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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
2
Queen Victoria has approved creating a new Order of the Star of Africa for ward officers who served in South Africa. The title likely will be Star of Africa.
The article notes a forthcoming eight hour labor law test and an expected increase in wheat acreage. It mentions Democrats planning a meeting to discuss these issues and related political developments.
Reports from China describe the Liouekong typhoon wrecking inland towns and coastal areas with collapsed buildings, destroyed roads, and lost lives. In Washington, December 29, crop and acreage data show winter wheat sowing. De Wet rumors circulate in London about capture. California politics stir as Senator Sime calls for state committee meeting. Alaska military reservation slated for public preservation. Chicago reports a surge in bean prices driven by government purchases.
Rock Island lines extend to Ekopco Texas joining South Pacific to form a Chicago to Los Angeles trunk. Construction has begun and will be pushed to completion with vigor.
A city contractor's bid for work faltered as the claim for $3,000 was held up over a rule requiring eight-hour days for brewer labor. London reports Kitchener's return and ongoing South Africa news while American police drop pursuit of "blomsy women" suspects.
An advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a combined internal remedy and blood purifying treatment claimed to reach the nasal and throat surfaces. It also promotes Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic, claiming a fever and chills remedy without bitter quinine, urging readers to send for testimonials and order through Camerry & Co. Propa Toledo Ohio.
Fragmentary OCR lists prices and figures: 77 canta, 70 vente, BLA, $197, 1.57, $1.77, $2.17. Mentions an old privee starting at $1.00 and ending at $.00. Also references AR to 44 and unclear, garbled terms.
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