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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
7
A jumble of anecdotes and ads notes home remedies and medicines from Chamberlains and DeWitts, praising their effectiveness for diarrhea, stomach cramps, kidney disease, and skin conditions. It mentions O P M Holliday of Demloy Indiana and J Hodson and Dodson's Pharmacy, urging readers to seek medical care when needed.
A Shanghai dispatch reports a pending clash as General Mao's forces of 10000 prepare near Yang Tsung. Russian and French troops guard Allied communications while Americans and British lead the advance column. Dual July dispatches note scarce provisions and limited ammunition, with ministers resisting withdrawal to Chinese troops and British officials leaving Chung King amid expected disturbances in Sze Chuen.
General Grodekoff reports Aug. 1 actions near Blagovestchensk where Chinese troops were attacked and Sakhalin town seized. one gun and Mauser cartridges captured. Transseisk under Protenhauer bombarded Aigun. reports say one officer and five men killed, 15 wounded. Also notes Chinese bombardment of retreating workers near Kang-Kum.
A Shan Hu dispatch reports imperial troops after Li Hung Chang left Canton joined the Boxers. Yangtze provincial forces stay quiet by viceroy of Nanking’s promise. Boxers murder missionaries but avoid disturbing treaty ports as Yangtze batteries rise at Wusung despite viceroy orders. British fleet accused of secret accord with the viceroy.
Telegrams from Shan hai taotai dated August 2 and received August 8 confirm Yuan Shih Kai's governor of Shan Tung and Earl Li Hung Chang reporting that fighting continues in Tien Tsin and that sending separate messages to ministers in Peking is not expedient. Foreign observers note alignment with Goodnow’s report and Chinese authorities caution on communications. At Canton the Bogue forts show activity with full manning and ongoing drill on the walls.
Adjutant General Collier testified on cross examination about armories and habeas corpus actions at Frankfort, the 80s era tension, and warnings to authorities. Rev. Cody then spoke of meeting Wharton Golden and Golden’s claimed confession for protection, with cross examination noting Cody’s perceived defense-side cooperation.
Tampa Aug 4 Dredge boat No 2 owned by Rittenhouse Moore exploded in Tampa Bay at about seven this morning. Twenty aboard, gasoline engines and two large tanks on board, about 5000 gallons of fuel. Rescue tugs head to scene. odds of escape appear slim.
Paris reports an assassination attempt on Shah Musafer-Ed-Din of Persia as his carriage left the palace. A man with a revolver tried to fire but was disarmed by police. The shah and his vizier were unharmed, and the suspect declared the act a matter of conscience.
Rev A A Power of Emporia Kan claims a severe bilious colic attack was cured after two doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy He helped a neighbor who had weeks of illness with doctors and failed medicines before relief came from the remedy Also mentions prison drunkards statistic without context.
Dination T J Blackmore of Haller & Blackmore in Pittsburgh praises Mystic Cure saying it freed him from bed after nine months with rheumatism and leaves him convinced of its efficacy after several doctors failed to help. Sold by E J Eldridge in Americus Georgia.
An advertisement touts South American Nervine Tonvic as a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims even the severely melancholic or overly merry man can be made whole, promising relief and permanent restoration through the masterly power of the remedy.
A theft in Abbeville Georgia on Aug 4 reports ballots and last Tuesday's primary returns missing from the county courthouse vault after officials refused to certify copies. Details mention Clerk Mixon and precinct voting lists as motives amid a political stir and alleged scheme noted by the Decatur Vitascope.
An old advertisement touts backache cures and health remedies. It promotes Banner Salve for skin issues and ailments, One Minute Cough Cure for throat and lung troubles, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a pleasant laxative, and Do Witns Early Risers pills. W A Rembert endorses these products and highlights their quick, pleasant effects.
For Rent. Desirable storehouse in Thomas block adjoining Bank of Southwestern Georgia, now occupied by J. Nicholson, assessment Sept 5 1900. Also rooms over Bank east front, painted with ample light, water and sewer. Apply to Bank of Southwestern Georgia or W. H. C. Dudley. For Sale. Three lots on south side Forsyth between Planters Bank and Hotel avenue. Four lots east side Lee opposite city hall. Five lots north side Lamar between Lee and Hotel avenues. Parts of Windsor Park. For Sale or Lease. Two lots corner Hill and Elm. Fine location for store shops of Seaboard Air Line. Apply to Bank of Southwestern Georgia.
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