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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
8
A flamboyant physician in Siricken City and Mrs Kingsberry in Atlanta discuss a kissing epidemic spreading with milder weather. The self styled expert claims heredity and climate fuel infections, with trees and shaded lanes as factors. He calls it a mild insanity, treatable only by death or marriage, noting the outbreak may move north as weather warms.
After 13 years with Sioux on Cheyenne River and border moves into the United States, 15 year old Annie Russell is identified as Mrs. John M. Turton of Moose Mountain Assiniboia British Northwest Territory. Identification rests on photographs family resemblance and age data. Dog Eagle claimed the child as his daughter but settlement confirms Turton as the real mother.
Bethlehem report describes John Steiner convulsing with uncontrollable laughter caused by a blood clot pressing the spinal cord. Doctors attribute the unusual symptom to the clot. two weeks earlier Brenner fell ill at work, losing speech but retaining the laughter's natural play. Russia imposes liquor monopoly. 853 restaurants and many wine shops to close, harming licensed vendors and workers. Britannic reaches 250th New York voyage, 500 Atlantic crossings, 1,750,000 miles without engine or boiler renewals. Pagand has neer firpeten. nearly 6,000 eypheres in Pagiand.
Dr. Nicholas Senn of Chicago says Sarah Bernhardt may return to the stage within weeks after Dr. Pozzi removed a cyst. The operation took 1 hour 40 minutes, reflecting careful work, and recovery is expected in four weeks with gradual strength return. Bernhardt’s future performances are not jeopardized.
Mrs Merving Minerva Herring of Nicholsville Ky served as gatekeeper at a toll gate on the Keene and Troy pike since 1860, guarding the crossing nearly forty years. Her husband died decades ago but she remained in the tollhouse as toll roads fade from memory amid moves toward free roads and dwindling private highways.
At a White House reception Dr Mary Walker wore masculine dress and faced a blunt question from Chinese Minister Wu about her pants. She replied that she wears trousers because this is a free country and not bound by custom. The exchange led to further discussion on other topics.
A Boston Herald report describes a Cotillion scene where a Connecticut suitor is awarded the "only girl" of his choice. The hostess declares, the girl confirms with a kiss, and the crowd rejoices as the dance resumes in celebration of the betrothal moment.
Berlin physician Ernest Victor von Leyden touts creosotal as a potent tuberculosis remedy. The Berlin board of charities reports 28 treated cases, 27 cured or recovering, with dosing rising to 23 drops thrice daily over six months. Von Leyden researchers note major patients improved, and his fame draws elites across Europe seeking his care.
Thirteen young Englishmen led by Viscount Avonmore set out from Montreal on December 13 to the Klondike. Ill luck followed: Capt. Alleyne died of pneumonia, Dr Hoops sprained a leg, Capt. Powell froze his feet and died after leaving for Vancouver, an English colonel broke an arm, Dr Moops/Ribs injuries after a sleigh fall, Bannerman arrested for embezzlement, Capt. O'Brien arrested for assault. The captain was bound over to keep the peace and the party has dissolved.
Mrs Potter Palmer rents the Freidheim villa at Newport for the coming season renting the Havemeyer property with stables and greenhouses. Freidheim sits opposite Beechwood owned by Mrs William Astor and is among the largest Newport cottages. The Havemeyers, in mourning, likely will not summer there this year while Mrs Palmer plans elaborate entertaining.
Writ of attachment on farm goods included chickens as levies. Hawley claims 100 miles of travel for catching 50 chickens at two miles per bird. Eyewitnesses support the miles claimed, and local papers suggest the claim may be allowed. The report also notes Salvation Army trade and a German firm lines.
State Employment Bureau in Lincoln Nebraska reports strong early results after a year of operation. 3056 residents registered for positions and 1831 secured placements across farm, teaching, clerical, railroad, and professional roles. 1945 applications sought various help with female domestic work common. Surplus labor balanced with only postage and printing costs.
The story from St. Louis recalls Mrs. William A. Furbish, once terrified of snakes, fainting in a country school. A dead snake in a desk triggered a remarkable meeting with her future husband, who recounts they wed six months later after he carried her outside and she recovered. The tale credits mischievous pupils with placing the snake there.
Vice Consul Smith reports shipments of cotton to Moscow contained wadding, not cotton, causing a 12,000 ruble loss to the importer. A Texas dealer’s offers misled the Russian buyer, who plans legal action against the exporter, highlighting harm to U S trade from nonconforming goods. A Michigan minister’s carpentry sign grows to Carpenter and Joiner. Birth statistics of Prussia record 58,388,782 births in 70 years with twins and triplets noted. figures used to gauge domestic possibilities.
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