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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1893
Page
3
An advertising feature touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys, liver, and bowels, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and permanent constipation cure. Available in 50c and $1 bottles through druggists, with the company name printed on every package.
Washington news discusses repeal bill prospects, with Mills of Texas and Teller linked to unconditional repeal. Senate schedule remains uncertain as several speakers, including Mitchell, Shoup, Hanbrough, White, and Daniel, prepare speeches on free coinage and silver. House program unsettled, committee actions possible, and potential action on election law changes and Geary law adjustments eyed this week. The Everett bill to extend registration and modify Geary law stirs attention amid Chinese legislation questions. A nationwide business gathering in Washington aims to coordinate policy after financial disturbances.
Movement of ships Yorktown and Charleston on the South American coast prompts orders for Charleston to stop at Rio de Janeiro while Yorktown may head to the Pacific. Detroit’s destination unsettled, possible orders to Rio or Greytown.
Arkansas City on September 11 reports a vast dust filled encampment at the Strip registration site. Cowboys and locals queue for booths while tents line the road and water sells for 25 cents a bucket. A minister preaches as con artists ply cards and bunco near the crowd. Cowboys prepare to move on to Woodward with official limits on townsite possession.
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