Weyler’s Cuba War Memoir Sparks Mixed Debate
A critical review surveys Weyler’s memoirs on the Cuban campaign, noting his blunt, documentary style and controversial “concentration” tactics. It highlights his claims of discipline, conflicting reports from Gomez and Maceo, and the reaction in Spain and the United States amid calls for humane conduct and historical judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainister
Valeriane Weyler
Cuba
Tas
Gory Acartet
Weyforlds
Spain
Audi Fmense
Hia Services Ag
United States
America
Senor BaRgasta
Martinez Campos
Weyler
Las Cazes
Blatery
Europa
Napoleon I
Iythesia
Martines Campos
Weyler Blasell
Jafani
Beardea
Canavas
Alt Castllla
Principe
Holsin
Islan
dWecla
Vinlenea Lkely
Thrersen
Reneros Commanday
Maximo Gomez
Bell
Maceo
Banda
Maximo Chomez
General Weyler
Gomez
Arma
Aghtaa
Uyall
A. Maceo
Weyter
Transvaal
Philippines
Hall Weyler
Onga
Senate
Senate of the
Jeffers
Martinez Canos
Maine
ZINC TOWN TO BE A MODEL ENTERPRISE IN PA
Stephen S. Palmer of New York, president of the New Jersey Zinc company, plans a $10,000,000 plant at Stroudsburg connected by an elevated railroad to a Chestnut Hill extension. The project rivals Gary Indiana steel and South Bethlehem in scope, with five miles of furnaces and a new $100,000 Central Railroad of New Jersey station. Palmer also commits $1,000,000 to an elevated railroad for worker safety and town beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen S. Palmer
New York
New Jersey Zinc Company of Pennsylvania
Statington
Chestnut Bil Railroad
Kunkletown
Monroe County
Stroudsburg
Lackawanna Railroad
Palmer
America
Gary
Ind
United States Steel] Trust
South Bethlehem
Charles MM. Schwab
Wego
France
Belgium
Juoduce Zinc
Bethlehem Steel
Palmerton
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Paris Shows Value of Clean Highways and Parks
Paris demonstrates the profit of modern city services through clean roads, thorough maintenance, and extensive park systems. The article argues public works, water, drainage, transit, schools, and sanitary boards create wealth, with Paris cited as a model of municipal efficiency and value.
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Parla
Harvey N. Sheppard
Versailles
Fontainebleau
Paria
Boulefinda
Paris
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Staelf
Checks Home Town Growth Propaganda Against Mail-Order Houses
The piece argues that mail order catalogs from big city firms drain money from smaller towns and farmers, hindering local merchants and the town’s growth. Buying locally, it says, supports the home market and benefits residents who sell butter and other products.
Strange city order offered poison to ends its crisis
In Afar aeiles a city faced an epidemic of gucides and suffered self destructive impulses. An official decree allegedly banned daytime crimes and promised free poison for those seeking death after dark to delay impulsive acts during personal crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afaraeiles
An Excuse for Each
A humorous exchange features a mother scold and Ethel replying with a witty retort about tasting strawberries. The quick punchline reveals the fruit's lingering taste and the cheeky dynamic between the speakers.
Cure of Severe Skin Disease with Cuticura in Chicago
In 1909 a Chicago mother details her son's severe itchy rash that covered every inch of his body and caused great pain. After failed treatments a Cuticura regimen was applied over several days, the sores dried and peeled, and the boy recovered fully, now a healthy twelve-year-old. The testimonial is signed by Robert Wattam at 1448 Forty-eighth Street, Chicago, IL, Oct 9, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wattam
Chicago
Science and Cheese Health Claim Dialogue
A medical official states Jong aa cheese is not decayed and safe for consumption. The piece notes the difficulty of detecting decay in ordinary cheese and cites a brand called Hamburzer as an example of disguise on sanitary tests.
Man and Woman Explored as Chimera and Garth
A vivid 19th century reflection contrasts man as a prodigy and a worm, a judge of all things yet a depository of uncertainty and error. It contrasts the evolving view of woman with her claim to the whole garth of life and social sphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garth
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts Health Fix
An old advertising letter touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for numerous female ailments. It claims rapid weight gain relief and states testimonials from women in Brookville Ohio and Park Rapids Minnesota. The note invites readers to request free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Parl Rapids
Toren
Andi
Mrs
Dov
Park Rap
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mags
Seloricg
Ker Nel
Judia B. Pinkham
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Jey Pe
Zinc
Ethel
Thompson
Eyo Water
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