Giant canning factory details capture city life and labor
An extended tour through a massive canning plant describes the harvesting, husking, cutting, filling, soldering, cooling, leak testing, retorting and packing of corn and peas. It notes 325 workers, daily yields up to 600 cans per hour per phase, a season peak, and heavy local economic impact with large daily expenses and substantial shipments to the west coast and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oodee An Anibag
Sevatviak
Golderlig ‘Rons
Jand
Avery
Atlantic
Australia
China
East Indies
Critical Pack Train Heroics At Hautingo Cuba Front
Letter from P. E. Butler of pack-train No.3 from Batajo Cuba dated July 28 recounts packers delivering ammunition and rations under illness without doctors. He credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving lives and enabling continued supply to the front. Medicines sold by Vic Emmert & Co and H. G. Weber & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packere
Hautingo de Cuba
P. E. Butler
Chamberlain
Sampa
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Vic Emmert &Co
H. G. Weber & Co
Nebraska Sketch from Ep TetecRaPa on Fill More County
EB 0 Worra writes from Nebraska describing Fill More County between Lincoln and Hastings. He notes level terrain with a rugged creek bend, yields of about 25 bushels per acre for corn and wheat, scarce stock due to dry falls, and one corn crop in four. Land values range from 20 to 30 dollars per acre. he visits Ben Merritt’s six mile farm from Geneva and hopes to return to Atlantic soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TetecRaPa
Nebraska
Fillmore County
Lincoln
Hastings
Amall Creek
Cass
Jane
Cass County
Ben.Merritt
Geneva
Atlantic
Worra
Maude Funk Weds Murray Sheets At Home Place
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Funk on a Wednesday evening September 14, the marriage of their daughter Maude to Mr. Murray Sheets occurred. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony under an evergreen and goldenrod arch with B F Myers officiating. The event included a sumptuous supper and abundant presents, with the couple planning to establish a home together amid community well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton ‘Funk
Jowas Showing At Cincinnati
Adjutant General Dyer of the Grand Army of the Republic Iowa department reports from Cincinnati that Iowa Jews veterans carried off the palm in the national encampment. About 450 in line, the largest outside nearby states. Iowa men marched in excellent form and their yell “Hurrah Hurrah For corn and hay We are the boys From Lowal” echoed through the grand parade amid delightful weather and large attendance. The Atlantic band accompanying the Iowa delegation won praise among bands present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Iowa
Cincinnati
Des Moines
Iowa
Atlantic
Hoporas
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Claiming to relieve distress in six hours, the advertised remedy targets kidney and bladder ailments for both genders. It asserts rapid pain relief and nearly immediate reduction of water retention, with sales by F Parsons & Co., Atlanta, Low n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Lown
Onic
Ata
Lows
Filipinos and Foes Shadow War in Philippines Report
Washington dispatch says insurgent leaders in Manila and Malolos seek to frame government while US forces tighten control. Otis notes quiet Manila with 18,000 Spanish prisoners and $540,000 in treasury receipts since Aug. 14. Aguinaldo’s rebels shift tactics, Autonomy under American protection discussed. Agui naldo battles in strategic moves as reports of priestly influence and rebel losses emerge. Lieutenant O Brien of the Fifth Infantry dies in Santiago. Corbin and Porter travel in wake of war updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Manta
United States
Congress
Malolos
Manila
Treasury
Philippines
Inenrgenta
Otia
Ermita
Santanna
Aguinaldo
Artacho
Artachio
Aguinalio
Malaboa
Campania
Tobacerrera
Caguan
Telegraphic Briefs From The Nation And Rail News
Indictments in Frankfort Kentucky on coal price conspiracy and union amalgamation talks among agents. Jockey club announces 1900 Louisville events with Derby and stakes. entries close Oct. 18. LDS conference underway in Springfield. Judge Frazer orders payment of war stamps by wholesalers. Stanton transfers papers on Texas regiment pay dispute to McKinley. Internal revenue receipts for August total 207,684,587 dollars, up 8,331,710 from July 1897. Gambon returns to Washington then likely Paris trip. no peace-commission significance. St Louis Car Co awarded 250 streetcar order for Japan worth 300,000, due in 90 days. Freight rates to Europe rise. Cork to New York grain rate shifts. AT&SF Railway annual report shows earnings 39,214,099 with net 10,707,764. Illinois Central reports 23.55 percent gross and 27.08 percent net income rise for year ending June 30 1898.
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Frankfort
Ticket Agents’ Association
Louisville Jockey Club
Clarke
The
Church of Latter Day Saints
Springfield
J. Cardon
Logan
Utah
Frazer
Detroit
American Express Company
Stanton
McKinley
Texas
Internal Revenue
United States
M. Gambon
Washington
Lake Champlaix
Paris
Peace Commission
St. Louis Car Company
Europe
Cork
New York
United Kingdom
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Operatronto
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Ab Imrtance
Board of
Peace Commissioners Start for Paris Mission
The peace commission sails from Washington at 4 PM on the Pennsylvania line, except Senator Gray who plans to join in New York. Secretary Day bids farewell to staff. Navy official Captain Bradford will join as expert adviser for coaling and naval needs. Attaches and messenger Edward Savoy remain at the doors of offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentenger Savoy
Wasutxaron
Senator Gray
New York
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
Edward Savoy
Paria
State Department
Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
United States Navy
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve distributed widely
More than twenty million free samples of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been distributed by the manufacturers. They claim it cures piles burns scalds and sores rapidly, underscoring confidence in its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Emmort
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tlonth Canning Co
We of Seo
Druggista
Dr. Miles
Belfast
A . Elihart
Ind
Siék
Lowal
O'Brien
P ‘Wasmixerow
War Department
Santiago
Michael J. O’brien
Fifth Infantry
Army
Corbin
Washinton
Addison Porter
Connsoticut
James Jones
Chestnut St
Foley
Vic Emmert & Co
Camp Mrave
Wise
Kansas
Morgan
Muvassag
Denby
Charles Denby
Spain
Messrs
Howell
Sexton
Keen
Dodge and Gilman
Kiondikers
Port Townerup
Wash
Seattle
Skaguay
Dawson
Leonard Winbolt
Linds
London
England
Barbacue
Warne
Neb
Frank Fuller
W. A. Poynter
Af. L. Hayward
H. C. Weber & CO
Eclipse
Tom W. Winder
Atlantic, Iowa
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