23 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
Conway Log Cabin
Location
Conway, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1900
Page
1
Regional notes describe farmers delaying cotton rush to lift prices, Gov. Jones and Bryan politics, and speculation on cotton futures. Mentions a miners strike in Pennsylvania, and local ad for Gregory antiseptic Healing Oil with a money back guarantee.
Doctors describe bilious fevers common in miasmatic districts as linked to stomach liver and bowel derangements. The liver is the driving wheel of health, and when out of order, the whole system falters. Tutt's Liver Pills are advertised as a cure for liver troubles.
The Arkansas Conference committee on entertainment at Ft. Smith asks ministers and delegates to report if their wives will accompany them by October 25 to Rev. Geo. McGrumphy. Free home hospitality to conference members and spouses only. cards with host addresses will be issued. further info available at the pastor's office. presiding elders to supply delegate lists and address changes.
Consternation spread at Wichita Republican headquarters as the National Republican Committee mailed misdirected campaign literature to Kansas. The pamphlets praise several hundred voters from a Delaware county that does not exist and list towns that do not exist, exposing false voter shifts from Bryan to McKinley. The committee pays up to five dollars per pamphlet.
A letter from Howard J. Rogers of the U S Commission praises Chicago Public School display as the most complete and creditable among city exhibits. European educators seek portions as models. Instead of returning it, the Board of Education plans to distribute it to leading European cities.
Judge Fortis plans a vivid naturalization rite in Cincinnati on October 18. He says he will have every male citizen candidate kneel and kiss the American flag to make the event memorable and emotionally stirring. He believes the act will resonate as a powerful mark of becoming American.
A good residence near Hendrix College is for rent. Apply to J. W. Underhill.
A musicale and recital will be held at the old Methodist Church on Monday night October 22 to benefit the new church and pay a debt contracted by a former choir. The program includes recitations by Prof. Wadkins, vocal and instrumental solos by Mrs. W. D. Cole Jr and Mrs. Prof. Reed, a male quartet, a vocal duet by Prof. and Mrs. Reed, and a final selection by Miss Lizzie Randell. Admission is 25 cents.
Ben Martin a 2 brakeman from Mulberry Arkansas was killed Thursday night near Hendrix College in this city when he fell from a moving freight train as a hand-hold pulled free. The crew missed him, the train backed down found the body and he was taken home for burial.
J. H. Vick of Argenta with Addie L. Emerson of Vilonia. J. M. Atterberry with Mrs. Susan Cummings of Barney. W. L. Ruple with Alma B. Price of Conway. H. M. Baily with Willie Morris of Enola. K. E. Cannon with Cora Jones and C. E. Atkinson with Ethel Wilson of Faulkner. W. A. Estep of Greenbrier with Ester Brannon of Wooster. A. R. Wood with Patsie Adkisson of Mt. Vernon.
Our thanks are extended to Mrs. Piercy, Mrs. Witt, Mrs. James and Mrs. Erwin for opening their doors after the fire and to all friends who assisted. May God's blessings rest on all who rendered assistance. On the Texas State Fair dates, Iron Mountain Ry. offers round trip tickets at one fare plus $2. Old papers for sale at this office.
A Ontario New York druggist recalls a winter scene where he offered Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to a disappointed customer. He promised a full refund if not satisfied and soon another customer followed the same advice, praising the remedy. For sale by W. H. Martin & Co.
A historical ad extols Bosghee's German Syrup as the universal remedy for threats to the lungs. It claims the tonic heals tissues, reduces inflammation, eases coughing, aids expectoration, and ensures rest. It urges trying one bottle and notes sale by all druggists Worldwide.
For sale at Conway Arkansas H L Thompson offers three steam engines two 20 HP and one 25 HP plus a Kingsland Douglass saw rig and a first class wood lathe. Also noted are rail executives inspecting Ft Smith road plans and Vilonia residents purchasing the Vilonia High School property to operate a extended year school with eight to ten months yearly.
Fraventhal and Schwarz report Bertillant an anarchist in Italy confessing accomplice of Bresci in Humbert assassination. He recalls a Paterson New Jersey meeting selecting seven to kill kings and one to target Bryan or McKinley. Other world news covers China peace talks, Boxer penalties, and labor actions.
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