Oyster Beds Deteriorate from Lime Shortage Says Boston Transcript
The piece notes partial oyster crop failures and shrinking market sizes due to a lack of carbonate of lime for shell building. It cites widespread bed decline across oyster belts, with some beds worthless despite artificial feeding and protections. Water pollution from sewage and industry blamed inconsistently. The Boston Transcript argues rivers bring needed lime with tides and drainage.
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Boston Transcript
Chrysanthemum Festival by Jackson Ladies Aid Society
The first annual Chrysanthemum Festival by the Ladies Aid Society of Jackson will be held Thursday and Friday in the city. A dozen small girls will drill and a baby show is planned for Thursday afternoon. Numerous handsome prizes and premiums await the best chrysanthemum collections and exhibits. Admission is light refrest, with afternoon and evening programs. All interested are invited to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
Jackson
Elizabeth Van Lew as Civil War spy and nurse
A condensed reminiscence lauds Elizabeth Van Lew for aiding Libby Prison inmates and gathering intelligence for Grant, praising her efficiency and suggesting a future memoir. The piece cites a Boston Transcript quote and promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for various ailments.
Death claims Cape Girardeau's elder statesman Uncle Billy Gale
On Tuesday November 6 1900 death claimed one of Cape Girardeaus oldest and most respected citizens known as Uncle Billy Gale a longtime merchant and postmaster under Buchanan He was the last of a family of thirteen children who settled in 1839 born in Hampshire County Virginia in 1816 His health failed but he faced illness with patience He died after receiving the last sacraments and his funeral was held at St Vincents Catholic Church Te Deum Mass conducted by Fr Lauien The obituary notes his honesty generosity and social standing including a long absence from active business and a strong religious faith
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Cape
Mr. Gale
Cape Girardeau
Hampshire County
Virginia
Livin
Kanwsity
Republican Sweep Sparks County Victory and Large Majority
The county voted heavily Republican in a near clean sweep, described as a hurricane that wiped out Democratic gains since 1896. Flory and McKinley carry the county by more than 475, while Dick Hines wins prosecuting attorney by a large majority as the lone Democrat to survive. Exact totals not yet known, but majorities exceed those of many years.
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Flory
McKinley
Dick Hines
Lost Ring Disappears in Plumber’s Search and Mouse Heist
A society woman’s diamond ring vanishes after hand washing. Plumbers rip out traps but find nothing. Later the bathroom bowl is replaced and a mouse’s skeleton is found behind the pipes, with threads of the ring still in its neck. The creature had gnawed on a biscuit box used for whitening hands and wore the ring as a loot.
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Milady
Mousie
Boston Herald
Death of Cape's Old Citizen Heinrich Brandes
Death has claimed Heinrich Brandes a longtime Cape resident who died November 2 1900 at age 81 years 1 month 26 days Born September 6 181% in Kramme Brunswick Germany he immigrated to the United States in the early 1850s and helped found the city He engaged in various businesses and was regarded as a very successful manager He was thrice married with his first wife dying years ago leaving children including Mrs H A Astholt His second wife survives him The obituary notes he was a respected elder in the community.
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Cape
Heinrich Brandes
Brandes
Kramme
Brunswick
Germany
H. A. Astholt
Sian
Wanted Ten Copies of the Weekly Demucekat
An office ad seeks ten copies of the Weekly Demucekat dated October 27. The notice promises a liberal price and names the offering offices for fulfillment. The text includes distorted phrases and references to local figures.
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Demucekat
McKinley and Roosevelt Sweep Across States
A broad Republican victory is reported with McKinley and Roosevelt carrying New York Indiana Illinois and Maryland. The piece notes a national win with party gains from the Atlantic to the Pacific and a retreat of Bryan’s influence, highlighting shifts in electoral strength since 1896.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Maryland
M’kinley
California
Delaware
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Winstiligetart
The Popular Vote Shown to Atoms and Health Potions
The old idea of drastic purgatives is explored with King's New Life Pills that gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel impurities, cleanse the system, and promise relief from constipation and sick headache. Also notices of stockholders meeting, Cape Girardeau event, and farm inquiry.
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King
Ben Miller
Garrison Posts and Their Uneven Detachments
The United States has 162 posts that should be garrisoned. Port Scrummel in Maine is unguarded, with no ordnance sergeant. Seacoast and frontier forts hold the largest garrisons, 90 to 200 men, while eleven posts exceed 300 men, mostly depot stations for regiments serving abroad. The piece likens these facts to Falstaff and Bryan, noting the disparity and political metaphor.
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United States
Port Scrummel
Portland
Yellowstone Park
Seacoast
Philipsenes
Falstaff
Mr. Bryan
New York
Sun
Arnica Salve Praised As World’s Best Healer
It Girdjes the Globe. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is hailed as the one perfect healer for cures from corns to ulcers and skin eruptions. It promises infallible pile cure, sold at I. Ben Miller's for 25 cents a box.
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Phebe Cherley
Patterson
I. Ben Miller
Bucklen
I. Ben Miller's
Washington's management praised and used abroad
The text lauds Brooker T. Washington for improving negro affairs in the South and notes German plans to send Negro experts to West Africa to promote native cultivation. It argues the negro's strength is in agriculture and that political power will follow once he owns land, runs businesses, and masters industry.
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Brooker T. Washington
South
West Africa
Coun
The Kicking Tree at Wells College Landmark
A described elm halfway between Wells College and the village shows signs of peentine treatment by students. Its trunk and shade shelter walks used by college girls as they go to town, with gossip of a history of kicks marking recent fashion.
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Wells College
Pie Tee
Saumare
Thacit
Tatall
Ipis Sons
Iris
Ustima
Resolutions of Respect for deceased Brother in Cape Girardeau
Resolutions of Respect recall Brother Wekman and Brother W. ib. Wilson who died October 18. The lodge venerates his service as first Master Workman, notes his guidance and kindness, extends sympathy to his widow and children, orders mourning and recording, and grants copies to the family and local papers. Auction notice and miscellaneous items follow, including a medical ad and catalog of goods.
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Cape Eee Ido
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Wekman
W. Ib. Wilson
Inc. L
W. Travis
Leon J. Albert
Com
Stgh
Hammer
Steamer Hill City Sunk Near Memphis In 16 Feet Of Water
The steamer Hill City bound from St. Louis to New Orleans with 1800 tons of freight struck a hidden obstruction at the head of President's Island and sank near West Memphis. Capt. T D Simms reports the vessel likely uninsured, valued about 25000, and carrying heavy cargo losses. A diver is at work and several barges are alongside.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hill City
Thomas D. Simms
St. Louis
New Orleans
President's Island
West Memphis
Simms
Mesers, Carroll & Powell
Marine Insurance
T. D. Simms
Anchor Line
Monroe
Jefferson
Ind
Mississippi
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