Heroic Ord Fell at San Juan Hill in Cuban Campaign
In a Tampa farewell, Lieutenant Garry Ord mourned by comrades, then died at the farthest Spanish trench on San Juan Hill. He warned not to shoot the wounded and fell by a pistol shot from the hand of the very man he tried to save. He sought to support his widowed sister and emulate his father General Ord.
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San Juan
Garhe Ord
Tampa
San Juan River
Hawkins’ Brige
Furmat
Garry
San Juan Hill
Ord
Wounded Knee
General Ord
San Juan Creek
Hawkins
Cokout
San Iis
Caught at His Trickery in Wholesale Flour Tale
A Philadelphia Inquirer anecdote records a wholesale grocer describing a shrewd Irish customer who tested a substitute flour by returning barrels. She tricks him into refunds, bragging she kept the original, and finally leaves after chalking up a costly misadventure as the shop learns caution in substitutions.
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South Isstreet
Philadelphia Inquirer
From Guardsman to Private and Home Dressmaking Tips
A tale of a guardsman who goes from commission to private after missteps and a humorous encounter with an officer. Then a home sewing guide on pressing damp seams, iron choice, and avoiding fabric distortion, plus care tips for nails, stains, and facial care with elderflower preparations.
Organizing a Cooking Class Sparks Domestic Wit
A tired young physician returns home to find his wife busy with a new project. She has started a cooking class for young girls and married women, sharing recipes and exchanging tips. They send dishes to neighbors to showcase their skills, and the husband praises her thoughtfulness.
Fragmentary Quote Near The Law Of Kindness
Readable fragments discuss a phrase The Law of Kindness and a nearby reference line. No clear event or person identified. The text appears to be OCR noise with partial phrases and punctuation. Further context needed for a proper summary.
Sermon on Kindness and Hidden Grief in Verse
A reflective piece presents verses by Charles Swain and R Beatrice Clayton on choosing thoughtful speech to ease wounded pride. It explores how soft kindness prevents pain, notes how hidden tears reveal inner suffering, and contrasts public bravado with private ache.
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Charles Swain
Thoughtful action needed to spare lives and injuries
The piece argues that careless acts cause harm similar to deliberate cruelty. It cites a Coney Island boy who lost a leg after stepping on a broken bottle and calls for more thinking before action to prevent needless suffering. It condemns thoughtlessness as a major cause of harm.
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Thomas Hood
New York
Coney Island
Sian
Visitors Bypass Senate Doors With Senatorial Help
Two women visiting Washington gained entry to the U S Senate gallery after the doorkeeper suggested obtaining a senator's pass. Lacking a card, they were invited to proceed, highlighting gate procedures at the Capitol.
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Washington
Capitol
United States Senate
Senators’ Gallery
Argonaut
Largest Frozen Meat Plant in Barracas Near Buenos Aires
The world’s largest frozen meat factory sits in Barracas near Alouenos Ayres. It can process about 5,500 sheep daily or 100,000 mutton carcasses monthly. Freezing rooms hold nearly 100,000 cubic feet with space for 6,000 sheep. Storage pools hold 150,000 cubic feet and up to 56,000 sheep awaiting shipment.
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Barracas
Alouenos Ayres
FEBRI CURA Promises Rapid Relief From Fever Chills
An old advertisement touts FEBRI CURA as a superior tonic to cure chills fever and disease. It claims iron and a nervous tonic effect stronger than quinine with a money back guarantee and no substitutes. Sold by B. W. Hargrave.
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B. W. Hargrave
Faith and Heroism Chiefs Move in War Reverence
The Herald and Presbyter argues Christianity underpins courage in war showing through leaders like Captain Evans of the Iowa and Captain Philip of the Texas. It cites their prayers and humane pleas to troops at Santiago, claiming infidelity weakens governance and praising God fearing service.
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Evans
Iowa
Santiago Harbor
Lord
Gideon
Philip
The
Texas
Herald
Bob” Evans
Santiago
Precous Stones and their Purported Powers
A column cites old beliefs about gems with honey baths purifying stones and various curative or protective properties. It lists agate amber cat's eye coral diamonds emeralds garnets onyx opals sapphires and topaz with attributed effects on thirst fever sleep dreams health love and courage.
Devious Definitions and Other Parlor Notions
A witty collection from the Chicago News redefines common terms with sharp epigrams. Humility is mocked as the uniform of hypocrites on parade while Divorce is likened to the cold lunch that follows love's banquet.
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Love
Chicago News
Hand Painted Dresses and Accessories Trend
Hand painted gowns and parasols replace printed fabrics this year with delicate floral designs in lilies pansies poppies roses tulips and daffodils. Customers may choose a favorite flower and have a unique pattern created, though skilled hand work is required and may be pricey for parasols and fans designed to accompany the gown.
St Germain Female Pills Offered as Regulator
An advertisement claims the St Germain Female Pills from Mme St Germain of Paris are the original regulator. It guarantees money back if not satisfied and sells for $1 by mail. Sole U S and Canada agents are King Barnard Co of Washington Street Chicago.
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Mme
St. Germain
Paris
United States
Canada
King Barnard Co
Washington St
Chicago
Train Schedules Across North Carolina Branch Lines
Daily and weekend timetable notes for Scotland Neck Washington Clinton and Nashville branches. It lists departure and arrival times from Weldon Halifax Kinston Greenville Plymouth Rocky Mount and Smithfield along with connection notes and generic manager signatures.
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Monay
Scotland Neck
Weldon
Halifax
Land Neck
Greenville
Ninstes
Kinston
Sunda
Washington
Wasington
Porm
Partele
Washington Tt
Excor
Suniay
Tarbore
Sumas Aw
Plymouth
Plymeouth
Sureiay
Tarboro
Iai
Midland N.C
Isboro
Smithfield Main
Smithfield
Goldsboro
Nashville
Roca Mount
Spring Hope
Rocky Mount
Clinton
Warsaw
Canton
Wedon
Richmond
H. M. Emerson
Renly
T. M. Emerson
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Ina Manior
Kk Ind
Aris
Mino
S¢y
Dr. -and-So
Castoria
Alie - Faigher
R Beatrice Clayton
U.S. Goevernment
Army
SPU
Aiensala
Frey
Ats Ee
Ss. Frey, Aichivinte, M.D
N. C
Tlantic Coast Line
Wilmington and Weldon Ralioa
Floren
Railrooap
Eteintensil
Weildon
Rocky Mt
Rocky
Wilson
Selma
Fayetteville
Florencewe
Magnolia
Wilmington
P. M.A
Florence
Wilmington Tee
Weiden
Aderesa, Sears, Roebuck & CO. Inc
Ill
Acme Bird
John Gasto
Birber
Nash St. Wilson, NC
Rators
Tate
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