21 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
Havana corruption cover up scandal targets the post office and city administration under military rule. Reports detail Neely Heath Rathbone and Wood officials amid lavish spending, payroll raises, and alleged embezzlement with calls for broad investigations.
A village column highlights Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming relief for constipation indigestion and stomach troubles with bottles 81 50c or 10c size. Local updates report social visits marriages and a long list of residents with occasional travel plans and upcoming departures. Mention of Dr Kings New Discovery promotes free trial bottles via J B Staleno with guaranteed refunds and prices 50c and 1.
The Indianapolis News editorial cites a Havana letter as charging the Cuban administration with serious corruption affecting island leaders and Washington officials. It notes Neely and associates as possibly not the only guilty parties and suggests broader involvement beyond the postal service.
Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee. It asserts the remedy cures catarrh via blood and mucous surfaces at 1.00 per bottle and lists Toledo druggists. A separate column attacks Republican inaction on anti trust and notes a Kansas Dr. Caldwell Syrup Pepsin testimonial from Waterloo Indiana criticizing dyspepsia treatment.
Cinthia Brosman is improving slowly. Rauben Shertzer of Bloomfield was in town Sunday. Bill Shepherd and wife had dinner at Bud Cook's last Sunday. Henry Warren went to Bloomfield on business Saturday. Walter Shertzer and Viers Kil linger drove to Worthington Saturday. Walter Shertzer left for Arcola Illinois last Monday to work the coming season. Miss Addie Blaker is visiting relatives at Pleasant Ridge. Viers notes season late for greens. What do you think about it Miss Zoe. Children's exercises will be held at Allen chapel next Sunday night. Everybody invited. Maggie Skinner, lately staying at Bloomington, returned home last week.
Mrs S Doty of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude for Cham berlain's Cough Remedy stating it has helped in 80 cases of coughs lung trouble and whooping cough. She asks manufacturers to accept their thanks and mentions sale by Geo Cravens.
Mrs. Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska credits Pe r u n a with ending long pelvic catarrh symptoms and restores strength during menopause. Other testimonials praise Pe r u n a for aiding women through the change of life and relieving catarrh, urging readers to request Dr. Hartman’s free Health and Beauty book from Columbus Ohio.
The district schools of Aiepete county report a long list of graduates from various townships. It details each graduate’s name, age, and general average grade, with entries such as Charley Bridwell 55 age 8575 Biste Bridges, Lenore M. Burnam 81h, Nellie G. McDonald SI, and many others across Jackson, Deech Creek, Stanford, Center, Atockton, Wright, Grant, Richland, Taylor, Washington, Pairley Townships and more.
A local pork packer is described as having a queer method of business after slaughtering a hog and curing it. The remark highlights unusual curing practices observed in the operation and raises questions about standard procedures.
The ad claims a ball hit G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan during the Civil War causing ulcers untreated for 20 years. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve supposedly cured them and treats cuts bruises burns boils felons horns and skin eruptions. 25 cents a bar with guaranteed cure. Sold by J B Stalcup, druggist.
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