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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1896
Page
2
Letters from readers nationwide describe severe womb troubles, bloating, back pain, and leg cramps. Lizzie DeCline of Jersey City credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and cure, thanking the remedy for her recovery.
Mrs Newton Cobb of Manchester Ohio reports eight bottles of Vegetable Compound cured painful menstruation and backache after doctors offered morphine. Miss Jennie, a 22 year old dry goods clerk, says constant standing caused womb trouble and others wrote to Mrs Pinkham for help. Miss Mary Smylie of Pennsylvania describes relief from painful periods and kidney trouble after using the product.
A Greenfield Louisiana man William Hawking died by suicide. A coal seam 80 inches thick was found 58 feet deep on a Bowen Illinois junk farm. American wire nail works in Anderson Indiana to resume full operation after a two month shutdown. Clinton Snowden, formerly of Chicago, buys The Ledger at Tumwater Washington. Congressman Clarke to run as Democrat for Alabama governor. Judge R Toney, noted as a West Virginia banker supporting silver, resigns Kanawha County Bank cashier post. Medical ad describes Swayne's Ointment for skin ulcers and itching with price 50 cents.
Caney roller mills, a leading flouring mill in the region, burned down causing an estimated loss of about 12000 dollars with 8000 dollars covered by insurance. The fire occurred on January 6 and authorities are investigating the cause and extent of damages. Beggs' Little Giant Pills are advertised as a remedy for Constipation or Indigestion.
Richard Croker and his party visited Belle Mead to inspect horses before heading to Florida for a month. Upon return to New York he will sail for Europe. Mrs. Emmeline C. Thomas, wife of Rev H W Thomas, died in Chicago of gastritis after a broad northwest acquaintance. Beggs German Salve advertised as a leading ointment with a guaranteed sample box.
A well dressed man about 50 registered as James Craig of Omaha and was found dead in his Traveler's hotel room in Kansas City. Cause of death unknown. he had no baggage and no visitors during his stay.
An American arriving from Cuba says Cuban forces are within 17 miles of Havana with 22,000 insurgents under Gomez. Rebels burned San Felipe Duran Meleno del Sur and Guara on Friday, and remain about 20 miles from Havana. Robbed of a nice head of hair through negligence. When hair falls out, Beggs Hair Renewer promises to halt loss and restore color.
Toronto judges uphold the street car company’s Sunday service against the Hamilton ministers association. Judge Rose ruled that running cars on the Lord’s day is not a violation of the act. In DepHAM Mass a New Year wedding linked Cullen Van Rennssalaer Cogswell to Miss Eugenie Nickerson, tying a prominent New York family to a local church ceremony. A patent medicine ad promotes Swayne Ointment as a cure for eczema and skin eruptions.
Mrs Mary Bieder of St Louis drowns after falling into a cistern. Pittsburg bar association allows women to practice law. Richard Mansfield plans stage retirement to lecture. Debs begins three months tour in Chicago. George Milne killed while crawling under a train at Croton Ia. Jack Dempsey widow receives about $3000 from San Francisco benefit. George Herber commits suicide in Williamsburg Ia. Marion Hardcastle sentenced to 85 years for killing Dr J J Gray in Dallas Tex. F B Ives alias J G Gray arrested in Clarksville Tenn for swindling. William Weir of Ottumwa Ia recovers after morphine overdose. cattle rustler Frank Thomson killed at Gillette Wy during arrest. Durfee grants license to Catholic Knights of America Fort Wayne Ind to insure in Illinois. Lewis F Smith sues Modern Woodmen of America for 5000. South Dakota permanent school fund Jan 1 stands 2180000 with 1387000 deferred on land and 620844 loaned at 6 percent. Beggs Blood Purifier advertised with guarantee. Primarily a pack of brief notices and ads.
Union Pacific reports a majority of circulating bonds and substantial junior bonds and nearly half the capital stock. It will proceed with general foreclosures and extends the bond stock deposit deadline to January 15. Fitzsimmons played football in El Paso on New Year’s Day and defeated an Indian school team 12 to 4. Rhodes resign rumors circulate Cape Colony with no confirmation from Governor Robinson. Kruger notes prisoners will be punished under law.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption with no hope, but two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr. Thos Keggers of San Francisco, after failing with other remedies, bought one bottle and was cured in two weeks. Free trial bottles at any drug store. regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
The monthly debt statement from the Treasury reports the public debt on December 31, 1895, at 947,298,262 dollars, cash in treasury excluded, a decrease of 1,179,349 dollars for the month. Also notes One Minute Cough Cure offering instant relief for severe coughs and colds, sold by Vic Emmert & Co.
Frederick T. Greenhalge is inaugurated for a third Massachusetts governor term with Roger Wolcott as lieutenant governor, in a ceremony attended by both legislative branches. The piece references reformist politics and includes endorsements for Simmons Liver Regulator from readers in Ohio and Virginia, noting public belief in its curative claims.
Washington reports December 1895 mint coinage totals: Gold 8,097,145 dollars, silver 75,592 dollars, minor coins 107,886 dollars, making a total 5,280,573 dollars. Transcontinental roads end free sleeping car offers as land seekers excursions settle. land agents withdraw free accommodations, full rates now requested.
Henry Oxnard, president of the Nebraska beet sugar company, left for New York after canvassing senators on an amendment to the revenue bill. He is not hopeful that beet sugar interests can obtain relief this session.
Promises the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by all dealers at 25 cents per box.
An advertisement claims the “Mystic Cure” rad ically cures rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It says the medicine acts on the system, removes the cause, and makes the disease disappear. First dose offers great benefits. price 75 cents. Sold by F Parsons Co. druggists in Atlantic Iowa.
Frank D. Allen editor of the Audubon Advocate and Nellie T. Ward of Iowa city wed in Exvyria Kansas on January 3. They plan a southern tour before returning to Iowa. The brief notice notes the marriage and future travel plans.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. This remedy relieves pain in urinary passages in males and females, cures retention of water, and provides quick relief. Sold by F. Parson & Co. Atlantic, Iowa. Creston minister changes location. Rev. Allen J. VanWagner will move to Carthage Mo. Parliament to dissolve rumor. Dr Jameson shot rumor. Mrs Winslow soothing syrup for teething. DeWitt witch hazel salve. General Artega arrives in Mobile.
Ex Senator War ner Miller says Governor Morton authorized friends to say he would run for president. Chauncey Depew declined comment but will issue a statement soon. Also brief items note a severe cough remedy advertisement, the town of Lynch Nebraska wiped out by fire, and the near cremation of J M McCay in Evpon Iowa.
Fire at Clinton Iowa on January 6 destroyed the suburban residences of A M Ingwersen, with losses exceeding 5 000 dollars. An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles, claiming tested success in numerous cases and urging use as directed, sold by Vic Emmert & Co.
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