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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1899
Page
13
A large Chicago audience attended a Democratic rally dinner featuring W J Bryan and other leaders. The event honored figures like John Altgeld and O H Pnitney, with speeches urging unity and critiquing trusts while outlining campaign preparations for 1900. The Democratic National Committee meeting adjourned with no decisive platform actions taken.
Three white men James Humphreys and his two sons were hanged near Aley in Henderson county after locals claimed they aided a fugitive who murdered Constable Melton months earlier. The lynching followed rumors the Humphreys harbored the murderer as pursuit failed. White residents warned by the mob, the men were found suspended from a tree, amid tensions from regional war veterans and recent violence in the area.
A sensational notice claims the South American Nervine Tonic permanently cures stomach weakness and indigestion. It pledges universal relief, with rapid, certain results, claiming safety and satisfaction for all long-suffering patients. Sold by F Parsona & Co., druggists, Atlantic, Lowes, downovlé.
The General Assembly voted to remand the McGiffert matter to the New York presbytery to decide on possible actions given his controversial History of Christianity. The preamble declared core biblical doctrines as authoritative, affirming the church’s stance and fidelity to confessional teaching amid debate and mixed feelings.
In San Francisco on May 26 the second session of the American Baptist Publication Society discussed the chapel car service. Professor David Starr Jordan praised the work while R B Jacques detailed its operation. London dispatch notes China appears to have agreed to a railway concession linking Pekin with the Russian Manchuria system.
A compilation of local ads touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts and skin ailments with a money back guarantee, a Great South American Kidney Cure promise, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, English Spavin Liniment for horses, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming digestion aid, Foley's Kidney Cure praised by a testimonial, and Dee Witts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure all. Advertisers include Vic Emmert & Co, F Parsons & Co, and A R Farrington of Constantia NY.
Gardner states the advertised laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure colds in one day with refund if no cure. The genuine tablet bears 1L B Q. J D Bridge of the Democrat Lancaster NH endorses One Minute Cough Care as best for his boy’s cough or croup.
A reader touts Chamberlains cough remedy curing a child after minimal doses. Also promoted are YeWitts Little Early Risers for liver and bowel relief, Banner Salve for ulcers boils and pimples, all in sales pitches by Vic Emmert and associated firms.
Advertisers tout Grain-O as a nourishing drink made from pure grains. A female user credits it with beating coffee after a week, praising its energizing properties for both adults and children. Other products and health claims accompany Grain-O and related remedies.
Advertisement notes that taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets may refund money if it fails to cure. It mentions a price of 25 cents and claims the genuine product features codes 1L 1. and QQ on each tablet, though the text is partially garbled.
A damaged ad fragment touts a laxative product to druggists. It promises a money refund if it fails to cure and mentions a tablet form with unclear branding and illegible lines.
Notice to appear at the Cass County Court House in Atlantic Iowa on August 29 1899 at 9 am to attend probate of the alleged last will and testament of Sacket Scars Inte of Case county Iowa deceased. If any person objects they must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated May 10 1890 with seal. The notice mentions local advertisements and multiple product ads included in the page.
A claim that a cough remedy cures a cold in a day if taken promptly, backed by no verifiable medical evidence. Consumers should consult health professionals for cold treatment and avoid reliance on unproven products.
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