Generals Sherman and Oglesby Lift Illinoisan Boy
A young Illinois farmerboy walks six miles to memorial day ceremonies, despondent at missing the event. A muddy buggy stops and two kindly elders lift him onto a lap for a ride to town. The crowd cheers as Gen. Sherman and Gov. Oglesby arrive to speak and the boy finally sees his boyhood hero.
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Illinois
Gen. Sherman
Tecumseh
Riage
Bub
Monument
Georgia
Mr. Lincoln
Gov. Oglesby
Swiss Army to Strengthen with New Organization
The Swiss army will be greatly strengthened by a new military organization. Infantry recruits in the future will serve 65 days yearly with the colors instead of 45. There will be no change in the Swiss navy.
Sunken Garden Displays Captured War Trophies at Washington
In the war department yard facing Pennsylvania Avenue a shown collection of old guns is displayed. Highlights include a 1760 six inch bronze howitzer with George II monogram, a Texas gift cast iron howitzer, bronze guns named St. Matthew and St. Mark, a 60 inch bronze seacoast rifle from 1779 Santiago, two Bowen cast iron ship guns from 1760, a bronze cannon Le Farouche captured at Santiago 1898 with Bourbon and Louis XIV insignia, all illustrating historic ordnance and American military achievement.
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War Department
Pennsylvania Avenue
George II
Gilpin
Saratoga
Republic of Texas
T. S. Chambers
Lone Star Republic
St. Matthew
St. Mark
Mexico
Fremont, O
Governor's Island
New York Harbor
United States
Santiago
Seville
Bowen
France
House of Bourbon
Louis XIV
White House
Modish waist pattern with bolero effect and embroidery
Pattern Department presents Pattern No. 5787 showing a chiffon bolero waist in tan modish shades. It features a back closure, front vest embroidery, chenille tassels, and an Empire girdle finish. For 36 inch bust requires 2 3/4 yards of 44 inch material. sizes 32 to 42 inches. Send 10 cents with size and pattern number.
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Pattern Department
Simple fresh lacy apron pattern for little maid
Pattern No 5778 presents a dainty white apron for an eight year old, made from Victoria lawn with embroidered yoke. It notes suitable fabrics like cross barred muslin and gingham and requires two and three eighths yards of 36 inch material for an eight year old, with sizes 4 6 8 10 and 12.
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Victoria Lawn
Diplomacy Scheme Aims to Influence De Robinsons
Conversation reveals a plan to win Mrs De Robinson over by pretending absence next month. Watkins and Roberts discuss timing and method to secure Mrs De Robinson’s invitation.
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Watkins
de Robinsons
Roberts
Portuguese poet Camoens origin of proverb noted
An Old Saying records that the Portuguese poet Camoens, born 1524 and died 1579, wrote a line in his language about cannot fashion a silk purse from a son’s ear. It is unclear if he originated it or quoted another source.
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Camoens
Jamestown Stamp Larger Than Common Varieties
The Jamestown postage stamp exceeds the size of common or garden varieties. Those who wish to use it must enter training.
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Jamestown
Uckt
Australia to Have Own Navy
London confirms Australia will rescind its annual 1,000,000 dollar contribution to a naval squadron and maintain its own navy. The decision marks a shift in defense funding and imperial policy.
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Australia
London
Australasia
Commonwealth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Offer
One hundred dollars reward for catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. endorsement by Walding Kinnan Marvin and I J Cheney with 15 years of known reliability. Cure described as internal acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Also mentions Promoting Family Polls for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
D. We
I. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Coalite invention to cheapen coal and reduce smoke
Consul General Holloway from Halifax cites a Manchester report of an invention that extracts oils from soft coal to reduce smoke, producing a coalite resembling coke. It claims coalite can be supplied at one third the cost of coal, with five acres near Manchester bought for large works.
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W. R. Holloway
Halifax
Manchester
England
United States
Decoration Day Praise From Admiral Dewey
Admiral Dewey praised the bravery of American troops in the Civil War during a recent dinner. He asserted that both sides and all ranks showed courage and recalled a Connecticut recruit who, in his first engagement, yelled to a comrade not to duck as bullets flew.
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Admiral Dewey
Connecticut
Editor in Oklahoma Credits Grape-Nuts For Health Gain
A Oklahoma editor touts Grape-Nuts as worth more than a $2000 doctor bill, saying it restored strength and brain power after illness. He notes a 25 pound weight gain and describes the food as scientifically made, nourishing, and tasty enough to keep friends. He urges others to try it and references The Road to Wellville.
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Okla
Wellville
Corporations Domicile Dredge Takeover in Klondike Mining
The Klondike near Dawson is losing active miners as dredging firms expand. One company has bought most placer ground on Bonanza Eldorado and Hunker creeks and has bonded more on Dominion and other creeks. This shifts demand away from wages and supplies while new dredges come into operation or construction. Consular Reports.
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Klondike
Yukon Territory
Dawson
Bonanza
Eldorado
Hunker
Dominion
Scientists warn bovine tuberculosis infects many U S cattle
The article notes widespread cattle TB in the United States with experts, and cites Denmark where half of cattle are infected. It mentions a Cleveland firm offering a booklet arguing against culling dairy cows and promoting Rasawa as a preventive germicide, urging readers to request the free booklet from dealers or the company.
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U.S
Denmark
Mutual Mercantile Co
Cleveland
American humor and mistranslated orders amuse traveler
An Englishman recalls American dining mishaps from a restaurant misreading sanka to mistaken pink ink for wine. He cites three biscuit servings and a table d hote cafe as examples while a New York Press quote underscores the joke about American humor.
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N. Y
The Same Species Jokes on Shipment of Elephant Ears
A witty dialogue contrasts shipping routes for an odd load of elephant ears as a florist and trunk line pun flickers. The exchange hints at humorous misdirection about transportation and timing without stating concrete events.
Miles of St Paul Real Estate Ad
Real estate pitch in St. Paul Minnesota from Evans Real Estate Co promising cheap desirable homes and a claimed 50 percent return on investment. Included is a motivational line about the character of men and a call to write for details.
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Miles of
St. Paul
Evans Real Estate Co
St. Paul, Minn
Krause's Cold Cure Drug Ad
An old advertisement promotes Krause's Cold Cure for head throat chest or back and calls it the best remedy for La Grippe. Druggists sell it for 25 cents. The copy notes men enjoy being jollied and are willing to pay for it.
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Krause
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