War Fifty Years Ago by James A Pogerton
The piece recalls early Civil War actions in 1861 under General Winfield Scott and Lincoln's cautious strategy. It covers Romney Vienna and Boonville operations, Harper Ferry evacuation, and rail and river movements near Washington as Union and Confederate forces clash in Virginia and Missouri.
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New York Tribune
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Coronation of King George as a grand Mardi Gras spectacle
James A. Logerton derides the forthcoming King George V coronation as a lavish, hollow pageant driven by aristocratic show and money. He mocks court pomp, downgrades royal power, and contrasts the spectacle with a rising democratic spirit and real modern progress.
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King George
George V
Pe Hierybody
Great Britain
England
Newcastle
Bids Open for Remodeling United Presbyterian Church
Sealed bids will be received until noon Saturday June 17 for remodeling the United Presbyterian church at West Chester Iowa. The committee may reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications available at J L Coffey & Son Lumber office.
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United Presbyterian Church
West Chester
Iiowa
J. L. Coffey & Son Lumber
Merital Tonite Digestive Tonic Promoted as Nerve Remedy
A Lemmon's Pharmacy ad claims Merital Digestive Tonic cures unsteady nerves and indigestion, listing sick headache gas on the stomach and heart pains as conditions it alleviates. It asserts world wide recognition and brand reliability through American Drug & Press Association endorsement.
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American Drug & Press Asociation
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Elevated Interests in a Big Town Debate
A dialogue contrasts a town's focus on grand projects with its street upkeep. The speaker criticizes excessive attention to skyscrapers while neglecting essential city services like street cleaning, highlighting urban priorities and civic balance.
City Bus Line Order Lineup Contact Details
City bus line asks customers to call 589 Black for order placement. Leave street and number for prompt handling by Frank Rogers.
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Frankogers
One Hundred Years Chance Warns of Odds
In the Kansas City Star opinion, the average citizen has one chance in 24,000 to reach age 100. The cynic notes that sometimes that slim odds feel insufficient to spur belief.
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Kansas City
Remedy praised for uniform success in stomach ailments
The use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has proven reliable and popular everywhere. It can always be depended upon. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Hersel
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Chamberlain
Lemmon
Translation reach of Shelton’s Don Quixote in England
Second only to the Bible in fame Shelton’s English translation of Don Quixote appeared in 160. Side by side with this edition six more or less complete translations were published in England before the eighteenth century end. The Bible was more widely diffused.
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London
Edward Vit
George V
Victoria
Great Britain
George
Shelton
England
Foley Kidney Pills For Kidney and Bladder Health
Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder action. For sale by all druggists.
New York Called World’s Best Old Folks Town
A New York City report notes about ten thousand residents over 65 die annually. It claims New York has the highest share of elderly residents of any city and calls it the best old folks’ town in the world.
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New York
Paxton Toilet Antiseptic Powder Promoted for Wide Uses
Advertises Peroxide Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic powder as a dissolvable wash for toilet and hygienic uses, teeth cleaning, mouth disinfection, deodorizing, and eye relief. Claims include removing tartar, preventing decay, purifying breath, cleaning artificial teeth, and soothing throat wounds. Sold in 25 and 50 cent boxes with free sample from Paxton Toilet Co. Osron, Mass.
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Paxton Toilet CO
Osron
Mass
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