The Army Man and the Pursuit of Happiness
A San Francisco Call column traces Private Sammy and his comrades as they chase happiness amid colonial wars. It contrasts army pride with civilian ignorance, recalling Luzon mop-up reports, Moro conflicts, cholera, and the women left at remote posts.
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Congressional Committee
Sammy
Lfe
Juan de Fuca
Fort Worden
Fort Riley
Florida
Alaska
Luzon
Aho
Sam
Manila
Constabulary
Luneta
San Francisco
Sweet Pea History Rich with Cultivation Milestones
A condensed chronicle traces the sweet pea from its Sicilian origin via Cupani to Linnaeus, noting key figures such as Dr Uvedale and Robert Farber. It highlights major breakthroughs including the Countess Spencer by Silas Cole and the wave of frilled varieties, leading to the modern widespread, colorful garden flower.
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Franciscus Cupani
Monk
England
Enfield
Uredale
Middlesex
Cupan
Linnaeus
Uvedale
Clara Curtis
James Carter
Trevor Clarke
Major Clarke
National Sweet Pea Society
Old Royal Aquarium
London
Silas Cole
Earl Spencer
Althorp Park
Countess Spencer
Spencer
Nat
Helen Pierce
Rival Tenor Ravelli Debut Foiled Campanini Rivalry
In late 19th century opera circles Col. Mapleson sought Ravelli to counter Campanini’s salary demands. Critics noted Ravelli’s excellence but upheld Campanini as greater. General Carroll advised praising Ravelli as a superb second tenor to protect Campanini’s standing. Campanini eventually received the raise.
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Ravelli
Mapleson
Academy of Music
New York
Howard Carroll
Campanini
Parma
Academy
Garibaldian
Camp
Carroll
Gampanini
Col. Mapleson
United States
General Carroll
E. J. Edwards
Unclear Source Text Fragments From Historical Page
Incomplete OCR passage presents fragmented phrases and stray words. No coherent event, names, or context are extractable for a factual news item or proper headline. Unable to generate a reliable title and summary from the provided text.
Hero of the Federal Treasury Thomas C Acton
Thomas C Acton, who died in 1898 aged seventy five, earned national fame during New York City draft riots in 1863 as president of the police board. After retiring as police commissioner in 1869 he served as assistant treasurer of the United States in charge of the subtreasury in New York. I met him once on the street and saw his right hand bandaged, inquiring about an accident.
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Thomas C. Acton
New York City
Metropolis
United States
Chittenden
Don
L. C
Weill
Mr. Chittenden
Washington
Charles Francis Adams
Great Britain
Adams
America
Lincoln
Seward
Europe
E. Te “Edwards
Logan Reluctant Veep Nominee Due to Health in 1884
An 1910 recollection recalls General John A. Logan resisting the 1884 vice presidential nomination to Blaine, citing poor health from rheumatic trouble and a fear he might not live through a full term. The account details his subdued acceptance, public concern over his vitality, and a later view that his illness influenced his decision.
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United States
John A. Logan
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Logan
Chicago
John B. Henderson
Washington
Blaine
Senate
Fitz-John Porter
Ilinois
Pary
E. .J. Edwards
Scythe Blades Over Door of North Chapel
Fragmentary OCR notes describe scythe blades over the door of the north chapel with mention of the thirteen. The readable text lacks clear events or identities beyond the eerie decorative phrase.
Citizen’s Best Thought Moments Spark Quiet Reflection
A brief feature highlights a citizen’s personal reflections on moments of importance. It notes the simplicity of daily decisions and the value of thoughtful action in ordinary life. The piece emphasizes introspection over grand declarations.
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Long Island
Poughkeepsie
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Lttle Brown
Sammy, Jr
Sammy Jr
Mulvaney
Mame
Lungtungpen
Nakid
Vanus
Department of Information
Tommy
Presidio
Whi
Flace
Italo Campanini
Garibaldi
Col
J. H. Mapleson
Covent ‘Garden
Col. Maple- 60N
United Staes
L. C. Chittenden
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