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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
4
Compiled miscellany notes include references to the Queen’s potential status as great great grandmother, plus items on United States war sentiment, popular songs, performers led by Nel ui f Clark and Nely Bradburden, with Frank Bronson and others. Mentions Mantanzas bombardment and Manila battles, plus a local rail car project and a sentimental editorial tone.
A fragmented Topeka crowd discusses enforcement of prohibition through judges and officials, citing Governor opinions and a special session. The piece references Cuba, elections, and calls for citizen obedience to majority laws while criticizing reformers and corporations.
Citizens report a scheme selling Bokara peach trees at 60 cents with promises of later payments and crop shares, leading to legal threats and court actions. Local speakers accuse organizers of deception as farmers face potential judgments while debates echo about price schemes and contracts.
Announcement notes Bartington Route sells round trip tickets to Hot Springs at ALP rates. Tickets are valid for thirty days from June 1, with nonpayment treatment at the Sprise HOES hotel and ballhouses open year round. Reader guidance on train service available from agent J Francis in Geneva, Nebraska, and references to local opinions by W J Williams.
A fragmented 19th century prose item recalls eternal fate choices with a grim quote from Rev. A P Bunith. It mentions diphtheria in a Bevin girl allegedly cured by fatitexin and a mother’s kiss transmitting infection. The piece shifts to travel copy praising a tourist sleeping car service on a route to CALIFORNIA with affordable comfort and scenic views.
A historic notice advertises the City Hotel offering greatly enlarged accommodations with first class meals and comfortable beds. The proprietor promises a comfortable stay for travelers and ruling out any drawbacks with improved services.
A promotional notice describes low rates on a guided tourist excursion from Kansas City to Colorado Springs via the R Route. It mentions fast passenger trains and popular excursion cars. The ad invites readers to request a full information pamphlet from Hinerary, with rates and berth reservations through local agents EO B. MICLEOD and J. SEBASTIAN in Topeka and Chicago.
Fragmentary entry lists services and horses kept for the week at Stable Stephon Hadach with notes on feed and care. Some lines reference prices and locations, including Oklahoma. Details are obscured by garbled OCR.
An advertisement proclaims the Almanac of 1899 from WorD AND Wonks, a illustrated 16 page monthly journal. It highlights storm forecasts, diagrams, astronomical and scientific matter, and boasts premier quality. Subscription is $1 per year with a premium almanac offer to families and single copies available.
Fragmentary chatter from Harris's Busy Corner markets shows shoppers debating prices on goods from tooth picks to furniture while names like Tiello and Shorty appear in casual street talk about going to various nearby spots. The passage paints a lively, rough-edge street scene with price mentions and local chatter.
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