Munyon's Cure Advertisements and Testimonials
Fractured ad text touts Munyon's Rheumatic Cure and Canine remedies with testimonials from individuals including Mrs. Ade Frivhir and Louvie Everett. Mentions addresses in Kansas City and Los Angeles. Describes female trouble and general health claims, framed as consumer endorsements.
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WF. Pereman
Kan
Abel
Cums Sulder
Sis Ith
Denzer
Saya
Bae Potties
Munyon
John Johnsen
Sth
Los Angels
Cal
Kaye
Mabyon
Kanedies
Caterin
Kvumatiam
Ade Frivhir
Bilward Street
Bevin
Mort
Louvie Everett
Ea x
Bay Bosband
Rhintspasiom
Frreaie Kwutte
Prue
Sluuson
Decoration Day at Garfield Park With Cruiser Topeka
A garbled report describes Decoration Day events at Garfield Park honoring the cruiser Topeka. It mentions Marshall's band, a closing address by Brig. Gen. J. J. Fisdson Maske, and various committees with 10 cent team costs.
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Garfield Park
United States
Topeka
Marshall
Bend Adurens
J. J. Fisdson
C. Heeske
Sonesta
Agriba
LA. Strauss
Colored men seek representation in regiment recruitment
A delegation of colored men led by Rev. W. L. Grant met Governor Leedy on Friday to press for forming a colored regiment or at least representation by one or more companies. Leedy said a full regiment could not be recruited now but offered possible inclusion in independent companies. Over 700 colored men were said to be available for service.
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Fev
W.L. Grant
Leedy
Dovernor Leedy
Leahy
Lewis
Ellotten
Umbrellas Must Go Belvidere May 2x
Patriotism remains high in Belvidere amid tension over Spanish rule and foreign affairs. Citizens denounce treachery while local incidents test loyalty. gun club warnings, railway chatter, and public notices color a tense, wartime era scene. The Ladies Music Club previews a forthcoming event at the Blue Room as social life continues amid conflict.
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Belvidere
Wentera
Hernia
Bevidere Gun Club
Helvidere
Spaniah
Nive
Omar
Russia
Winoan Ue
Carrigwes
Ile
Scott's Emulsion Ad Claims Superior Cure
An advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as the sole cure for poor blood, need for fresh vitality, and throat or lung weakness. It touts cod liver oil emulsion with hypophosphites and glycerine, promising faster relief and longer lasting benefit than any other remedy.
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Scott
Drages Scott & Bowne
Chemin
New York
Patriotic Strike Ties Up Pittsburg Factory Work
About 20 workers at Hogan & Co on Twenty-eighth and Josephine streets refused to work until Old Glory flew over the factory. The action comes after a series of flag-raising efforts nearby as union sentiment and patriotic fervor influence labor disputes.
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Pittsburg
Hogan
Josephins
Camp Hastings
Patriate Glass
Merritt in Command Establishes Philippine Headquarters
General Merritt arrives from Washington and sets up in San Francisco at the Palace hotel to command American forces in the Philippines. He meets with General Otis, enforces strict discipline, and prepares transport and hospital arrangements as a new expedition fleet readies for Manila. Measles and bronchial ailments arise among troops. patient care improves with new hospital plans.
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San Francisco
General Merritt
Philippines
Washington
Palace Hotel
Otis
Fort Richmond
Papel
Hooper
Manila
Enrlier
Huck McCulloch
Hodgeson
General Otis
Mannan
Admiral Tewey
Ching
Orient
Met
Puget Sound
Pennsylvania
Colorado
New Orleans
Philadel
Phimi
Mare Island
Doudtless
Gen. Merritt
Postal clerks expanded at Chickamauga and Camp Alicer
Washington May 28 six more postal clerks were detailed to Chickamauga bringing total to twenty two. Mail delivery peaked at twenty five thousand letters at once. Three more clerks were assigned to Camp Alicer to speed post deliveries. Delays arose from guards stopping mail wagons of varied types, so standard military wagons will be used. A movable type postmark stamp will allow quick camp name changes as troops relocate.
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Washington
Chickamauga
Alicer
United States
Revolutionary Daughters Appeal for Aid From Washington May
At the national board May meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution resolutions call for expanded aid. The president and surgeons general endorse the hospital corps and a drive to raise funds for medical needs is planned, urging every chapter and member to contribute.
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Revolutionary Daughters
Washington
National Board of Taragement
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolatin
United States
Ahumah Navy
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Jean Revolution Hospital Corps
Teork
Daughters of the Armerican Revolution Hospital Corps
Daughters of the
DAR Fund Proposed to Aid Soldiers and Nation
A motion from the national Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges immediate action to raise a substantial DAR fund. It calls for a war committee including Mrs. George M. Sternberg and Mrs. Charles L. Aiden, with the treasurer general as fund treasurer and a sub-committee overseeing moneys, aiming to match wartime needs and uphold the society’s aims. Signed by M. Margareta Fryer Mennine and Alice Pickett Ackers.
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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
DA. R. Fund
National Board of Management
George M. Sternberg
Charles L. Aiden
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
M. Margareta Fryer Mennine
N.S DT. A
Alice Pickett Ackers
Pawnee County population rise linked to wheat boom
Prom reports by Pawnee county township assessors filed with the county clerk show a 200 increase in population. The rise is attributed to last year's strong wheat harvest and expectations of another bumper crop, signaling a rebound for western Kansas after prior boom losses.
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Larned
Kay
Pawnee County
Kansas
Oscar Detained in Philadelphia Over Coal Shipment
The Merwe sian steamer Oscar Sr. is held by the Philadelphia port authority with a Tampico coal cargo awaiting clearance and a formal investigation into its destination under new government rules. This marks the second coal shipment detained this week after the Amrum was released earlier. The Amrum’s captain and cargo owners swore the coal was for the Mexican railroad and would not reach Spaniards at Veracruz.
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Philadelphia
Oscar Sr
Tampico
Mex
Amrum
Vere Cruz
Ule Amrim
Vera Crite
Plaga Calcutta Abating Amid Alarm Over Plague
News from Calcutta reports great alarm over plague there while Hong Kong notes a drop in new cases. A Pekin dispatch dated April 20 lists privileges for the Russo China Bank including a railroad from Kwalu to Tainen and mineral extraction in Tater and Fanchow. Harrison School wins the flag with a $17 fund raise for the soldiers' pathway at Topeka cemetery.
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Calcutta
Hong Kong
San Francisco
China
Yokohama
Honolulu
Pekin
Russo-China Bank
Kwalul
Chil
Tainen
Shansi
Tater
Fanchow
Harrison School
Harrison Schoc
Topeka
W. A. Peffer
Bill G. Foster
Harrizon School
John Martin
B. Coney
Sue
Eight Hours Ride to Exposition Tickets on Sale
Tickets to the Trans Miss and International Exposition in Omaha via Santa Fe Route go on sale May 31 and morning of June 1988 at one fare for round trip. Contact Santa Fe Route agents for details and travel particulars.
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Omaha
Neb
Santa Fe
Agent Santa Fe
Memorial Services for Memorial Day Observance Held
Official notice details G A R memorial exercises at First Presbyterian church Sunday at 3 pm with sermon by Rev Countermine and music by the church choir. Soldiers and sailors urged to assemble at Lincoln Post hall at 2 pm for march, with ladies entering church 2 45 pm. Parade and decorations scheduled across North Topeka and cemeteries, with remarks by Chaplain Burge and Commander Bru baker. Decorations day program includes band, orations, and flag ceremonies. Memorial services also set for Hamilton hall and local post meetings.
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First Presbyterian Church
Countermine
Lincoln Post Hall
East Sixth Street
Corps and Circle
E. F. Stewart
A. M. Reynolds
America
H. D. Fisher
Circle
Brubaker
G. W. Burge
Modocs
Marshall
F. M. Kimball
Quincy
Sixth Street
Blue Post
Fifth Street
Fort Pillow
Topeka Post
Quincy Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Lincoln Pst
Seventh Street
Ninth
Kansas Avenue
Hamilton Hall
Kimball
A. M. Fuller
Geo. W. Veale
W. D. Alexander
O. H. Coulter
J. W. Sidwell
J. M. Miller
G. Stewart
BE. ¥. Niles
John Martin
North Topeka
T Ye Hall
Gordon Street
Baptist Church
Laurent and
Harricon
W. B. Hutchinson
van Ness
Grand Army
Rochester
F. Buck
Child Wrecks Ignorant Food Choices Warned
An editorial urges parents to avoid coffee for growing children arguing it causes weakness and illness due to coffee alkaloids. It promotes Postum Food Coffee as a nourishing alternative to build sturdy children into healthy adults and condemns careless feeding as criminal.
General Miles Cigar Brand for Soldiers Reported
Chicago May 28 Major Smith of the commissary department cites the second call for troops as challenging the existing supply network. Two large orders show the department’s reach with rations for Chickamauga and sutler stores for Camp Thomas. The list includes tea tobacco pipes soap matches and cigar brands named after the army commander.
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Commissary Department
Chicago
Major Smith
Chick- Amanga
Chickamauga
Cuba
Ubet
Camp Thomas
Somin
Joey
Islands Under War Revenue Bill Amendment Proposed by Morgan
In the Senate Senator Morgan offered an amendment to the war revenue bill authorizing the president to appoint civil or military governors for U S islands owned or occupied during the war with Spain. It would extend U S tax laws and make U S currency lawful tender on those islands until altered.
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Senator Morgan
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Spain
Stole the Child In Ark City Capers in May
Mrs Bettie Piper and her sister Miss McIntyre arrived from Perry Texas after the child, a two year old boy, was taken by Pipers husband and found at the grandparents home in Geuda Springs. The trio drove to Arkansas City and boarded a train for Perry as grandparents sought arrest. Courts here could not act since kidnapping occurred in another county. The mother still has the child.
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Arkansas City
Bettie Piper
Miss McIntyre
Perry
C. T
Piper
Geuda Springs
Une
Transmissisupp and International Exposition Opens June 2 1898
The Santa Fe route offers round trip tickets to the exposition in eight hours with details from the Santa Fe agent. Rheumatism cure claims include Mystic Cure by T J Blackmore of Haller Blackmore. Healed in 24 hours after months of pain. Sold by Swift Holliday druggists at 23 Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas.
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Santa Fe
Agent Santa Fe
T. J._Blackmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pittsburgh
Swift & Holliday
Drurgists
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Kansas
Chesterfield Hotel Topeka Name New Manager Charles Wood
Hair care claim confusing ad content mixed with local business notes stating Hair Renewer stops hair loss per testimonial by C H Iddell of Nevada Missouri. Mentions Druggists Ice Plant selling product. Also references Watson's Livery at Zib and Van Buren and a general sales pitch for new enterprise orders via telephone 430.
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Chesterfield
Topeka
Kansas
Charles L. Wood
C. H. Iddell
Nevada
Ae New Enterprise
Jones
Watson's
Suffering Soldier finds strength after wartime health collapse
Illinois veteran Harrington from Princeville recalls Libby Prison, decades of debility, and insomnia before discovering Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits four boxes with restoring sleep, gaining 27 pounds, resuming work, and ending tobacco cravings, and urges others to try the remedy.
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Supercause
Illinois
Willixeas
Immunes Officers Fitness Examinations Then And Now
Washington May 28 The War Department issues general uses for examinations of applicants for commissions in infantry immune regiments. Boards weigh military education tropical experience language ability and leadership capacity to determine fitness for commission and command. Also notes that results hinge on practical leadership demonstrations and experience rather than mere formality.
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Washington
War Department
United States Infantry
Board of Examiners
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van Buren
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Western Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
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Cohn Snider
Freed
Calhoun City
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Genuine Lime Company
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