Lower cattle rates bill to Governor Holcomb for extra pay
Lincoln Neb Nov 26 The board of transportation orders a rate reduction on cattle shipments to old carload figures, likely about 10 percent, with possible imperative or conditional terms. Also Lincoln reports Otto Helbig a Chicago accountant demanding $4000 extra compensation for legislative inquiry services and threats to sue. Fremont Neb Nov 25 L P Hangen sues Travelers Insurance for 1400 after a New York hotel fall, noting near full recovery. Pleasant Duty Neb Nov 28 Austin Thatcher dies by strychnine as love parents forbid union. Fitzsimmons denies Buffalo report of another bout with Corbett.
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Lincoly, Neb
Board of Transportation
Holcomb
Lixcoss
Legislative
Otto Helbig
Chicago
Helbig
Omaha
Bartley
Fremont
Neb
L. P. Hangen
New York City
Travelers’ Insurance Company of
Hartford
Scheme to Control Soft Coal Markets Promoted by Vanderbilt Interests
Vanderbilt interests pursue a plan to control the soft coal markets through the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. The syndicate would oversee coal lands in northeastern Virginia and their rail connections to reach eastern and western markets, with key holdings and railroads already under syndicate control. Meanwhile in Perry, Iowa, two drunken brakemen attacked farmer Tom Fahey, beating him severely with broken ribs and internal injuries deemed nearly fatal.
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Vanderbilt
Onanceston
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
John IT. McGraw
Grafton
Tag
Huntington
Perry
Mooney and
Kellar
Tom Fahey
Kicka
Mrs Julian Phelps Travels Through New York to Vermont
Mrs Julian Phelps relates a long journey from the depot to Vermont and New York City. She recalls Beechers Plymouth Church, the Broadway Tabernacle, and New York landmarks including the Waldorf Astoria and Siegel Cooper store, noting appreciation for friends Fred Greene and Dr. William Taylor.
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Danvis
Dnele Lisha
Lisha
New York
Fred Greene
Iowa
Kensington
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Lyman Abbott
Great Broadway Tabernacle
Central Park
Vermont
Art Museum
Fifth Avenue
Waldorf-Astoria
Madison Square
Flora McFlimsy
Chicago
Herald
United States
St. Patrick
Julian Phelps
Karl's Clover Root Tea Ad Promises Laxative and Tonic Effects
An Iowa advertisement promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a pleasant laxative that purifies the blood and clears the complexion. Easy to make and pleasant to take, it is offered for 25 cents by Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son of Lewis, Iowa.
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Karl
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Iowa
Campaign money and silver issue drive 1896 fight
The Lewis ton Evening Journal, Nelson Dinglay’s organ, argues the 1896 congressional campaign will hinge on the silver price and the Bryan theory. It notes Kentucky shifting to Bryan and Nebraska bowing to silver beliefs, urging business leaders to prepare for the issue. Bryan donates 250 to Missouri state university for an annual prize on the science of government.
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Dinglay
Saya Nort
Lewiston
Lewiston Evening Journal
Nelson Dinglay
Saya
Kentucky
Carlisle
Bryan
Nebraska
Columbia
William J. Bryan
Missouri Atate University
Tommy Ryan Stops Austral a Jim In Seventh Round
In Syracuse, Tommy Ryan knocks out Austral a Jim in the seventh round after a lively bout. A reader letter criticizes the new seat lottery for a lecture course, arguing it mirrors gambling and unfairly shuffles ticket rights.
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Tommy
Jim
Ecuirsa
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Australa
Ryan
Cure Your Cold In One Day Ad Offers Refund If Fails
An old time drug advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for immediate cold cure with a money back guarantee. Testimony from J C Berry of Spencer Missouri claims DeWitt’s Itch Hazel Salve cured his thirty year pile problem after trying many products. Other products promoted include One Minute Cough Cure Shiloh’s Vitalizer DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and general skin cures. Vendors Vic Emmert & Co M J Davis & Son advertise these remedies for sale in Lewis Iowa and surrounding areas.
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J.C. Berry
Spencer, Mo
DeWitt
de Witt
Vic Emmaert & Co
Vic Emmert & Co
Grain-O: a coffee substitute from pure grains gains favor
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN-O the new food that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. Grain-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. 14 the rice of coffee 15 and 25¢ per package. Born by all grocers.
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Java
Old Remedies for Teething and Cough Cures
An 19th century ad promotes Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething pain and diarrhoea with a 25 cent bottle. It also touts One Minute Cough Cure by Vic Emmert Co as a universal remedy for coughs colds and croup amid warnings of dangerous symptoms for cold sufferers.
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Warnina
Vic Emmerto
Latta Sues Bassett For $20000 Damages In Unadilla
Mrs. Nellie Latta of Unadilla, once acquitted of liquor charges, sues John W. Bassett for 20000 damages to recover her character and business. Bassett, a prominent Unadilla businessman, was the complaining witness in the prior case. The report notes the suit seeks to vindicate reputation and livelihood amid local legal proceedings.
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Nepraska Orry
Nellie Latta
Unadilla
John W. Bassett
Bassett
Delayed honey and tar touted as a safe cough cure
The ad warns that neglecting a cold can lead to consumption or pneumonia and claims Delay's Honey and Tar is a guaranteed, pleasant remedy. It notes Vic Emmert & Co. as distributors and hints at Hamburg authorities taxing larger dogs as nuisances.
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Vic Emmert & Co
Elay
Foley
Vic Emmert
Foley's Honey and Tar and other medicines advertised
An assortment of early 20th century patent medicine ads tout Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and sore throats, Dr. Kay's Renovator for headaches and stomach issues, De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles, and Foley's Kidney Cure. Personal testimonials praise relief and health improvements, with shop listings and prices noted.
Wonders of Science Promises Free Tuberculosis Cure Bottles
New York chemist T. A. Slocum advertises a New Discoveries treatment claiming a universal cure for consumption and bronchial diseases. He offers three free bottles of his “New Scientific Treatment” to readers who write with their post office and address, citing letters of gratitude from cures in the US and Europe.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Telegraph
Science Daily
T. A Slocum
M. D
Pine St
Convoy of Wounded Dies. Klony Trial and Labor News
Jesse Conway dies from gunshot wounds inflicted Oct 30 by Frank Klony a Russian miner in a country road incident tied to miners strikes. Iowa forms a Klondike company with state officials planning concessions from Canada. Two cent railway fare bill eyed by Iowa Travel Association and William B Allison Jr forms a law partnership. Russia urged China to oust Germany from Shan Tong. Germany seeks larger naval holdings at Kiaochow. Boutell wins Chicago congressional special election. Bimetallic league to issue manifesto post US-UK monetary talks. Sutherland ill in Nebraska. Novak case defense testimony. Powderly to repatriate 47 slave cutters detained under alien labor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs Mots
Jesse Conway
Frank Klony
Conway
Klony
Illinois
Prince Henry to Take Command in Chinese Waters
Paris reports Prince Henry of Prussia brother of Emperor William will command the German squadron in Chinese waters. The announcement reflects shifting naval commands amid Asian tensions.
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Prince Henry
Paris
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Emperor William
S. S. S. Blood Remedy Praised by Satisfied Patients
The article features testimonials from reputable individuals across the country praising S.S.S. for curing blood diseases after failure with other treatments. It argues that blood diseases are stubborn and that S.S.S. offers lasting relief, with long-standing user gratitude and faith in the remedy.
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J. M. Quick
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Lincoln
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Corbett
Eprrom Texecrats
Burlington
Old College
Buckam
University
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Shiloh
Solar Vice Emmert
Lewis, Iowa
Braver Dam
J. M. Bailey
Hamburg
Cumminsville Sage
Cincinnat Enquirer
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South 14Th
Emily Bates
Richford Vt
Dr. Kay
Druggista
Cure
Vie Emmert & Co
Science
Des Moines
McCarthy
National Republican
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Young Allison
Dusnugue
William B. Allison Jr
Senate
China
Czar
Washington
Russia
Germany
Shan Tong
Pekin
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Ita
London
Berlin
Kiao Chau Bay
Chan Tung Peninsula
Boutell
Cuicago
Edwin D. Cooke
Henry
Vincent H. Perkins
Perkins
Landgren
David
Cook
Martin
Cooke
Bimetalliats
Bimetallic League
United States Monetary Commission
Commission
Sutherland Th. Neilson
Sutherland
Novak
Orpar Ramos
Theory
Swift
S.S.S
William Sowers
Bradford
Ohio
Atlanta
Georgia
Chattanooga
Cooper
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Mles
Eayss
Slater
Carded
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