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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
4
The speaker argues against war and cites an official report noting $800,000 daily costs and that American troops control only two percent of Luzon. He predicts fifty years to conquer the archipelago and questions funding for expansion while forecasting political outcomes in Kansas and national offices.
The piece praises Henry B Swanson as a candidate for county treasurer, noting his young age and qualifications while questioning why loyal party members like Amos Pierce of Belleville should be rewarded for past service rather than backing the relatively untested Swanson.
Justice of the Peace H E Ingham issues attachments against Hanover Feather Renovating Company and others in multiple suits. Attachments total 7.50 20 14.25 dollars, with hearings scheduled for August 3rd or August 8th, 1899 at 2 or 3 PM. Plaintiffs include GC Pancake LoL Pelley M C Lawton Cody Hull and others.
In a Bohemian memorial, John Hus endures a fiery execution on July 6, 1415, his steadfast spirit praised as a phoenix rising from flames. The account emphasizes his calm faith, forgiveness of enemies, and the enduring memory of his Bethlehem Chapel teachings.
Travel spiel for a tourist sleeping car service on the Burlington Route. Excursions depart Thursdays with routes to Chicago and California cities, offering clean comfortable travel at about twenty dollars less than palace sleepers. Inquiries through B M depot or J Francis Gens Passenger Agent Omaha Neb.
A headline urging voters to understand the public issue of direct legislation through initiative and referendum. The paper offers a pamphlet detailing the subject for readers at a small price, inviting inquiries to obtain the explanation.
Travel service promotes economical rail tours from Topeka via Goloradd Springs and Scenic Route. Enclosed are details on itineraries, new maps, and free information including rates berths and reservations. Contact local ticket agents or the address provided for complete information.
Advertises Page Fence sold by Bee O. B. Smith at prices similar to ordinary soft wire. Inquiries for prices and styles directed to the Advocate office.
The Word on Works Pub Co advertises the 1899 Almanac a 116 page illustrated volume featuring storm forecasts diagrams and scientific matter praised as superior to prior works Subscriptions priced at 1 00 per year with premiums for early subscribers single copies of Wonks offered at 10 cents and almanac copies at five cents orders directed to 2201 Locust Street Philadelphia
A bold suitor declares love to a father while boasting talents and wealth. An editor hears of magnetic starch a quirky invention promising big money, but the scene ends with the suitor realizing his love and dreams may fail amid a flash of fireworks and a sad farewell.
A historical note describes an Englishman gambling on winning 2 500 francs from a French opponent by repeatedly betting on the red at Monte Carlo. He allegedly won 10 000 francs in one day, the largest single-day total cited. The piece also includes a moral reflection linking ignorance to cruelty and history’s dark periods.
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