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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
12
A veteran correspondent recounts brutal Cuban campaigns near Santiago de Cuba in 1880s terms, describing fever, wounds, and ration shortages. He notes a move toward Manila, details Red Cross aid, camp comforts, and a parade, while sharing a glimpse of daily regimental life and evolving train schedules in Iowa.
A fifty first Iowa letter from Aug 7 1898 describes leaving Camp Merritt for Camp Merriam at the Presidio near the Golden Gate. The writer notes joining Tennessee volunteers, praise for their loyalty, and views of fortifications and ships from the camp with spectacular landscape surrounding the bay.
Poignant 19th century style verse laments the death of Master Ray at seventeen, recalling a life of joy and two years of illness. It addresses grieving parents and a sister, imagines heavenly reward, and ends with a schoolmate signing the memorial.
Vivid description of a grand review featuring Centaurs, Indians, Cowboys, Gauchos, and Vaqueros. The parade blends cavalry from world armies with wild west acts, horses, lances, and plumes, creating an electric, dramatic spectacle expected to dazzle audiences at 2 and 8 p m on Monday.
Five or six armed men held up a Burlington train near Dog Hill and tried to haul an Adams express company safe away. The safe was dumped on the highway and recovered untouched two hours later. Passengers were not molested though shots were fired. Some officials say the robbers got nothing, while one insider claims 8280 was taken. Congressional delegation to the Republican convention at Council Bluffs on August 18 includes J G Jenkins John Nash H W Wilson Henry Herbert J C Bonwell Sam Gardner Dr Riley Geo Gray.
Attractive eight room house and barn with a full block, a handsome lawn and orchard, among the best locations in Atlantic. Offered for about half value as a bona fide bargain since the owner is leaving the city. Part of the property may be sold if desired. See Geo M Lyon, lawyer.
Chicago August 9 The Second Regiment of United States Volunteer Engineers now at Fort Sheridan received orders to move without delay to Montauk Point New York and depart Thursday morning The officers Will Frost A M Petite and Harry McGriff are in the regiment and may see Porto Rico or Cuba.
Relief to six hours as the cure claims to ease kidney and bladder disease. The advertisement states prompt relief of bladder and back pain for both sexes and near-immediate cessation of water retention. Sold by F Parsons & Co., druggists in Atlantic, Iowa.
Congressman J P Dolliver of Iowa lauds American war gains and national unity in a Ocean Grove New Jersey lecture. He predicts a strong postwar United States with a modern fleet, overseas influence, and stable governance in Cuba and the Philippines, while stressing unity with England and a shared destiny in liberty.
A fragment discusses impure drinking water causing disease and epidemic symptoms, mentioning diarrhea as a sign. It advertises Foley's Cold Cure and Weeks Laxative Quinine Tablets as treatments, with claims of "no cure, no pay" and emphasis on Vic Emmart & Co as sole agents. It also touts Witt's Little Marly Risers as a pleasant and effective laxative.
An advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal stomach remedy promising immediate relief and a permanent cure for indigestion and stomach weakness. It also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a top selling pile cure and Foley's Colic Cure for various bowel complaints, with sales by Vic Emmert & Co.
An assortment of patent medicine pitches includes Dr E Datchon Anti Dinretto and Foley products, Grain-O drink, Chamberlains Cough Remedy, and Baby soothing syrups. Claims tout cure and comfort for bedwetting, coughs, kidney trouble, teething pain, and digestives. prices range from 25c to $1.00 with retailers Vic Emmert Co and H G Weber.
Grain-O offers a coffee substitute that does not stimulate sleep. it nourishes and aids rest without spoiling nightly slumber. Marketed as suitable for nervous individuals, youths, and children, Grain-O is made from pure grains and sold by grocers in 15 and 25 cent packages. Truth wears well. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are reliable pills for bowel regulation and constipation relief without griping. Vie Emmert & Co.
Report from Rev J A Mitchell of Scranton Iowa extols Dr Kay's Lung Balm for coughs claiming a two month cough cured with half a 26 cent box. The notice invites readers to send address and symptoms to receive free medical advice a free sample of Dr Kay's Lung Balm and Renovator plus a 68 page home treatment book by Dr B J Kay Medical Co Omaha Nebraska
Court summons in Atlantic Cass County Iowa requires all interested parties to appear at the courthouse on September 1 1898 at 9 o'clock A.M. to show cause why the will of Charles H. Lockaye of Cass County Iowa should not be admitted to probate. Official seal and clerk W H McConview dated August 1898.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a general execution from the District Court of Cass County Iowa dated September ath 1597 in favor of R H Bailey against Liston Collins and Walter Collins for 180 dollars and forty cents plus costs 25 dollars and accruing costs and mortgage decree of foreclosure the sheriff levies on the defendants undivided interest in the northeast quarter and north half of the southeast quarter in Section 36 Township 77 Range 37 Cass County Iowa The sale will be at the courthouse door in Atlantic on August 15 1898 at 1 60 o clock am the undersigned J P Hiv arc W Pubney Deputy Sheriff at Atlantic Iowa July 15 1898
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