Philippine Constabulary praised for order and reform in Da vao region
A March report lauds the Philippine constabulary founded after Aguinaldo’s forces for eight years of law and order in the islands. It details their diverse origins, rapid discipline, and expansion to over 5,000 personnel under Brig Gen. Henry H. Bandholtz, with mounted units and a renowned military band that joined President Taft’s inauguration.
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Philippine Constabulary
Davao
Aguinaldo
Constabulary
United States
Davaoan
Philippines
Arthur McArthur
Mindanao
Negros
Army of
Uncle Sam
Palawan
Intramuros
Manila
Henry H. Bandholtz
Archipelago
Emilio Aguinaldo
Company A. Fifth District Constabulary
Little
Insular
British India
Islands
Taft
Curious crow eggs defy size and yolk norms in dense wood
An observer recalls finding a carrion crow nest in April 1901 with four tiny un yolked eggs on a low branch, then a near duplicate clutch in a nearby oak next year containing four yolks and one normal egg. A third season shows four eggs again with one small egg.
Crying Need as He Sees It
Joaquin Miller plans a Fruitvale California poets colony and predicts lively debates over poets such as Matthew Arnold Swinburne Tennyson and Keats. He recalls a trio of Maine divines arguing heatedly about royal houses with a waiter’s witty ending.
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Joaquin Miller
Fruitvale
Cal
Stuart
Orange
William III
James II
From Eczema to Cure with Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. Wm. Hunt of Newark NJ describes severe eczema covering her body with bleeding sores and hair loss. After trying Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent she experiences cooling relief, sleep, healing flesh, regrown hair, and complete recovery.
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Wm. Hunt
Thomas St
Newark
N. J
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Bostom
Gertrude and Bertie Match in Witty Exchange
In this lighthearted dialogue, Gertrude declares she seeks a genius husband while Bertie expresses relief that they have found each other. The exchange spotlights clever banter and playful social expectations.
Never Satisfied Exchange Sparks Back Creeping Quip
A brief Cleveland Leader quip features a playful exchange about something crawling down a back and the mock concern of a person who would fuss if it crawled up. The light humor reflects local-labeled wit in a clipped dialogue.
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Cleveland
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertised For Foot Comfort
A testimonial from Mrs. W. J. Walker of Camden New Jersey praises Allen's Foot-Ease for curing burning itching and discomfort in her feet after using the product. The ad notes it is sold by all druggists priced at two dollars.
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Allen
W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
Is the Barbershop Head Work Fit for Military Duty
In a concise exchange a commander questions a recommended man’s suitability for high level duties. The reply notes the man is a barber, implying doubt about intellectual capacity for leadership tasks. The dialogue highlights prejudice and practical judgment in assessment.
Winslow’s Syrup tied to teething relief and poultry profits
Historical ad notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claimed to ease teething pain and gum irritation for children. The text also oddly states France earned over 325 million from chicken farming, indicating mixed content in the snippet from an old ad page.
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Bertie
France
Dodds
Guare
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