End of War Near in Philippines and Political Shifts
The piece notes imminent end to conflict in the Philippines and discusses Aguinaldo as a strong leader. It mentions the National Democratic Committee shelving Bree Silver as a 1900 issue and questions whether the New York Tribune will keep it shelved. It argues the U S should lead its trans oceanic trade with its own flag, citing limited foreign commerce carried by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Committee
Bree
New York Tribune
United States
Pollak-Virag Telegraph Test Hits 1080 Mile Loop
The Pollak-Virag rapid automatic telegraph invention was tested on a Chicago to Buffalo loop returning to Chicago, a distance of 1,080 miles, achieving a speed of 155000 words per hour.
Democrats Expect 100000 Jones Vote to Aid 1900 Bid
The fragment notes Democrats counting on about 100,000 Jones votes to swing the 1900 election their way, with Bryan and McLean arguing the late election favored their party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Bryan
McLean
Debated Dewey Home Fund Move Sparks Support
Critics blamed for overwhelming Admiral Dewey by opposing his home project now face a national shift in favor. Supporters argue patriotic gratitude remains unchanged and plan to raise funds to repay doubters who maligned the effort through the press.
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Admiral Dewey
Postmasters View on Syrup Pepsin Co Remedy
Bloomingdale Indiana February 20 1899 letter from W M McAy P M praising Syrup Pepsin as a great aid for indigestion constipation and dyspepsia after 25 years of trial with poor results. He claims long hours at the post office and significant relief from the remedy and urges others in sedentary work to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingdale
Ind
Syrup Pepsin Co
W. M. McCay P
M. Bloomingingdale
J. H. McCarty
Admiral Schley Pushes Karangua Canal Plan at Birmingham
The article reports Admiral Schley in Birmingham Alabama urging immediate construction of the Karangua Canal claiming it would render the Navy invincible and securing support from local officials and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Birmingham
Ala
He Fooled Surgeons With Arnica Salve Cure
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from recta fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, touted as a sure pile cure and best value, sold by J. H. McCasty & Bon Druggists at 25 cents a hog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
J. H. McCasty & Bon
Hurga Co Dotario Estimates 40000 Barrels of Pplea Shipped
It is estimated that 40 000 barrels of pplea will be shipped out of Hurga Co Dotario this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurga Co. Dotario
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures diarrhea and dyspepsia by aiding stomach and bowel action. It notes the remedy corrects causes rather than merely checking symptoms and lists J. Harty as seller or recommender.
Rocky Mountain Remedy Promises Energy Boost
An unclear ad touts Rocky Mountain as a solution that makes fat blood and muscles more energy than any remedy. It claims to affect the brain and nerves and urges readers to ask their druggist for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Rural Route Changes in Wayne County Likely Over Poor Box Boxes
Richmond special to the Indianapolis Sentinel reports Wayne County rural routes may shift as patrons fail to provide recommended mail boxes. Boxes cost 75 cents each and Inspector Hathaway may delay a second visit to December. If boxes remain inadequate, two petitions for new routes will be approved and the old routes abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Indianapolis
Inspector Hathaway
Freeman
Washington
Letter from Hernly urges party unity for Indiana committeemen
The Indianapolis Journal reports Chairman Hernly prepared a letter to 3,500 precinct committeemen urging timely reorganization of state and local committees. He warns of new political questions and inflation of expansion, stresses electing the full ticket, and warns against overconfidence while encouraging hard work and duty to support McKinley’s administration and foreign policy.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hernly
McKinley
Indiana
Electric Bitters Prove Blood Purifier in Cure Tale
Dr D B Cargile of Washington reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failing doctors. The tonic is promoted as a supreme remedy for eczema tetter saltrheum ulcers boils and running sores. It purifies blood stimulates liver kidneys and bowels aids digestion and builds strength. Fifty cents at J H McCarty & Son Drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D B Cargile
Washita I. T
J. H. McCarty & Son
Surgeons Spared by Peoria Man Using Witch Hazel Salve
J. B. Clark of Peoria Illinois claims he cured his piles with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve after surgeons recommended operation. He warns against counterfeit products and endorses the salve as effective for piles and skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Clark
Peoria
DeWitt
Coffin & Co
Global locomotive totals by region and country
A historical computation lists at least 110000 locomotives in operation worldwide. Europe has 64000, America 40000, Asia 3300, Australia 2000, Africa 700, with England 3500, Italy 3500, Belgium 2000, France 2000, and Switzerland 900 locomotives.
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Europe
America
Asia
Australia
Aftiva
England
Belgium
Switzerland
Wives of Republicans Sign Petitions Over Roberts Utah Seat
Special dispatch from Washington reports that about 100 Republican wives signed petitions urging their husbands to oppose seating Mr Roberts of Utah. Initiated by Mrs Joy with input from Miss Helen Gould, the drive seeks a rebuke of polygamy and has drawn swift, mixed responses from Congress wives and one Wisconsin senator’s wife expressing support for Roberts.
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Globe Democrat
Washington, D. C
Hnds
Congress
Roberts
Utah
Joy
Representative Joy
St. Louis
Helen Gould
New York
Roberta
The
Dyspepsia Cure Claims Complete Relief for Miss Gunning
Miss Atinie E. Gunning of Tyre Michigan reports long term dyspepsia relief after using Codol Dyspepsia Cure. The advertisement asserts the product digests food and cures stomach troubles with immediate relief in severe cases from O S Coffin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atinie E. Gunning
Tyre, Mich
O.S. Coffin & Co
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An ad urges readers to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for persistent constipation with improved results. Available in 10¢ 50¢ and $1 bottles, sold by J. H. McCarty & Son. Shelbyville reports a temperance revival underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
J. H. McCaryt & Son
One Minute Cough Cure Saves Child in Sedalia
Mr J Sheer of Sedalia Missouri credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving his child from deadly croup after doctors lost hope. The ad claims immediate relief for coughs colds grippe pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. The War Department orders Maj Logan's remains disinterred from the Philippines and shipped home within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sheer
Sedalia
Coffin & Co
War Department
Maj. Logan
Philippines
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Appetite of a Goat and Baptist Convention War in Texas
An ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to improve appetite digestion and energy. A separate notice says Texas Baptist factions battle for control of the Baptist General Convention, widening to about 2500 churches in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Baptist General Convention
Dropsy Cure Credited to Dr McLean Balm in Baldwin
A reader from Baldwin Georgia dated September 14 1898 reports Dr J H McLeans Liver and Kidney Balm cured his wife after four physicians had given up. The note notes the product is for sale by O B Coffin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin, Ga
J. H. McLean
J. F. Melntire
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Sold by J H McCarty Sons
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, a noted stomach remedy, is now sold by J H McCarty and Son. The product, promoted as a stomach aid, joins the retailer’s drug offerings as a familiar health item in local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
J. H. McCarty & Son
Beauty advertisers offer two magazines at one dollar
An office sample advertises The Record and The Household Magazine both priced at $1 for one year, with Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to enhance inner beauty and outward appearance, urging readers to ask their druggist.
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Purify and Invigorate
An 19th century patent medicine note touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as purifying the blood cleansing the liver and invigorating the temper for constipation and liver troubles sold by Coffin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Coffin & Co
Dyspepsia Cure Featured With Piles and Skin Remedies
An advertisement claims a dyspepsia cure relieves stomach distress and heartburn after trying doctors and other remedies. It promotes a salve for piles and skin diseases by Coffin & Co and references Dr. Churchill of Berlin Vermont praising the salve as effective against sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Churchill
Berlin
Delitt
Coffin & Co
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Aguinaldo
Wayne
the Record
J.D
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eNews
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Middle West
Journal Newspaper CO
Coffin & Go
Carthage
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Heney
J. A. Sipe
Carthage, MD
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Mill Streets
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Carthage Building Loan
George W. Osborne
Young & Yong Attorneys
Rushville, Ind
Gates
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F. M. Sparks
Frank Wilson
Inddana
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Ofice
Henley
F. G. Hackleman
Rushville, MD
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Henley Bros
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Dr. King
J. H. McCarty & Sons
Manila
W. J. Bryan
New England
Chamberlain
D. B. Johnson
O. S. Coffin & Co
Russia
Hill's Drug Store
Owinkle
Newby & Vestal Block
Knightstown, Ind
Beck
Stdio
Washington St
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Aundry
Ster
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W H Martin
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Ayer's
Roushville, Ind
J B. Schrighte
F. W. Cregor
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W. S. Weaver
Jenene
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Tstown
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Over Capital State Bank
Greefield, Ind
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