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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
1
A special committee on irrigation and reclamation of arid land calls for surveying water sources and canal lines to ensure proper distribution. It urges Congress to fund the survey and notes the need to locate reservoir sites for conservation and distribution planning.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative cleansing the system and aiding kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims quick relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation and notes the product is sold by druggists in 60c and 1 bottles, regulated by the California Fig Byrup Co. Each package bears the company name and the product name, urging buyers to avoid substitutes.
A parade of old Bank of England notes showcases denominations no longer used such as £1 £15 and £25. The oldest surviving note from 1609 is preserved with inked amounts, while a £1 000 000 note required for a government transaction carries its sum in handwriting. Notes linger in vaults, weighing about ninety one tons, with 77 745 000 notes totaling £1,750,626,000 original value, and legal tender rules remain limited by gold payments and regional restrictions.
This note guides proper phrasing for everyday speech and writing. It contrasts incorrect forms with preferred equivalents such as feel well instead of feel good, among three rather than between three, and more precise terms like healthful instead of healthy.
An 19th century ad describes Hostetter’s Bitters as a nervine and tonic for nervous tremors and fatigue. It claims to calm shakiness, aid digestion, and relieve constipation malaria and liver issues. The text also suggests using a pencil to note daily farm tasks.
The article notes dividend declarations by American Cotton Oil in New York, and reports on unrest and labor actions from Nebraska to Ireland. It covers acquittal of Grand Master Barnum, bi metallic conference opening in London, Great Northern Ireland strike notice, coke region tensions in Pennsylvania, legal cases in London and New York, a New York dye works explosion with casualties, mine-operator talks in Pittsburgh, a Boston bank executive suicide, a shooting of Miss Vivo Castle in Minneapolis, a Chicago newspaper sale, and a Arse nal fire in Mourition France with heavy losses.
The article notes a policy offering unlimited land to be claimed by settlers, contingent on finding men willing to move and establish occupation. The plan hinges on recruiting and deploying enough labor to make the settlement viable.
The House adjourned at 1 36 to honor late Senator Stockbridge after Speaker Crisp postponed a resolution of respect until a later hour. The Senate opened sessions amid the death, adopting regretful notices as tariff discussions continued with amendments and executive sessions.
Jacob S. Coxey chief marshal Carl Brown and Christopher Columbus Jones faced arraignment in the Washington police court on charges of unlawfully displaying a banner and damaging shrubs on capital grounds. The case began with a motion to quash, was overruled, and a jury was empanelled. The trial resumed Saturday with testimony and adjourned to Monday.
The Johnston Steamship Company launches a new route between Baltimore and New York and Mexican ports. Three vessels will serve the line, with the first sailing set for about May 30.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes that blue glass mania faded as a market excess yet hints tinted light may aid certain diseases. It cites eye comfort from green light and claims red tinted windows could benefit rash conditions, suggesting gradual acceptance of colored glass for wellbeing.
The Kentucky Post recounts Judge John M. Rice of Lawrence County’s long illness from rheumatism and liver failure. After exhausting treatments, his son urged trial of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People in May 1895, which revived his strength and liver function. Local druggist Mr Hughes confirms popularity of the remedy.
The oldest Christian fan claimed from the sixth century and connected to Queen Theodelindis is housed near Milan in Monza Castle. A Milanese custom holds that touching the fan ensures a speedy marriage. Plus pension figures from the Civil War era reveal 300000 more pensions than troops at any time, with 700000 applications pending. Auctioned goods in New York include 800000 pairs of lace curtains and 5000 pistols. The Lucania records a 5 day 18 hour 45 minute Atlantic crossing, Campania piston speed reaches 1000 feet per minute, matches celebrated in Germany, and New Hampshire savings rise to 77024282. The Erie Railway contracts 1000 box freight cars, Natal houses the sole South African woolen mill producing 1800 yards monthly, English dye woods value at 10 million yearly, a 25 mile hearing whistle in Reading, and Syracuse Salt Works with over 12 million square feet evaporating surface.
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