23 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
1
A Chicago boy struck twelve years ago regained his senses after skull growth removal. his first words reproached his attacker. The note compares a barn frame incident with a three hour brain injury underlining long blank periods. Also mentions la grippe and promotes One Minute Cough Cure with publisher notes.
The McEnery resolution declaring the government's intentions toward the Philippine Islands passed the Senate 26 to 22 on Tuesday February 12. It says the United States will establish a local government suitable to inhabitants and prepare for self government without permanent annexation, aiming to best serve US and island interests.
The Leader reports a 40 percent rise in commodity prices since October 1 1896 and large gold additions in 1897 1898, debating whether money supply or other commodities drive prices. The piece contrasts quantitative theory with debt money as the price driver, citing expert views and a note on La Grippe cures from One Minute Cough Cure.
The Modern Esop s Table describes a charitable boa constrictor rescuing a goat from a tiger, then being filled with goat in gratitude and reflecting on human frailty. The piece, cited from the New York Evening Post, ends with a wry note on American readers and a Philippine reference.
An old advertisement proclaims De Witt's Little Early Risers as unequaled for overcoming constipation and liver troubles. The pill is billed as small, best, safe, with J S Bru baker listed as the seller.
An 1788 Franklin era law outlines salaries paid in animal skins to Tennessee officials. Governor at 100 deer skins per year, chief justice 500, secretary 500 raccoon skins, county clerk 300 beaver skins, house clerk 200 raccoon skins, assembly members 3 raccoon skins per diem, and a justice’s warrant fee of one mink skin. Murfreesboro Independent Banner notes the historic detail.
Fragmented remarks from a late lecture by Justice Brewer on imperial foreshadowing and the United States role. He weighs Washington's warning against entangling alliances, calls for a stronger navy and army, U.S. expansionist talk, and the open door principle in China and the Philippines. He argues for power balanced by moral leadership and economic growth at home.
A farmer's wife writes to the editor noting she must take whatever price merchants offer for eggs and butter while groceries and dry goods are priced freely for purchase. She argues the old system favors merchants and wonders why farmers' wives have no say in pricing. She asks for printed discussion of the issue.
Aurel Batonyi, famed English horse fancier, arrived with commissions seeking a horse finer than all others. After two years of searching eastern stables, he shifted west and, within a fortnight in Chicago, found the animal that met the millionaire's exacting specifications.
Mr Batonyi buys a six year old bay coach horse bred in Lews after a London cabled offer. The animal stands 16 hands high and can run 8 miles in 2 26 easily with graceful movement. Despite no official record, its potential and beauty spark strong bets on its London debut. Numerous ads for loans and farm services follow, including 5 percent farm loans and livery stock offers.
An old advertises Warner's White Wine of Tar syrup as the best cough remedy for a cold, offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Sold by Jos. S. Brubaker through local druggists.
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