Various US issues stir mired politics and foreign policy
A range of comments accuse tariff policies and trusts, condemn war tariff surpluses, and criticize President and Wheeler. The text notes French loyalty in South Africa, calls for policy clarity on island possessions, and discusses a proposed Panama canal sale under an American syndicate plan. It also mentions a Chicago boy regaining sight after X ray diagnosis and a critique of monopolies aided by a Republican administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama’ Canal
Gold Standard Senate Under Pressure Over Bill Changes
Republican leaders fear radical shifts in the gold standard bill after House passage. Provisions limit greenbacks to large denominations and require small purchases under ten dollars to use silver certificates, curbing greenback circulation and tightening monetary control. Critics warn the plan perpetuates dependence on gold reserves and risks broader economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Incs
Is. Wing
Bubonic plague fears linked to U S growth and trade
The article warns that the bubonic plague spreading from Hawaii and the Philippines could reach the United States via ships and ports. It asserts the disease kills about 85 percent of those infected and blames press and political leaders for downplaying the threat while criticizing McKinley’s expansionist policies and the Philippines sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Hawaii
Philippines
Europe
India
China
Egypt
Arabia
Africa
Portugal
South America
United States
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as lifting female ailments, easing inflammation, stopping drains, and stabilizing internal organs. It claims improved health after childbirth, boosts color and energy, and offers free advice from Buffalo, N Y. Honest dealers and no substitute medical claims are urged, with testimonials from Mrs Mary Ickering of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary. Ickering
Ollie
Keokuk County
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
Largo
Savage Bryan nuptials in Mason township
The marriage of Fred M. Savage and Cora E. Bryan took place December 20, 1899 at the bride’s parents home in Mason township. Rev. B. B. Pace officiated. The couple, from Taylor County’s notable families, begin married life with promising prospects. The bride is J. R. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan’s daughter from Mason township. the groom is the son of Mrs. Sarah Savage of the same locale. Public sale notice follows with details of livestock and household items near New Market led by auctioneers W. V. Morean and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Township
Fred M. Savage
Cora E. Bryan
B. B. Pace
Taylor County
J. R. Bryan
Sarah Savage
Same Place
Spain's Greatest Need Sees Truth in Electric Bitters
Mr. R. P. Olivia of Barcelona plans winters in Aiken South Carolina and reports strong relief from back head pains using Electric Bitters. He claims the medicine cures liver and kidney trouble purifies the blood tones the stomach strengthens nerves and restores vigor. One bottle 50 cents guaranteed by A L Bibbins, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Aiken
S.C
America
A. L. Bibbins
Our Big Combination Clubbing Offer for Farmers
Our readers may secure a four publication club with The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer The Farmer s Mutual Insurance Journal and our own paper for one year at 1 50. The Homestead is the great western agricultural and livestock paper The Poultry Farmer is the practical poultry paper The Farmer s Mutual Insurance Journal advocates farmer co operatives and the special institute editions promote good farming. Take advantage of this great offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Homestead
Farmer's Institute
Poultry Farmer
Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Journal
Which Way Club
West
Homestead
Warner’s Safe Cure Adverts Shift to Weeklies
The item notes that Warner's Safe Cure has moved from weekly papers to daily press in recent years, but now advertisers are again targeting weeklies. It argues weekly papers yield better returns per thousand circulation than dailies, citing proprietors' strategic use of both formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Daily Press
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Tops Local Run at Pierson Drug
Manager Martin reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at Pierson drug store with five bottles purchased by one customer. The remedy is praised for easing coughs sore throats and lung irritation during lagrippe season, with high customer satisfaction noted by South Chicago Daily Calumet. Also appears a public notice announcing Mary M. Gilbert deceased estate administration by FB A Patton administrator dated December 30 1899 for Tay Loy county Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chicago
Calumet
A. BL. Bibbins
District Court
Tayloy County
Iowa
Mary M. Gilbert
Said
A. Patton
Dunning v Thompson Foreclosure Notice In Taylor County Iowa
Plaintiff Frank Dunning files in Taylor county district court a suit against Scott Thompson and wife Anna Thompson to recover 2084 dollars with eight percent interest from January 10 1900 and to foreclose a mortgage dated January 20 1896 on the northwest quarter section 33 township 70 range 35 in Taylor county Iowa The petition also asks attorney fees Certain defendants are not subjected to personal judgment The defendants are warned to appear before noon of February 19 1900 or a default will be entered and judgment rendered Attorneys B V Lpulmary and G B Telford represent the plaintiff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dunning
Diss
Triat Court
Taylor Scott Thompson
Anna County
Janary
A. D
Scott Thompson
Anna Thompson
Scott County Savings Bank
Taylor County
Iowa
Catharine E. Heckett
Catharine EK. Hackett
Care makes luck hog remedy advert from 19th century
Farmers are urged to trust Dr Haas hog remedy as the only reliable medicine for hogs, sold by Remington and Bailie. A testimonial from J A Dodgn of Alpharetta Georgia states Chamberlain’s Pain Balm relieves rheumatism after other medicines and a doctor failed, claiming it is the best liniment. The ad notes Bibbins sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas
Remington & Bailie
Chamberlain
J. A. Dodggn
A. L. Bibbins
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A Frightful Blunder warns of injuries from burns and cuts and touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy to kill pain and heal quickly. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with a guaranteed cure at 25 cents a box sold by A L Bibbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bibbins
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Beauchamp
Bedford
Rece
Isnavor CoogRe
The
City National Bank, of
New York
Gen. Wheeler
South Africa
Canada
MceKiney
England
Messrs Alger
Foraker
Kohlsaar
St. Louis
Gold Standard Senate
Pists
Stove
Frances L. Sales
Missouri Valley, In
Foley
J. L. Parsons
New Market
Poland
Langshangs
W. V. Morean
B. F. Shanyon
J. S. Hanshaw
B. V. Lmonary
G. B. Telford
Bradfield
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Latif
L. Banks Wilson
EaGs
R. D. Timberlake
W. O. Denton
Denton
Free Press Office
J. W. Beauchamp
Jeferson Street
Court House
Dra. King & Kine
H. F. Dunlavy, M.D
Dunlavy’s
Court Street
M. E. Parsonage
A. Pach
O. K
South Court Street
Wolcott
Fern Perme
Kiime
Arch At
Philadelphia
E. C. Dewit
Kh. L. Bibbing
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