24 Nov 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
1
A jumbled market summary lists prices for meat and produce including Sutter per lb and potatoes per bushel. The column also records church services, visits by residents, social events, a fire loss, and upcoming entertainments in Fairbury with many names and local places mentioned.
A promotional notice for Pomona Diamonds selling genuine diamonds at low prices. Describes a mounted ring or stud sent for 1.00 with warning drops at 2.00 per pair and a ten day combo offer including ring and stud for 150, directed to 1181 1183 Broadway New York.
An advertisement touts a "painless treatment" that allegedly cures cancer without cost, promising no permanent cure but offering frank evaluation if the condition has been neglected.
Irregular text describes women’s nervousness and discomfort as signs of disease. It claims women need careful medical counsel and treatment by a physician who understands female health issues. Mentioned ailments include nervousness chronic dysthymia neuralgia and falling of the womb.
Wesley Sitera attempted suicide at City Hotel by slashing his throat with a razor after feeling unwell. Dr. Howard found a deep neck wound and severed epiglottis, causing bleeding and near-death. Sitera survived through the night and was moved to the poorhouse with township trustee Frank Sayer.
A crippled wanderer enters the city with a stash of tricks and a cane, inspires awe as he roams business houses, entertains youths at a local "tigger" and is later detained after an interview with a Post Office Inspector. He is now said to have fled toward Cuba while officials investigate the alleged craft and red smoothed pretensions.
District notice promotes a winter tourism package with low rain week rates, urging homeseekers to apply through agent BR. Srernyka at Rock Island. Dates December 1st to 6th highlighted for special rates and tours.
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