colds as it expels ailments from the system. Marketed as the original laxative honey and tar, claimed to treat coughs croup whooping cough and bronchial affections. Sold by Geo Sharrir.
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Geo, Sharrir
Sunday Socials Across South Wheeler Area
Mr VanApps visited his daughter and family with Mrs Bliss J K Tippin and wife and W C Tippin and wife at Geo Cramer's. The Vines ride in a new carriage. Mrs Bert Boswell in Saginaw Hazel McCaw visited Lulu Master Sunday. Geo Holmer family Roy Bell family with Messanies Lamb Easlick CM Swayze had dinner at Vines. Mrs Joseph Hennett entertains her mother and nephew from Lansing. Hailey family moved up 38 Richardson house Miss Wrigglesworth visiting sister Hert Boswell returned to Merrill.
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Mr. VanApps
Bliss
J. K. Tippin
W. C. Tippin
Geo Cramer's
B. T. Vine
Bert Boswell
Saginaw
Hazel McCaw
Lulu Master
Geo. Holmer
Roy Bell
Will
Shurtar's Wallpaper Store Draws Crowds Over Low Prices
The throngs at Shurtar’s wallpaper shop signal strong demand from bargain seekers. A man’s demeanor can determine whether his fortune flourishes or falters as he pursues business success.
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Shurtar
Lungs Improved by Vintage Remedy Claim
A historical note claims raw or inflamed lungs improve with a remedy praised by Geo. Sharrar. The description asserts the cure prevents pneumonia and consolidation from a hard cold settled on the lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Sharrar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin Bell
BP. Thorson
Sant
J. M. Moxticut
Europe
Jake Moore
Atlanta
Ineiiion
Chas. Rhoden
Sues
Eximum, Ivan
Greateat
Ouserver
Alina
Tte
C. Rhodes
Thomas
America
Chis, Rhodes
Unis
Chas, Ruelles
Dean
Ithaca School
Ches
Foxgrove
Tom Colbery
Hix
Aicin Colbery
Clare Quidort
Lali Fox
Mee
Gendron
Convis
Bethany
South Wheeler
Davis & Renner
Peerless Cement
Alma Roller Mills
Mpd
Ceflen
The
Smart & Fox Company Coffee Roasters
Bagview, Mich
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