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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
3
A fragment describes a German barbershop scene where one man is shaved at work then a second visitor, and finally a third brother arrives. The barber exclaims in astonishment at the rapid beard growth, noting the man shaves in the morning and returns with a full beard by dinnertime.
Hitherto rubber has been secured by cutting down trees but new leaves offer a purer and more copious gum supply. The discovery promises a major shift in rubber production as leaves are found to yield more gum than trees.
An enormous assembly in Benguet watched Gladstone appear on stage amid heat and chaos as 80 000 people packed the venue. The crowd roared to the anthem For he’s a jolly good fellow and then fell silent, listening intently to Mr Chairman’s opening words, showing the leader’s unmatched hold on the faithful.
From London comes a new hair dressing idea seized on by the younger social set. The style places hair low at the neck, with a middle part and no bangs, often resembling a bun. It differs from last season and may become the winter fad.
The Ammer cad school in Rome announces three fellowships for the 1899 1900 year two grants of 800 dollars and one of 500 dollars open to all United States bachelor of arts graduates and American students of similar attainment regardless of sex. Fellows will reside mainly in Rome but may study elsewhere in Italy or travel in Greece. Apply to Prof Minton Warren Johns Hopkins University Baltimore before February 1 with competitive examinations in March.
A Skowhegan elder reports on local marriages noting fifty seven men have wed. Of these, Wlee married three times and sixteen men four times, reflecting repeated unions among the town's bachelors.
Fragmentary dialogue shows characters Johnny Mia and Grandpa in a tense scene. The text resembles a dialect rich exchange about walking, clothes, and concern, with references to a New York World as a possible source or context.
The Boston area reels from a killer storm with 169 believed dead across wrecks. The Portland Steamship carried 99 aboard and is sunk near Highland Light. Many vessels wrecked, dozens of bodies recovered, and survivors reported from Gloucester to Plymouth as life boats and coast stations work amid heavy seas.
Negotiations to buy the controlling interest of the Chicago and Alton by a syndicate led by President Stilwell are withdrawn. President Blackstone says the stock is no longer for sale and advises shareholders not to sell.
The Navy Department through the Office of Naval Intelligence released views attributed to Admiral Cervera concerning foreign policy and naval strategy. The document presents a cautious assessment of detestation and potential threats as seen by Cervera.
Spanish commissioner Abarzuza says peace treaty fulfilled though Philippines sovereignty remains. Officials say draft will be ready for joint meeting, with discussions on religious freedom, naval bases, cable rights, prisoner releases, and revived treaties.
A flood of recorded mortgages shows Grant Gillett and relatives accumulating about 1.5 million dollars in tied property claims, with about 400 thousand in blanket notes. Names including Gillett, Curtin, Baumgaugh, Hallinger, Troxel and Neill appear among debtors as records reveal unrecorded mortgages prior to Gillett’s flight. In California, tax collector Sumi L Findley faces embezzlement charges of nearly 50,000 with departure from county funds.
In Albany on November 10 the Carlton club offered to return 85000 to the Monley estate, a sum Brneat Hooley the bankrupt promoter gave earlier to aid Conservative party funds. Napley testified the transfer was a business deal to gain the club’s backing for his schemes.
A report from Almena Kansas describes a theft of three thousand dollars. Police are investigating with no suspects named in the readable text. The incident is linked to a crime bulletin mentioning a person named Gale Bhatia.
A tale recalls Alkali the owner and a clever dog that rode with a conductor on a rail line. The dog collected six cents for fares, carried letters, and even bought a doughnut before meeting a tragic end when the dog was killed by a moving train near Chicago.
A 19th or early 20th century note describes Africa's slaves and trade, citing a Geographical Society position from years ago. It highlights the scale of slavery, Moroccan slave trade, and ongoing missions aiding affected peoples and souls.
A garbled note recounts a millionaire’s claim that hard work and years of toil yield wealth, with health costs and a switch to tonic remedies like Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. It mentions a Prothial Bareacm Ball and a comic exchange about selling a patent wringer and a fancy gilt clock, reflecting a muddled advertisement tone.
In a heated exchange a client asks why triumph in court matters, noting a large verdict of 710,000 was won but wonders how the outcome helps, while the lawyer counters that the other party suffers as well and implies the client gains little direct reward.
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