Frederick Funston Ends Aguinaldo Pursuit in 1901
Frederick Funston earns national hero status after guiding a bold operation that captured Emilio Aguinaldo in Luzon on March 23, 1901. The Kansan officer, noted for audacity and discipline, led a strategy involving Macabebe scouts and deception to seize the insurgent leader, ending a lengthy pursuit across the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Hirty
America
Frederick Funston
Funston
Emilio Aguinaldo
Orient
Luzon
Ohio
Kansas
Frederick
Congress
Iola
Kan
University of Kansas
Samar
Eitough
Test
United States
Twentieth Kansas Volunteers
Rough Riders
Philippines
Wesley Merritt
Manila
Aguinaldo
Revolutionary Government of the
Don Emilio Aguinaldo Y Famy
Murtlac River
Rio Grande
Calumpit
Casiguran
Principe
Palanan
Lacuna
Lazaro Segovia
Segovia
Costs to Run a Radio Station in Early Era
A report outlines expenses for a transmitting setup up to 1000 watts costing 5 000 to 40 000 dollars. Annual studio rent runs 15 000 to 40 000 dollars. Big stations require 750 000 to 1 000 000 dollars, with pickup gear 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. Line charges 10 000 to 12 000 dollars yearly. Electricity about 15 000 dollars yearly plus 15 000 dollars in incidental costs. Microphones cost at least 75 dollars.
Avoid Burns from Mustard Plasters
Remedy advertisement for Hoff's Liniment from Goodrich Gamble Company of St. Paul Minnesota. Claims quicker warming relief for rheumatic or muscular pains and colds compared with ordinary liniments. Eight ounce bottle priced at 60 cents with a 30 minute money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
Goodrich Gamble Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Wood strengthened by heat resistant treatment described
Popular Mechanics Magazine reports a special process makes wood more flame proof without sacrificing its appeal for interior and exterior uses. In tests the treated wood door withstood intense heat longer than steel and has been used as a fire safeguard in the Chrysler Building tower in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Chrysler
New York City
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad for Indigestion Relief
An advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast anti acid remedy for heartburn gas and indigestion. A spoonful in water allegedly neutralizes stomach acids and stops symptoms within five minutes. The ad claims doctors endorse it and notes 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes.
Covered Wagons and Sleds Aid Idaho School Children
In Lava Hot Springs Idaho a return to old pioneer methods sees children ferried to school by large sleds canvas covered, as buses fail in heavy winter snowdrifts. The district recreates wagon era transport to keep students reaching classrooms during harsh months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava Hot Springs
Idaho
Urging Her On Mrs Snapper Pathfinder Cartoon Panel
A brief dialogue from Pathfinder Magazine shows Mrs Snapper pressed to anger by urging remarks. Mr Snapper retorts prompting a stronger display of emotion, framed as a light humor panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Snapper
Mr. Snapper
Pathfinder Magazine
California Fig Syrup Helps Child's Appetite and Energy
A Omaha mother recounts her daughter’s improved appetite, energy, and digestion after using California Fig Syrup. She cites a doctor’s recommendation and warns to buy the genuine product by insisting on the California stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Advices Weak Women in Hillside Nebraska
Mrs John E Leake reports eight years of feminine weakness improved by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She says leg and back pain disappeared after starting the medicine and urges other women with similar disorders to try the prescription. Free medical advice offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Nebr
Kippt
Also Mentioned on This Page
TORO
Ing Campeigns
Ony
K-R-Oca
Springfield
Ghie
Grimm
Salina
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!