08 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
1
Schoole and churches abound everywhere. Nearby markets for farms produce. South and North Daota are banner diversified farming and stock raising states of the West. Everything grows in Daota except ignorance and intemperance. For further information address or call W. El. Powell, General Immigration Agent, 410 Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The piece outlines Philippine geography: 18 to 20 major islands with about 200 small ones, three groups Luzon Visayas Mindanao, and includes Luzon to Jolo span roughly 260 leagues, area about 295000 square kilometers. It cites Marianas as a distant dependency and notes a 3000 league gap to Speta via Suez. Population estimated near 3,090,000 with diverse groups and counts of Spaniards Chinese and peninsular.
A witty exchange on age asks if it is polite to inquire a woman's age. The reply notes some women feel insulted, but a true lady welcomes chances to misstate her age, reflecting social humor of the era.
A witty quip from the Cheerful Idiot in the Indianapolis Journal contrasts a sick bed with a well bed noting the latter has a spring. The humor hinges on a play on words about health and a spring mattress as a pun.
Major General Shafter speaks on the Santiago campaign from Camp Wikoff Long Island noting sickness was inevitable in a summer campaign yet soldiers were not neglected. He praises doctors, discusses fever yellow fever and heat, and defends ragged clothing as a reality of a rush campaign.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promoted as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box sold by J S Brubaker.
The Duchess owns a shawl once belonging to Charles X of France. Made from Persian cat skins, thousands of cat pelts and years of weaving produced an eight yard square piece. It is so fine it can be compacted into the volume of a coffee cup.
Fragmentary page text mentions Old Cash the millionaire who started as an office boy and built wealth, plus quips about home life and a One Minute Cough cure. The Boston Transcript snippet references social chatter and a recital evening with Mrs Knoedle and Mr Dibble.
Fragment from the Detroit Journal notes a woman crying forgive me and throwing herself to a man’s feet. The scene is described as having no importance or relevance to the question of the ages can a woman throw.
Smith and Jones joke about Bowers after his marriage, joking that he promised not to complain about his wife's cooking, while noting his apparent reduced eating due to his new domestic vow. The exchange reflects light humor in everyday Cleveland Plain Dealer chatter.
A dated advertisement claims a cough remedy called Consumption Cure Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup cures a cold in one day when taken promptly. Sold by Jos. S. Brubaler and available at druggists.
A critical piece cites President McKinley as the ultimate executive authority over the government and armed forces. It calls for a full investigation and accountability for military mismanagement, arguing officials must be punished and justice executed. The column also endorses De Witt's Little Early Risers as a bowel regulator.
Matt Gaasch as assignee of S. H. Watson and Sons announces sale of Benton county Iowa land, plus holdings in South Dakota Des Moines and Minneapolis. The property, long tied up, is now ready for purchase to benefit creditors. Prospective buyers are urged to visit at the bank building.
A 19th century tone argues that European alliances shift quickly and are never permanent. Nations align or oppose based on advantage, with Russia, France, England, and Germany cited. The piece warns America should distrust European pacts and urges independent courses while cooperating where paths align.
A promotional notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney ailments malaria nervous troubles and constipation. It claims the vegetable tonic purifies blood stimulates liver and kidneys restores vigor and relieves sleeplessness melancholy and fainting spells. Guaranteed bottles sold for 50c at J S Brubaker's Drug Store.
Omaha Exposition runs to October 31 with low round trip fares from Vinton to Omaha and back at 11 dollars, and 13.20 for 30 day tickets. B C R N Ry touts unexcelled service, West Liberty connection, and Phillips Sleepers Tuesdays via main line No 2 with four day travel and 5.50 per berth.
Travel promotion for the Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar in Pittsburg October 10 to 11 1898 with low fare rates from Cedar Rapids and other points. Route east of Chicago via B and O Ry covers Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. Includes sleeping cars and stops at Washington Norfolk Navy Yard Old Point Comfort Fortress Monroe and more. Also promotes Otto cure for coughs colds asthma and consumption with trial bottle offered by agents in Iowa.
An old advertised patent remedy claims to cure a cold in one day. The fake Warner’s White Wine of Tar and a cough remedy are promoted for 25 and 50 cents. Sold by druggists including Jos Brubaker.
The Omaha Exposition offers a compact two to three day viewing plan with refined exhibit arrangement. The Midway replicates the 1893 Street of All Nations with improvements. Electric lighting transforms the grounds at night, enhancing the scene and drawing travelers from afar. Direct Chicago and Omaha line trains provide easy access with dining cars and excursion tickets available nationwide.
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