An Atlantic Buy in South Africa Reveals Transvaal Outlook
A letter from E R Lewis in Cape Town describes the Transvaal crisis, British rule in Cape Colony and Natal, Kimberley diamonds and De Beers, the Rand gold rush, Kruger’s presidency, Milner’s failed conference, and looming tension between Dutch and English authorities.
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Transvaal
Lewis
Atlantic
Clyil
Frank Nichols
E. R. Lewis
D. M. Lewis
South Africa
Rosa
Cape Town
Africa
Frank
Cape Colony
Natal
Great Britain
Portugese
Delagoa Bay
Orange Free State
South African Republic
Rhodesia
Barron
Cape Peninsula
Iowa
Klondyke
Kimberly
de Beers Company
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Barney Barouto
Rutherford Harris
Jameson
de Beers
Vaal River
Transvael
Ia 4
Goig
Witwater
Krittenbrink v Krittenbrink case before Wallace court
Justice Wallace and six jurors hear Krittenbrink versus Krittenbrink over two notes for ten dollars each tied to a mule sale. Det Williams and Tom clashed leading to transfers. Frank holds both notes and the case hinges on their return and application to Tom’s debt. Attorneys Dick Harding for plaintiff Follett and Curtis for defense. Jurors named Hollowell Smart Guy Berry Findley Buckley.
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Justice Wallace
Krittenbrink
Tom Krittenbrink
Williams
Tom
Frank
Dick Harding
Follett & Curtis
L. E. Hollowell
D. W. Smart
Taylor Guy W. ¥. Berry
Ed. Findley
W. A. Buckley
Jake Weitzel Hart Involved In Wrestling Incident At Local Inn
Jake Weitzel Hart wrestled with a hostler at the Occi dental hotel and threw him. The hostler began squeezing with force, breaking one rib of Hart. Hart felt chest pain the next morning and learned of the injury after seeing a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Weitzel
Occidental
Jake
England Accepts Five Year Draunch Offer in South Africa Crisis
In Cape Town and London, Sept 1, President Kruger reports a telegram promising immediate ammunition. the Transvaal notes insist concessions aim to avert war and seeks Cape Town conference. Mr Greene’s reply hints at arbitration talks and Milner involvement, while Cape Town press doubts further delays.
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England
Cape Town
Pretoria
Kruger
Volksraad
Mozambique
Transvaal
Raad
Great Britain
Conyngham Greene
Alfred Milner
Imperial
Greene
London
Daily Mail
South Africa
Cape Colony
Mr. Chamberlain
Banquet for Company D at the State Capitol
Lincoln volunteers of Company D of the First Nebraska were feted at the state capitol with a reception that ran from eight oclock to after midnight. Speeches by officers and privates followed dinners and welcomes.
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Lincoln
Tan
State Capitol
Lincoln Company
Nebraska
All Roads Meat Reduction in Midwest Rail Tariff
Omar, Sept. 1. The Burlington, Missouri Pacific and Quincy railroads will set the lowered differential on packing loose products shipped from Omaha to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio rivers. The measure aims to reduce freight costs for meat shipments through Kansas City toward southeastern territories.
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Omar
Omaha
Kansas City
Southeastern Territory
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Quincy
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Circus Draws Atlantic Crowd with Grand Parade
A Ringling show drew an estimated eleven to twelve thousand in Atlantic with about eight thousand at the afternoon main show and three thousand at night. The grand parade stretched over ten blocks, starting at Locust and Second, while the grounds hosted over eight thousand under the big tent. Performers included trained horses and elephants, six acrobats, and a large troupe of clowns, delivering the strongest exhibition yet seen in the city.
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Atlantic
Locust Street
Walnut
Sixth
Chestnut
Second
Second Street
Ringling
Carrol
Marshalltown
Bicycle races arranged for Cass County Fair
Six non professional county races are set by fair association subscriptions and local business prizes. Open events include one mile county championship and five mile handicap with prizes like bicycles and watches. Entries due by 1 pm September 1, with various fees and age rules. Consolation race allows non winning riders to compete. Track to be kept in condition for fair week.
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The
Fair Association
Cass County Fair
Wheeling
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Rapid Relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder disease by New Great South American Kidney Cure. It promises prompt relief of bladder, kidney, and back pain for both sexes and notes immediate relief of urinary retention. Sold by F Parsons & Co. Druggists in Atlanta.
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F. Parsons & Co
Atlan
Grain-O Promises Coffee Replacement Drink for All
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink that can replace coffee and aid digestion while strengthening nerves. It claims no stimulants, appeals to both children and adults, and notes costs about one third as much as coffee. It also lists various patent medicines and testimonials from users, urging readers to stock remedies for coughs, colds, throat ailments, digestion, and cholera infantum prevention.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Cure Claims
An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills proclaims permanent cures for chronic constipation biliousness nervousness and worn-out feeling. The small pleasant tonic is said to cleanse regulate the entire system and never gripe or sicken, with Vic Emmart & Co as the seller.
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DeWitt
Vic
Emmart& Co
Cure a Cold in One Day Says Tar Syrup Remedy Ad
A historical ad touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy with 25 and 50 cent sizes from H. G. Weber & Co. It also promotes Dyspepsia Cure as a scientific compound endorsed by physicians, claiming it digests what you eat and cures long standing indigestion. Vic Emmert & Co is listed as an advertiser.
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Warner
H. G. Weber & Co
M. A. Katron
Bloomingdale, Tann
Vic Emmeort & Co
Masterly South American Nervine Yonk cures stomach weakness
Distressing stomach disease promised permanent cure by powerful Nervine Yonk from South America. Claims relief from indigestion with first dose, noting universal applicability and guaranteed results. Sold by F Parsons & Co., druggists in Atlantic, Iowa.
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F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Dwnovlo
Soothing Syrup for Teething Sold for Twenty Five Cents
An old remedy for teething is promoted, claiming to soothe gums ease pain relieve wind colic and diarrhoea. labeled as Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup and priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a healthful coffee substitute after arguing coffee should be avoided. It claims Grain-O is a genuine food drink made from pure grains with a rich brown color and coffee-like taste at 16 and 26 cents. Children are encouraged to drink it and thrive on it.
Dyspepsia Cure Advertisement by Vie Emmert Co
Chester H. Brown of Kalamazoo Michigan endorses the Kodal Dyspepsia Cure, claiming it cured indigestion and aids digestion without stomach aid. The Vie Emmert Company promotes the cure for dyspepsia through digestion relief.
Bucklee Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing And Refund
Vic Emmett & Co markets Bucklee Arnica Salve claiming it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price 25e per box. Included testimonial from Helen McHenry of Bismark North Dakota praising One Minute Cough Cure. Also ads for Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup at 12 5 and 60 cents by H G Weber & Co.
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Bucklee
Vic Emmett & Co
Notice of Probate of Will in Cass County Iowa
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Atlantic Court House on September 7, 1899 at 9 o'clock to attend probate of the will alleged to be that of Charles Roberts late of Cass County Iowa deceased. Show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate as preserved by W H McConvity Clerk of the District Court dated August 17, 1898.
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State of
Iowa
Cass County
Atlantic
Charles Roberts
Lata
W. H. McConvity
District Court
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E.R. Lewis
Krittenbric
Kri
Ttenbrink
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Joseph F. Cotrigen
Nellie Cooper
Willard Kennedy
Alice M. Wilburn
Drs
Garner
Kan
Harry Winans
H. K. Winans
Don
Harry
Winans
Deadwood
S. D
Bostwick
Humphrey
Cavalry
South Dakota National Guard
National Guard
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Schuyler
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Earth
H.G. Weber&Co
de Witt
Mona Bolles
Englewood Nursery
Chicago
Vie Emmert & Co
Farmer's
Creen Bay Lumber CO
B. R. Wasson
Rob't Moore
LaFayette
Ind
Vic Emmert & Co
Thomas
Henry R. Whitford
South Canaan
Conn
Vic Emmert Oy
Fe.e. Turner
Campton Mo
Apa
Howare
Vic Emmaert & Co
Chester H. Brown
Kalmazoo
Mich
Kodal
Vie Emmert Co
Helen McHenry
Bismark
N. D
Melvin E. Quint
Fog Locust St
C. B. Hess
Levi Downs
Chestnut Street
Nichols’ Bank
Postottive
Opera For Business
Doo General
United States
Europe
Atlantic Iron Works
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