Head Nurse Esther Hasson Chosen to Lead Navy Womans Corps
Miss Esther Hasson of Baltimore chaired the new Navy Woman's Nurse corps created by the last Congress. A veteran of the Spanish American War, she begins organizing examinations for candidates, aims for about 150 nurses, with postings to Manila, Yokohama, Honolulu, and U.S. hospitals.
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Washington
Esther V. Hasson
Wappington
the Navy
Navy
Naval Medical Hospital School
United States
United States Naval
Yokohama
Philippines
Honolulu
War Department
New York
Relief
Cuba
Porto Rico
Manila
Luzon
Navy Department
Board of Surgeons
Young McKinley Heroism Remembered in Antietam Coffee Mission
The article recounts William McKinley as a 20 year old commissary sergeant who braved danger at Antietam to deliver coffee and hardtack to frontline troops. A Wilmington tablet unveiled on the anniversary of his death commemorates his actions and inspired Union soldiers during the charge. The account relies on Gen J L Betsford of Youngstown, Ohio, who served with the Twenty third Ohio.
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Washington
William McKinley
Antietam
Wilmington
Del
McKinley, Memorial Association
George Gray
Delaware
J. L. Bestford
Youngstown
Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry
McKinley
Botsford
New Commander of G. A. R. Toledo Ohio Col Henry M Nevius
Toledo Ohio selects Col Henry M Nevius as the new commander of the G A R post amid local veterans ceremonies. Nevius succeeds the previous leader and pledges to continue the organization’s patriotic and fraternal activities in the community.
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Toledo, O
Henry M. Nevius
Nevius Sweeps G A R Encampment Election on First Ballot
Col Nevius wins the Grand Army of the Republic encampment vote on the first ballot with 454 votes, ahead of Minnesota’s former Gov. Van Sant at 254 and L T Dickason of Illinois at 90. A New Jersey native, Nevius served in the Lincoln cavalry and later held state offices.
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Michigan
New York
Fort Stevens
Early
Col
Nevius
New Jersey
New Jersey State Senate
Lesson Text on David and the Ark of the Covenant
The lesson traces the ark's travel from Shiloh to Jerusalem with David and the priests, noting neglect of worship, the failed cart transport, Uzzah's death, and the need for precise obedience. It highlights that restoration requires proper ritual, and Obed-edom’s blessing signals national religious renewal.
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Ussher
Beecher
David
Jerusalem
Whirrath-jearim
Sorek
Delilah
Kiryath-jearim
Antihopnet
Nathan
Joab
Ark
Palestine
Joshua
Shiloh
Bethel
Josh
Samuel
Eli
Dagon
Israel
Abinadab
Saul
Shihor
Gaza
Hamath
Lebanon
Nachon
Uzzah
Nan
Jenny Lind Salutes the Star Spangled Banner at Sea
Jenny Lind serenaded the Stars and Stripes on a St Lawrence frigate visit fifty years ago. Midshipmen invited her to see the ship and luncheon in steerage followed a rare audience with the famous singer. She removed her hat and a boat deck chorus joined as she sang the anthem, provoking universal cheers from officers and sailors alike.
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Jenny Lind
New York
St.bewrence
Stinuette
Ant Jmeal
Neal
Suwanee
Jenny—Lind
St. Lawrence
Thrifty Parisians Use State Pawn Bank in August
Parisians flock to the mont de piete the government pawn broker as August ends. The coffers fill with jewelry silver plate and valuables as residents leave for seaside or mountains and prefer small loans secured by the state vaults for safety.
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Mont de Piete
Markets Update Across Cities Include Grain and Livestock Prices
Financial notes from New York to Pittsburg show money on call at 1 percent and sterling at 4.8645 dollars. Grain and live stock prices vary: Minnesota patent flour at 5.40, wheat No 2 red at 1.08 1/4, oats mixed 53 cents, cattle, hogs, and sheep range across markets in Cleveland Chicago Toledo East Buffalo and Pittsburg with prices for steers, calves, lambs, and hogs listed.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Minnesota
Cleveland
York State
Chicago
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Long Cure for Kidney Disease
Local man F. A. Rippy of Gallatin Tennessee reports fifteen years of kidney disease and gravel attacks ending after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He states four boxes cured him with no recurrence and credits rapid improvement. Pills sold by dealers at fifty cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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F. A
Depot “Ave
Gallatin, Tenn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Willies whistle search prompts cautious request
A minor asks a bystander to look for Willies whistle after a horse incident. The plea appears urgent as a child seeks help while someone is in the water. No further context or names provided beyond the child and bystander.
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Major
Prescribed Cuticura Heals Baby Eczema After Failures
A Kansas mother reports a three month facial eczema on her baby boy. After three months of other treatment failed, using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured the condition. By age two and a half, no eczema returned. May 14 and June 12, 1907.
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M. L. Harris
Alton
Kan
The Scramble for Wealth and Lost Enjoyment
A reflection on the pursuit of wealth depleting sentiment and beauty. The author argues that the rush for riches kills the capacity for joy, leaving the average man impoverished in enjoyment despite wealth gained.
Hall's Catarrh Cure firm swears oath of payoff
Chen ey & Co declares they will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6, 1886, before Notary A W Gleason. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials sent free. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Toledo
Lucas Courtyy
Tates Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
The Smart Set Riddle in the Rain Belt
A distressed Colorado woman asks an ex senator about the term smart set. He explains, in a witty remark, that the rain belt across eastern Colorado and western Nebraska is a large land area that never rains.
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Rockies
United States
Colorado
Nebraska
Castoria Ad Promotes Trusted Infant Remedy
An old advertising fragment urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for safety and authenticity, emphasizing the signature of George H. Smith and noting the product has been in use for over 30 years before being presented as the familiar remedy for infants and children.
Muggins and Buggins Catch Phrase Exchange
Comic dialogue shows Muggins quipping about his wife singing easing troubles and Buggins replying that his other troubles persist, reflecting a lighthearted humorous exchange. The snippet highlights character banter without a broader plot.
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Muggins
Buggins
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American Board of Missions
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